Sony DCR-IP5E/IP7E Operating Instructions Manual page 213

Types of trouble and their solutions
In the recording and playback modes
Symptom
The camcorder does not function
even if you slide the POWER
switch.
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.
The indicator is flashing.
The 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. 25, 26).
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to the mains.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to the mains (p. 30).
• The temperature of the environment is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 26).
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace it with a new battery pack (p. 25).
• 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 it with a new battery pack (p. 25).
• The battery is not fully charged.
c Use a charged battery pack (p. 26).
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 26).
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 26).
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly (p. 25, 30).
• The battery is not fully charged.
c Use a charged battery pack (p. 26).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1
hour to acclimatize it (p. 236).
• The camcorder cannot recognize the Micro Cassette Memory of
the tape.
c Insert the cassette again (p. 36).
• q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator
(p. 124).
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