Manual for DCR-TRV40

Manual for DCR-TRV40

Brand: SONY

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:25 a.m.

Recording a Picture

  1. Remove the lens cap.
  2. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
  3. Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
  4. Press START/STOP to begin recording. Press again to stop.

Monitoring Playback

  1. Set the POWER switch to VCR.
  2. Press REW to rewind.
  3. Press PLAY to start playback.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Types of trouble Possible cause Solution
The camcorder does not turn on. Battery pack is not inserted properly. Insert the battery pack securely.
Battery pack is exhausted. Charge the battery pack.
AC power adaptor is not connected properly. Connect the AC power adaptor securely.
The recording lamp does not light. Camcorder is in standby mode. Press START/STOP to start recording.
No sound is recorded. Volume is set to MIN. Adjust the VOLUME buttons.
External microphone is not connected properly. Connect the external microphone securely.
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