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• The disc has been finalized.

c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only). You cannot record a

disc title on a finalized DVD-R.

• The disc title has been made by another device.

c The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if

the disc title has been made by another device.

• When too many still images are recorded, the remaining of

the disc is reduced and still images cannot be converted to
a movie.

c Delete unnecessary scenes in the disc. (page 87)

• [COMMANDER] is set to [OFF] in 

 (OTHERS) in the

SETUP display.

c Set it to [ON]. (page 114)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

c Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the

+/– polarities incorrectly matching the +/– marks.

c Insert the batteries correctly. (page 142)

• The batteries are dead.

c Replace with new ones. (page 142)

• [DISPLAY] is set to [V-OUT/LCD] in 

 (OTHERS) in the

SETUP display.

c Set it to [LCD]. (page 114)

• The Visual Index display is displayed.

c Press VISUAL INDEX. (page 55)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour

to acclimatize it. (page 130)

• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your

camcorder again.

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove

the battery pack, then reconnect/install it after about
one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do
not work, open the LCD screen and press RESET using a
sharp-pointed object. (If you press RESET, all the
settings including the date and time return to their
defaults.) (page 140)

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.

c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a

cool place.

• Your camcorder was attacked a strong shock or vibration.

c Your camcorder may be damaged. Contact your Sony

dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.

c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a

cool place.

The disc title cannot be changed.

Still images cannot be converted to a
movie.

The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.

The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to output on
the TV or VCR.

The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.

No functions work although the
power is on.

Recording, editing, finalizing,
unfinalizing, formatting or ejecting
the disc do not work although the
power is on.

• The battery charge is completed.
• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly. (page 15)

• The POWER switch is set to ON.

c Slide it to OFF (CHG) while pressing the green button.

(page 20)

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly. (page 15)

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c If the symptom persists, disconnect the plug from the

wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power, and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.

• When using the mirror mode, characters turn over on the

viewfinder and on the TV monitor connected with the
AUDIO/VIDEO jack. This is not a malfunction.

• The USB cable was connected before installation of the

USB driver was completed.

c Install the USB driver again. (page 97)

• The battery pack or the AC adaptor are not installed/

connected.

c Install/connect the power source correctly.

• The battery pack is exhausted.

c Install a charged battery pack.

• The disc cover OPEN switch was not operated correctly.

c Slide the disc cover OPEN switch, and after the Access/

Open lamp lights in green, slide the switch again to
open the disc cover. (page 26)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour

to acclimatize it. (page 130)

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.

c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a

cool place.

• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder.

c Turn on your camcorder and eject the disc after

finalizing is completed.

• The sound is caused by the disc. This is not a malfunction.

• This is caused by the disc drive. This is not a malfunction.

• This is not a malfunction.

• The disc recorded on your camcorder may not be recorded

additionally on other devices.

While charging the battery pack,
POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp does
not light.

You cannot charge the battery pack.

While charging the battery pack, the
POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp
flashes.

Characters on the viewfinder turn
over.

Image data cannot be transferred
using the USB connection.

The disc cannot be ejected.

An operating sound is heard from
your camcorder periodically.

A vibration is felt in your hand or a
faint sound is heard during
operation.

Your camcorder gets hot during use
for a long period.

The disc cannot be recorded
additionally on other devices.

• DVD players may freeze for an instant between the scenes

if the speed of signal pickup and processing is inadequate.

• If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your

camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move
to the previous scene.

c Select the desired scene by other means such as the

menu screen.

Playback freezes for an instant
between the scenes.

Playback does not move to the
previous scene when you press ..

C:21:00

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (page 127)

• The disc is faulty.

c Use a compatible disc with your camcorder. (page 6)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Turn off your camcorder and leave your camcorder for

at least an hour to acclimatize it. (page 130)

• A malfunction that you can service yourself other than

those above has occurred.

c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your

camcorder again.

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove

the battery pack. After reconnecting/reinstalling the
power supply, operate your camcorder.

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem a even if you try the suggested corrective actions a few
times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
This function displays the current state of your
camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a
letter and figures), on the LCD display or in the
viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the
following list of codes. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) differ depending on the state of
your camcorder.

• C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder
yourself.

• E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

C:04:ss

C:13:ss

C:21:ss

C:31:ss
C:32:ss

E:20:ss
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:93:ss
E:94:ss