Batteries/power sources

The power abruptly turns off.

Use the AC Adaptor.

In the default setting, when about 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. 96), or turn on the power again.

Charge the battery pack (p. 18).

The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.

Close the LCD screen (p. 18).

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18).

Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.

The battery charge is completed (p. 18).

Set the camcorder onto the “Handycam” Station Cradle securely (p. 18).

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

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). 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 ambient temperature 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. 116).

The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

The ambient temperature 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. 116).

LCD screen

Menu items are grayed out.

You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.

There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 102).

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

Touch the LCD screen lightly.

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 117).

The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear.

Set [DISPLAY SET] to [ON] (p. 91).

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

Operations using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be performed.

If you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 88).

Images stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be deleted.

The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100.

You cannot delete the protected images.

The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.

The file is damaged.

The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 115).

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