Batteries/Power sources

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

 

 

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

cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does not light up, then it indicates that no power is supplied from the wall socket.

• The battery charge is completed. (p. 13)

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem

the battery pack is being charged.

persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact

 

your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 13)

 

 

The battery pack is quickly

• The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has

discharged.

not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.

 

cFully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the

 

battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged. (p. 13, 119)

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.

cFully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged. (p. 13, 120)

The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery 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.

cFully charge the battery again to correct the indication. (p. 13)

The power abruptly turns off.

•[A.SHUT OFF] in the (STANDARD SET) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 81)

cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off.

Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again. (p. 16) Or use the AC Adaptor.

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

cTurn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it again.

Cassette tapes

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

 

 

Cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.

cMake sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly. (p. 13)

cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 13) cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 13)

Cassette is not ejected even when the cMoisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 122) cassette lid is open.

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