Troubleshooting - Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting
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11 \'eu rUL'_ iCLto any problem using your catncorder, use the tt;llowh'_g table In
troublestlont the problem. If the probten_ persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or k_cal authorized Sony service facility, II "(':E3F3:OE3"
appears on lhe LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display fuc_ction has
worked See page 1 to.
In the recording mode
Symptom
START/STOP does not operate.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER swit_ set to VI R.
• 4 Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15)
• The POWER switch is set to OFF.
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (p. 15)
• The tape has run out.
-1 Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p 14, 25)
• The write-protect t@ 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).
• 4 Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclin'tatize. (p. 120)
Recording stops in a few seconds, • STAD.I !STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or i.
• ") Set it to ._. (p. 20)
The power goes off. • While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your
camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5
minutes.
Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA
again. (p. 15)
The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
is not clear. "1 Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 18)
The Stead}_hot function does not • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the MENU settings.
work, @ Set it to ON. {p, 72)
The autofocusing function does not • FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
work. + Set it to AUTO. (p. 45)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
•_ Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 45)
The fader function does not work. " START/STOP iV[ODE is set to 5SEC or _.
"->Set it to _., (p. 20)
•.The digital effect function is working.
Cancel it. (p. 39)
The _ indicator flashes in the • The video heads may be dirty.
viewfinder or on the I,CD screen. '+ Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 121)
The picture does not appear in the • The LCD panel is open.
viewflnd,er. + Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)
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