Sony Handycam CCD-TRV238E Operation Manual page 85

Symptom
Flickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium
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correctly.
The built-in light does not function.
Playback
Symptom
Cannot play back.
Horizontal lines appear on the
picture. The displayed pictures are
not clear or do not appear.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard.
The sound breaks off.
For TRV285E:
Cannot perform the Date search with
the recording date displayed on the
screen.
For TRV270E/285E:
"---" is displayed on the screen.
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correctly.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel
[PROGRAM AE] in this case. (p. 43)
• The cassette was ejected after recording.
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select
cIf the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape. (p. 33)
cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)
• For TRV238E/438E:
The television's video channel is not adjusted correctly.
cAdjust it. (p. 38)
cFor
TRV238E/438E:
Set [EDIT] to [OFF] in the
cFor
TRV270E/285E:
Set [HiFi SOUND] to [STEREO] in the
TRV270E, or in the
cTurn up the volume. (p. 33)
cFor TRV270E/285E:
In the (PLAYER SET) menu for
SET) menu for TRV285E, adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] side
until the sound is heard appropriately. (p. 51)
cMake sure the black plug for
plugs for TRV270E/285E of the A/V connecting cable are connected
as well. (p. 38)
cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
• The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
• The cassette was ejected after recording.
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
.
(PLAYER SET) menu. (p. 50)
(PLAYER SET) menu for
(VCR SET) menu for TRV285E. (p. 50)
TRV270E, or in the
TRV238E/438E, or the red and white
Troubleshooting
(VCR
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