Types of trouble and their solutions

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power does not turn on.

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

 

c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 18, 19)

 

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall socket.

 

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket. (p. 23)

The end search function does not

• The tape was ejected after recording.

work.

• You have not recorded on the cassette yet.

The end search function does not

• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

work correctly.*1)

 

The battery pack discharges quickly.

• The operating temperature is too low.

 

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

 

c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 18, 19)

 

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

 

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 18)

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 18)

The battery pack is not fully charged.

A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 18, 19)

Troubleshooting

The power goes off although the

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

remaining battery time indicator

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on

indicates that the battery pack has

the battery remaining indicator is correct. (p. 18, 19)

enough power to operate.

 

 

 

The cassette cannot be removed from

• The power source is disconnected.

the holder.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 19, 23)

 

• The battery pack is dead.

 

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 18, 19)

The % and Zindicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.

functions except for cassette ejection

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1

work.

hour to acclimate. (p. 179)

The remaining tape indicator is not

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

displayed.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator.

*1) DCR-TRV140E only

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