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. 14, 15)

 

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to the mains.

 

c Connect the AC power adaptor to the mains. (p. 18)

The end search function does not

• The tape was ejected after recording.

work.

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

The end search function does not

• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

work correctly.

 

 

 

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. 15)

 

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

 

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 14)

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. 14)

The battery pack is not fully charged.

cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. 15)

A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.

cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. 15)

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. 15)

indicates that the battery pack has

 

enough power to operate.

 

 

 

The cassette cannot be removed from

• The power source is disconnected.

the holder.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 14, 18)

 

• The battery pack is dead.

 

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 14, 15)

The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.

functions except for cassette ejection

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1

work.

hour to acclimatize. (p. 118)

The remaining tape indicator is not

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

displayed.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator.

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