Sony IFT-R20 - Troubleshooting and Precautions; Usage Notes; Troubleshooting Common Issues; General Precautions

Notes
*
Do
not
block
the
space
between
the
receivers
IR
sensor
and
the
camcorder's
transmitter.
If
you
do
the
picture
and
sound
will
not
function.
*
The
infrared
rays
will
not
penetrate
walls
or
opaque
glass,
the
infrared
receiver
must
be
used
within
the
“in
sight”
area
of
the
camcorder.
*
Do
not
position
the
camcorder
and
receiver
too
close.
Noise
and
beats
will
appear
as
a
result.
¢ Do not use this unit in combination with cordless
headphones or another unit of the same type.
Signal cancellation will result.
¢
The
brightness
of
the
camcorder's
infrared
ray
emitter
is
not
necessarily
stabilized.
This
is
not
a
malfunction
and
does
not
affect
the
infrared
coverage
distance.
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Be
sure
that
no
strong
light
sources
such
as
direct
sunlight,
inverter
light,
or
powerful
remote
signals
block
the
path
of
the
IR
sensor
on
the
receiver.
If
it
does
the
picture
and
sound
will
not
function,
or
distortion
may
result.
*
Do
not
use
in
areas
of
strong
electrical
currents
or
radio
waves.
If
you
do
clear
playback
is
not
possible.
¢
Do
not
use
near
a
AM
radio
or
tuner.
If
you
do
radio
or
tuner
interference
will
result.
*
During
use
the
unit
will
heat
up,
this
is
normal.
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Troubleshooting
If
you
run
into
any
problem
using
the
unit,
first
check
the
power
supply
source.
Then
use
the
following
table
for
troubleshooting.
Should
the
difficulty
persist
disconnect
the
power
source
and
contact
your
Sony
dealer
or
local
authorized
Sony
service
facility.
Trouble Cause and/or remedy
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No picture and no sound at all
¢ The AC power adaptor is not
connected to an AC outlet.
* Connect the AC power adaptor to
an AC outlet.
*
Connecting
cord
is
not
connected
correctly.
»
Connect
the
connecting
cord
correctly.
*
Direct
sunlight
is
shining
on
the
infrared
sensor
of
the
receiver.
»
Avoid
direct
sunlight.
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The
infrared
transmission
system
does
not
operate
The power of the receiver is turned
off (OFF).
* Press the power button to turn the
receiver (ON).
The
camcorder's
transmitter
and
the
receiver
are
not
facing
each
other.
»
Adjust
the
position
and
angle
of
both
units.
¢
The
receiver
is
positioned
too
far
from
the
camcorder’s
transmitter.
*
Use
the
transmitter
near
the
infrared
receiver.
_
Background
noise
and
unclear
picture
* The camcorder’s transmitter and
receiver are not facing each other.
* Adjust the position and angle and
unclear picture of both units.
Another infrared emitting appliance
is operating.
* Stop operating it.
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Precautions
On safety
¢
Unplug
the
AC
power
adaptor
from
the
AC
outlet
when
it
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time.
To
disconnect
the
AC
power
adaptor,
pull
it
out
by
the
plug.
Never
pull
on
the
cord
itself.
*
Do
not
open
the
cabinet.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
personnel
only.
¢
Be
sure
that
nothing
metallic
comes
into
contact
with
the
metal
parts
of
the
AC
power
adaptor.
If
it
does
a
short
may
occur
and
the
unit
may
be
damaged.
Operation
*
Do
not
place
the
unit
in
a
location
where
it
is:
-
Extremely
hot
or
cold
-
Dusty
or
dirty
-
Very
humid
-
Vibrating
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*
Do
not
apply
mechanical
shock
or
drop
the
unit.
On cleaning and care
Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly
moistened
with
water
or
mild
detergent
solution.
*
Do
not
use
alcohol,
benzene,
or
thinner
to
clean
the
cabinet,
as
they
may
mar
the
finish.
For
customers
in
European
countries
If your TV has a 21-pin connector
(EUROCONNECTOR),
use
the
21-pin
connector
supplied with the camcorder.
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Specifications
Receiver
VIDEO output Phono jack (1)
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced,
sync negative
(when POWER is ON)
AUDIO
output
Phono
jacks
(2:L,R):
327
mV,
output
impedance: less
than
2.2
kilohms
(when
POWER
is
ON)
DC input DC 6V
Operating temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage
temperature
—4°F
to
140°F
(-20°C
to
60°C)
Dimensions
Approx.
44/5
x
15/8x51/s
inches
(121
x
41
x
128
mm)
(w/h/d)
Mass
Approx.
61/2
oz
(185
g)
AC power adaptor
For
models
purchased
in
the
United
States
or
Canada
Input AC 120 V 60 Hz
Output DC 6 V 400 mA
For
models
purchased
in
the
United
Kingdom
Input
AC
220-230
V
50/60
Hz
Output
DC
6
V
700
mA
For models purchased in other European
countries
Input AC 220-230 V 50 Hz
Output DC 6V 400m
For
models
purchased
in
the
Australia
Input
AC
240
V
50
Hz
Output
DC
6
V
700
mA
Supplied
accessory
AC
power
adaptor
(1)
A/V
connecting
cable
(1)
Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.