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Troubleshooting
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is not attached to the camcorder. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder
(p.14).
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.14).
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been removed from the wall socket. Connect it to the wall
socket (p.14).
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.15).
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately five 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.60), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.14).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p.14).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.14).
• Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly.
• The battery charge is completed (p.14).
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.15).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.14). If the problem persists, remove the
AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be
damaged.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p.14).
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.14).
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD screen, it takes about one minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
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.14).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and remove the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it again.
Batteries/Power sources