Sony DSR 250 Operating Instructions - Page 162
Troubleshooting - problems
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Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 168. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear. The SteadyShot function does not work. The autofocusing function does not work. The fader function does not work. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. Vertical streaks appear when you shoot a very bright subject. Cause and/or Corrective Actions •The MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector is not set to CAMERA. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) •The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 13, 33) •The REC/SAVE switch on the cassette is set to SAVE. c Use a new tape or set the switch to REC. (p. 14) •The auto logo insert function is activated. c Refer to the operating instructions ("Auto Logo Insert for Copyright Protection") supplied with this camcorder. •The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation). c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 172) •The battery pack is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9) •The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 20) •STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 120) •The camcorder is in manual focus mode. c Turn to auto focus mode. (p. 45) •Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. c Adjust focus manually. (p. 45) •The digital effect function is working. c Cancel it. (p. 69) •The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction. •This is called the smear phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. 162