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Sony Handycam HDR-CX580V: Why does my screen have a pink fuzzy/glitchiness to it

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:23:25 -0700

Hello everyone of ifixit! I have a Sony handycam hdr-cx580v and just as I was about to use it from purchasing from eBay, the whole screen had turn pink and the "bug"/internal memory icon keeps moving back and forth unable to read its own data it seems, the thing was shipped out via USPS so I wouldn't be surprised they banged it around (and the seller had poor packaging as it came with its original box) thought I have tried mostly everything from resetting it to removing the battery and leaving it alone for a good 10mins. The menu and settings stuff still works, but when I go to try to repair/format it's internal memory it doesn't allow me too. I did do a lot of research and it seems like it could be a worn ribbon cable from the screen to the motherboard to the Sensor

Loose Ribbon cable that effected the camera, full disassembly is required and inspection if you are getting "white noise"/a pink fuzzy screen on you Camcorder!

⟐ Edited by author July 02, 2026 at 18:23 MST

Sony Handycam CCD-TR424E: Sony CCD-TR424E Pal receives power but does not work.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:24:05 -0700

Hi!

I am trying to revive an old Sony CCD-TR425E PAL camcorder, but it does not fully work.

The side-display works, but shows only battery readings / charging.
Able to charge the battery.
Able to eject the cassette compartment.
Able to perform aforementioned functions without the battery when connected to the power cord.
Able to perform aforementioned functions using the battery when not connected to the power cord.

So it has some semblance of life, but not enough to be operational.

Fig 1: Sony CCD-TR425E PAL camcorder side-display showing battery readings.

Cannot record / play a cassette.
Does not make any mechanical noises of attempting to play a cassette after insertion / attempted playback. (Except for closing the cassette compartment)
No image in the viewfinder display.
The side-display does not show anything except battery readings.
Cannot access menus or settings.
Cannot enter service mode / cannot display service-mode diagnostic codes.

Replaced the coin cell battery.
Replaced the main battery.
The external AC adapter / charger outputs the correct voltage (8.4 V).
The battery is receiving charge (charges to 8.2 V, within spec)
(Failed) Attempted to enter self-diagnostic mode.
(Failed) Attempted to play back / record from a cassette.

How should I continue troubleshooting this?

When reading on Reddit, some folks mention for similar models that it is common for a fuse to fail (without mentioning specifics). Looking at a similar question here on iFixit I found this QnA also mentioning a fuse.

So I found the service manual and schematics, looking at the power board (board DD-117, page section 4-109 to 4-112E, p. 84 in pdf reader) I found the following fuses in the schematic:

PS801 (BAT_UNREG)
PS802
PS803 (VTR_UNREG)
PS804
PS805 (may not exist on my model)
PS106
PS107

Fig 2: DD-117 schematic electrical diagram, p.84, particular fuses are in the area B-11 to C-13, marked orange in the figure.

I can confirm on p. 83 in pdf reader (page section 4-106 to 4-108) with the SMD overview that those are all the fuses on the power board.

Is my next step to disassemble the camcorder and use my multimeter to test all the fuses?
I will also look around for any obvious damaged / burnt components too during disassembly.
Is there anything I should do before I disassemble the camcorder?
Is there anything else I should do when dismantling the camcorder, besides testing the the fuses?

Thanks in advance,
Cheers.

⟐ Commented June 29, 2026 at 11:24 MST

Sony DCR-DVD 108: C:04:00 error in screen dvd108

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:13:45 -0700

Error c:04:00 with info lithium battery installed

⟐ Commented June 07, 2026 at 11:13 MST

Sony Handycam CCD-TR5: Problem with cables to capture device

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:25:57 -0700

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong forum.

I have a capture device to transfer tapes to digital, but I'm having a problem with the cables. The camcorder has a black and yellow cable, which the capture device also has. The problem is that the black cable for capture device isn't the same as the black for the camera, seen in the photos. Is there any cable I could buy to link these together?

⟐ Answered May 11, 2026 at 11:25 MST

Panasonic HC-V110: Why doesnt my charger connecter fit my camcorder

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:30:13 -0700

why doesnt my charger fit my camccorder anymore

⟐ Commented April 30, 2026 at 1:30 MST

Flip Video Ultra: Screen is white but text still appears

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:08:18 -0700

I tried resetting, taking out batteries, doing a bunch of stuff. But no luck :(

Also this is the image of the problem to be specific.

I hope someone can help me with this issue.

Canon ZR70MC: tape cradle fully raised after EJECT but tape not released

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:37:49 -0700

I hit EJECT and the door opened and the cradle raised but the tape is stuck in the holder. How do I release it manually?

