Sony HANDYCAM video Hi8 CCD-TRV138 Operation Manual page 83

Symptom
The power abruptly turns off.
A problem occurs when the
camcorder is connected to the AC
Adaptor.
Cassette tapes
Symptom
Cassette cannot be ejected from the
compartment.
Cassette is not ejected even when the
cassette lid is open.
The remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
LCD screen/viewfinder
Symptom
An unknown language appears on the
screen.
An unknown picture appears on the
screen.
An unknown indicator appears on the
screen.
The picture in the viewfinder is not
clear.
The picture in the viewfinder has
disappeared.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• [A.SHUT OFF] in the
cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate
your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off. Slide the
POWER switch down to turn the power on again. (p. 15) Or use the AC
adaptor.
cTurn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet.
Then, connect it again.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
cMake sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected
correctly. (p. 12)
cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 12)
cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12)
cMoisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 99)
cSet [ REMAIN] to [ON] in the
display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 53)
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
cSee page 19.
cThe camcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is
automatically displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes
after selecting CAMERA without inserting a cassette.) Insert a cassette
to cancel [DEMO MODE]. You can also set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]
in the menu. (p. 56)
cRefer to the indicator list. (p. 108)
cUse the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens. (p. 16)
cClose the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder
when the LCD panel is open. (p. 16)
(OTHERS) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 57)
(TAPE SET) menu to always
Troubleshooting
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