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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
Pressing the REC switch does not
start recording.
The ACCESS lamp remains on even
when you stop recording.
Recording stops.
Trouble shooting
Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.
Note in case of repairs
• Some kinds of repair work may require that the CompactFlash be formatted or replaced. In either case, all data on the
CompactFlash will be deleted. Back-up your data from the CompactFlash before sending it for repairs. Sony does not
guarantee against data being deleted during repair work.
• During repair work, Sony may perform a minimal check of the data on a CompactFlash in order to verify improvements or
the occurrence of defective symptoms. However, Sony never copies or saves the data.
Power sources
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
This unit gets warm.
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
The battery pack discharges too
quickly.
Recording
• This unit is writing the video you just shot to the CompactFlash.
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Wait for a while and then slide the REC switch.
• The CompactFlash of the unit is full.
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Delete unnecessary images.
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Format this unit by selecting DELETE and then FORMAT.
• This unit is recording the image you just shot.
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Do not remove the AC adaptor or the battery pack while the lamp is turned on.
• Fragmentation has occurred.
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Format this unit by selecting DELETE and then FORMAT.
• This unit may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.
• The ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been
charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
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Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, the battery pack
may be worn out. Replace it with a new one (p. 20).
• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances.
• The ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been
charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
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Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, the battery pack
may be worn out. Replace it with a new one (p. 20).
