Sony HDR-HC9 Troubleshooting, Settings change during Easy Handycam operation, Camcorder gets warm

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Troubleshooting

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	operalions/Easy Handycam/
Remote	Commander			78
• Batteries/Power			sources	79
LCD screen/viewfinder				79
Cassette tapes/"Memory Stick Duo".....80
Recording		..............................................		81
Playback	................................................			83
Playing	back on TV			84
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting				to other
devices				84
• Connecting		to a computer		85
• Functions that cannot be used together
...............................................................				_5

The power does not turn on.

•Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13).

•Use the AC Adaptor to comlect to a wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).

The camcorder does not operate

even when the power is set to on.

•Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.

•Press the RESET button (p. 104) using a

sharp-pointed object (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset, except Personal Menu items).

Buttons do not work.

•During Easy Handycam opel;ition_ not all buttons are limctional (p. 22).

Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.

• During Easy H mdycam operation, the settings of the lhnctions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults (p. 22, 40).

The menu item settings have changed unexpectedly.

•The following settings return to the def:lult settings automatically when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more Ihan 12 hours.

backlight

[SCENE SELECT[ [SPOT MTR.FCS]

[SPOT METER] [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL.]

[SHUTTR SPEED] [SPOT FOCUS]

[FOCUS]

1_{_AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET] DV [MIC LEVELI

The camcorder gets warm.

•The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.

The supplied Remote Commander does not function.

•Set [REMOTECTRLI to [ON] (p. 60).

•Remove any obstructions between the

Renlote Commander and the renlote sensor.

•Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight or overhead lighting, away from the remote sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander may not Rmction properly.

•Insert a fresh batteU in the compartment with its +_ tenninals matching those of the compartment (p. 106).

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