Sony DCR-TRV40, DCR-TRV50 In the recording and playback, Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

In the recording and playback

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. 15, 16).
	• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
	c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 19).
The end search does not work.	• The cassette was ejected after recording when using a
	cassette without cassette memory (p. 38).
	• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. 39).
The end search does not work	• The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway
correctly.	(p. 38).
The battery pack is quickly	• The operating temperature is too low.
discharged.	• The battery pack is not fully charged.
	c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 16).
	• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
	recharged.
	c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 15).

The battery remaining 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. 15).

•The battery is not fully charged.

cInstall a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16).

•A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

cCharge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 16).

Troubleshooting

The power goes off although the	• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
battery remaining time indicator	c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
indicates that the battery pack has	on the battery remaining battery time indicator is correct
enough power to operate.	(p. 16).
The cassette cannot be removed from	• The power supply is disconnected.
the holder.	c Connect it firmly (p. 15, 19).
	• The battery is dead.
	c Use a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16).
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
work.	least one hour to acclimatize (p. 228).
indicator does not appear when	• The gold-plated connector of the cassette is dirty or dusty.
using a cassette with cassette	c Clean the gold-plated connector (p. 222).
memory.
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 (p. 206).

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