Self-Diagnosis Display - Sony Handycam DCR-PC101 Operating Instructions Manual

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
This function displays the current condition
of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a
combination of a letter and figures) on the
screen. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check
the following code chart. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on
the state of your camcorder.
5-digit display
C:04:ss
C:21:ss
C:22:ss
C:31:ss
C:32:ss
E:20:ss
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
200
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.
c Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 17, 205).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least one hour to acclimatize (p. 209).
• The video heads are dirty.
c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)
(p. 210).
• A malfunction other than the above that you can service
has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove
the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source,
operate your camcorder.
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(e.g. E:61:10)
LCD screen or Viewfinder
C:21:00
Self-diagnosis display
•C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
•E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.