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You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing
out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for
specifying the still images to print out.

Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to write a print mark.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 

, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “

” mark is

displayed beside the data file name of the image with a print mark.

MEMORY SET

STILL  SET
MOVIE  SET
PR I NT  MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE  SHOW
DELETE  ALL
FORMAT
  RETURN

 [MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

STILL  SET
MOVIE  SET
PR I NT  MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE  SHOW
DELETE  ALL
FORMAT
  RETURN

 [MENU] : END

OFF

MEMORY SET

STILL  SET
MOVIE  SET
PR I NT  MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE  SHOW
DELETE  ALL
FORMAT
  RETURN

 [MENU] : END

ON
OFF

MEMORY SET

STILL  SET
MOVIE  SET
PR I NT  MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE  SHOW
DELETE  ALL
FORMAT
  RETURN

 [MENU] : END

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MENU

Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks on still images.

Moving pictures
You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.

While the file name is flashing
You cannot write print marks on images.

You can use the printer (optional) on your camcorder to print images on the print
paper.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how
to print by selecting 

 in the menu on your camcorder.

Before operation
•Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
•Connect the printer to your camcorder as illustrated.

You can print 9 still images on the 9 split print paper. Select the desired mode in the
menu settings.

* 9 still images with print marks are printed together.

You can make prints with the recording date and/or recording time. Select the desired
mode in the menu settings.

Images recorded in multi screen mode
You cannot print images recorded in multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.

You cannot print following images:
– Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”
– Images processed by the PB ZOOM function

Printer

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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:ss:ss”
appears on the screen or the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 155.

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 21)

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 20, 33)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 20)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 165)

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA. (p. 21)

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 97)

• The setting is the manual focus.

c Press FOCUS to set to the auto focus mode. (p. 53)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust to focus manually. (p. 53)

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 22)

• The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is

activated. This is not a malfunction.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.

c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 101)

(continued on the following page)

START/STOP does not operate.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder is not
clear.

The SteadyShot function does not
work.

The autofocusing function does not
work.

The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.

A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.

A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.

Some tiny white spots appear on the
screen.

An unknown picture is displayed on
the screen.

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• The POWER switch is not set to VCR.

c Set it to VCR. (p. 31)

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape. (p. 33)

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional).

(p. 166)

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Turn up the volume. (p. 31)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 98)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 62)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 100)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

(p. 62)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 62)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 100)

• There is no title in the tape.

c Superimpose the titles. (p. 89)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

(p. 90)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 98)

• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 100)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 27)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

c Set it to OFF . (p. 27)

• BACK LIGHT is activated.

c Deactivate it.

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 102)
c Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF.

(p. 97)

The picture is recorded in incorrect or
unnatural colors.

The picture appears too bright, and
the subject does not appear on the
screen.

The click of the shutter does not
sound.

Black bands appear when you
record TV or computer screen.

The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.

The playback button does not work.

There are horizontal lines on the
picture or the playback picture is not
clear or does not appear.

No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.

Displaying the recorded date, date
search function does not work.

The title search function does not
work.

The new sound added to the
recorded tape is not heard.

The title is not displayed.

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 17)

• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape

without cassette memory. (p. 30)

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 30)
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 13)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)

• 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. 12)

• The battery is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13)

• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery fully. (p. 13)

• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is correct. (p. 13)

• The power source is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 17)

• The battery is dead.

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 165)

• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.

c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 158)

• The 

q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator. (p. 101)

The power does not turn on.

The end search function does not
work.

The end search function does not
work correctly.

The battery pack is quickly
discharged.

The battery remaining indicator does
not indicate the correct time.

The power goes off although the
battery remaining indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough
power to operate.

The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.

The 

% and Z indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection
work.

 indicator does not appear when

using a tape with cassette memory.

Remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.

(continued on the following page)

• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 112)

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 105)

• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

c Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 144)

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

c Format the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory

Stick. “ (p. 100)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 103)

• The image is protected.

c Cancel image protection. (p. 143)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 103)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 103)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 103)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 103)

• The image to protect is not be played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 129)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 103)

• The image to write a print mark is not be played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 129)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 103)

• The battery pack is dead.

c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC power

adaptor

• You may not be able to play back images in actual size

when you try to play back images recorded by other
equipment.

c This is not a malfunction.

The “Memory Stick” does not
function.

Recording does not function.

The image cannot be deleted.

You cannot format the “Memory
Stick”.

Deleting all the images cannot be
carried out.

You cannot protect the image.

You cannot write a print mark on
the still image.

The photo save function does not
work.

You cannot play back images in
actual size.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 89, 158)

• The cassette memory is full.

c Erase unnecessary title. (p. 91)

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible. (p. 20)

• Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape.

c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 89)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 94, 158)

• The cassette memory is full.

c Erase some titles. (p. 91)

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible. (p. 20)

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

c Check the connection and set the input selector on the

VCR again. (p. 66, 67)

• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony.

c Set it to IR. (p. 69)

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 76)

• The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.

c Adjust the synchronicity. (p. 73)

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 102)

• 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 with the correct polarity. (p. 178)

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones. (p. 178)

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.

c Set it to LCD. (p. 102)

The title is not recorded.

The cassette label is not recorded.

Digital program editing does not
function.

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.

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• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 165)

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.
Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open
the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside the
z 

REC button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press

the RESET button, all the settings including the date and
time return to the default.) (p. 176)

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

The melody or beep sounds for five
seconds.

No function works though the
power is on.

While charging the battery pack, no
indicator appears or the indicator
flashes in the display window.

You cannot charge the battery pack.

