Sony DCR-TRV50 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 213

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 19). The end search does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without cassette memory (p. 38). • You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. 39). The end search does not work correctly. • The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway (p. 38). The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 16). • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 15). The battery remaining time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time. • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 15). • The battery is not fully charged. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16). • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 16). The power goes off although the battery remaining time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining battery time indicator is correct (p. 16). The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. • The power supply is disconnected. c Connect it firmly (p. 15, 19). • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16). The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 228). indicator does not appear when using a cassette with cassette memory. • The gold-plated connector of the cassette is dirty or dusty. c Clean the gold-plated connector (p. 222). Remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings. c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 206). (continued on the following page) Troubleshooting 213