Sony Handycam DCR-PC5 Operating Instructions Manual page 131

Troubleshooting
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.
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.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 10, 12).
• The AC adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 14).
• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape
without cassette memory (p. 26, 30).
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. 26, 30).
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle
(p. 125).
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel (p. 20).
• 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. 18).
• The temperature of the environment is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 10).
• 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. 10).
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack (p. 10, 12).
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the battery remeining indicator is correct (p. 10).
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly (p. 12, 14).
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack (p. 10, 12).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 139).
• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
c Clean the gold-plated connector (p. 126).
• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape
indicator (p. 89).
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