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• You are using a battery pack that is not an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 160)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 165)

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional).

(p. 166)

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, 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 even if you try 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 condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of
a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD
screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is
displayed, check the following code chart. The last
two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending
on the state of your camcorder.

C:21:ss

•C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder
yourself.

•E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

E:61:ss
E:62:ss

C:31:ss
C:32:ss

C:04:ss

C:22:ss

100-0001

Slow flashing:
•The file is corrupted.
•The file is unreadable.
•You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX

function on moving picture.

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display (p. 155)

E The battery is dead or nearly dead
Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on the operating conditions,
environment and battery condition, the 

E

indicator may flash, even if there are
approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead.

% Moisture condensation has occurred*
Fast flashing:
•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette
compartment open (p. 165).

memory*
Slow flashing:
•No tape with cassette memory is inserted

(p. 158).

Stick”**
Slow flashing:
•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing:
•The “Memory Stick” is not readable with

your camcorder (p. 103).

•The image cannot be recorded on “Memory

Stick” (p. 122).

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

C:21:00

100–0001

formatting**
Fast flashing:
• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly

(p. 100).

•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.*

Q Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
•The tape is near the end.
•No tape is inserted.*
•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 20).*

Fast flashing:
•The tape has run out.*

Z

Slow flashing:
•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 20).

Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 165).
•The tape has run out.
•The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 155).

- The still image is protected*
Slow flashing:
•The still image is protected (p. 143).

(optional)
Slow flashing:
•During charging.

Fast flashing:
•There is something wrong with the flash

(optional) while charging.

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

** DCR-TRV17 only

•CLOCK SET

Set the date and time (p. 18).

• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 160).

BATTERY ONLY

•

 CLEANING CASSETTE*

3)

The video heads are dirty (p. 166).

•

 FULL

The tape cassette memory is full.*

2)

•

 16BIT

AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 101).*

2)

 You cannot

dub new sound.

•

 REC MODE

REC MODE is set to LP (p. 101).*

2)

 You cannot dub

new sound.

•

 TAPE

There is no recorded portion on the tape.*

2)

 You

cannot dub new sound.

•

 “i.LINK” CABLE

i.LINK cable is connected (p. 88).*

2)

 You cannot dub

new sound.

•

 FULL*

1)

The “Memory Stick“ is full (p. 115).*

2)

•

 

-*

1)

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick“ is set to
LOCK (p. 103).*

2)

•

 NO FILE*

1)

No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick“
(p. 130).*

2)

•

 NO MEMORY STICK*

1)

No “Memory Stick“ is inserted.*

2)

•

 AUDIO ERROR*

1)

You are trying to record an image with sound that
cannot be recorded by your camcorder on the
“Memory Stick”.*

2)

•

 NO STILL IMAGE FILE

No still image is recorded on the “Memory
Stick”though you are trying to print in the 9 PIC
PRINT mode.

•

 MEMORY STICK ERROR*

1)

The “Memory Stick“ data is corrupted (p. 105).*

2)

•

 FORMAT ERROR*

1)

The “Memory Stick” is not recognized. Check the
format (p. 100).*

2)

•

 

- DIRECTORY ERROR*

1)

There are more than two same directories (p. 129).*

2)

•COPY INHIBIT

The tape contains copyright control signals for
copyright protection of software (p. 158).*

2)

•

Q Z TAPE END

The tape has reached the end of the tape.*

2)

•

Q NO TAPE

Insert a cassette tape.*

2)

•DELETING

You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images
on “Memory Stick.”

•FORMATTING

You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a
“Memory Stick.”

*

1)

DCR-TRV17 only

*

2)

You hear the melody or beep sound.

*

3)

The 

x indicator and “

 CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after

another on the screen.

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You can use the 

 mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other   8 mm,

 Hi8,   Digital8, 

 VHS, 

 VHSC, 

 S-VHS, 

 S-VHSC,   Betamax,

 ED Betamax or 

 DV cassette.

* There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette

memory. Tapes with cassette memory have 

 (Cassette Memory) mark.

We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory.

The IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and
write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.
The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the
tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded
portions, a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work
properly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate the followings.
Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the
next recording if you operate the followings:
– you have ejected the cassette while recording.
– you have played back the tape in the VCR.
– you have used the edit search function.
If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the
beginning to the end of the tape concerning above.
The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder
without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette
memory function.

The memory capacity of tapes marked with 

 is 4KB. Your camcorder can

accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with

.

 This is the Mini DV mark.

 This is the Cassette Memory mark.

These are trademarks.

When you play back
Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded a
copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on
your camcorder.

When you record
You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control
signals for copyright protection of software.
“COPY INHIBIT” appears on the screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you
try to record such software.
Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in
stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by
selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played
back.
16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in
high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set “HiFi
SOUND” to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 98).

STEREO

Stereo

Main sound and
sub sound

1

Left sound

Main sound

2

Right sound

Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright
position.

Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of cassettes may be dirty or dusty.

If the gold-plated connector of cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate the
function using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton-wool
swab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassette. [b]

Do not affix a label
around this border.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack
and your camcorder or an AC power adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between

10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until FULL appears in the display window, indicating
that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside of this
temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

• After charging is completed, either disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN

jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.

• Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the

battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following to use the
battery pack longer:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in

your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots.

– Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).

• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity
battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).

• Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing

back on your camcorder.

• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make a trial recording before the actual recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

• If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so
that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however,
that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate
shooting time.

• The 

E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even
if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.

• Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after

fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camcorder.
This is to maintain the battery pack's functions.

• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the shooting

mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new
battery pack.

•The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.