Troubleshooting
114
Batteries/Power sources
Cassette tapes
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The CHARGE lamp does not light
while the battery pack is being
charged.
c
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does
not light up, then it indicates that no power is supplied from the wall
outlet. (p. 16)
c
Insert your camcorder to the Handycam Station correctly. (p. 5)
• The battery charge is completed. (p. 16)
The CHARGE lamp flashes while the
battery pack is being charged.
c
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem
persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact
your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 16)
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has
not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
c
Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the
battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged. (p. 16, 130)
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery
pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
c
Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the
battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged. (p. 16, 131)
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.
c
Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication. (p. 16)
The power abruptly turns off.
• [A.SHUT OFF] in the
(STANDARD SET) menu is set to [5 min].
c
When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate
your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again. (p. 19) Or
use the AC Adaptor.
A problem occurs when the
camcorder is connected to the AC
Adaptor.
c
Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet.
Then, connect it again.
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cassette cannot be ejected from the
compartment.
c
Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected
correctly. (p. 16)
c
Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 16)
c
Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 16)
Cassette is not ejected even when the
cassette lid is open.
• Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 133)
