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Self-diagnosis display
The camcorder has a self-diagnosis display.
This function displays the camcorder’s condition
with five digits (a combination of a letter and
figures) on the LCD screen. If this occurs, check
the following code chart. The five-digit display
informs you of the camcorder’s current
condition. The last two digits (indicated by
ππ
)
will differ depending on the state of the
camcorder.
LCD screen
Self-diagnosis display
•C:
ππ
:
ππ
You can service the camcorder
yourself.
•E:
ππ
:
ππ
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.
C : 21: 00
40min
40min
STBY
Cause and/or corrective actions
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
m
Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour.
(p. 83)
• The video heads are dirty.
m
Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not
supplied). (p. 84)
• You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack.
m
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 7)
• A servicable situation not malfunctioned above has occurred.
m
Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the
camcorder. (p. 11)
m
Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove
the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate
the camcorder.
• A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has occurred.
m
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:10)
Five-digit display
C:21:
ππ
C:22:
ππ
C:23:
ππ
C:31:
ππ
C:32:
ππ
E:61:
ππ
E:62:
ππ
If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
