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Troubleshooting
Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD
video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.
Power supplies
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
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Battery cannot be
charged.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery at 10-30ºC.
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Is the battery abnormally hot?
Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it.
Has the battery been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is still not
charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.
* If the battery does not charge after you try the above four
procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.
Battery weakens fast Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the
temperature is very low?
The DVD video camera/recorder can normally be used for 40-60
minutes with a fully charged battery, but this time will be shorter at
low temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
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Battery may be dead.
The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an
extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.
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The CHARGE indicator
on AC adapter/charger is
blinking.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 10-30°.
The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue
charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified
voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the battery
charge will be completed normally.
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Power turns off
immediately after being
turned on.
Is battery charged?
Charge it.
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When power is turned
on, the LCD screen will
turn on and off.
Power goes off
unexpectedly.
Is Power Save set to “On”?
If the powered DVD video camera/recorder is left for as long as 5
minutes without recording or playback with “Power Save: On”
specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery power. To
restart recording in this case, set the power switch to “POWER OFF”
and then set it to “
VIDEO”. You can also specify “Power Save: Off”
to stop automatic power off.
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Power cannot be turned
off.
Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the
RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power
supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again.