Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Trouble check, Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

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Trouble check

Operation


Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
START/STOP does not operate.	• The tape is stuck to the drum.
	mEject the tape. (p. 11)
	• The tape has run out.
	mRewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 21)
	• The POWER switch is set to VTR/PLAYER.
	mSet it to CAMERA. (p. 12)
	• The tab on the cassette is out (red).
	mUse a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 11)
Recording stops in a few seconds.	• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or				.
	mSet it to . (p. 16)

The cassette cannot be removed from	• The battery is dead.
the holder.	mUse a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.
	(p. 8, 23)
{ and 6 indicators flash and no	• Moisture condensation has occurred.
function except for cassette ejection	mRemove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least
works.	1 hour. (p. 61)

The date or time indicator is flashing. • You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds.

mThe camcorder is not malfunctioning. You may start recording. Flashing will stop soon.

•The lithium battery is weak or dead.

mReplace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 53)

The tape does not move when a	• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.
video control button is pressed.	mSet it to VTR/PLAYER.
	• The tape has run out.
	mRewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 21)
The Steady Shot function does not	• STEADY SHOT is set to OFF.
activate. (CCD-TR414/TR940 only)	mSet STEADY SHOT to ON. (p. 50)
	• The Steady Shot function does not work when the wide
	mode is set to 16:9FULL.
The autofocusing function does not	• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
work. (CCD-TR940 only)	mSet it to AUTO. (p. 38)
	• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
	mSet FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 38)
The fader function does not work.	• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or				.
(CCD-TR940 only)	mSet it to . (p. 16)

No sound or only a low sound is	• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 1
heard when playing back a tape.	or 2 in the menu system.
(CCD-TR940 only)	mSet to STEREO in the menu system. (p. 25)

Excessive high-pitched sound is	• The picture has been recorded with WIND set to ON in
heard. (CCD-TR940 only)	the menu system.
	mWhen there is no wind, set it to OFF. (p. 25)
The date or time indicator	• Reset the date and time. (p. 55)
disappears.

			(to be continued)

Additional information

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Types of differences Using this manualOperational for effective use Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Precautions on camcorder careV connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptorInstalling the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCCD-TR413 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR311/TR414To remove the battery pack To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording bCamera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Selecting the START/STOP modeCCD-TR940 only Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414 Connections for playbackNot supplied To play back on a TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyTo cancel the Laser Link function Connections for playbackTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Using headphones CCD-TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture searchUsing the house current Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car battery Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the car battery charger Player Changing the mode settingsChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode only TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 only Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 onlyShooting with backlighting To make a fine adjustmentAfter shooting Bounce Fade in only Using the Fader functionCCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Fader mosaicWhen you use the bounce function Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When fading out bCCD-TR940 only To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light Shooting in the dark NightShotFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode FullTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyTo record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeSelecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectEnjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect To return to automatic exposure mode Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureShooting in the dark Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting with the sun behind youSuperimposing titles Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginningMaking your own titles To delete a title Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To edit a title you have storedEach time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording conditionTo turn on the built-in light automatically Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light CCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 onlyReplacing the bulb Using the built-in lightTo activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionEditing onto another tape To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderYear changes as follows Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting To check the preset date and timeSimple setting of clock by time difference Selecting cassette types What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Usable cassettes and playback modesWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery powerCharging temperature Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Life of the battery packHow the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Maintenance information and precautions CCD-TR311 only Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder To reattach the eyecupCamcorder care Precautions Camcorder operationBuilt-in light On handling tapesIf battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorPower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPicture Viewfinder Self-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Video camera recorder SpecificationsEditsearch button p Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compartment p Identifying the partsIdentifying the parts #ª Menu button p @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p$¼ Hook for shoulder strap p #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p#» Standby switch p #¢ Battery mounting surfaceAdditional information VIDEO/AUDIO jacks pTo prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTransmitter Attaching the shoulder strap To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode To exit demo mode@ª Full charge indicator p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowExposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator p Steady Shot off indicator CCD-TR414/TR940 only pTape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index