Troubleshooting - Sony Handycam DCR-HC62 Operating Manual

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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
• Overall operalions/Easy Handycam/
Remote Commander .............................. 68
• Batteries/Power sources ........................ 69
• LCD screen/viewfinder ......................... 69
• Cassette tapes/"Memory Stick Duo".....70
• Recording .............................................. 7 I
• Playback ................................................ 72
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other
devices ................................................... 73
• Connecting to a computer ..................... 74
• Functions that cannot be used together
............................................................... 74
• During Easy Handycam operation, the
settings of the lhnctions that are not
displayed on the screen return to their
defaults (p. 2(1_ 35).
The menu item settings have
changed unexpectedly.
• The following settings return to the def:lult
settings automatically when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more
Ihan 12 hours.
backlight
[SCENE SELECT[
[SPOT METER[
[EXPOSURE]
[WHITE BALl
[SPOT FOC US]
[FOCUS]
[AUDIO MIX]
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to tile
camcorder (p. 12).
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall
outlet (wall socket) (p. 12).
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor fron_ the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button (p. 91 ) using a
sharp-pointed object, llf you press the
RESET button, all settings are reset, except
Personal Menu items.)
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all
buttons are lhnctional (p. 21).
Settings change during Easy
Handycam operation.
The camcorder gets warm.
• The canlcorder may get warmer while you
use it. This is not a maltilnction.
The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
• Set [REMOTECTRL] to ION] (p. 52).
• Remove any obstructions between the
Remote Con/nlander and tile remote
sensor.
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight
or overhead lighting, away from the remote
sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander
may not Rmction properly.
• Insert a fresh battery in the compamnent
with its +_ terminals matching those of the
compartment (p. 87).
Another VCR malfunctions when you
use the supplied Remote
Commander.
• Select a commaMer mode other than VTR
2 for your VCR.
• Cover Ihe sensor of your VCR with black
paper.
68