Sony Digital 8 Manual

Using with your computer
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WRITING: The picture is being written 
onto the DVD.
z Tip If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other 
data stored on it, the message [This is a 
recorded disc. Delete and overwrite?] appears 
on the LCD screen of your camcorder. When 
you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the 
existing data is erased and new data is written.
9Press BURN DVD/VCD to finish 
creating a DVD.
The disc tray comes out automatically.
To create another DVD with the same 
content,...

Troubleshooting82
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 
If you run into any problem using your 
camcorder, use the following table to 
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and 
contact your Sony dealer. 
If “C:
ss:ss ” is displayed on the LCD 
screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis 
display function is activated. See page 92 for 
details.
Overall operations
Batteries/Power sources
SymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.  The battery pack...

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Cassette tapes
LCD screen/viewfinder
The power abruptly turns off.  [A.SHUT OFF] in the   (OTHERS) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 57)cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate 
your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off. Slide the 
POWER switch down to turn the power on again. (p. 15) Or use the AC 
adaptor.
A problem occurs when the 
camcorder is connected to the AC 
Adaptor. c
Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from...

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Recording
SymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not start when you 
press REC START/STOP.c
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA lamp. (p. 15)
c The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
c Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 95)
c The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the 
cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the 
cassette. (p. 99)
The power abruptly...

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Playback
The built-in light does not function.cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select  .
c If the problem presists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized 
Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cannot play back. cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape. (p. 34) 
Horizontal lines appear on the 
picture. The displayed pictures are 
not clear or do not appear. c
Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)
 For...

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Dubbing/Editing
SymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions
Cannot dub correctly using the A/V 
connecting cable. c
Set [DISPLAY] to [LCD] in the   (OTHERS) menu. (p. 58) 
For TRV280:
Pictures from connected devices are 
not displayed correctly.  The input signal is not NTSC. (p. 66)
For TRV280:
Digital program editing does not 
function. c
Set the input selector on the VCR correctly, then check the connection 
between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 60)
c When your camcorder is connected...

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Connecting to a computer
SymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions
For TRV280:
The computer does not recognize 
your camcorder.   c
Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it 
again firmly.
c Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the 
camcorder from the computer.
c Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the 
computer, then connect them again correctly.
For TRV280:
An error message appears when you...

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For TRV280:
The image does not appear on the 
screen of the Windows computer 
when using the USB cable. c
The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was 
connected to your camcorder before the installation of the USB driver 
was completed. Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver 
correctly.
For Windows 98 */Windows 98SE/Windows Me* When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using a computer, the 
operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98.
1Check that...

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For TRV280:
The image does not appear on the 
screen of the Windows computer 
when using the USB cable. For Windows 2000Log on as Administrators.
1Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer.
2Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].
The [System Properties] screen appears.
3Click the [Hardware] tab.
4Click [Device Manager].
5Click [View], then click [Devices by type].
6If devices below are already installed, right-click them, 
then click [Uninstall]...

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For TRV280:
The image does not appear on the 
screen of the Windows computer 
when using the USB cable. For Windows XPLog on as Administrators.
1Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer.
2Click [Start].
3Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties].
The [System Properties] screen appears.
4Click the [Hardware] tab.
5Click [Device Manager].
6Click [View], then click [Devices by type].
7If devices below are already installed, right-click them, 
then click [Uninstall] to...