Types of trouble and their solutions
OthersSymptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
Easy Dubbing does not function. • Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly.
cMake sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE. Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera is set to VTR/VCR. (p. 68)
•The IR SETUP code or PAUSE MODE is not set correctly.
cSelect the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE, according to your VCR. Then confirm VCR operation with the IR TEST function. (p. 69 to 73)
The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.*
•COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 83)
•Something is blocking the infrared rays.
cRemove the obstacle.
•The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + – polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.
cInsert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 125)
•The batteries are dead.
cInsert new ones. (p. 125)
The date or time indicator does not appear, and the bars
•Set the date and time. (p. 22)
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. 108)
•Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.
cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.
No function works though the power is on.
•Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. Turn the power on (p. 20, 26). If the functions still do not work, press RESET using a
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. 20)
•The battery pack is not installed.
cInstall it properly. (p. 15)
•Something is wrong with the battery pack.
cContact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.
You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your camcorder.
•The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG). c Set it to OFF (CHG).
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