Sony CCD-TRV108E User Manual

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
authorised Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display
function has worked. See page 93.

• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER.

c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 26)

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 24, 38)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 25)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least  1

hour to acclimatize. (p. 108)

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder has

been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to CAMERA

again. (p. 26)

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 15, 16)

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 31)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 79)

• The wide mode is set to 16:9FULL.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 79)

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

c Press FOCUS to return to the autofocus mode. (p. 55)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust to focus manually. (p. 55)

• The video heads may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette

(optional). (p. 109)

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 28)

• The contrast between the subject and background is too high.

This is not a malfunction.

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START/STOP does not operate.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.

The autofocusing function does not
work.

The SteadyShot function does not
work.*

The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.

A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.

The x indicator flashes in the
viewfinder.