Sony DSR-PD170 Service Manual page 384

Troubleshooting
Symptom
The cassette cannot be
removed from the holder.
The % and Z indicators
flash and no functions
except for cassette ejection
work.
indicator does not
appear when using a tape
with cassette memory.
Remaining tape indicator is
not displayed.
When operating using the "Memory Stick"
Symptom
Operations do not function.
Recording does not function.
The image cannot be
deleted.
You cannot format the
"Memory Stick."
Deleting all the images
cannot be carried out.
You cannot protect the
image.
You cannot write a print
mark on the still image.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 15)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least
one hour to acclimatize. (p. 156)
• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 143)
• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape
indicator. (p. 105)
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHG).
c Set it to MEMORY or VCR.
• The "Memory Stick" is not inserted.
c Insert a "Memory Stick." (p. 115)
• The auto logo insert function is activated.
c Refer to the extra operating instructinos (for Auto Logo
Insert).
• The "Memory Stick" has already been recorded to its full
capacity.
c Erase unnecessary images and record again. (p. 118, 136)
• The "Memory Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted.
c Format the "Memory Stick" or use another "Memory
Stick." (p. 109)
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 113)
• The image is protected.
c Cancel image protection. (p. 135)
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 113)
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 113)
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 113)
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 113)
• The image to be protected is not being played back.
c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 129)
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 113)
• The image that you will write a print mark is not being
played back.
c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 129)
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