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If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.
Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Camcorder
Power
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Trouble check
Symptom
The power is not on.
The power goes off.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The battery pack is not installed.
m Install the battery pack. (p. 10)
• The battery is dead.
m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to the mains.
m Connect the AC power adaptor to the mains. (p. 31)
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder has
been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.
m Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 12)
• The battery is dead.
m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)
• If VF PW-SAVE is set to ON, the picture disappears
automatically when you turn your face away from the
viewfinder.
m Bring your face close to the viewfinder within 1 cm (1/2 inch).
Or set VF PW-SAVE to OFF. (p. 35)
• The camcorder does not operate when using a battery pack that
is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
m Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 7)
• The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 92)
• The battery pack has not been charged fully.
m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 7)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
m Use another battery pack. (p. 93)
Cause and/or Corrective Action
Operation
Symptom
START/STOP does not operate.
Recording stops in a few seconds.
• The tape is stuck to the drum.
m Eject the tape. (p. 11)
• The tape has run out.
m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 25)
• The POWER switch is set to PLAYER.
m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 12)
• The tab on the cassette is out (red).
m Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p.11)
• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or .
m Set it to . (p. 17)
Cause and/or Corrective Action