Sony DCR-PC101 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The cassette has no cassette memory.
c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 106).
The cassette memory is full.
c Erase unnecessary title (p. 108).
The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible (p. 21).
The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
c Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p. 106).
The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 111).
The cassette memory is full.
c Erase unwanted data (p. 108).
The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible (p. 21).
The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.
c Set the selector correctly, and check the connection
between the VCR and your camcorder (p. 86).
The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other
than Sony using the i.LINK cable.
c Set it to IR (p. 91).
Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is
attempted.
c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 94).
The synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR is
not adjusted.
c Adjust the synchronization of the VCR (p. 92).
The IR SETUP code is incorrect.
c Set the correct code (p. 88).
Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is
attempted.
c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 143).
COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON (p. 192).
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 with the correct polarity (p. 221).
The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones (p. 221).
DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.
c Set it to LCD (p. 192).
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
A cassette label is not recorded.
Digital program editing to a tape
does not function.
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to the
outputs on the TV or VCR.
A title is not recorded.
Digital program editing to a
Memory Stick does not function.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble