Sony Handycam DCR-VX2100E Operating Instructions Manual page 218

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Displaying the recorded date, date
search function does not work.
The new sound now being added,
or that has been 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/VCR.
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.
218
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 99, 210)
• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 156)
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 100)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.
c Set it to the side you want to monitor. (p. 156)
• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 156)
c Pull out the A/V connecting cable from the AUDIO L/R and VIDEO
jacks, 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. 13, 14)
• The AC Adaptor is not connected to the wall socket.
c Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall socket. (p. 18)
• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape without
cassette memory. (p. 38, 45)
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 38, 45)
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle. (p. 39)
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel. (p. 27)
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully. (p. 14)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 13)
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environ-
ment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 13)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a full-charged battery pack. (p. 13, 14)