Troubleshooting; Overall Operations - Sony Handycam DCR-PC330 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem

Overall operations

Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
A clattering noise is heard when the
camcorder is handled with the
POWER switch set to (CHG) OFF or
in the PLAY/EDIT mode.
The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
The camcorder gets warm.
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persists, remove the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
If "C:ss:ss" is displayed on the LCD
screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis
display function is activated. See page 111
for details.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the
camcorder.
cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 13)
cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 16)
cDisconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about one minute. If the functions still do not
work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press
the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting (except the
Personal Menu items) are reset.)
• This is because some lens functions on your camcorder use a linear
mechanism. This is not a malfunction.
cSet [REMOTE CTRL] on the
(p. 80)
cInsert batteries into the battery holder with the + – polarities correctly
matching the + – marks. If this still does not solve the problem, insert new
batteries since the batteries are dead. (p. 131)
cRemove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the
remote sensor.
• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not
a malfunction.
(STANDARD SET) menu to [ON].
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