Sony CCD-TRV77E Troubleshooting, In the recording mode

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C::” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 101.

In the recording mode

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/STOP does not operate. • The POWER switch is set to PLAYER.

mSet it to CAMERA. (p. 19)

•The tape has run out.

mRewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 31)

•The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

mUse a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18)

•The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

mRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 109)

Recording stops in a few seconds.

•START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or . mSet it to . (p. 24)

The power goes off.	• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder
	has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.
	mTurn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 19)

Your camcorder turns on/off when using the accessory that is attached to the intelligent accessory shoe.

(CCD-TRV77E only)

•Your camcorder is working with the AC power adaptor. mUse the battery pack.

The image on the viewfinder screen	• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
is not clear.	mAdjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 22)
The SteadyShot function does not	• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the MENU settings.
work.	mSet it to ON. (p. 79)
	• The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is
	set to 16:9FULL.

The autofocusing function does not work.

•FOCUS is set to MANUAL. mSet it to AUTO. (p. 56)

•Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. mSet FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 56)

The fader function does not work.

•START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or . mSet it to . (p. 24)

•The digital effect function is working. mCancel it. (p. 49)

The vindicator flashes in the viewfinder.

•The video heads may be dirty.

mClean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 110)

The picture does not appear in the	• The LCD panel is open.
viewfinder.	mClose the LCD panel. (p. 20)
A vertical band appears when you	• The contrast between the subject and background is too high.
shoot a subject such as lights or a	Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
candle flame against a dark
background.