Batteries/Power sourcesThe power abruptly turns off.

•When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 95), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.

•If the time set with [QUICK ON STBY] (p. 95) has elapsed in the Sleep mode, your camcorder turns off automatically. Turn on your camcorder again.

•The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p. 20).

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.•Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 20).•Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 20).•Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.•The battery charge is completed (p. 20).The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

•Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 20). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

•The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.

•The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 20).

•The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.

•The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.

•The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 20).

LCD screen/viewfinderMenu items are grayed out.•You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.•There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 116).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. 25, 140).

The buttons on the touch panel do

Troubleshooting

not work correctly or do not work at

 

all.

 

• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])

 

(p. 130).

 

 

 

The image in the viewfinder is not

 

clear.

 

•Pull out the viewfinder, then move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 25).

The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.

•Close the LCD panel. No image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 25).

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