Sony CCD-TRV438E Camcorder User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.
Warning messages
The following messages will appear to prompt you to correct the situation.
Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing:
The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 95)
Fast flashing:
Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 99)
The self-diagnosis display code is displayed. (p. 92)
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References
Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cSee page 96.
Battery level is low. cCharge the battery. (p. 12)
Old battery. Use a new one. cSee page 96.
Z
Re-attach the power source.
Moisture
condensation
%
Z
Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette cSee page 99.
% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. cSee page 99.
Cassette/tape Q Insert a cassette. cSee page 18.
Z
Reinsert the cassette. cThe cassette might be damaged, etc.
Q
Z
The tape is locked - check the tab. cSee page 95.
Q The tape has reached the end.
Others Cannot record due to copyright protection.
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. cSee page 99.
Cannot start Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 35.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam cSee page 26 and 35.
Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected
Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation cSee page 26 and 35.
USB invalid during Easy Handycam cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions