Sony DCR-TRV140E Operating Instructions Manual page 134

Types of trouble and their solutions
Others
Symptom
Digital program editing does not
function.
You cannot install the USB driver.
USB Streaming function does not
work.
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
No function works though the power
is on.
The melody or beep sounds for
5 seconds.
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Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.
c Set the selector correctly, and check the connection between
the VCR and your camcorder (p. 91)
• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment other than of
Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
c Keep the connection, and follow the procedure on
page 89.
• Setting programme on a blank portion of the tape is attempted.
c Set the programme again on a recorded portion (p. 101).
• The synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR is not
adjusted.
c Adjust the synchronization of the VCR (p. 99).
• Your camcorder was connected to your computer with the USB
cable before installing the USB driver, so the driver was not
recognised by the computer.
c Uninstall the unrecognised driver, and then reinstall the
driver. (p. 113)
• The USB driver is not installed correctly.
c Uninstall the unrecognised driver, and then reinstall the
driver. (p. 113)
• Your computer's operating system is Windows 98 or earlier.
• The USB cable was not connected before starting up the
application software.
c Connect the USB cable before starting up the application
software. (p. 116)
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 125)
• 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. 168)
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones. (p. 168)
• Disconnect the power code of the AC power adaptor or remove
the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. Turn
the power on (p. 15, 19). If the functions still do not work, press
RESET using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press RESET, all
the settings including the date and time return to the default.)
(p. 166)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1
hour to acclimatize. (p. 154)
• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder.