Troubleshooting
Check to see the following before asking for arepai_ Ifthe suggested solution stil! cannot restore the
DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair ityourself, but consult your dealer.
Power supplies
Battery cannot be
charged.
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Battery weakens fast
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The CHARGE indicator
on AC adapter/charger
is blinking.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery at 50 - 86°F (10 - 30°C).
Is the battery abnormally hot?
Remove the battery, leave itfor awhile to cool down, then charge
it.
Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug
it.
Has the battery been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is stil! not
charged, it may bedead: Purchase anew one.
• If the battery does not charge after you try the above four
procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.
Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the
temperature islow?
A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP7S/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-
BP7SW) may bedischarged sooner than usual at low
temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
Battery may be dead.
The performance of battery wil! deteriorate if it isused for an
extended period of time orfrequently: Purchase a new battery.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 50 -
86°F (10 - 30°C).
The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue
charging: After awhile, the battery will be charged to the
specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator wil! light. Then the
battery charge wilt becompleted normally.
Is battery charged?
Charge it.
Power turns off
immediately after being
turned on.
When power isturned
on,the LCDscreen will
turn on and off.
Power goes off
unexpectedly.
Is Power Save set to"On"?
If the powered DVD video camera/recorder is left for as long as 5
minutes without recording or playback with "Power Save: On"
specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery power. To
restart recording in this case, set the power switch to "OFF" and
then set itto "411". You can also specify "Power Save: Off" to stop
automatic power off.
Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press
the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a
power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on
again.
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Power cannot be turned
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