Sony DCR-IP1 - Manual (Page 86)

Troubleshooting 86
LCD screen
Recording
If you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section.
(p. 88)
The remaining tape indicator is not
displayed. cSet [ REMAINING] to [ON] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to
always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 68)
A cassette label is not recorded. cSlide the write-protect tab to hide the red mark. (p. 96)
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Indicators or messages are displayed
in a language you do not understand. cSet LANGUAGE to the desired language. (p. 20)
An unknown picture appears on the
screen. • The camcorder is in DEMO MODE. (The DEMO MODE is
automatically displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes
after setting the POWER switch to the CAMERA-TAPE mode without
inserting a cassette or “Memory Stick Duo.”) Touch on the LCD screen
or insert a cassette or “Memory Stick Duo” to cancel DEMO MODE.
You can also set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] on the menu. (p. 61)
An unknown indicator appears on the
screen. cRefer to the indication list. (p. 112)
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel. cTouch the LCD panel lightly.
cPress DISPLAY/BATT INFO (or DISPLAY on the Remote
Commander). (p. 43)
The buttons on the touch panel do not
work correctly or do not work at all. cAdjust the screen (CALIBRATION). (p. 103)
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not start when you
press START/STOP. cSlide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE
mode. (p. 16)
cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
cSlide the write-protect tab to hide the red mark or insert a new cassette.
(p. 96)
cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the
cassette. (p. 102)
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions