Sony DCR-HC52, DCR-HC54 manual LCD screen/viewfinder, Cassette tapes

•Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12).

•Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly (p. 12).

•The battery charge is completed (p. 12).

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

•Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out.

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

•Ambient temperature 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, the battery may be worn- out. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 61).

•The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.

The battery pack discharges too quickly.

•Ambient temperature 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, the battery may be worn- out. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 61).

LCD screen/viewfinder

A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you touch it.

•This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard on the LCD screen.

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

•Touch the LCD screen lightly.

•Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (p. 70).

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

•Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 64).

Menu items are grayed out.

•You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.

The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.

•Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 17).

The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.

•Close the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 17).

Dots in lines appear on the LCD screen.

•This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.

Cassette tapes

The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.

•Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 12).

•Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 63).

Troubleshooting

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