Sony Handycam CCD-TR913E Operating Instructions Manual page 82

Troubleshooting
Symptom
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The battery remaining indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
The { and 6 indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
Others
Symptom
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
The date or time indicator does not
appear, and the bars "--:--:--" appear.
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
While charging the battery pack, no
indicator appears or the indicator
flashes in the display window.
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Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• Your camcorder does not operate when you use a battery pack
that is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.
m Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 16)
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 13)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
m 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.
m Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)
• The battery is dead.
m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)
• The power source is disconnected.
m Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 17)
• The battery is dead.
m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.
(p. 12, 13)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1
hour to acclimatize. (p. 91)
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings.
m Set it to ON. (p. 64)
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
m Remove the obstacle.
• The batteries inserted in the battery holder with the + –
polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.
m Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 104)
• The batteries are dead.
m Insert new ones. (p. 104)
• Reset the date and time. (p. 73)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1
hour to acclimatize. (p. 91)
• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.
m Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder.
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
m Connect it firmly. (p. 13)
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.