Hi, I am using a Sony HDR - HC3 HDV 1080i for the last 3 years. Suddenyly, the dispaly on the LCD is showing the film with a red background. But the output on a TV screen is normal. What should I do now? I took to a Sony Repair center and he told me that he requires a component which will fix this problem at a privce of USD 40! Can anyone help me what should I do? Second the famous and most figured out query of this model. Is there, finally, an easy way to transfer the films to a DVD and if so what are the steps? Thanks in advance for all your help, Regards Bala

http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/260169-Sony-HDR-HC3-driver-issue

I searched under HDR-HC3 firewire driver and got the above link.

It says the following:

Hi..

The problem was a missing MSDV.SYS file.

Thanks
D.
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Actually, on the Sony site it says that no additional drivers are required to connect the camera in Windows XP, Vista, or 7.

But, the user of this camera and firewire noted that he was having trouble convincing windows of this.
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Another link that talks about the firewire problem follows:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/480748-cant-copy-video-pc-sony-hdr-hc3.html
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You can find more links by searching under 'HDR-HC3 firewire driver' or related searches to find the solution to your problem.

I hope this helps.

Click Sony Support to download user manual free copy of HDR-HC3

Sounds like the contrast or brightness button in menu has been put too far down, check in your menu settings.

every time you open and close lcd pannel of camera there is a wire belt frome main circuit to lcd it brakes it is not a major problem but you can not do it at home. if you can see picture in view finder, take it to authorised service centre.

Hi, I have the same Problem with my HC3. This July the screen started to go funny and then now only works once its fully opend and flipped against the body. the touch screen did not work, As I had tapes to be transfered I needed to get the camera in to play mode and access the menu. I had no choice but to gentnly removed the LCD cover and tightend the connections and the touch screen now started to work. As I move the creen forward the image goes off and once? Looks like its a common problem as I see many having thesame issue. I feel it could be a loose connection inside but cant open and loose whats left working as it is still usable without the screen.
Thanks
BUD

Hello,
ECM-HZ1 Microphone is compatible as HDR-HC3 has Active Interface Shoe for this mic.

please email your demand to [email protected]

sorry you need pro fix

What software are you using to capture the HD footage? Are you using the supplied software, or another package. It is likely that you have a software incompatibility. i.e. windows will recognise DV natively, but HDV requires specific codecs and software installed on your PC.

see if this link helps you out..
Sony Handycam HDR HC3 HDV Digital Camcorder skips or shows blue screen...