Sony DSR-PDX10 Camcorder

why when i hit record on my DSR-PDX10 Sony Camcorder, it is telling me that it is recording but when i turn it to VCR mode and rewind back what i just recorded nothing is their? it is just a plain blue screen. their isnt even the amont of time in the top right hand corner that i just recorded?

It is recording. Just heaps of nothing. The Blue screen is just what it uses to cover over white noise. If you are getting a picture up in the viewfinder it is likely your input settings are not setup correctly. If you are using DV In make sure the DV In light is lit on the camera.
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