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[ SELF-TIMER]
Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor.
If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [ON], after
about 30 minutes of displaying an index in
playback mode and no camcorder operation,
the camcorder will automatically turn off
(A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of
[A.SHUT OFF] (p. 92), or turn on the power
again.
Charge the battery pack (p. 13).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light
while the battery pack is being charged.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
(p. 13).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 13).
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
The battery charge is completed (p. 13).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the
battery pack is being charged.
If the temperature of the battery pack is too
high or too low, you may not be able to charge
it (p. 109).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists,
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
The remaining battery time indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
The ambient temperature is too high or too
low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 110).
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too high or low.
This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 110).
LCD screen/viewfinder
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current
recording/playback situation.
There are some functions you cannot activate
simultaneously (p. 98).
The buttons do not appear on the touch
panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly.
The buttons on the touch panel do not
work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
(p. 111).
The buttons on the touch panel quickly
disappear.
Set [DISPLAY SET] to [ON] (p. 90).
