Troubleshooting - Sony HANDYCAM video Hi8 CCD-TRV138 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problmn
persists, remove the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
If "C:U1UI:UWI" is displayed on the LCD
screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis
display function is activated. See page 92 for
details.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The pm_er does not turn on. • The battery pack is disclmrgcd, running low, or not attached to the
camcorder.
+Attach a charged battelT pack to the camcorder. (p. 12)
+ Use the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 15)
The camcorder does not operate even +Disconnect the AC Adaptor from tile wall outlet or remove tile battery
when the power ixset to on. pacL then reconnect it d'ler about 1 minute. If the lhnctions still donot
work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press
the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting are reset.)
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The CH(-; (charge) lamp does not +Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp ',till does
light while the batteU pack is being not light up, then it indicates that no pm_er ixsupplied from the wall
charged, outlet.
• The battery charge is completed. (p. 12)
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while +Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem
the batte U pack ixbeing charged, persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact
your Sony dealer. The batte U pack may be damaged. (p. 12)
The battery pack is quickly • The temper iture of the environment is too low, or the batte U pack has
discharged, not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
+Fully charge the batte U again. If the pmblmn persists, replace the
battery pack x_itha new one. It may be damaged. (p. 12, 96)
The remaining battery time indicator • The temperature of the environment ix too high or too low, or the batte U
does not indicate the correct time. pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
+Fully charge the batte U again. If Ihe problem persists, replace the
battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged. (p. 12, 96)
The power turns off frequently • A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the
although the remaining battery batteU pack has not been charged enough.
indicator indicates that the battery +Fully charge the batte U again to correct the indication. (p. 12)
,ack has enough power to operate.
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