Sony Handycam DCR-PC3E Operating Instructions Manual page 136

Troubleshooting
Symptom
The new sound added to the
recorded tape is not heard.
The title is not displayed.
The sound is muted or images do not
appear when monitoring images
through TV.
In the recording and playback modes
Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The end search function does not
work.
The end search function does not
work correctly.
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The battery remaining indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
indicator does not appear when
using a tape with cassette memory.
Remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
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Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu settings. (p. 86)
• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON in the menu settings. (p. 86)
• Screen indicators are displayed on the screen.
c Make the screen indicators dissappear. (p. 32)
c Pull out A/V connecting cable from AUDIO/VIDEO jack,
then connect it again.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 15)
• The AC adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16)
• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape without
cassette memory.
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel. (p. 22)
• When the viewfinder is not pulled out until it clicks, the picture
does not appear in the viewfinder.
c Pull out the viewfinder nutil it clicks.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 12)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 15)
• 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 with a new battery pack. (p. 15)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 15)
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 15)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1
hour to acclimatize. (p. 151)
• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 133)
• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator.
(p. 86)