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Troubleshooting (Continued)
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 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. 92), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p. 30).
The power turns off soon.
• If you attach the battery or AC Adaptor to the camcorder with the POWER switch set to OFF
(CHG), the camcorder turns on once, then off again, after a few seconds. This is not a
malfunction.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 30).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 30).
• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly.
• The battery charge is completed (p. 30).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 30). If the problem persists, disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet 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. 30).
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. 30).
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD screen, it takes about 1 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. 30).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it
again.