Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Others

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Digital program editing to a tape does not function.

The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.cCheck the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again (p. 75)

Your camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

cSet it to IR (p. 75).You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion of the tape.cSet the program again on a recorded portion (p. 84).Your camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.cAdjust the synchronization (p. 82).The IR SETUP code is incorrect.cSet the correct code (p. 77).PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings.cSet it to AUTO. (p. 105)

Digital program editing to a

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

“Memory Stick” does not function.

attempted.

(except DCR-TRV240)

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 146).

The Remote Commander supplied

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

with your camcorder does not work.

c Set it to ON (p. 105).

 

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

 

c Remove the obstacle.

 

• The batteries are inserted with + and – incorrectly

 

matching + and – inside the battery compartment.

 

c Insert the batteries correctly (p. 207).

 

• The batteries are dead.

 

c Insert new ones (p. 207).

The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings. c Set it to LCD (p. 105).

The melody or beep sounds for five seconds.

Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 194).

Some trouble have occurred in your camcorder.cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.
You cannot charge the battery pack. • The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).cSet it to OFF (CHG).

While charging the battery pack, the backlight of the display window does not light.

Charging is completed.The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly (p. 13).Something is wrong with the battery pack.cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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