Sony DCR-PC110 Operating Instructions Manual page 142

Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcocder, use the following table to
troul)leshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact youc Sony dealec or local authorized Sony service ti_cility. If "C:K]K]:K]K]"
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the selfdiagnosis display flmction has
wolked. See page 148.
Symptom
START/STOP does not operate.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
+ Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15)
• The tape has run out.
") Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 14, 26)
• The write protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
+ Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 14)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
+ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)
The power goes off. • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.
÷ Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to
CAMERA again. (p. 15)
• The batte W pack is dead or nearly dead.
+ Install a charged battery pack. (p. 10)
The image on the viewfinder screen •The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
is not clear. ") Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 18)
The SteadyShot function does not • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
work. ÷ Set it to ON. (p. 84)
The autofocusing function does not • The setting is the manual focus mode.
work. ") Press FOCUS to set to the auto fbcus mode. (p. 45)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable fbr autofbcus.
+ Adjust to focus manually. (p. 45)
The picture does not appear in the • The LCD panel is open.
viewfinder. + Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)
A vertical band appears when you • The contrast between the suloject and background is too
shoot a subject such as lights o1" a high. Yotu camcorder is not a malflmction.
candle flame against a dark
background.
A vertical band appears when you •Your camcorder is not a malflmction.
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white spots appear on the • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is
LCD screen or in the viewfinder, activated. This is not a malflmction.
An unknown picture is displayed on • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. CAMERA o1" DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, yotu camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
") Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 90)
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