Troubleshooting
102
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation
..................................................................... 102
• Batteries/Power sources .............................. 103
LCD screen/View finder............................... 104
Media .......................................................... 104
Recording ................................................... 105
Playing back images on your camcorder .... 106
Playing backa disc onother devices........... 107
Playing back "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media
on other devices ........................................... 108
• Editing images on your camcorder. ............108
• Connecting/Dubbing toother devices ........ 109
• Connecting toa computer ............................ 109
• Functions thatcannot beused simultaneously
..................................................................... 109
The power does not turn on.
• Attach acharged battery pack tothe
camcorder (p. 22).
• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor tothe
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 22).
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• It takes afew seconds for your camcorder to
be ready to record after the power is turned
on. This isnot amalfimction.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about I minute.
If the functions still do not work, press the
RESET button (p. 130)using a sharp-pointed
object. (Ifyou press the RESET button, all
settings, including the clock setting, are
reset.)
• The temperature ofyour camcorder is
extremely high. Turn offyour camcorder and
leave itfor a while in a cool place.
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation (p.34),
the following buttons/l'unctions are not
available.
- [] (Backlight) button (p. 41)
- Playback zoom (p. 45)
DUBBING button (DCR-DVD850) (p. 54)

The O=_.(OPTION)button is not

displayed.

• TheOPTION MENU cannot be used during

Easy Handycam operation (p.34).

The menu settings have been
changed automatically.
• Most menu items automatically return to
their default settings during Easy Handycam
operation (p. 34).
• The following menu items arefixed during
Easy Handycam operation:
- Movie recording mode: [SP]
- [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]
Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO]
• The following function/menu items return to
the default settings if the POWER switch is
set to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours:
- Backlight
[DVD MENU]
- [SPOT MTR/FCS]
[SPOT METER]
-[SPOT FOCUS]
[EXPOSURE]
- [FOCUS]
- [SCENE SELECTION]
[WHITE BAL.]
- [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]
[MICREF LEVEL]