Just pulled mine out and it still runs like a champ. The batteries still hold a really good charge as well. Moving all my tapes over to disc for Archiving.
Dang my parents have hundreds of cassettes for this thing. Found the camera in the attic and the touch screen completely stopped working. Tried resetting, still nothing. We really wanna see those old videos! :(
You can connect this cam to an external source like Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro and when you do so it’ll allow you to control the cam through the program and bypass the cameras touch screen controls.
I can't tell you how helpful this was . Ik it just looks like a basic review but I couldn't for the life of me find where the av port was until he just casually opens the compartment 😂
On the problem with the tape compartment, the way those work is they're supposed to reverse the gearing ever so slightly to catch where it's supposed to lock in when you push it closed. Sometimes it doesn't go back properly to that position. Resetting it is easy, but getting to the motor so you can reset it is a pain in the ass (I've had the same problem on my DV and DVCPRO cameras).
ua-cam.com/video/9eK3QEyKlAI/v-deo.html There's some reference as to what goes on. As for where the camcorder experiences a problem, it could realistically be anything from a bad timer chip to a misplaced eject signal (janky microswitch), usually you can tell which by how frequently the problem occurrs. Often, I've had luck just resetting the position of the tape mechanism and letting the camera run through one or two eject cycles, but your mileage will vary. Also keep in mind that some cameras are much more difficult to disassemble than others (the tape mechanism I demonstrated on here was out of a Sony DCR-TRV27 that had some of its mylar flex completely destroyed).
Very interesting video! I've always been daunted by how complex the tape deck on these cameras seem to be, but that video makes understanding that much easier. The DCR-HC28 hasn't done it since, but I've had similar problems in a CCD-TRV65 and a DCR-TRV20. I'll give this a look at these again to see if there's much to do with this.
I think the TRV65 does the slight reverse as well, but I know the TRV20 does for sure. If you don't have a variable power supply, a 9V battery will work, but you'll have to be quick with it to avoid snapping any of those plastic gears (they're almost comically fragile and I've made that mistake a few times).
is there any possible way that my sony dcr trv 20 can display the date while i record ? i can see the dates on the mini window on the camera and i can transfer the video's on my computer no problem but cant seem to record the footage with the time stamps.
Hi! I have exactly the same problem with the cassette, it doesn't stay closed. So now, it's the camera opened and I can't close it! Do you know maybe how can I fix this? Thank you.
Unfortunately, I have yet to figure out what's causing the problem, but I guess repeatedly closing it until it latches seems to be the going temporary fix xD
Boy does this take me back. I now shoot with a Blackmagic Pocket Cinama 6k, having gone through Panasonic GH4 and 5. These dv tape cams were wonderful at the time. Thanks for the memories.
Helo i am too much disapointed,i have sony DCR-HC28E video camera or i need transfer my cam movie to my pc who have window 7 via FIREWIRE card.when i attach firewire cable to pc then nothing shown in pc is handycam have FIREWIRE enable option or is this another error.plssss help
looks like the camera we have back home.. i was thinking of using it again but how do you get the files from the camera on to the computer? ours didnt have usbs, just the charging wire and cables to connect it to a tv
I'm facing two major issues with my father's DCR-HC36 right now... The charging is not working properly... Don't know if it is a battery problem or a charger problem... I have an InfoLithium P series battery... And the second thing is the viewfinder is not working properly... It's covered with white areas...
I’ve got the same camera and I’ve lost the battery that it uses and I don’t know what battery it’s supposed to use to buy a replacement one, does anyone know?
is the camera supposed to hold the date and time in memory. I have to re set the time and date every time I turn it on. I have it for some years now and works well the only problem is I can not transfer the recorded video to the laptop,
The camera has a built-in rechargeable battery that's meant for keeping the date and time. Typically, that battery can die if the camera isn't plugged into charging for about three months, however, after long-term use, the battery can die on its own. Sony doesn't exactly provide any decent information on how to replace these, or if they're replaceable at all (older camcorders would use "button" style batteries, but these units aren't specified to use those). The camera may keep the date and time if the infolithium battery you're using retains a decent charge though (could be wrong about that).
is there a reason why my camera battery doesn’t last very long when i’ve charged it the whole night? or is it something i can fix with a new battery like series h?
ok im new to the world of older cameras. but i have one of these and this video was helpful but im still confused about the storage situation. i watched your other video about the digitizing process but other articles online say that different sd cards are also compatible. is there a spot for an sd card in this camera that i could just export the footage that way and skip the cassette digitation process. please lmk if anyone knows thank u!!
