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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the flow chart below.
• Power sources/LCD screen/Wireless Remote Commander···p. 83
• Memory card···p. 85
• Recording···p. 86
• Playback···p. 89
• Connecting to TV···p. 90
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices···p. 91
• Connecting to a computer···p. 91
The power does not turn on or abruptly turns off.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 17).
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 17).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack,
then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button (p. 112) using a sharp-pointed object.
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.
The CHG lamp does not light up during charging the battery pack.
• Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF (CHG) (p. 17).
• Attach the battery pack correctly (p. 17).
• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet (wall socket) correctly.
• The charging of the battery pack is completed (p. 17).
1
Check your camcorder, referring to the items on pages 83 to 91.
2
Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power source after about 1 minute and turn
on your camcorder.
3
Press the RESET button (p. 112) with a pointed object, then turn on your camcorder.
This operation will reset the date, time and area settings.
4
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Power sources/LCD screen/Wireless Remote Commander
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