Trouble check

Self-diagnosis function

If the self-diagnosis function works to prevent the camcorder from malfunctioning, the a five- digit service number (combination of a letter and figures) flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. In this case, check the following table.

HS PSTBY C:21:00

53 min.

First three digits

Cause and/or Corrective Action

C21

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

 

mRemove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1

 

hour. (p. 63)

 

 

C22

• The video heads are dirty.

 

mClean the heads using the Sony V8-25 CLH cleaning cassette

 

(not supplied). (p. 63)

 

 

C23

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

 

is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

 

mUse an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 6)

 

 

C31

• To prevent the camcorder from malfunctioning, the self-

 

diagnosis function has worked.

 

mRemove the cassette and insert it again, and then operate the

 

camcorder. (p. 10)

C32

• To prevent the camcorder from malfunctioning, the self-

 

diagnosis function has worked.

 

mDisconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

 

remove the battery pack. After reinstalling the power source,

 

operate the camcorder.

E61

E62

•To prevent the camcorder from malfunctioning, the self-

diagnosis function has worked.

mWhen you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, inform the service number with five digits. (example: E:61:10)

If a difficulty persists after checking the problem a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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