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Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function.

This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, display window, or in the viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.

On the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, on the display window

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display

•C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder yourself.

•E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or nearest local authorized Sony service facility.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

C:04:ss

• You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

 

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 14)

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 234)

C:22:ss

• The video heads are dirty.

 

c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p.

 

235)

 

 

C:31:ss

• A malfunction other than the above.

C:32:ss

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.

 

c Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack.

 

After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder.

 

 

E:61:ss

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

E:62:ss

c Contact your Sony dealer and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10)

 

 

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or nearest local authorized Sony service facility.

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