Trouble Check
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
Symptom The power is not on. Cause and/or Corrective Actions � The battery pack is not attached or not attached firmly. m Attach the battery pack firmly by pushing the lower part of the battery pack. (p. 8) � The battery is dead. m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6) � The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 22) � While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder has been in the Standby mode for more than 5 minutes. m Turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. (p. 11) � The battery is dead. m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6) � The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 36) � The battery pack has not been charged fully. m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 6) � The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. m Use another battery pack. (P. 21)
The power goes off.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
Operation
Symptom START/STOP does not operate. Cause and/or Corrective Actions � The tape is stuck to the drum. m Eject the cassette. (p. 9) � The tape has run out. m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 19) � The POWER switch is set to PLAYER. m Set to CAMERA. (p. 10) � The tab on cassette is out (red). m Use a new cassette or slide the tab. (p. 9) � The battery is dead. m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 6, 22) � Moisture condensation has occurred. m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least an hour. (p. 40) � The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Set it to PLAYER. (p. 19) � The tape has run out. m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 19) (to be continued)
Additional Information Información adicional
The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. No function except for cassette ejection works. The tape does not move when a tape transport button is pressed.