Sony Handycam DCR-PC4E Operating Instructions Manual page 161

Troubleshooting
Symptom
The title search function does not
work.
The new sound added to the
recorded tape is not heard.
The title is not displayed.
In the recording and playback modes
Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The end search function does not
work.
The end search function does not
work correctly.
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
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.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 154).
• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON (p. 105).
• There is no title in the tape.
c Superimpose the titles (p. 96).
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion (p. 154).
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 105).
• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON in the menu settings (p. 105).
• Screen indicators are displayed on the screen.
c Make the screen indicators disappear (p. 36).
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 13, 17).
• The AC adaptor is not connected to the mains.
c Connect the AC adaptor to the mains (p. 18).
• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape without
cassette memory (p. 33, 39).
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. 33, 39).
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle
(p. 154).
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel (p. 25).
• When the viewfinder is not pulled out until it clicks, the picture
does not appear in the viewfinder.
c Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks (p. 22).
• The temperature of the environment is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 17).
• 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. 15).
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack (p. 12, 15).
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 13).
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