I was reading your help wanted in Pechorin's and was wondering if anyone answered you with the problem you were having with your camcorder and the screen being black. I to am having the same any sugestions would be a lot of help to me. I am able to use my camcorder if I plug it into the wall outlet but not with a battery. I only used my camera one time recharged the battery and it didi not work after that, the battery would work on my brothers camera but not mine. Please reply Thank You For Your Time Marcene