The Sony Handycaom DCR-DVD201 is a standard definition-based video camera that records all content onto an inserted miniDVD. To view what you recorded, look at the small, color viewfinder or flip out LCD monitor. If the LCD monitor is not working correctly, though, you do need to troubleshoot the issue.
Instructions
1. Fully charge the battery on your Sony Handycam. If the battery is about to fail, the camcorder shuts down different features, including the LCD monitor.
2. Fully flip out the LCD monitor. If the monitor is only partially open, it won't display the content.
3. Turn off the camera and remove the battery. Leave the DCR-DVD201 off for a few minutes, then reconnect the battery and power on the camcorder. Once the camera is on, the LCD monitor should work correctly.
4. Press the "Menu" button on the side of the digital camcorder. Occasionally, when the monitor is left open for an extended time without being used, the LCD screen shuts down. Pressing the "Menu" button brings the video information back onto the screen.
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