Sony digital handycam DCR-TRV10 Operating Instructions Manual page 115

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.
(DCR-TRV10 only)
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs
on the TV or VCR.
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
While charging the battery pack, no
indicator appears or the indicator
flashes in the display window.
No function works though the
power is on.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 109)
• The cassette memory is full.
c Erase some titles. (p. 67)
• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible. (p. 14)
• 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.
• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the MENU settings.
c Set it to LCD. (p. 72)
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 72)
• 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. 132)
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones. (p. 132)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 120)
• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 13)
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute.
Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open
the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside the
speaker using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the
RESET button, all the settings including the date and time
return to the default.) (p. 127)
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