Sony DCR-DVD803E Camcorder User Manual


 
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DCR-DVD92E/DVD202E/DVD203E/DVD403E/DVD602E/DVD653E/DVD703E/
DVD803E 2-587-623-11 (1)
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] , or
[COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
Set the NIGHTSHO
T or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
to OFF
(p.35).
The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear
on the screen.
Set the NIGHTSHO
T or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
to OFF
(p.35).
The picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear
on the screen.
The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and
holding DISP/BATT INFO (p.21).
Flickering or changes in color occurs.
This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case (p.56).
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.61).
Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E)
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.68).
Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the
+/– marks.
Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of
your DVD device with black paper.
Troubleshooting (continued)