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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 local authorized Sony service facility.
Camcorder
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has run out.
m Rewind the tape. (p. 20)
• The tab on the video cartridge is out (red).
m Use a new video cartridge or slide the tab back. (p. 31)
• The video cartridge is not installed.
m Install the video cartridge. (p. 31)
• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or .
m To record continuously, set it to . (p. 13)
• When the power is on and the camcorder has not been
operated for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder turns off
automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery
and wearing out the video cartridge.
m Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. (p.
12)
• The size AA (LR6) batteries or the battery pack is dead /
near the end.
m Install new size AA (LR6) batteries or a charged battery
pack. (p. 8)
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
m Change locations.
• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
• The tape has run out.
m Rewind the tape. (p. 20)
• The video cartridge is not installed.
m Install the video cartridge. (p. 31)
• The speaker is turned off.
m Set the speaker switch to ON. (p. 20)
• The size AA (LR6) batteries or the battery pack is dead /
not installed / near the end.
m Install new size AA (LR6) batteries or a charged battery
pack. (p. 8)
• The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity.
m Insert the batteries in the correct direction. (p. 8)
• The power cord is not connected to a wall outlet.
m Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (p. 10)
Trouble check
START/STOP does not operate.
Recording stops in a few seconds.
The power goes off.
A vertical band appears when a
subject such as lights or a candle
flame is shot against a dark
background.
A vertical band appears when
shooting a very bright subject.
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
No sound is heard when playing
back a tape.
The power is not on.