Power Sources; Cassette Tapes - Sony HVR-M15E Operating Instructions Manual

Power sources

Symptom
The power cannot be turned on.
The unit does not operate even if the
power has been turned on.
The unit does not operate properly when
the AC adaptor is used.

Cassette tapes

Symptom
The cassette cannot be inserted.
It takes time to eject the cassette.
A cassette tape cannot be removed.
The cassette tape is not ejected when you
press EJECT button.
The cassette memory data and title are
not displayed when using a cassette tape
with the cassette memory function.
The remaining tape time is not displayed.
Cause/Remedy
• The power cord of the AC adaptor is disconnected.
t Connect the AC power cord.
• Moisture condensation has occurred (page 66) .
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it straight.
t Disconnect the power supply and then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the
unit does not operate even after you reconnect the power, use a sharp-tipped
ballpoint pen or similar tool to press RESET button. When you press RESET
button, all settings including the date and time and [60i/50i SEL] will be
initialized.
t Turn off the power and remove the power cord from the AC outlet and then
reconnect the power cord.
Cause/Remedy
• There is moisture condensation on the head drum (page 66) .
t With the unit powered on, wait more than one hour.
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it straight.
• Another cassette has been loaded already.
t Remove the cassette and insert the one you want to load.
• This is not a malfunction.
t The unit ejects the cassette slowly to protect the tape. While the cassette is
being ejected, q (cassette) indicator blinks.
t Check whether the power supply is connected properly.
• Moisture condensation has occurred in the unit (page 66) .
• The unit does not support the cassette memory function and therefore such data
is not displayed.
t To always display the remaining tape time, set [
SET] menu to [ON].
REMAINING] in [DISPLAY
57
Chapter 5 Maintenance