Sony Handycam DCR-PC3E Operating Instructions Manual page 138

Troubleshooting
Symptom
The cassette label is not recorded.
While editing using the i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable), recording
picture cannot be monitored.
DV synchro-editing does not
function.
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs on
the TV or VCR.
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
No function works though the power
is on.
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
The buttons on the LCD screen do
not work.
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Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 131)
• The cassette memory is full.
c Erase some titles. (p. 83)
• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible.
(p. 17)
• Remove the i.LINIK cable (DV connecting cable), and connect it
again.
• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.
c Set the selector to DV input position. If you use another DV
camcorder, set the power switch to VTR.
• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than
Sony.
c Operate normal editing.
• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted.
c Set the program again on a recorded portion.
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 86)
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
c Remove the obstacle.
• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –
polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 165)
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones. (p. 165)
• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.
c Set it to LCD. (p. 86)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1
hour to acclimatize. (p. 151)
• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder.
• Disconnect the Connecting plate of the AC adaptor or remove
the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Turn the power
on. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button
beside the Grip strap using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press
the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time
return to the default.) (p. 162)
• The DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button is pressed.
c Press the LCD screen lightly.
c Press the DISPLAY button on your camcorder or the Remote
Commander.
c Adjust the screen (CALIBRATION). (p. 154)