If you run into any problems Should the difficulty persist, service facility.
during operation, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. unplug the unit and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
Symptom
The power does not turn
on.
The power turns off.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The START/STOP button does not operate.
The tape cannot be removed from the
compartment.
No function except for tape ejection works.
The tape does not move when a tape transport
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The battery is not attached.
The battery is used up.
The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder has been in the pause mode for more than 5 minutes.
The battery is used up.
The ambient temperature is too low.
The battery pack has not been charged fully.
The tape is affixed to the drum.
The tape is at its end.
The POWER switch is set to VTR.
The tab on the tape is out (red).
The battery is used up.
Moisture condensation has occurred. (See page 39.)
The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.
r Corrective actions Atiach the battery.
Use a charged battery.
Connect the adaptor to a wall outlet.
Turn down the STANDBY switch, and turn it up again.
Use a charged battery.
Charge the battery pack again.
Eject the tape.
Rewind the tape or use a new one.
Set it to CAMERA.
Use a new tape or slide the tab.
Use a charged battery or the AC power adaptor.
Remove the tape and don'tuse
the camcorder for at least an hour.
Set it to PLAYER.
button is pressed.
The autofocusing function does not work.
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 backgrou nd.
The tape is at its end.
FOCUS HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow,
(See page 30).
The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
The contrast between the subject and background is too high; the camera is
not malfunctioning.
Rewind the tape or use a new one.
Set the FOCUS HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow.
Adjust the viewfinder lens.
The playback picture is not clear.
The picture is noisy.
EDIT is set in the direction of the a rrow.
The channel or input for the camcorder is not selected on the TV.
The video heads may be contaminated.
Set EDIT in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Select correctly.
Clean the heads using the Sony