Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Digital program editing on the tape does not function.

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

cSet the selector correctly, then check the connection between the VCR and your camcorder (p. 103).

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

cSet it to IR (p. 104).

•Setting a programme on a blank portion of the tape is attempted.

cSet the programme again on a recorded portion (p. 110).

•The synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR is not adjusted.

cAdjust the synchronization of the VCR (p. 107).

•The IR SETUP code is not correct.

cSet the correct code (p. 106).

Digital program editing on the

• Setting a programme on a blank portion of the tape is

“Memory Stick” does not function.

attempted.

 

c Set the programme again on a recorded portion (p. 165).

The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.

•COMMANDER in is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON (p. 233).

•Something is blocking the infrared rays.

cRemove the obstacle.

•The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + – polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

cInsert the batteries with the correct polarity (p. 299).

•The batteries are dead.

cInsert new ones (p. 299).

Troubleshooting

The picture from a TV or VCR does

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in

in the menu settings.

not appear even when your

c Set it to LCD (p. 233).

 

camcorder is connected to the

 

 

outputs on the TV or VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

The melody or beep sounds for

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

 

five seconds.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least

 

one hour to acclimatize (p. 279).

 

 

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

 

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your

 

camcorder.

 

No function works though the power

c Disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall socket or remove the

is on.

battery pack, then reconnect it in about one minute. Turn the

 

power on. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET

button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default) (p. 24, 26, 293).

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