Sony CCD-TR515E Operating Instructions Manual page 82

Trouble check
Symptom
Recording stops in a few seconds.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
{ and 6 indicators flash and no
function except for cassette ejection
works.
The date or time indicator is flashing.
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
The SteadyShot function does not
activate. (CCD-TR713E only)
The autofocusing function does not
work.
The fader function does not work.
The date or time indicator
disappears.
Exposure adjustment or the
PROGRAM AE function does not
work.
Picture
Symptom
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
A vertical band appears when a
subject such as lights or a candle
flame is shot against a dark
background.
A vertical band appears when
shooting a very bright subject.
Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
82
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI
GROUND SHOOTING
m Set it to . (p. 19)
• The battery is dead.
m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 9,
30)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1
hour. (p. 74)
• You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2
seconds.
m The camcorder is not malfunctioning. You may start
recording. Flashing will stop soon.
• The lithium battery is weak or dead.
m Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 63)
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.
m Set it to PLAYER.
• The tape has run out.
m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 26)
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu system.
m Set it to ON. (p. 61)
• The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is
set to 16:9 FULL.
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
m Set it to AUTO. (p. 47)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 47)
• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI
GROUND SHOOTING
m Set it to . (p. 19)
• A title is displayed.
m Stop superimposing the title. (p. 52)
• Reset the date and time. (p. 65)
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.
m Set it to OFF.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 15)
• The contrast between the subject and background is too high.
The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
m Change locations.
• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
.
.