Troubleshooting - Sony DCR-TRV6 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using youc camcocder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power somce and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony selwice facility. If "C:K]K]:K]K]"
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the selfdiagnosis display flmction has
wolked. See page 134.
Symptom
START/STOP does not operate.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
+ Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16)
• The tape has run out.
") Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 15, 27)
• The write protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
") Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15)
• The tape is stuck to the chum (moisture condensation).
") Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 138)
The power goes ofT. • While being operated in CAMERA mode, yotu camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes.
") Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to
CAMERA again. (p. 17)
The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
is not clear. ") Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19)
The SteadyShot function does not STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
work. ÷ Set it to ON. (p. 85)
The autofocusing flmction does not FOCUS is set to MAN.
work. ") Set it to AUTO. (p. 44)
Shooting conditions are not suitable fbr autofocus.
") Adjust to fiocusmanually. (p. 44)
The fader function does not work. The digital effect flmction is working.
+ Cancel it. (p. 39)
The picture does not appear in the The LCD panel is open.
viewfinder. ") Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)
A vertical band appears when you The contrast between the subject and background is too
shoot a subject such as lights or a high. Yotu camcorder is not a malflmction.
candle flame against a dark
background.
A vertical band appears when you • Your camcorder is not a malflmction.
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white spots appear on the • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is
LCD screen or in the viewfinder, activated. This is not a malflmction.
An unknown picture is displayed on • If 10 minutes elapse aftec you set the POWER switch to
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. CAMERA o1" DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, yotu camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
") Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 90)
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