Horizontal grey lines on a dark grey screen in recording mode

CCD Failure !!

u can try Sony for free CCD replacement as it is a known issue in thousands of cameras see the link here, it starts with these horiz lines and verrtical noise type thing and suddenly it also turns black or blank screen after sometime , u are covered in this advisory list 100% i am sure see the links below and pls rate me FIXYA for help

see this comment on cnet forum
DCR-TRV33 Free Repair by koertd - 3/9/08 3:45 PM In reply to: Sony DCR-TVR22 – tape stuck by willibo Thanks to all. Ready to trash my DCR-TVR33, but found the 800-222-1669 number. While holding, I found online support at: http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-item.pl?news_id=161&mdl=DCRTRV33
(I guess several trips to Hawaii and Fuji didn't help the humidity/temperature issues!)

The friendly Sony representative had me reset the camera and then offered to have the problem fixed for free, including shipping.

see this forum here

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7594_102-0.html?threadID=51594&start=285

http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1164379168.html

http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds.html

What do u think Mr. Welcomejee have i diagnosed it correctly or not ?

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The monitor seems to be ok because I can view photos that are on my memory stick. Any help would be much appreciated.