The battery pack is quickly discharged.The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.

Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 16).

LCD screenMenu items are grayed out.You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 82).The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.Touch the LCD screen lightly.

Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 21, 102).

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 94).“Memory Stick PRO Duo”You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 54).

You cannot delete images stored on or format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”The maximum number of images that you can delete at one time is 100.You cannot delete the images protected on another device.
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.The file is damaged.The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 90).RecordingRefer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 79).Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.The playback screen is displayed. Set thePOWER switch to (Movie) or (Still) (p. 29).

Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” You cannot make new recording during this period.

The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full. Use a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 54). Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 46).

Total number of movie scenes or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder (p. 10). Delete unnecessary images (p. 46).

You cannot record a still image.

The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 29).

You can capture up to 3 still images only during movie recording.

The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” has run out of space. Use a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 54). Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 46).

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