Sony CCD-TRV29, CCD-TRV19 operation manual Trouble check, Symptom

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Trouble check

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The date or time indicator disappears.

• Reset the date and time. (p. 33)

Recording stops in a few seconds.

•START/STOP MODE switch is set to or 5 SEC. mSet it to . (p. 25)

Picture

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The image on the viewfinder	• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
screen is not clear.	mAdjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 10)
A vertical band appears when a	• The contrast between the subject and background is
subject such as lights or a candle	too high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
flame is shot against a dark	mChange locations.
background.
The picture is “noisy”.	• The video heads may be dirty.
	mClean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning
	cassette. (p. 38)

The picture does not appear in	• The LCD panel is open.
the viewfinder.	mClose the LCD panel. (p. 12)
The picture does not appear on	• Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out.
the LCD screen.	mPlease contact your nearest Sony dealer.
A vertical band appears when	• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
shooting a very bright subject.
An unknown picture is	• The camcorder operates in Demo mode.
displayed.	mExit the Demo mode. (p. 53)
Others

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The supplied Remote Commander	• COMMANDER is set to OFF.
does not work .	mSet it to ON. (p. 28)
	• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
	mRemove the obstacle.
	• The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity.
	mInsert the battery with the correct polarity. (p. 52)
	• The batteries are dead.
	mInsert new ones. (p. 52)
There is dust in the viewfinder	• Detach the eyecup and clean the viewfinder lens. (p. 39)
.

Bubbles appear inside the lens.

•When you use the camcorder where the air pressure is low such as on a mountain or in an airplane, you may find bubbles inside the lens. This is not a malfunction. Bubbles will usually disappear after about a week. But, how long it takes depends on the air pressure and use.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder h For the Customers in Canada Welcome to video hFor the Customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Types of differencesChecking supplied accessories Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packBattery life Charging TimeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery packCharging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery packInserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lensRecording with the START/STOP button depressed Shooting scenery in several short takesUsing the zoom feature When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versaShooting with the LCD screen When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo go back to the last recorded point after edit search To begin re-recordingPlaying back a tape PlayerWhen watching on the LCD screen Various playback modesSearching for the end of the picture Using alternative power sources Using the house currentUsing alternative power sources Using the Battery CaseTo remove the adaptor CCD-TRV11/TRV19/TRV21/TRV29 onlyUsing a car battery To cancel mirror modeTo remove the battery case Letting the subject monitor the shotTo stop recording with the date or time Recording with the date or timeLetting the subject monitor the shot This function is also effective under following conditions Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting Using the Program AE function Selecting the best modeUsing the Program AE function To return to automatic modeSelecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC modeTo superimpose on the way of recording Superimposing a titleTo superimpose from the beginning Using the Steady Shot function CCD-TRV21/TRV29/TRV211 onlyZoom ON/OFF -CCD-TRV21/TRV29/TRV211 only Changing the mode settingsSelecting the mode setting of each item Watching on a TV screen If your TV is already connected to a VCRIf you connect directly to TV To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacksTo edit more scenes Editing onto another tapeTo stop editing Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingYear indicator changes as follows To check the date and timeTips for using the battery pack Battery life is shorter in cold environmentTo save battery power Playback modesTips for using the battery pack Be Sure to Observe the Following Brand-new batteryAfter long storage If battery leakage occurred Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder To reattach the eyecupMaintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operationOn handling tapes Camcorder careOthers AC power adaptorCharging Difference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsTrouble check Symptom Trouble checkWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp flashes again Specifications General Power requirementsAC power adaptor Video camera recorderLens cover Power zoom button p Identifying the partsTape transport buttons p , 17 p Stop Editsearch button p Recording lamp Remote sensor pIdentifying the parts @ Lanc l control jack$¼ Batt battery release knob p Attaching the shoulder strap #Á START/STOP button p$» Jack cover Remote commander Using the Remote Commander TransmitterTo prepare the remote commander To avoid damag from possible battery leakageRemote control direction To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstrationViewfinder and on the LCD screen Battery is weak or dead Lithium battery is weak or is not installed pIndex K, LO, P Y, Z