I have one my father used before he passed away and I think there may be footage on it, however I can get it to turn on even though it says battery full. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
It could be as simple as the power switch being finnicky or as complicated as degrading of internal circuitry, it's hard to say. The good news is, if there is video on it, you can perform surgery to remove the MiniDV cassette if need be.
Thanks! I believe the DCR-HC26 takes Infolithium P series batteries (though I don't personally own one, I'm just going by the manual), these can be found on various sites like eBay or BatteriesPlus.
I should add that they may also take Infolithium H and V series batteries as well, similar to the DCR-HC28, but, since I don't have one, I can't say that with a lot of confidence lol
I just dug mine out of storage its a 7d in mint condition only recorded 4 tapes on it. Need to have it cleaned it doesn’t like to play tapes. Cant wait to use it again and get that vintage video affect
Hi just wondering does this type of camcorder need cassette tape to record video? I'm looking to buy Sony DCR-HC42E and they have both cassette tape and memory stick duo. But I'm still not sure whether these types of camcorder need cassette tape to record video, will it be possible to record video with just memory stick? thank you
If it's like the other hybrid Sony Handycams I've tested, you should be able to record to the memory stick without a cassette inserted. However, the memory stick recordings on the older hybrid models have substantially lower video and audio quality (I have a video of such quality on my channel), something to be aware of.
To add to that: The UA-cam video is displayed at 1080p60 because that's what it's rendered in with Vegas Pro. Vegas Pro has it's own deinterlacing mechanism, but I prefer QTGMC.
@@ean3303 These camcorders use Sony's AC-L200 series chargers, and you should be able to use any P, H, or V series batteries, the higher the number the better. I have a bunch of NP-FH70s that I use and they've not let me down, but they come in even higher capacities than those.
hey again so thank you so much for the recommendation on everything, it's all working now but my problem is i cant open it without charging it always says "use new ac adapter or reinstall" how do i fix that? and the NP-FH70 is already full charge but the blinking is still going😭 is this connected to the cassette because i still don't have one
@@ean3303 The battery doesn't have to be fully charged to eject the cassette deck, and an AC-L200 should work fine. If you're still having trouble with the unit after that, there may be a problem with the cassette deck or whatever circuitry handles how the unit receives power.
I had the same problem. This video shows you how to fix it without having to take anything apart, you just need a cheap battery pack available on eBay. ua-cam.com/video/CBqP-Q86UyM/v-deo.html
@@FatCatTech thank you for replying! I should phrase the question differently: how can i record short videos (1-2 mins), and every time that i record a new one, start recording from where I last ended the previous recording?
Even then I think the process would be the same, assuming you want the transition to be seamless, rewinding a little bit after the most recent scene. In this case you may also want to turn on editsearch mode, so you can rewind/fast forward the tape without having to switch to playback mode.
Hi! i found this camera in my garage. But now i'm wondering what solution do you use to get those videos on your computer? It would be a big help for me if you could explain it, thanks!
Any update? Im looking to film skateboard vids and get that vx1000 look with fisheye and i have to buy new battery for this camera, im instrested in how it worked for you?
For MiniDV cameras, I just use a computer with Windows Vista and a Firewire cable. Reason being because Windows Vista has a wizard for importing video. After that I deinterlace them using QTGMC.
You can using an A/V composite cable, Sony had a proprietary cable for these and other models, though, so be on the lookout for it. To my knowledge they don't have a model number, but it should look something like a half-circle shape.
THIS IS HOW I GOT THE VIDEO ONTO MY COMPUTER:
ua-cam.com/video/WghBFXhq6gU/v-deo.html
Do you need a cassette to use camera or is there some memory card slot?
@@057b00bs This camcorder can only record to MiniDV cassette tapes.
