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That is a condensation error. I have the same problem. When I put a tape in it won't let me record or play tapes. I have been trying for over a yr to get it to stop. If u record with digital 8mm then u can only transfer with dig8mm. When u try to play it on just a 8mm inwhich is probably analog. All u see is static like nothing on tape. If u fig.out how to get it off lmk. I've tried many things and no luck.

Time Machine would only help you in the future. Is your Mac set up with Time Machine? If so you should be able to get the deleted files that way. Click the Time Machine icon in the dock. Then go back to before you deleted the files, they are probably still available. If you don't have a Time Machine backup yet, then your best option would probably be Data Recovery for Mac Mac Data Recovery Photo Recovery and Free Registry Cleaner from uFlysoft

The real reason this is happening is the spinning heads can not equalise, either with a preset speed or match the speed of the recorded media and so it ejects the tape as being incompatible.
DO NOT SMACK IT.
As I have done this in frustration and to just get the camera working, the mechanism inside these Sony cameras is so delicate and on such a soft-metal base plate, that the plate bends and is likely to be the cause of the problem in the first place (a small knock in the bag etc - you know where it says on the tape cover to 'press here' and in the instructions it says "do not press elsewhere on the cover" thats why, it's delicate).
Before you damage that camera and loose the ability to adjust/correct the speed of the heads all together, I would strongly suggest you take it in for repairs to a very reputable technician.
NOTE:: If your speed is wrong now and it is fixed, all that you have taped on the wrong speed may not be playable when you get it back - backup/copy all your compact (8mm) tapes to your computer/DVD/VHS anything.
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I have the same problem. I just bought a sony handyman and tried to play my old tapes and nothing, not even sound. But I just recorded something using an old tape and it records and I can play that back. I'm thinking maybe over time, somehow all the data on there got erased. Which is really a bummer.

Take them into a camera shop and ask for them to be put onto a memory stick in .mov format. Or buy one on the secondhand market, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, or eBay.

Hi, yes, there is a small coin memory battery, usually something like a CR3032 lithium battery. Turn off the camera and insert a new 'coin' battery (correct side up). Close battery cover, turn on camera and go to menu and set time and date. It should remember the time and date for a year or two, provided you put a regular battery on the camera on a regular basis. Also note, some older Sony cameras allow you to set it so that it shows only the date for the 1st 5 seconds when you first turn on the camera that day, then shuts it off unless you want it to superimpose the time and date on the video. Good luck, and let me know if this solves your problem. John

Mechanism has failed. Take it to an Authorised Sony Camcorder repair shop.

Pushed the reset button under the flip out screen and viola it worked AOK.

The best thing you can do now is to take it to a specialist and get them to do the repairs. Camcorders have a lot of electronics in them and can be easily damaged if your a not an experienced repairer. You might also have to consider that this camcorder might not be repairable.

If you mean Sony CCD-TRV128 they have been obsolete for a good length of time now. The main issue with these, back 20 years ago, was the door catch. It gets bent from misalignment or forcing the door closed. Sometimes it can be fixed but often as it is so old, spares are no longer available.

You are the only person that has this problem. It is a Sony and it is a good camera. Take it to your nearest Sony Service Centre. https://www.google.com/search?q=Sony+DCR-TRV27e+which+is+showing+no+live+feed+image ..

The switch is right where the protection tab is on the cassette when the tape is inserted. It is unlikely you can fix, and as it is a quality recorder, I would take it to a Sony Service Centre. https://www.google.com/search?q=Sony+hi8+CCD-TRV138+record+protection ..

Likely to be a damaged microphone. Try and external microphone. https://www.google.com/search?q=sony+dsr-390+bad+sound+quality ..

Look in the manual

M2TS Video Converter for Mac - Convert all video formats from one to another. M2TS Video Converter for Mac is a specially designed Mac video converter.

AVCHD Video Converter-a must-have program for Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Hitachi camcorder users to convert the video types: MTS and M2TS movie files. You can get the new video from AVCHD(.mts, .m2ts) to AVI, WMV, MPEG, ASF, VOB, 3GP, RM, RMVB, MKV, FLV, SWF, MOV, MP4, M4V, DV, and extract the audio track from AVCHD to MP3, WAV, WMA, M4A, AIFF files.

I Have Problem with DCR-HC30E Mini DV- There is no picure in LCD screen as i can see all my menu items and pre-recorded videos. when I try and record the screen is pitch black even though audio is recording.

Is anybody can help me to solve this problem

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this error is "Reset position detect error when stepper iris is initialized"Turn on the power and set to T (telephoto) end by rotating theZOOM manual ring. While observing the iris blades in thelens, turn on the power again and check the iris blades in thelens work properly. Inspect the iris drive motor of lens driveblock (Pin qh to ql of CN6602 on the VC-582 board), whenthe iris does not operate. Inspect the iris reset sensor of lensdrive block (Pin qd to qg of CN6602 on the VC-582 board),when the iris operate.if you need more help you can download the factory service manual from the below link:http://goo.gl/Wt4prGood Luck

Trust me on this one....with tape still in unit and battery removed, smack both sides of unit firmly 3-4 times with the heel of your hand. It works 9 out of 10 times on all Sony cameras. I was quoted $170 to just look at the camera and then a probable $290 to replace the cassette loader mechanism. I told them it wasn't worth it. I checked other Sony blogs addressing the same issue and with out fail smacking the ...cking thing is the only way around it. Apparently it frees up a stuck part. Give it hell.