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4-2 Problem Guide

Check the following before judging that this DVD video camera/recorder is faulty.

Symptom

Cause and Correction

 

 

 

Power supplies

 

 

Battery cannot be charged.

Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger?

 

Unplug it. If the DC power cord is connected, the AC adapter/charger will not

 

enter the charge status.

 

Is the battery abnormally hot?

 

Remove the battery from AC adapter/charger, leave it as is until it cools down,

 

and then charge it again.

 

Has the battery been unused for a long time?

 

Remove the battery from AC adapter/charger, and then reattach it. If the

 

battery is still not charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.

 

* If the battery does not charge after you try the above four procedures, it may

 

be dead: Purchase a new battery.

Battery weakens fast.

Is the ambient temperature is too low or high?

 

Always charge the battery at 10 - 30°C.

 

Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the temperature is low?

 

A fully charged battery may be discharged sooner than usual at low

 

temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.

 

Battery may be dead: Replace with a new one.

 

The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an extended period of

 

time or frequently.

The CHARGE indicator on

Is the ambient temperature is too low or high?

AC adapter/charger is

Always charge the battery at 10 - 30°C.

blinking.

The battery may be over-discharged.

 

Continue charging: The CHARGE indicator will change to a steady light, and

 

the battery will be charged normally.

Power turns off immediately

Is battery charged?

after being turned on.

Charge it.

Power goes off unexpectedly.

Is Power Save specified "On"?

 

The specifications state that the powered DVD video camera/recorder

 

automatically turns off if it is left for as long as 5 minutes without performing

 

recording or playback, with "Power Save: On" specified. Set the power switch to

 

"POWER OFF", and then turn this DVD video camera/recorder on again. To stop

 

automatic power off, specify "Power Save: Off".

Power cannot be turned off.

Execute system reset (disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then

 

use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button for several seconds).

 

Then connect a battery or AC adapter/charger and make sure the DVD video

 

camera/recorder accepts operation.

 

System reset will return the date/time and all items set using menu (except for

 

LCD settings) to the defaults at the factory. After recovery, reset the date/time

 

and each setting item as required.

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