@@057b00bs yes
Can’t wait to get the 2000s home video aesthetics
THANK YOU!!! I COULDN'T FIND MY VIDEO OUT PORT ON THIS FOR YEARS, boy was i surprised it had one.
I have one
Just pulled mine out and it still runs like a champ. The batteries still hold a really good charge as well. Moving all my tapes over to disc for
Archiving.
How did you move the videos to disc?
@@lucannewland1187 There are adapters I used to get it to plug into my Mac mini.
I need to export all the stuff from tapes to my pc, no clue how to do it.
Look's pretty cool, reminds me of those "The Office" intro shots.
Yessss
@@thewwwalrus bruh
Dang my parents have hundreds of cassettes for this thing. Found the camera in the attic and the touch screen completely stopped working. Tried resetting, still nothing. We really wanna see those old videos! :(
You can connect this cam to an external source like Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro and when you do so it’ll allow you to control the cam through the program and bypass the cameras touch screen controls.
Is there a way to change the settings without using the touch screen? Mine is broken ):
Could you help me to fix this camera? I have the same camera but it doesn’t show me the video from my cassette and don’t start the video.
I can't tell you how helpful this was . Ik it just looks like a basic review but I couldn't for the life of me find where the av port was until he just casually opens the compartment 😂
On the problem with the tape compartment, the way those work is they're supposed to reverse the gearing ever so slightly to catch where it's supposed to lock in when you push it closed. Sometimes it doesn't go back properly to that position. Resetting it is easy, but getting to the motor so you can reset it is a pain in the ass (I've had the same problem on my DV and DVCPRO cameras).
If this is actually the problem, then THANK YOU, because this isn't the only tape camera I've had this problem with xD
ua-cam.com/video/9eK3QEyKlAI/v-deo.html
There's some reference as to what goes on. As for where the camcorder experiences a problem, it could realistically be anything from a bad timer chip to a misplaced eject signal (janky microswitch), usually you can tell which by how frequently the problem occurrs. Often, I've had luck just resetting the position of the tape mechanism and letting the camera run through one or two eject cycles, but your mileage will vary. Also keep in mind that some cameras are much more difficult to disassemble than others (the tape mechanism I demonstrated on here was out of a Sony DCR-TRV27 that had some of its mylar flex completely destroyed).
Very interesting video! I've always been daunted by how complex the tape deck on these cameras seem to be, but that video makes understanding that much easier. The DCR-HC28 hasn't done it since, but I've had similar problems in a CCD-TRV65 and a DCR-TRV20. I'll give this a look at these again to see if there's much to do with this.
I think the TRV65 does the slight reverse as well, but I know the TRV20 does for sure. If you don't have a variable power supply, a 9V battery will work, but you'll have to be quick with it to avoid snapping any of those plastic gears (they're almost comically fragile and I've made that mistake a few times).
Can you make a video about how to change the language settings please
is there any possible way that my sony dcr trv 20 can display the date while i record ? i can see the dates on the mini window on the camera and i can transfer the video's on my computer no problem but cant seem to record the footage with the time stamps.
Hi! I have exactly the same problem with the cassette, it doesn't stay closed. So now, it's the camera opened and I can't close it!
Do you know maybe how can I fix this? Thank you.
Unfortunately, I have yet to figure out what's causing the problem, but I guess repeatedly closing it until it latches seems to be the going temporary fix xD
Darn I have a DCR-HC26
But it was still super super helpful thanks!
they're basically the same
Same bro
Is it possible my touch screen is broken it doesn’t work and It always tell me to change the date and I can’t look at old vids
Boy does this take me back. I now shoot with a Blackmagic Pocket Cinama 6k, having gone through Panasonic GH4 and 5. These dv tape cams were wonderful at the time. Thanks for the memories.
just bought one, im excited to use it but worried about the digitizing process… guess itll just be a learning curve
is it good? im thinking about coping one
any progress?
my 1st bday was shot on this. thank you for the demo vid:)
Do you have any idea which cam model did Sony released last. For the minidv series?
i’m having a problem! my viewfinder is just in black and white and no color is showing idk what to do
My viewfinder is a color one
My touchscreen isn’t working and idk what to do. Any tips?
