Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Trouble check, Digital camcorder, Power, Operation

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Trouble check

If you run into any problem using the digital camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Digital camcorder

Power

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The power is not on.

•The battery pack is not installed. mInstall the battery pack. (p. 24)

•The battery is dead.

mUse a charged battery pack. (p. 21)

•The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. mConnect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 38)

The power goes off.	• While being operated in CAMCORDER mode, the digital
	camcorder has been in Standby mode for more than 5
	minutes.
	mTurn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 26)
	• The battery is dead.
	mUse a charged battery pack. (p. 21)
The battery pack is quickly	• The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 84)
discharged.	• The battery pack has not been charged fully.
	mCharge the battery pack again. (p.21)
	• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
	recharged.
	mUse another battery pack. (p. 84)

Operation

Symptom		Cause and/or Corrective Action
START/STOP does not		• The tape is stuck to the drum.
operate.		mEject the tape. (p. 25)
		• The tape has run out.
		mRewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 36)
		• CAMCORDER/VTR is set to VTR.
		mSet it to CAMCORDER. (p. 26)
		• The tab on the cassette is out (red).
		mUse a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 25)

The cassette cannot be removed		• The battery is dead.
from the holder.		mUse a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.
		(p. 21, 38)

	{and 6 indicators flash and	• Moisture condensation has occurred.
no function except for cassette		mRemove the cassette and leave the digital camcorder for at
ejection works.		least 1 hour. (p. 85)

The time code is flashing in		• The battery is weak or dead.
display window.		mReplace the battery with a new one. (p. 78)

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Contents Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Precautions on digital camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Before you beginCR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p.11 4A/V connecting cable 1 pIdentifying the parts @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p @¢ Contr knob p@ Grip Identifying the parts ¼AUDIO Mode switch p » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤Audio DUB button p *£ Video controls p Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jackTally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor p ¢MONITOR Level dial pRemote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage About the ID of the Remote Commander MenuRemote control direction Remote Commander SensorsManual focusing indicator p ViewfinderDisplay window Attaching the shoulder strapAttaching optional accessories Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptorTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connectorTo remove the battery pack b Attaching the battery adaptorTo remove the battery adaptor a Checking the remaining battery indicator cAttaching the viewfinder Getting startedTo remove the viewfinder Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasureCamera recording Basic operationsTo finish recording b When ND on flashes in the viewfinderTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens cTo monitor the sound while recording Camera recordingTo change the directionality of the built-in microphone To record through an external microphoneTo select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Release LockChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitorIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type If your monitor is already connected to a VCRIf your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacksUsing the Remote Commander Playing back a tapeVarious playback modes Using alternative power sources Using the house currentAdvanced operations Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptorChanging the mode settings VTRSelecting the mode setting of each item Items for Camcorder mode onlyItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes When Digital Mode is set to Overlap Changing the mode settingsItems for VTR mode only About Frame REC and INT REC settingTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function When fading in aWhen fading out b Fade-in and fade-outTo cancel the overlap function Overlapping two picturesTo use the remote commander to take a photo Photo recordingTo use a flash To cancel interval recording Interval recordingTo stop interval recording To cancel cut recording Cut recordingSelecting automatic or manual mode To focus manuallySettings for each item When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manuallyShooting dark environments adjust gain manually Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gainFocusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarilyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo record a very distant subject Adjusting the aperture To return to automatic aperture modeAbout the depth of focus field Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed modeSlow Shtr Adjusting the shutter speed To select the Best Shutter SpeedSubject Shutter speed Adjusting the gain To return to automatic gain modeTo use the AGC Limit function Adjusting the gain To adjust the G gain Preset menu item· one-push white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceSelecting the appropriate mode 3200K indoor modeAdjusting the white balance Adjusting white balance manuallyTo return to automatic white balance mode Shooting when the lighting condition changes Using the ND filter When ND on flashes in the viewfinderWhen ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern LINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Adjusting the recording soundSelecting and setting audio mode Built-in microphoneAdjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording levelAdjusting the recording sound To attenuate the recording levelTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againMaking a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment valueTo restore the standard settings To turn off custom presetTo turn on custom preset again To check the custom preset settingsSearching the recorded picture ModeTo stop searching If your tape has blank portions between picturesWhen bars ------ appear Displaying recording dataTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Editing onto another tapeBefore editing Recorder with DVEditing onto another tape Starting editingTo stop editing To use additional audio line in a Audio dubbingMaking connections To use an additional microphoneRecording To adjust the volumeAudio dubbing To stop recordingChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Additional informationChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium batteryTo check the preset date and time Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting Year changes as followsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formatsDifferences between Dvcam and DV formats Compatibility on playbackCompatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editingCopyright signal Usable cassettesTips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the digital camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningDigital camcorder operation PrecautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder On Handling TapesCharging AC power adaptorDigital camcorder care OthersUsing your digital camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Digital camcorder PowerTrouble check OperationWind Trouble check PictureOthers Symptom Corrective Actions AC power adaptorWhen the Charge lamp flashes When the Charge lamp does not flash againSpecifications LensTape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Some other trouble has occurredY, Z K, L