Operating Instructions
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... Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Recording - Basics Connections for playback 26 Playing back a tape 27 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 46 Troubleshooting Types of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 45 Getting started Table of trouble ...the PROGRAM AE function .... 34 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 36 Focusing manually 37 Superimposing a title 38 Making your camcorder abroad 59 Maintenance information and precautions 60 Specifications 65 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 66 Index Back cover...
... Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Recording - Basics Connections for playback 26 Playing back a tape 27 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 46 Troubleshooting Types of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 45 Getting started Table of trouble ...the PROGRAM AE function .... 34 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 36 Focusing manually 37 Superimposing a title 38 Making your camcorder abroad 59 Maintenance information and precautions 60 Specifications 65 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 66 Index Back cover...
Operating Instructions
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... background. An unknown picture is displayed in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. See page 55. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL... the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Set it to acclimatize. (p. 60) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 27) • The write-protect tab is set to OFF...
... background. An unknown picture is displayed in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. See page 55. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL... the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Set it to acclimatize. (p. 60) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 27) • The write-protect tab is set to OFF...
Operating Instructions
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... out. The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the remaining battery time. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 61) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not ... • A deviation has occured in the viewfinder. c Cancel it to OFF. (p. 46) • The video head may be recharged. c Set it . (p. 24) Troubleshooting In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is not fully charged. Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom...
... out. The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the remaining battery time. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 61) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not ... • A deviation has occured in the viewfinder. c Cancel it to OFF. (p. 46) • The video head may be recharged. c Set it . (p. 24) Troubleshooting In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is not fully charged. Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 60) • The video heads are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 55 Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function.
... 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 60) • The video heads are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 55 Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function.