Sony DCR-TRV950E Operating Instructions Manual page 294

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble
In the recording and playback
Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The end search does not work.
The end search does not work
correctly.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The battery remaining time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
The power goes off although the
battery remaining time indicator
indicates that the battery pack has
enough power to operate.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
indicator does not appear when
using a cassette with cassette
memory.
Remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
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Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 24, 25).
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall socket.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket (p. 29).
• The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette
without cassette memory (p. 51).
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. 51).
• The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway
(p. 51).
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 25).
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 24).
• 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. 24).
• The battery is not fully charged.
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 24, 25).
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 25).
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the battery remaining battery time indicator is correct (p. 25).
• The power supply is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly (p. 24, 29).
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack (p. 24, 25).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least
one hour to acclimatise (p. 321).
• The gold-plated connector of the cassette is dirty or dusty.
c Clean the gold-plated connector (p. 314).
• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator
(p. 277).