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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:00:00"
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has
worked. See page 68.
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Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
START/STOP does not operate.
© The POWER switch is set to VTR.
> Set it to CAMERA. (p. 14)
* STANDBY is set to LOCK.
> Turn STANDBY to STANDBY (p. 14)
© The tape has run out.
» Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 13, 22)
¢ The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
> Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 13)
The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
+ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 71)
Recording stops in a few seconds.
¢ START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or 4.
> Set it to 4. ( p . 18)
The power goes off.
© While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your
camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 3
minutes.
. > Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 14)
Your camcorder turns on/off when
© Your camcorder is working with the AC power adaptor.
using the
that is attached
> Use the battery pack.
to the intelligent accessory shoe.
The image on the viewfindet screen
* The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
is not clear.
> Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 16)
The SteadyShot function does not
¢ STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the MENU settings.
work.
> Set it to ON. (p. 54)
© The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide
mode is set to ON.
¢ FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
The autofocusing function does not
work.
> Set it to AUTO. (p. 40)
¢ Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
> Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 40)
The fader function does not work.
The @ indicator
flashes in the
¢ START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or 4.
> Set it to 4. (p. 18)
© The digital effect function is working.
> Cancel it. (p. 34)
© The video heads may be dirty.
viewfinder.
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
> Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 72)
* The LCD panel is open.
% Close the LCD panel. (p. 15)
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