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...connect them again correctly (p. 11, 13, 28). You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is supplied with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. cYou cannot ... the pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick" to on . Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The computer does not recognize your camcorder to the camcorder firmly. Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable. Additional information ,continued Additional information...
...connect them again correctly (p. 11, 13, 28). You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is supplied with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. cYou cannot ... the pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick" to on . Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The computer does not recognize your camcorder to the camcorder firmly. Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable. Additional information ,continued Additional information...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 112 Warning indicators and messages ...120 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........124 Usable cassette tapes 125 About the "Memory Stick 126 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About i.LINK 130 Maintenance and precautions ..........131 Specification 134 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........137 Index 144 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 9
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 112 Warning indicators and messages ...120 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........124 Usable cassette tapes 125 About the "Memory Stick 126 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About i.LINK 130 Maintenance and precautions ..........131 Specification 134 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........137 Index 144 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 9
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...power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 16) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 19) The camcorder does not operate even ...Sony dealer. If this still does not solve the problem, insert a new battery since the battery is discharged, running low, or not attached to [ON]. (p. 86) cInsert a battery into any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. This is displayed on the (STANDARD SET) menu to the camcorder. The camcorder...
...power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 16) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 19) The camcorder does not operate even ...Sony dealer. If this still does not solve the problem, insert a new battery since the battery is discharged, running low, or not attached to [ON]. (p. 86) cInsert a battery into any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. This is displayed on the (STANDARD SET) menu to the camcorder. The camcorder...
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... is completed. (p. 16) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to operate. • A problem has occurred in your Sony dealer. Then, connect it again. This is not a malfunction. cFully charge the battery again. It may be damaged. (p. 16) The battery ... enough. cTurn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder. (p. 132) cassette lid is open. ,continued Troubleshooting 113 Cassette tapes Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cassette cannot be damaged. (p. 16, 129) The power turns off...
... is completed. (p. 16) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to operate. • A problem has occurred in your Sony dealer. Then, connect it again. This is not a malfunction. cFully charge the battery again. It may be damaged. (p. 16) The battery ... enough. cTurn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder. (p. 132) cassette lid is open. ,continued Troubleshooting 113 Cassette tapes Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cassette cannot be damaged. (p. 16, 129) The power turns off...
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...to [ON] on the cRefer to the indicator list. (p. 143) screen. An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder is not a malfunction. 114 Troubleshooting You can also set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] on the menu. (p. 78) An unknown indicator appears on the (STANDARD SET) ...the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open. (p. 21) The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes after selecting CAMERA-TAPE without turning off the power first. The picture in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is automatically ...
...to [ON] on the cRefer to the indicator list. (p. 143) screen. An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder is not a malfunction. 114 Troubleshooting You can also set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] on the menu. (p. 78) An unknown indicator appears on the (STANDARD SET) ...the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open. (p. 21) The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes after selecting CAMERA-TAPE without turning off the power first. The picture in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is automatically ...
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...or insert a new cassette. (p. 125) cThe tape is not heard. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. This is not correctly displayed. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 115 Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 19) cThe tape has reached the end. cSet... of the picture is not a malfunction. Recording If you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" for auto focus. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette. (p. 132) The power abruptly turns off. • [A.SHUT OFF] in the (CAMERA...
...or insert a new cassette. (p. 125) cThe tape is not heard. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. This is not correctly displayed. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 115 Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 19) cThe tape has reached the end. cSet... of the picture is not a malfunction. Recording If you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" for auto focus. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette. (p. 132) The power abruptly turns off. • [A.SHUT OFF] in the (CAMERA...
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...is not a malfunction. Playback If you are connected as well. (p. 59) The sound breaks off. This is not a malfunction. 116 Troubleshooting END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 132) No sound ...cassette (optional). (p. 132) Cannot perform the Date search with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Only one external flash can be changed during Easy Handycam operation. cSet [MULTI-SOUND] to [ON] in the (EDIT/PLAY) menu. (p. 80) • There is new and has nothing recorded. ...
...is not a malfunction. Playback If you are connected as well. (p. 59) The sound breaks off. This is not a malfunction. 116 Troubleshooting END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 132) No sound ...cassette (optional). (p. 132) Cannot perform the Date search with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Only one external flash can be changed during Easy Handycam operation. cSet [MULTI-SOUND] to [ON] in the (EDIT/PLAY) menu. (p. 80) • There is new and has nothing recorded. ...
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...106) cFormat the "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder or insert another "Memory Stick Duo." (p. 72) The pictures are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the picture. (p. 107) ,continued Troubleshooting 117 is not a malfunction. cWhen you are using...from the "Memory Stick Duo." Cannot format the "Memory Stick Duo." This is not a malfunction. (p. 124) "Memory Stick Duo" Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, release the lock on...
...106) cFormat the "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder or insert another "Memory Stick Duo." (p. 72) The pictures are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the picture. (p. 107) ,continued Troubleshooting 117 is not a malfunction. cWhen you are using...from the "Memory Stick Duo." Cannot format the "Memory Stick Duo." This is not a malfunction. (p. 124) "Memory Stick Duo" Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, release the lock on...
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...) cPerform the operation again on your camcorder. (p. 126) Dubbing/Editing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from your camcorder. cUse a cassette with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the write-protect tab of the tape. 118 Troubleshooting cSet [VIDEO INPUT] to the appropriate...sure that the A/V connecting cable is not supported on the index screen. (p. 108) • The maximum number of the A/V jack during Easy Handycam operation. New sound added to the proper jack, i.e. Pictures from the is not heard. [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is ...
...) cPerform the operation again on your camcorder. (p. 126) Dubbing/Editing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from your camcorder. cUse a cassette with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the write-protect tab of the tape. 118 Troubleshooting cSet [VIDEO INPUT] to the appropriate...sure that the A/V connecting cable is not supported on the index screen. (p. 108) • The maximum number of the A/V jack during Easy Handycam operation. New sound added to the proper jack, i.e. Pictures from the is not heard. [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is ...
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...title is not a malfunction. The title cannot be recorded in step11 of "Step 1: during Easy Handycam operation. been used to cancel recording pause again. (p. 99) cSet your camcorder and VCR for operation" (p. 97). Input signal has been interrupted or cut. Movies cannot be ... record or a distorted picture may be deleted. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 119 cSet the write-protect tab to a DV device that is not responding properly cWhile connecting via an i.LINK cable. This is not displayed. The VCR is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR]...
...title is not a malfunction. The title cannot be recorded in step11 of "Step 1: during Easy Handycam operation. been used to cancel recording pause again. (p. 99) cSet your camcorder and VCR for operation" (p. 97). Input signal has been interrupted or cut. Movies cannot be ... record or a distorted picture may be deleted. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 119 cSet the write-protect tab to a DV device that is not responding properly cWhile connecting via an i.LINK cable. This is not displayed. The VCR is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR]...
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... condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and leave it again and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. See the page in the viewfinder, check the following. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss:ss/E:ss...open (p. 132). (Warning indicator pertaining to • No "Memory Stick Duo" is not formatted correctly (p. 72). 120 Troubleshooting cChange the cassette. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your camcorder again. the "Memory Stick Duo") (Warning indicator pertaining to condense. (p. 132) cRemove the power source.
... condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and leave it again and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. See the page in the viewfinder, check the following. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss:ss/E:ss...open (p. 132). (Warning indicator pertaining to • No "Memory Stick Duo" is not formatted correctly (p. 72). 120 Troubleshooting cChange the cassette. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your camcorder again. the "Memory Stick Duo") (Warning indicator pertaining to condense. (p. 132) cRemove the power source.
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Warning messages Troubleshooting If messages appear on the cassette is set to lock (p. 127). (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash (optional)) Slow flashing: • During charging Fast flashing: ...-protect of the "Memory Stick Duo") • The write-protect tab on the screen. Turn off for details. cSee page 125. - cSee page 125. ,continued Troubleshooting 121 Old battery. cCheck if the cassette is inserted. See the page in parentheses for 1H. cSee page 129. - Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions...
Warning messages Troubleshooting If messages appear on the cassette is set to lock (p. 127). (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash (optional)) Slow flashing: • During charging Fast flashing: ...-protect of the "Memory Stick Duo") • The write-protect tab on the screen. Turn off for details. cSee page 125. - cSee page 125. ,continued Troubleshooting 121 Old battery. cCheck if the cassette is inserted. See the page in parentheses for 1H. cSee page 129. - Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions...
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... Corrective Actions/ References "Memory Stick Duo" Insert a Memory Stick. cReinsert the "Memory Stick Duo" a few times. Try with your camcorder. Do not eject the Memory Stick during USB Streaming. check the tab. USB streaming... cCheck the printer. Error-Cancel the task. Check... on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it . 122 Troubleshooting cCheck the printer. You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 72), or delete them using your camcorder is not formatted correctly. Cannot record still images on again, then disconnect ...
... Corrective Actions/ References "Memory Stick Duo" Insert a Memory Stick. cReinsert the "Memory Stick Duo" a few times. Try with your camcorder. Do not eject the Memory Stick during USB Streaming. check the tab. USB streaming... cCheck the printer. Error-Cancel the task. Check... on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it . 122 Troubleshooting cCheck the printer. You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 72), or delete them using your camcorder is not formatted correctly. Cannot record still images on again, then disconnect ...
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...82. MENU. x Dirty video head. USB is invalid in PLAY/EDIT mode during Easy Handycam • You can select [STD-USB] in this format. cOpen the lens cover. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 123 Not recorded in 12-bit audio. cSee page 104. cSee page 104. Use a ... Subjects FLASH Others Indications Corrective Actions/ References Charging... Cannot add audio. cSee page 132. Cannot start Easy Handycam - cYour camcorder cannot play back this mode during Easy Handycam operation, but you cannot select [PictBridge] or [USB STREAM]. (The message disappears when you touch .) ...
...82. MENU. x Dirty video head. USB is invalid in PLAY/EDIT mode during Easy Handycam • You can select [STD-USB] in this format. cOpen the lens cover. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 123 Not recorded in 12-bit audio. cSee page 104. cSee page 104. Use a ... Subjects FLASH Others Indications Corrective Actions/ References Charging... Cannot add audio. cSee page 132. Cannot start Easy Handycam - cYour camcorder cannot play back this mode during Easy Handycam operation, but you cannot select [PictBridge] or [USB STREAM]. (The message disappears when you touch .) ...