Troubleshooting - Sony HVR-S270E Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

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.
• Power sources/LCD screen···p. 97
• Cassette tapes/"Memory Stick Duo"···p. 98
• Recording···p. 98
• Playback···p. 102
• Connecting to TV···p. 103
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices···p. 104
• Connecting to a computer···p. 105
Power sources/LCD screen
The power does not turn on or abruptly turns off.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 16).
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall socket (p. 17).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect
it after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button (p. 125) using a sharp-pointed object.
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace
it with a new one (p. 16, 115).
• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open
or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
• Set proper battery type in [BATTERY TYPE] (p. 91).
The battery pack discharges too quickly.
• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace
it with a new one (p. 16, 115).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug or remove the battery pack without turning off the
power first. This is not a malfunction.
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