Sony DCR-TRV380 Camcorder User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
122
Playback
If you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick,” refer also to the “Memory Stick”
section. (p. 123)
END SEARCH does not work
correctly.
There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
The built-in light does not function. cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select .
cIf the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cannot play back. cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape. (p. 49)
Horizontal lines appear on the
picture. The displayed pictures are
not clear or do not appear.
cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 143)
No sound or only a low sound is
heard.
cSet [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] in the (STANDARD SET)
menu. (p. 79)
cTurn up the volume. (p. 49)
cOn the (STANDARD SET) menu, adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the
[ST2] (sub sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately. (p. 81)
cMake sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are
connected. (p. 59)
The sound breaks off. cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 143)
Cannot perform the Date search with
the recording date displayed on the
screen.
There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
The picture is not played back
correctly.
cFor DCR-TRV480:
Set [PB MODE] to [ / ] in the (STANDARD SET) menu
for the tape recorded on other devices in Hi8 /standard 8 mm
system. (p. 82)
cFor DCR-TRV480:
Set [PB MODE] to [AUTO] in the (STANDARD SET) menu for
the tape recorded in Digital8 system. (p. 82)
“---” is displayed on the screen. The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
A blank section on the tape is being played.
The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
END SEARCH does not work. The cassette was ejected after recording.
The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
END SEARCH does not work
correctly.
There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions