Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before consulting the nearest Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take notes.
1Check to see if the problem is listed in “Troubleshooting.” Check “Messages” ( page 71) for the problem as well.
2If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
While charging
Symptom | Case and/or corrective action |
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The rechargeable battery does not | The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC |
start charging. The rechargeable | power adaptor, the AC power cord, or the USB cable has been |
battery cannot be fully charged. | connected incorrectly. Insert the rechargeable battery correctly or |
| connect the AC power adaptor, the AC power cord, or the USB |
| cable correctly. |
| No rechargeable battery is inserted. Insert the rechargeable battery |
| (page 14). |
| The rechargeable battery is depleted. Charge the rechargeable |
| battery. It takes one minute after connecting the USB cable to |
| the recorder for an indication to appear and charging to start. If |
| charging does not start even after a minute, reconnect the USB |
| cable to the recorder again. |
| The surrounding temperature is too high or too low (“CHARGE |
| +5°C – |
| battery at a temperature of +5 °C (+41 °F) to +35 °C (+95 °F). |
| The battery will take longer to charge if you operate the recorder |
| while charging the battery with the AC power adaptor, or do |
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| For faster charging, do not operate the recorder. |
| You pressed the jog lever or one of the buttons on the recorder at |
| the time you connect the USB cable. |
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The rechargeable battery has | “Quick Mode” was set to “On” (“Quick On” on the remote) ( |
become drained even when the | page 59). If you set “Quick Mode” to “On” (“Quick On” on the |
recorder was not used for a while. | remote), the power stays on inside the recorder even when there |
| is no operation, causing the rechargeable battery life to shorten. |
| If the rechargeable battery is not fully charged, the battery |
| may become drained after a while. If this happens, charge the |
| rechargeable battery again. |
Even when fully charged, the life of the battery is only about half what it normally is. The remaining charging time is about a half the usual time.
The capacity of the rechargeable battery has decreased because the battery is reaching the end of its service life. Replace the rechargeable battery with the new one (optional).
The recorder become hot during the charging procedure.
This is normal and poses no danger.
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