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Sony CCD-TRV238E, CCD-TRV438E, DCR-TRV285E Warning messages

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Indication	Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Z (Eject cassette warning)*	Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 95)

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 99)

•The self-diagnosis display code is displayed. (p. 92)

*You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.

Warning messages

The following messages will appear to prompt you to correct the situation.

	Subjects	Indications			Corrective Actions/References

	Battery	Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.			cSee page 96.

		Battery level is low.			cCharge the battery. (p. 12)

		Old battery. Use a new one.			cSee page 96.

		Z Re-attach the power source.			–

	Moisture	% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette			cSee page 99.
	condensation
	condensation	% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.			cSee page 99.
		% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.			cSee page 99.

	Cassette/tape	Q Insert a cassette.			cSee page 18.

		Z Reinsert the cassette.			cThe cassette might be damaged, etc.

		Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab.			cSee page 95.

		Q The tape has reached the end.			–

	Others	Cannot record due to copyright protection.			–

				Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.	cSee page 99.
				Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.	cSee page 99.

		Cannot start Easy Handycam			cSee page 26 and 35.

		Cannot cancel Easy Handycam			cSee page 26 and 35.

		Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected			–

		Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation			cSee page 26 and 35.

		USB invalid during Easy Handycam			cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 93

Contents

Page Read this first WARNING FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Notes on use Page Table of Contents Playback Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Dubbing/Editing Using with your Page 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen Recording/Playing back with ease Step 1: Checking supplied items Getting started Step 2: Charging the battery pack Info started Getting Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Using an outside power source Adjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinder Step 5: Setting the date and time Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape Step 7: Setting the screen language Page To turn the power off Indicators displayed during recording Recording for a longer time Using zoom Using the built-inlight Recording in mirror mode Superimposing the date and time on pictures (TRV238E/438E) Recording still images Recording with ease – Easy Handycam To cancel Easy Handycam operation Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Adjusting the exposure manually Recording in dark places – NightShot plus Adjusting the focus manually To adjust the focus automatically Recording a picture using various effects Fading in and out of a scene – FADER Superimposing a title Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording Viewing pictures recorded on a tape Playing back in various modes Playing back with ease Various playback functions Displaying the screen indicators Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code (TRV270E/285E) To hide the date/time or the camera settings data Camera settings data display Playing the picture on a TV Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching for a still image – Photo search Playing back still images in sequence – Photo scan BAdvanced operations Changing the menu settings Using the (MANUAL SET) menu PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR Using the (CAMERA SET) menu D ZOOM 16:9 WIDE Page STEADYSHOT N.S. LIGHT Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) HiFi SOUND EDIT TBC DNR AUDIO MIX LCD BRIGHT LCD B.L LCD COLOR REC MODE AUDIO MODE ORC TO SET REMAIN FRAME REC INT.REC MENU) CLOCK SET AUTO DATE USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE DATA CODE WORLD TIME BEEP A.SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT Connecting to a VCR To use an i.LINK cable for connection Dubbing to another tape Dubbing a tape easily [IR SETUP] code list Step 2: Selecting the title Step 3: Selecting the dubbing mode Step 4: Performing Easy Dubbing Dubbing selected scenes from a tape To set the [IR SETUP] code Page Recording the selected scenes as programs To end Digital program editing To save a program without using it to record To erase programs Features About “First Step Guide” About the help function of the software System requirements Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer Installing on a Windows computer For Windows 2000/Windows XP Page Installing on a Macintosh computer Viewing “First Step Guide” For inquires about this software Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) Page Page Overall operations Batteries/Power sources Cassette tapes LCD screen/viewfinder Recording Playback Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a computer Page Page Page Page Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicators Warning messages Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems Simple setting of clock by time difference Usable cassette tapes Hi8 system Digital8 system To prevent a blank section from being made on the tape Copyright signal About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About battery life About i.LINK What is i.LINK About i.LINK Baud rate Maintenance and precautions Moisture condensation Video head LCD screen On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens Video camera recorder General AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30) Types of differences Camcorder Reference Quick Page To attach the shoulder strap Remote Commander Page Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Numerics