Self-diagnosis function

The camcorder has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camcorder’s condition with five digits (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The five-digit display informs you of the camcorder’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ¹¹) will differ depending on the state of the camcorder.

LCD screen/viewfinder

40min C : 21: 00 40min

Self-diagnosis display •C:¹¹:¹¹

You can service the camcorder yourself.

•E:¹¹:¹¹

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or corrective actions

C:04:¹¹

• The battery other than “InfoLITHIUM” is used.

 

mUse the “InfoLITHIUM” battery.(p. 123)

 

 

C:21:¹¹

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

 

mRemove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour.

 

(p. 125)

 

 

C:22:¹¹

• The video heads are dirty.

 

mClean the heads using the Sony PDVM-12CL cleaning cassette

 

(not supplied). (p. 125)

C:31:¹¹

C:32:¹¹

•A serviceable situation not mentioned above has occurred. mRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the

camcorder. (p. 12)

mDisconnect the power cord (mains lead) of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate the camcorder.

E:61:¹¹

• A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has occurred.

E:62:¹¹

mContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service

 

facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:10)

 

 

If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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