Sony DCR-HC42 manual Batteries/Power sources, Power abruptly turns off, Troubleshooting

Batteries/Power sources

The power abruptly turns off.

•When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 56), or turn on the power again (p. 14), or use the AC Adaptor.

•Charge the battery pack (p. 10).

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.

•Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) (p. 10).

•Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 10).

•No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p. 10).

•Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10).

•The battery charge is completed (p. 10).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

•Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.

•A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 10).

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

•The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.

•Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged (p. 10, 109).

•The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

•The temperature of the environment is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.

•Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged (p. 10, 109).

A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.

•Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again.

Troubleshooting

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