Types Of Trouble And Their Solutions - Sony DCR-TRV30 Operating Instructions Manual

Types of trouble and their solutions
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
") Install a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
") Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16)
The end search function does not • The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape
work. without cassette memory. (p. 28)
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 28)
The end search function does not • The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.
work correctly.
The battery pack is quickly • The operating temperature is too low.
discharged. • The battery pack is not fully charged.
• ") Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
") Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)
The battery remaining indicator does • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
not indicate the correct time. cold environment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
") Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)
• The battery is not fully charged.
") Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13)
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
") Charge the battery fully. (p. 13)
The power goes off although the • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
battery remaining indicator indicates -> Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
that the battery pack has enough on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
power to operate.
The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.
the holder. -> Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16)
• The battery is dead.
") Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)
The [] and A indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.
functions except for cassette ejection -> Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
work. least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 171)
(Ill indicator does not appear when • The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
using a tape with cassette memor_ -> Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 165)
Remaining tape indicator is not • The [_ REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
displayed. ") Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape
indicator. (p. 103)
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