Sony In the recording and playback modes, Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action

Your camcorder does not function even when the POWER switch is set to a position other than OFF (CHG).

•The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 28, 29).

•The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall socket.

cConnect the AC Adaptor to a wall socket (p. 35).

The end search function does not	• The tape was ejected after recording.
work.	• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.
The end search function does not	• The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway.
work correctly.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

•The operating temperature is too low.

•The battery pack is not charged enough.

cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. 29).

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

cReplace with a new battery pack (p. 28).

The remaining battery time 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. 28).

•The battery is dead.

cUse a fully charged battery pack (p. 28, 29).

•A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

cCharge the battery pack fully so that the remaining battery time indicator indicates correct time (p. 30).

The power goes off although the remaining battery time 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 so that the remaining battery time indicator indicates correct time (p. 30).

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

•The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly (p. 28, 35).

•The battery is dead.

cUse a charged battery pack (p. 28, 29).

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 least
work.	one hour to acclimatise (p. 331).
The 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.

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