Sony HXR-MC1 - Manual (Page 68)

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
• Overall operations .................................68
• Batteries/Power sources ........................68
• LCD screen............................................69
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media .........69
• Recording ..............................................69
• Playing back images ..............................71
• Editing images on your camcorder........71
• Viewing on the TV ................................71
• Playing the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media on other devices ..........................72
• Dubbing/Connecting to other devices ...72
• PMB ......................................................72
• Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously.......................................72
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 9).
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 9).
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder
to be ready to shoot after the power is
turned on. This is not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If the functions still do not work, press the
RESET button (p. 88) using a pointed
object (If you press the RESET button, all
settings, including the clock setting, are
reset).
Buttons do not work.
• When the HOLD . switch is set to the
right, be sure to slide the HOLD .
switch to the left (p. 20).
The menu settings have changed
automatically.
• If you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor while the power
is turned on, the setting cannot be saved.
Your camcorder gets warm.
• Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
• Charge the battery pack (p. 9).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
• Turn off your camcorder (p. 9).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 9).
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
• The battery charge is completed (p. 9).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while
the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 9). If the problem persists,
disconnect the power source 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.
Overall operations
Batteries/Power sources