JVC GR-D290U: Tape recording speed is ok, but playback speed is hapering

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:54:18 -0700

I have not exactly the same camera but a JVC GR-D340E with has a problem with playback. It seems that the recording speed is oke, but if I view what is recorded than there is a hampering in the tape speed. It plays a bit and with a very short interruption it continues. This repeats itself all the time and with every tape, including old tapes. What is causing the problem and how can this be solved?

⟐ Answered March 12, 2026 at 5:54 MST

Sony Camcorder: No sound on playback - DCR-TRV330

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:14:31 -0700

At first the I just had a blue screen when trying to play my tapes. I disassembled the camcorder, reseated the ribbon cables and thoroughly cleaned the heads. I now have a picture but no sounds. I've connected the camcorder to a Mac with an IEEE1394 cable and can see the picture but no sound there either.

Is there a particular cable I should be looking at? Is this still related to something with the heads?

Thanks,

Jack

Sharper Image SVC430: No camera feedback whatsoever whats broken?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:14:01 -0700

It plays back just fine, there not even audio that gets recorded.

ccd-tr430: No audio when connecting my camera to either my tv or computer

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:01:29 -0700

its self explanatory, the camera uses rva cables (yellow for video, white and red for audio) and only the video output works, i dissasembled half of it but i didnt find anything wrong with it (as in broken connections or some rust/corrosion) i still need to dissasemble the other half, i will do that and send pictures of it tomorrow, if anyone has a good guess then pls tell me.

⟐ Answered February 03, 2026 at 3:01 MST

Panasonic HC‑VX870: Touch Screen isn't working

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:28:36 -0700

My Touch Screen isn't working. Any advice appreciated.

⟐ Answered January 20, 2026 at 23:28 MST

Flip Ultra HD: Change battery and check connections

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:20:43 -0700

I found my flip camcorder from 15 years ago. I plugged it in and it did turn on and showed a picture of a battery in the red. For a brief moment, I was able to get the device to start charging. However, when I came back later to look, it said charging paused check battery connection. I plugged it into my computer to see if I could remove my recordings from it. It can’t retain enough charge in order to bring up the data. Can you help me?

⟐ Answered January 13, 2026 at 14:20 MST

Flip Video: Why Did My Camcorder Video Turn Rainbow

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:23:58 -0700

I was filming with my camcorder and everything looked normal at first, but after a few minutes the video started showing became distorted with rainbow colors and it hasn’t gone back to normal since. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered January 10, 2026 at 17:23 MST

Canon Camcorder: How do I disassemble my camcorder?

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:09:31 -0700

I have a canon fs100 camcorder and would like to disassemble it but don't want to damage any of the internals, does anyone know if the disassembly prices is similar to the Canon fs30? If not could you please either make a guide or give me instructions on how to disassemble my canon fs100, thanks

Sony Handycam DCR-HC30: Where to buy a replacement flex cable?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:43:35 -0700

Where do I buy a replacement flex cable for Sony Handycam dcr hc42e? Possibly in Australia?

⟐ Commented January 02, 2026 at 16:43 MST

Sony DCR-TRV350: C:31: 22 video don't play Dcr-trv245e

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:40:33 -0700

Camera sony Dcr-trv245e problem could C:31:22 DON'T PLAY VIDEO

Sony Handycam DCR-HC30: Touch screen calibration fails

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:05:25 -0700

The touch screen is not working. I was able run the calibration by holding the disp/batt button. I touch the "x" 3 times, but it just keeps cycling through 1,2,3. It seems to register a touch, but it doesn't register the position ?

Sony Handycam FDR-AX33: FDR-AX33 with boot loop problem

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:55:58 -0700

Hi. I have a problem with my FDR-AX33. It has a boot loop problem. When I turn it on, the logo appears and then disappears immediately. It does this three times and then shuts off completely. This problem started right after I inserted a faulty SD card. What could be the problem? Thank's a lot.

Sony DCR-DVD 108: How do I adjust the laser power on the DVD?

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:58:13 -0700

So, my camcorder can on read DVD-R, Not DVD-RW. I had the exact same model a few years ago that wrote the video to those discs, and the discs are fine because they read to my computer. Also, I have checked that the spindle, laser carrige assembly and laser are working. Also, a the CD-R mentionined above worked fine on my computer, but needed cleaning to work on the camcorder, which leads me to beileve that the laser is weak, Also just curious, what is the difference between DVD-108 and DVD 108E. Both of mine are just 108

⟐ Commented September 14, 2025 at 8:58 MST