Sony Handycam CCD-TRV238, Operation Manual

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Troubleshooting
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Warning indicators
and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions
C: ss : ss /E: ss : ss (Self-
diagnosis display)
Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after
you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
C:04:
ss
c
A battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 96)
C:21: ss
c
Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette. (p. 99)
C:22: ss
c Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)
C:31:
ss
/ C:32:
ss
c Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and
insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform
this procedure if moisture starts to condense. (p. 99)
c
Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your
camcorder again.
c Change the tape.
c Press the RESET button and operate your camcorder again.
E:61:
ss
/ E:62:
ss
c
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”
E
(Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating, environmental, or battery conditions, the
E indicator may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
%
(Moisture condensation warning)* c Eject the cassette, set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF, and leave it for
about 1 hour with the cassette lid open. (p. 99)
Q (Warning indicator pertaining to
the tape)
Slow flashing:
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.
• No cassette is inserted.*
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 95)*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*