Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The POWER switch does not turn on. • The battery pack is not inserted, or is dead or nearly dead.

cInsert a charged battery pack (p. 17, 18).The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.cConnect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 21).

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

The temperature of the environment is too low.The battery pack is not fully charged.cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. 18).The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.cReplace with a new battery pack (p. 17).

The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time.

You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 17).The battery is exhausted.cUse a charged battery pack (p. 17, 18).A deviation has occurred in the remaining time.

cCharge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 18).

The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

cCharge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 18).

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly (p. 21).

The battery is exhausted.

cUse a charged battery pack (p. 17, 18).

The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.

functions except for cassette ejection

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

work.

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 201).

Remaining tape indicator is not

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

displayed.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

 

indicator (p. 183).

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