Troubleshooting - Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7E Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot
the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect
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it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 33)
using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the
clock setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items.)
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
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for a while in a cool place.
Buttons do not work.
During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam
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operation (p. 25).
You cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off.
During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn
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Easy Handycam operation on or off. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 25).
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy
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Handycam operation (p. 25).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
Remove the disc from your camcorder (p. 58).
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Your camcorder vibrates.
A vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
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A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
This is not a malfunction.
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A motor sound is heard from your camcorder periodically.
This is not a malfunction.
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A motor sound is heard from your camcorder when you close the disc cover
without inserting a disc.
Your camcorder is checking to see if a disc has been inserted or not. This is not a
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malfunction.
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