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Trouble check

If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Camcorder

Power

Symptom

Cause and/or corrective actions

The power is not on.

• The battery pack is not installed.

 

m Install the battery pack. (p. 10)

 

• The battery is dead.

 

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)

 

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

 

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 27)

 

• If the power is still not on after you tried the corrective actions

 

above, press the RESET button on the camcorder using a

 

sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the

 

settings including the date and time return to the default.)

 

(p. 95)

 

 

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder has

 

been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

 

m Set the POWER switch to OFF, then to CAMERA. (p. 13)

 

• The battery is dead.

 

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)

 

 

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

• The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 74)

 

• The battery pack has not been charged fully.

 

m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 7)

 

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

 

m Use another battery pack. (p. 27)

 

• The camcorder does not operate when using a battery that is

 

not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack.

 

m Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. (p. 7)

 

 

Additional information / Información adicional

Operation

Symptom

Cause and/or corrective actions

START/STOP does not operate.

• The tape is stuck to the drum.

 

m Eject the tape. (p. 11)

 

• The tape has run out.

 

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 21)

 

• The POWER switch is set to VTR.

 

m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 13)

 

• The tab on the cassette is out (red).

 

m Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 11)

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 7, 27)

{and 6 indicators flash and no function • Moisture condensation has occurred.

except for cassette ejection works. m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1

hour. (p. 78)

The date or time indicator displays bars • Reset the date and time. (p. 71) (--:--:--).

The End Search function does not activate.

• The cassette was ejected after you recorded on it.

mThe End Search function will not activate until you make a

new recording after reinserting the cassette.

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