Troubleshooting - Sony DCR-TRV30 Operating Instructions Manual

-- Troubleshooting --
Types of trouble and their solutions
If you run into any problem using your canrcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:C]C]:C]C]"
appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 148.
Symptom
START/STOP does not operate.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
÷ Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19)
• The tape has run out.
÷ Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 31)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
÷ Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
÷ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 171)
The power goes off. • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your canrcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.
÷ Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to
CAMERA. (p. 19)
• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.
÷ Install a charged battery pack. (p. 12)
The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
is not cleat: + Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 22)
The SteadyShot function does not • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
work. ") Set it to ON. (p. 99)
The autofocusing function does not • The setting is the manual focus mode.
work. ") Set FOCUS to the auto focus mode. (p. 54)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
÷ Adjust to focus manually. (p. 54)
The picture does not appear in the • The LCD panel is open.
viewfinder. _ Close the LCD panel. (p. 21)
A w_rtical band appears when you • The contrast between the subject and background is too
shoot a subject such as lights or a high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
candle flame against a dark
background.
A w_rtical band appears when you • Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white spots appear on the • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot nrode is
screen, activated. This is not a malfunction.
An unknown pictut't_ is displayed on • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
the screen. CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
÷ Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 104)
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