You could either buy the parts to fix it or buy a whole other model I suppose
For the life of me I can't get to the "tape playback function"--What is the secuence of screens to get there?--Thanks!
i cant find vcr setting on sony dcr trv14e please help :(
I have a Sony DCR-HC28. Its full battery but everytime i take it off the dock charger it powers off unless its connected to the charger. Any help?
Need help on this too
Can you tell me how i can view rhe pictures/videos on it without connecting it to any computer
I miss mini dv era....also was wondering dcr hc27e sams as this one? The video looks good and was wondering how to make it 1080 on UA-cam?
Interesting. Mine was the HC26. Wonder if any differences.
Helo
i am too much disapointed,i have sony DCR-HC28E video camera or i need transfer my cam movie
to my pc who have window 7 via FIREWIRE card.when i attach firewire cable to pc then nothing
shown in pc
is handycam have FIREWIRE enable option or is this another error.plssss help
i need usb drivers for play tape for windows 7 64 bit...plssss help
i have sony old model trv 285e handycsm
looks like the camera we have back home.. i was thinking of using it again but how do you get the files from the camera on to the computer? ours didnt have usbs, just the charging wire and cables to connect it to a tv
Could you show us how to transfer the recordings to a computer with that quality please?!?!
I've been meaning to make a video about that, the issue is that it's kind of a long process that requires a lot of random parts.
@@FatCatTech ok, thanks anyway
FatCatTech bro i really need this info where can i find what i need?
I will make this video and, instead of test footage, it will come out on Saturday.
hi I've got the same camera and I'm wondering how t get the actual footage onto my computor
Got the same problem... It sucks that its not plug and play... I think we need a capture gizmo...
I'm facing two major issues with my father's DCR-HC36 right now... The charging is not working properly... Don't know if it is a battery problem or a charger problem... I have an InfoLithium P series battery... And the second thing is the viewfinder is not working properly... It's covered with white areas...
I’ve got the same camera and I’ve lost the battery that it uses and I don’t know what battery it’s supposed to use to buy a replacement one, does anyone know?
These cameras will take Sony's Infolithium P, H, and V series batteries.
Mine is the same handycam as urs..but the touch screen aint working...is there anyway to fix it
Mine isint touch screen? How do I work it
Hello! How do I charge my camera??? I have the charger and tried charging it but It still will not turn on.
Could be that either the camcorder or charger is broken. Does the charging light turn on when the camera is plugged in?
FatCatTech no charging light stays off as well! :(
It's likely the camera or charger could be broken, I'd recommend getting a new charger to make sure.
Can you please tell how can i get the dara cable to connect it to pc and can we copy the files from it to pc ?
I made a video about how I transfer digital tapes to my computer: ua-cam.com/video/WghBFXhq6gU/v-deo.html
How do i view the video/pics?
Does anyone have a link to purchase an iLink cable for this? The DV input is hard to find a fit for. Anything mini with 4 pins doesn't fit.
Should be a standard firewire cable.
is the camera supposed to hold the date and time in memory. I have to re set the time and date every time I turn it on. I have it for some years now and works well the only problem is I can not transfer the recorded video to the laptop,
The camera has a built-in rechargeable battery that's meant for keeping the date and time. Typically, that battery can die if the camera isn't plugged into charging for about three months, however, after long-term use, the battery can die on its own.
Sony doesn't exactly provide any decent information on how to replace these, or if they're replaceable at all (older camcorders would use "button" style batteries, but these units aren't specified to use those).
The camera may keep the date and time if the infolithium battery you're using retains a decent charge though (could be wrong about that).
Thank you.
I had the same camera, believe it or not im searching the sound if you are opening The Cassete Room That sound 😍
What do you recommend for laptop users wanting to covert these tapes to digital?
If you ever find out please let me know lol
@@eternalmigraine I just got a new laptop, and my mom wants to view all the memories on those tapes lol.
@@KZMProductionsHD how are you gonna do it?
@@ayshabadat2506 that im still trying to figure out.
is there a reason why my camera battery doesn’t last very long when i’ve charged it the whole night? or is it something i can fix with a new battery like series h?
