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Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions
In the recording and playback modes
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16)
•The tape was ejected after recording.
•You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
• The battery is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67)
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The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
The remaining battery time
indicator does not indicate the
correct time.
The power goes off although the
remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack has
enough power to operate.
The power does not turn on.
The end search function does not
work.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.