Sony CCD-TRV338 manual Cassette tapes, LCD screen/viewfinder, Troubleshooting, Symptom

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Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power abruptly turns off.

•[A.SHUT OFF] in the (OTHERS) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 57) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate

your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off. Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again. (p. 15) Or use the AC adaptor.

A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.

cTurn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again.

Cassette tapes

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Cassette cannot be ejected from the	cMake sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected
compartment.	correctly. (p. 12)
	cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 12)
	cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12)

Cassette is not ejected even when the	cMoisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 99)
cassette lid is open.

The remaining tape indicator is not	cSet [	REMAIN] to [ON] in the	(TAPE SET) menu to always
displayed.	display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 53)

LCD screen/viewfinder

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions

An unknown language appears on the	cSee page 19.
screen.

An unknown picture appears on the	cThe camcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is
screen.	automatically displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes
	after selecting CAMERA without inserting a cassette.) Insert a cassette
	to cancel [DEMO MODE]. You can also set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]
	in the menu. (p. 56)

An unknown indicator appears on the	cRefer to the indicator list. (p. 108)
screen.

The picture in the viewfinder is not	cUse the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens. (p. 16)
clear.

The picture in the viewfinder has	cClose the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder
disappeared.	when the LCD panel is open. (p. 16)

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Contents Camera Operations Guide Declaration of Conformity Read this firstOwner’s Record Page Illustrations used on this manual are based on Table of Contents DCR-TRV280 Playback Advanced operations Insert a cassette into the camcorder Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorderTo charge the battery, see Recording moviesQuick Start Guide Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder pView the recorded picture on the LCD screen Recording/Playing back with ease Press Easy when recording/ playing backShoulder strap AC Adaptor Power cord Lens capConnecting cable Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Charging the battery packCharging time Slide the Power switch up to CHGInfo Getting startedRecording time when recording with the viewfinder Recording time when recording with the LCD screen onSlide the Power switch up to CHG OFF Turning the power onUsing an outside power source To turn off the powerTo adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinderTurn on your camcorder p Press Open and open the LCD panel Setting the date and timeProceed to when you set the clock for the first time Press MenuCassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up To check the preset date and timePress Setting the screen languageTo eject the cassette Insert a cassette with its window-side facing upTip Press REC START/STOP To turn the power offYour camcorder is set to the standby mode This appears while recording Hi8 format tapes Indicators displayed during recordingIndicators will not be recorded on the tape For TRV138/338 To set the counter to 00000, press Counter Reset pTo record for a longer time Using zoomUsing the built-in light Recording for a longer timeTo turn off the built-in light Recording in mirror modeSuperimposing the date and time On pictures TRV138/338 Recording still imagesEasy Handycam Recording with easePress Back Light in Camera mode Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To cancel Easy Handycam operationNightShot plus Adjusting the exposure manuallyTo return the setting to automatic exposure Recording in dark placesAppears Adjusting the focus manuallyPress Focus in Camera mode Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to sharpen focusFader To adjust the focus automaticallyTips for focusing manually Fading in and out of a sceneSuperimposing a title To cancel the operationThis feature is for TRV138/338 only , press Fader repeatedly until the indicator disappearsChange COLOR, SIZE, or Position as necessary To superimpose the title while you are recordingPress END Search again Searching for the last scene of the most recent recordingViewing pictures recorded on a tape To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture search Playing back in various modesPlayback This appears while playing back Hi8 format tapesPlay back a tape Playing back with easePress DISPLAY/BATT Info Displaying the screen indicatorsIndicators appear/disappear as you press the button Various playback functionsFollow steps 2 to 4, and select OFF in step To hide the date/time or the camera settings dataCamera settings data display For TRV280 Playing the picture on a TVFor TRV138/338 When your TV is stereo When your TV is connected to a VCRPress Menu to hide the menu screen Changing the menu settingsTurn on the power p Press Menu Customizing Your CamcorderSunsetmoon Program AEProgram AE/P EFFECT, etc AutoEffect OFF Auto ShtrTip GONWIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc ZoomCinema 169 Full modeWide Tips Light SteadyshotGstereo HiFi SoundEdit Menu HiFi SOUND/EDIT, etcAudio MIX TBCDNR LCD Color Using the LCDLCD Bright LCD B.LORC to SET Using the TapeREC Mode Audio ModeGauto RemainFrame REC Flashes INT.RECUSB Stream Using the SetupClock SET Auto DateLanguage Demo ModeShut OFF Data CodeWorld Time BeepGlcd DisplayREC Lamp Video EditDubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCRTo use an i.LINK cable for connection Connecting with an i.LINK cablePrepare your camcorder for playback Dubbing to another tapePress Easy DUB Easy Dubbing TRV138/33811Set the VCR to recording pause IR Setup code listManufacturing IR Setup code Company Title flashes Selecting the titlePerforming Easy Dubbing Selecting the dubbing modeWhen you select Normal When you select PreviewConnect your VCR to your camcorder p To stop dubbing during editingTo quit Easy Dubbing Prepare your VCR Dubbing selected scenes from a tapeDigital program editing TRV280 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device pWhen connecting with an A/V connecting cable To set the IR Setup codeWhen connecting with an i.LINK cable Calculated start position for recording is set Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode11Turn the SEL/PUSH Exec dial to Select RETURN, then press Prepare a cassetteMark OUT Undo Erase ALL To end Digital program editing To save a program without using it to recordWhen you select Undo When you select Erase ALLTRV280 FeaturesSystem requirements About First Step GuideAbout the help function of the software Installing on a Windows computer Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computerClick Next Click InstallFor Windows 2000/Windows XP Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computerInstallation of Picture Package starts Click Install on the Ready to Install the Program screenContact information is listed on Installing on a Macintosh computerIf you have any questions about Picture Package 15Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computerFor inquires about this software Using First Step GuideViewing First Step Guide Your Creating a DVD Direct Access to Click to DVDQuit all applications running with an i.LINK Switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Edit modeClick to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher starts up Press Burn DVD/VCD Press Burn DVD/VCD to finish creating a DVDWriting The picture is being written onto the DVD Disc tray comes out automaticallyOverall operations TroubleshootingBatteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsLCD screen/viewfinder TroubleshootingSymptom Cassette tapesRecording Playback Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a computer Symptom For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a Tape SymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsFor Windows Symptom Troubleshooting Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsCorrective Actions/References Subjects IndicationsOn TV color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Simple setting of clock by time differenceUsable cassette tapes About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About i.LINK Baud rate About battery lifeWhat is i.LINK? About i.LINKOn use and care Maintenance and precautionsTo use i.LINK functions on this unit About the required i.LINK cableVideo head When not using your camcorder for a long timeHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensationAbout care and storage of the lens LCD screenOn handling the casing System SpecificationInput/Output connectors Video camera recorderAC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30General Model Types of differencesTo attach the lens cap Identifying parts and controlsCamcorder 105 Quick ReferenceREC rec Burn DVD/VCDReference To attach the shoulder strapStby REC Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderIndicators Meanings Numerics IndexRecording capacity Recording modeSP Standard Play See Recording mode Picture effect