Sony DCR-TRV120E 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
authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the
display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 134.

• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE), PLAYER or

MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only).

c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 21)

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 33)

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

c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 20)

• 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. 146)

• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to

CAMERA again. (p. 21)

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 25)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 76)

• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.

c Set it to AUTO. (p. 57)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 57)

• The digital effect function is working.

c Cancel it. (p. 53)

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 23)

• The tape is the standard 8 tape.

c Use Hi8 

/Digital8   tapes. (p. 80)

START/STOP does not operate.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.

The fader function does not work.

The autofocusing function does not
work.

The SteadyShot function does not
work.

The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.

You cannot record in the LP mode.

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