Types of trouble and their solutions
In the recording and playback modes
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
The power does not turn on. | • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. |
| c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) |
| • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. |
| c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16) |
The end search function does not | •The tape was ejected after recording. |
work. | •You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. |
The battery pack is quickly | • The operating temperature is too low. |
discharged. | • The battery pack is not fully charged. |
| c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) |
| • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be |
| recharged. |
| c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11) |
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
•You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.
•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
•The battery is not fully charged.
cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
•A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.
cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
Troubleshooting
The power goes off although the | • A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. |
remaining battery time indicator | c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) |
indicates that the battery pack has |
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enough power to operate. |
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The cassette cannot be removed from | • The power source is disconnected. |
the holder. | c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16) |
| • The battery is dead. |
| c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) |
The % and Zindicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred. | |
functions except for cassette ejection | c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at |
work. | least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67) |
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