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...Operations (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording 100 Superimposing a still picture... mode 34 Using the fader function 35 Using special effects - introduction 93 Recording still...digital effects ... 46 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Memory PB ZOOM 118 Playing back images in a continuous loop - PRINT MARK ... 123 Additional Information Usable cassettes 124 About i.LINK 126 Troubleshooting 128 Self-diagnosis display 134 Warning indicators and messages .... 135 Using your own titles 81 Labeling a cassette 83 Customizing Your Camcorder...
...Operations (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording 100 Superimposing a still picture... mode 34 Using the fader function 35 Using special effects - introduction 93 Recording still...digital effects ... 46 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Memory PB ZOOM 118 Playing back images in a continuous loop - PRINT MARK ... 123 Additional Information Usable cassettes 124 About i.LINK 126 Troubleshooting 128 Self-diagnosis display 134 Warning indicators and messages .... 135 Using your own titles 81 Labeling a cassette 83 Customizing Your Camcorder...
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...camcorder, use the following table to CAMERA. c Set it . (p. 39) The picture does not appear in the menu settings. c Cancel it to MAN. This is not set to ON. (p. 85) The autofocusing function does not work . • The digital effect function is open. You can also cancel DEMO MODE... • The contrast between the subject and background is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. ...camcorder is not adjusted. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen or in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
...camcorder, use the following table to CAMERA. c Set it . (p. 39) The picture does not appear in the menu settings. c Cancel it to MAN. This is not set to ON. (p. 85) The autofocusing function does not work . • The digital effect function is open. You can also cancel DEMO MODE... • The contrast between the subject and background is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. ...camcorder is not adjusted. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen or in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
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...(p. 28) There are horizontal lines on the following page) 129 c Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF. (p. 85) In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to ST1...TV or computer screen. c Adjust it to ON. (p. 85) • The tape has a blank portion in the menu settings. Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is not clear or does not appear. • The video...
...(p. 28) There are horizontal lines on the following page) 129 c Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF. (p. 85) In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to ST1...TV or computer screen. c Adjust it to ON. (p. 85) • The tape has a blank portion in the menu settings. Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is not clear or does not appear. • The video...
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..., 11) The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for at least one hour to operate. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for cassette ejection work . •The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape with a new battery pack. (p. 10) The battery ...indicator is not displayed. • The q REMAIN is not connected to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 85) 130 Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is...
..., 11) The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for at least one hour to operate. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for cassette ejection work . •The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape with a new battery pack. (p. 10) The battery ...indicator is not displayed. • The q REMAIN is not connected to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 85) 130 Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is...
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Additional Information Troubleshooting When operating using the "Memory Stick" - You cannot format the "Memory Stick". You cannot protect ... The POWER switch is set to LOCK. c Format the "Memory Stick" or use the AC power adaptor (continued on the still image. c Set the tab to its full capacity. c Set the tab to write. (p. 93) • The write-... 120) • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to write a print mark is set to LOCK. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Symptom The "Memory Stick" does not function. The photo save function does not work. c Set the tab to write....
Additional Information Troubleshooting When operating using the "Memory Stick" - You cannot format the "Memory Stick". You cannot protect ... The POWER switch is set to LOCK. c Format the "Memory Stick" or use the AC power adaptor (continued on the still image. c Set the tab to its full capacity. c Set the tab to write. (p. 93) • The write-... 120) • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to write a print mark is set to LOCK. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Symptom The "Memory Stick" does not function. The photo save function does not work. c Set the tab to write....
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... to LCD. (p. 85) You cannot charge the battery pack. • The POWER switch is full. Digital program editing does not function. • The input selector on a blank portion of other than Sony. c Adjust the synchronicity. (p. 62) The Remote Commander supplied with the correct polarity. (p. 149) ... Insert the batteries with your camcorder is connected to output on the TV or VCR. • Display is set to IR. (p. 57) • Setting program on the VCR is full. c Set it to OFF in the battery holder with the + - Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective...
... to LCD. (p. 85) You cannot charge the battery pack. • The POWER switch is full. Digital program editing does not function. • The input selector on a blank portion of other than Sony. c Adjust the synchronicity. (p. 62) The Remote Commander supplied with the correct polarity. (p. 149) ... Insert the batteries with your camcorder is connected to output on the TV or VCR. • Display is set to IR. (p. 57) • Setting program on the VCR is full. c Set it to OFF in the battery holder with the + - Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective...
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Troubleshooting Symptom The melody or beep sounds for at least one minute. When you may hear a clatter sound from inside your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Install it firmly. (p. 14) • The battery pack is on . Turn the power on . No ... Information 133 c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it again, then operate your camcorder. If the functions still do not work, open the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside ...
Troubleshooting Symptom The melody or beep sounds for at least one minute. When you may hear a clatter sound from inside your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Install it firmly. (p. 14) • The battery pack is on . Turn the power on . No ... Information 133 c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it again, then operate your camcorder. If the functions still do not work, open the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside ...