Sony DCR-DVD300 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Types of trouble and corrective action
Others
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The disc has been finalized.
c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only). You cannot record a
disc title on a finalized DVD-R.
The disc title has been made by another device.
c The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if
the disc title has been made by another device.
When too many still images are recorded, the remaining of
the disc is reduced and still images cannot be converted to
a movie.
c Delete unnecessary scenes in the disc. (page 87)
[COMMANDER] is set to [OFF] in (OTHERS) in the
SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON]. (page 114)
Something is blocking the infrared rays.
c Remove the obstacle.
The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the
+/ polarities incorrectly matching the +/ marks.
c Insert the batteries correctly. (page 142)
The batteries are dead.
c Replace with new ones. (page 142)
[DISPLAY] is set to [V-OUT/LCD] in (OTHERS) in the
SETUP display.
c Set it to [LCD]. (page 114)
The Visual Index display is displayed.
c Press VISUAL INDEX. (page 55)
Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least 30
minutes to acclimatize it. (page 130)
Some problems have occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove
the battery pack, then reconnect/install it after about
one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do
not work, open the LCD screen and press RESET using a
sharp-pointed object. (If you press RESET, all the
settings including the date and time return to their
defaults.) (page 140)
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
Your camcorder was attacked a strong shock or vibration.
c Your camcorder may be damaged. Contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
The disc title cannot be changed.
Still images cannot be converted to a
movie.
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to output on
the TV or VCR.
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
No functions work although the
power is on.
Recording, editing, finalizing,
unfinalizing, formatting or ejecting
the disc do not work although the
power is on.