Troubleshooting

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. 12, 13)

 

• 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. 13)

 

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

 

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)

The battery remaining indicator does

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold

not indicate the correct time.

environment for a long time.

 

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

 

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)

 

• The battery is dead.

 

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)

The power goes off although the

• Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the

battery remaining indicator indicates

battery remaining indicator is correct.

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. 13, 18)

 

• The battery is dead.

 

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)

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. 158)

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