Sony DCR-TRV110E 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 91.

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)
	• STANDBY is set to LOCK.
	mTurn STANDBY to STANDBY. (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. 100)
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 3 minutes.
	mTurn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 19)
Your camcorder turns on/off when	• Your camcorder is working with the AC power adaptor.
using the accessory that is attached	mUse the battery pack.
to the intelligent accessory shoe.
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. 71)
The autofocusing function does not	• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
work.	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	• The video heads may be dirty.
viewfinder.	mClean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette
	(not supplied). (p. 101)
The picture does not appear in the	• The LCD panel is open.
viewfinder.	mClose the LCD panel. (p. 20)

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