Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV900 Operating Instructions

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Additional information
Tips for using the battery pack
The life of the battery packIf the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully
charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Charging temperatureYou should charge batteries at temperatures from 50¡F to 86¡F (from 10¡C to 30¡C). Lower
temperatures require a longer charging time.
Notes on the ÒInfoLITHIUMÓ Battery Pack
What is the ÒInfoLITHIUMÓ battery pack
The...

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Tips for using the battery pack
Why the remaining battery indication does not match the
continuous recording time in the operating instruction
The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The
recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording time in
the operating instruction is measured under the condition of using a fully charged (or
normal charged
2)) battery pack in 77 °F (25 °C). As the environmental temperature and
condition are...

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Moisture condensation
If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, on the lens, on the head, or on the
floppy disk. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the
camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these
circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Take the following
precautions.
Inside the...

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Maintenance information and precautions
Note
If the DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) is not available in your area, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Precautions
Camcorder operation¥ Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
¥ Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it
checked by Sony dealer before operating it any further.
¥ Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
¥ Keep the...

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AC power adaptor
Charging
¥ Use only an ÒInfoLITHIUMÓ type battery pack.
¥ Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging.
¥ The battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal.
Others
¥ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect the
power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
¥ Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
¥ Do not bend...

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Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder
abroad, check the following points.
Power sources
You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor
within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Difference in color systems
This camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it...

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Cause and/or corrective actions
¥ The tape is stuck to the drum.
mEject the cassette. (p. 11)
¥ The tape has run out.
mRewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 22)
¥ The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
mSet it to CAMERA. (p. 12)
¥ The tab on the cassette is out (red).
mUse a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 11)
¥ The START/STOP MODE selector is set to 5SEC or
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING.
mSet it to. (p. 15)
¥ The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
mConnect the AC power...

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Trouble check
Operation
Symptom
The end search function does not work
correctly.
The tape does not move when a tape
transport button is pressed.
No sound or only a low sound is heard
when playing back a tape.
The new sound added to the recorded
tape is not heard.
The Steady Shot function does not work.
Recording stops in a few seconds.
The autofocus function does not work.
The fader function does not work.
The title is not displayed.
The title is not recorded.
The cassette label is not recorded....

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Trouble check
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Operation
Symptom
The title search function does not work.
 indicator does not appear when using
a tape with cassette memory.
The date search, title search, or end search
does not work correctly.
The click of the shutter does not sound.
Picture
Symptom
The image on the viewfinder screen is not
clear.
A vertical band appears when a subject
such as lights or a candle flame is shot
against a dark background.
The picture is ÒnoisyÓ or does...

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Trouble check
Picture
Symptom
The picture seems to be in flash motion.
rrrrr is displayed on the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
Remaining tape indicator is not displayed.
The memory card slot does not function.
Recording does not function.
The image cannot be deleted.
Others
Symptom
While editing using the i.LINK cable (DV
connecting cable), recording picture
cannot be monitored.
The camcorder becomes warm.
The supplied Remote Commander does
not work.
Cause and/or corrective actions
¥ PROG. SCAN is...