Sony DCR-HC20 - Digital Handycam Camcorder, Service Manual

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Troubleshooting
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Warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References
Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c See page 83.
Battery level is low. c Charge the battery (p. 12).
Old battery. Use a new one.
c
See page 83.
Z
Re-attach the power source. –
Moisture
condensation % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette c See page 86.
% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. c See page 86.
Cassette/tape Q Insert a cassette.
c
See page 19.
Z
Reinsert the cassette.
c
The cassette might be damaged, etc.
Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab. c See page 82.
Q The tape has reached the end. –
Use a cassette with Cassette Memory.
c
See page 82.
Charging... Cannot record still images. • You tried to record an image while
charging the flash. Wait until the flash
charge indicator remains lit.
Others Cannot record due to copyright protection. –
Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable.
c
See page 69.
Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot add audio. c See page 69.
Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot add audio. c See page 69.
Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape.
c
See page 69.
Cassette Memory is full.
c
See page 54.
x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. c See page 87.
Cannot start Easy Handycam c See page 25, 36.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam
c
See page 25, 36.
Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected –
Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation c See page 25, 36.
USB invalid during Easy Handycam c Touch .
HDV recorded tape. Cannot playback.
c
Your camcorder cannot play back this
format. Play back the tape with
equipment that recorded it.
HDV recorded tape. Cannot add audio. c Your camcorder cannot play back this
format. Add audio with equipment
that recorded it.
Cover is not open. c Open the lens cover.