Troubleshooting - Sony Digital 8 Handycam DCR-TRV110E Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility. If "C:ππ:ππ" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the
self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 99.
In the recording mode
Symptom
START/STOP does not operate.
Recording stops in a few seconds.
The power goes off.
Your camcorder turns on/off when
using the accessory that is attached
to the intelligent accessory shoe.
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
The SteadyShot function does not
work.
The autofocusing function does not
work.
The fader function does not work.
The v indicator flashes in the
viewfinder.
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is set to VTR.
m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 21)
• STANDBY is set to LOCK.
m Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (p. 21)
• The tape has run out.
m Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 33)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
m Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 19)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1
hour to acclimatize. (p. 108)
• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or
m Set it to . (p. 26)
• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes.
m Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 21)
• Your camcorder is working with the AC power adaptor.
m Use the battery pack.
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24)
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the MENU settings.
m Set it to ON. (p. 79)
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
m Set it to AUTO. (p. 59)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 59)
• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or
m Set it to . (p. 26)
• The digital effect function is working.
m Cancel it. (p. 51)
• The video heads may be dirty.
m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette
(not supplied). (p. 109)
• The LCD panel is open.
m Close the LCD panel. (p. 22)
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