Sony DCR-TRV140 - Manual (Page 115)

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Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions
The remaining battery time
indicator does not indicate
the correct time.
The power does not turn on.
The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
The power goes off although the
remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack has
enough power to operate.
The remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
The new sound added to the
recorded tape is not heard.*
1)
The date search does not work
correctly.*
1)
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
(p. 69)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 108)
* 1) DCR-TRV140 only
* 2) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only
In the recording and playback modes
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 13, 14)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 18)
• The tape was ejected after recording.
• You have not recorded on the cassette yet.
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13, 14)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 13)
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 13)
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13, 14)
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the battery remaining indicator is correct. (p. 13, 14)
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 13, 18)
• The battery pack is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 13, 14)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129)
• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape
indicator.
* 1) DCR-TRV140 only
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The battery pack discharges quickly.
The end search function does not
work.
The end search function does not
work correctly.*
1)