Types of trouble and their solutions

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power does not turn on.

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

 

c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

 

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

 

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16)

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 in the beginning or middle.

work correctly.

 

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

•The operating temperature is too low.

•The battery pack is not fully charged.

cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 12)

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

cReplace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)

The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time or the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.

•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. 11)

•The battery is dead.

cUse a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

•A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

cCharge the battery fully so that the battery remaining indicator indicates correct time. (p. 12)

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

•The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 16)

•The battery is dead.

cUse a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

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