Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 8, 13)

The battery is dead.

cUse a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9)

The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54)

Others

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The date or time indicator does not

• Reset the date and time. (p. 43)

appear, and the bars “--:--:--” appear.

 

The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54)

Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.

cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.

While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window.

The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 9)

Something is wrong with the battery pack.

cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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