Slam sir my problem do Not save video and do not watch video please help me
i have that handycam but i don't have a charger and the lcd is error :(
This was my first camera
Wer can I get the charger and we're do I turn it on
ok im new to the world of older cameras. but i have one of these and this video was helpful but im still confused about the storage situation. i watched your other video about the digitizing process but other articles online say that different sd cards are also compatible. is there a spot for an sd card in this camera that i could just export the footage that way and skip the cassette digitation process. please lmk if anyone knows thank u!!
Some of Sony's older camcorders would also let the user use Sony's proprietary memory sticks, the DCR-HC28 does not have a Memory Stick slot.
How to charge this Batrres
I have one my father used before he passed away and I think there may be footage on it, however I can get it to turn on even though it says battery full. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
It could be as simple as the power switch being finnicky or as complicated as degrading of internal circuitry, it's hard to say. The good news is, if there is video on it, you can perform surgery to remove the MiniDV cassette if need be.
How do you digitize your footage to computer? My camera only has the dc in input, could you tell me which cable to use?
i dont know how to import either i need answers
you need a handycam station, it's like a dock
Can you tell me how you watch the videos you made
how do u transfer the videos to windows laptop??
Have you solved this problem?
@ nope. ended up buying other vintage cam lol
Love your show Trying to find battery and charger forhc26 can you help Thanking you in advance M Diorio
Thanks! I believe the DCR-HC26 takes Infolithium P series batteries (though I don't personally own one, I'm just going by the manual), these can be found on various sites like eBay or BatteriesPlus.
I should add that they may also take Infolithium H and V series batteries as well, similar to the DCR-HC28, but, since I don't have one, I can't say that with a lot of confidence lol
I just dug mine out of storage its a 7d in mint condition only recorded 4 tapes on it.
Need to have it cleaned it doesn’t like to play tapes.
Cant wait to use it again and get that vintage video affect
very thorough walkthrough, thanks for sharing
Does anyone know where i can get it? My moms camera got broken
How do you transfer the footage to the PC?
via FireWire card...
Hi just wondering does this type of camcorder need cassette tape to record video? I'm looking to buy Sony DCR-HC42E and they have both cassette tape and memory stick duo. But I'm still not sure whether these types of camcorder need cassette tape to record video, will it be possible to record video with just memory stick? thank you
If it's like the other hybrid Sony Handycams I've tested, you should be able to record to the memory stick without a cassette inserted.
However, the memory stick recordings on the older hybrid models have substantially lower video and audio quality (I have a video of such quality on my channel), something to be aware of.
Hey can we use it without touch panel
İ opened it but touch panel seems broken
Unfortunately, there is not a way (that I am aware of) to operate this device without the touch screen.
Just bought one at the market place.
how do i delete videos from the tape?
i just noticed that Tape video cam has real life fps than sd card or non tape cam.its so smooth
I upscaled it from interlaced to progressive, directly imported tape video doesn't look as smooth.
where can i insert the external microphone?
This camcorder does not have a microphone jack.
I live near were u test filmed this in Old Town Manassas, va
does this shoot at 60fps or was that just the preset made on the project by the camera you shot with at the start?
The test footage is deinterlaced using QTGMC.
To add to that: The UA-cam video is displayed at 1080p60 because that's what it's rendered in with Vegas Pro. Vegas Pro has it's own deinterlacing mechanism, but I prefer QTGMC.
does the battery have to be charged in order for the Cassette to be ejected? thanks picked up a used DCR HC36 thanks
It does, you could also have the camera plugged into the charger to eject the cassette.
what if I do have an info lithium P battery??
Connect it to the back of the camera.
FatCatTech Thank you!
what do u do if the battery doesnt charge
You'll have to buy a new one
hey man can i ask if is it for casette only or can i use an sd card on it? thank you!
The only media the DCR-HC28 can take is a MiniDV tape.
also, can u give me the specific name of the charger for the battery. I'm new to this kind of stuffs so thank you in advance!
