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TRV18 Recording Lamp not lit when recording

I recorded 20 minutes of video in CAMERA mode. The REC light was lit on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder, but the recording lamp on the front was not lit. Upon playback in VCR mode, there was nothing but blank blue screen. The tape is not stuck, because I can remove it and see that it has advanced after attempting a long recording session. Any idea (a) why it is not recording and (b) why the recording lamp does not light up? Thanks.

legrand
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:38:43 +0000

I think whether the front recording LED lights up is configurable in the menus. I usually disable it on my camcorders. However, the inability to record to tape is a real problem. Are you sure you haven't recorded to Memory Stick instead?

Chieh Cheng
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:42:04 +0000

Chieh Cheng,
I am very grateful for your reply. The recording lamp (front LED) was configured OFF, as you suggested. I configured it ON, and it works. The inability to record the 20-minute session earlier today is still a mystery. However, since your reply, and after manipulating the tape in FF/REW/PLAY several more times in VCR mode, I was finally able to playback a previously recorded session - with horizontal bars at first, then a completely clear picture. I am now able to record and playback normally. Apparently today's session just never got recorded. Perhaps the tape is old and needed exercise, or the camera recording heads were dirty? I wonder if there is a cleaning tape that I should use periodically. Thank you again. I appreciate your advice.
LeGrand

legrand
Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:47:38 +0000

I think you are on the right track. It could be a dirty head. So it is worth while to try a head cleaner.

Chieh Cheng
Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:18:07 +0000

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