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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it
after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 144) using
a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock
setting, are reset.)
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
• Set the POWER switch to (Movie).
Your camcorder vibrates.
• Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
• This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder periodically.
• This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without
a disc.
• Your camcorder is trying to recognize the disc. This is not a malfunction.
Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn
off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is not attached to the camcorder. Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 30).
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p. 30).
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet. Connect it to the
wall outlet (p. 30).
Overall operations
Batteries/Power sources
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