@@ean3303 These camcorders use Sony's AC-L200 series chargers, and you should be able to use any P, H, or V series batteries, the higher the number the better. I have a bunch of NP-FH70s that I use and they've not let me down, but they come in even higher capacities than those.
hey again so thank you so much for the recommendation on everything, it's all working now but my problem is i cant open it without charging it always says "use new ac adapter or reinstall" how do i fix that? and the NP-FH70 is already full charge but the blinking is still going😭 is this connected to the cassette because i still don't have one
@@ean3303 The battery doesn't have to be fully charged to eject the cassette deck, and an AC-L200 should work fine. If you're still having trouble with the unit after that, there may be a problem with the cassette deck or whatever circuitry handles how the unit receives power.
I’ve been having the same problem with the Tape, it doesn’t stay closed. Does it need a battery to close by itself?
I had the same problem. This video shows you how to fix it without having to take anything apart, you just need a cheap battery pack available on eBay. ua-cam.com/video/CBqP-Q86UyM/v-deo.html
How can I record different videos without necessarily leaving blank spots on the tape recorder?thanks
I suppose after each scene you can rewind the tape a few seconds, but I think at that point it would be easier to just buy new tapes from eBay.
@@FatCatTech thank you for replying! I should phrase the question differently: how can i record short videos (1-2 mins), and every time that i record a new one, start recording from where I last ended the previous recording?
Even then I think the process would be the same, assuming you want the transition to be seamless, rewinding a little bit after the most recent scene. In this case you may also want to turn on editsearch mode, so you can rewind/fast forward the tape without having to switch to playback mode.
Hi! i found this camera in my garage. But now i'm wondering what solution do you use to get those videos on your computer? It would be a big help for me if you could explain it, thanks!
you can use firewire to transfer
Can we plug it in into tv's?
I recently inherited this camera, do you think I can film skateboarding on it?
Any update? Im looking to film skateboard vids and get that vx1000 look with fisheye and i have to buy new battery for this camera, im instrested in how it worked for you?
@@mjtch unfortunately I couldn’t get my camera to work
How do u get it to close
Can you do a video on calibration? Can't get mine to work
your touch screen??
Please gave me buying link of battery 🔋
I have the same camera the lcd screen buttons don't work anymore.
does anyone know the model name for that charger?
Should be AC-L200, AC-L200B, or AC-L200C (could be others than those, but those are the ones I've used)
@@FatCatTech cool
i've sony dcr hc 36e, how to turn on night vision
Naveed on the top to left/middle there should be a switch that says nightshot plus and from there you should be able to turn it on
I need to know where the sd card is at?
The DCR-HC28 does not use SD cards
How do you delete a video
Anyone know why the touch feature doesnt work for me?
Touchscreen is probably broken
FatCatTech do u know how to fix it?
Not really, no.
how do you transfer them into digital files ?
For MiniDV cameras, I just use a computer with Windows Vista and a Firewire cable. Reason being because Windows Vista has a wizard for importing video. After that I deinterlace them using QTGMC.
@@FatCatTech can u do that video tutorial on your channels pls!
@@Starsdealer ua-cam.com/video/WghBFXhq6gU/v-deo.html
Thank allot men❤
23:55 , I'm a rather shaky person , this reminds me I watched this video before , maybe 2 years ago 😊
Send me the battery and the camera. Please 🥺
Hello, how i can in this camera see fotos? It is possible to find in camera or only in computer.
Can anyone tell me the settings to make it look very bad quality like VHS cause I have the same camera
You can try recording in LP mode, that's the easiest way to go about it.
FatCatTech ty
How do you upload the footage to a Mac?
I'm not experienced with importing MiniDV footage to Apple computers, my apologies.
Is there a charger hole?
Yes, he showed it at the beginning of the video
how do yk if it’s charging
There should be a small orange LED on the LCD side of the camcorder, located just between the Sony logo and the viewfinder.
damn old camera with 60fps?
That's what de-interlacing can do for you.
@@FatCatTech for someone like me who don't know what that is. It just simply amazing
Bro please reply how to play video
Switch the camera to playback mode, then rewind the tape to the place you want to watch, press play.
Can we connect it to tv
You can using an A/V composite cable, Sony had a proprietary cable for these and other models, though, so be on the lookout for it. To my knowledge they don't have a model number, but it should look something like a half-circle shape.
great texts I remember these pictures now. Thank you
I wanna make a full movie with this camera
It's possible, but it definitely would be a tedious job to do.