[COLOR SLOW SHTR][SUPER NIGHTSHOT][BLT-IN ZOOM MIC][MICREF LEVEL]Your camcorder gets warm.Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.The supplied Remote Commander does not function.Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 75).

Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks (p. 108).

Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.

Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.

Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper.

Batteries/Power sourcesThe power abruptly turns off.Use the AC Adaptor.

In the default setting, when approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 75), or turn on the power again.

When the time selected in [QUICK ON STBY] has elapsed during sleep mode, the camcorder is automatically turned off (p. 75). Turn on the power again.

Charge the battery pack (p. 15).
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 15).Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15).Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.The battery charge is completed (p. 15).

Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 15).

The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.

The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 15).

The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.The battery pack is quickly discharged.

The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.

The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 15).

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