Sony HANDYCAM DCR-HC52 Operating Manual page 53

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 12).
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly (p. 12).
• The battery charge is completed (p. 12).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while
the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 12). If Ibe problem persists,
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out.
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• Ambient temperature is too high or to() low,
or the battery pack has not been ch irged
enough. This is not a malfilnction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, the battery may be won>
()tit. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 61).
• The indicated time may not be correct in
certain circunlstances. For example, when
you open or close the LCD panel it takes
about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
The battery pack discharges too
quickly.
• Ambient temperature is too high or to() low,
or the battery pack has not been charged
enough. This is not a malffmction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, the b atery rely be worn-
out. Re?lace it with a new one (p. 12, 61 ).
A rippling effect appears on the LCD
screen when you touch it.
• This is not a mallhnction. Do not press hard
on the LCD screen.
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your
camcorder (p. 7(t).
The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
(p. 64).
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the
current recording/playback situation.
The picture in the viewfinder is not
clear.
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever
until the picture all?ears clearly (p. 17).
The picture in the viewfinder has
disappeared.
• Close the LCD panch The picture is not
displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD
panel is open (p. 17).
Dots in lines appear on the LCD
screen.
• This is not a mallimction. These dots are
not recorded.
The cassette cannot be ejected from
the compartment.
• Make sure the power source lhattcry pack
or AC Adaptor/is connected correctly
(p. 12).
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside
the camcorder (p. 63).
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