Troubleshooting - Sony HANDYCAM DCR-PJ6/SX22 Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, follow the steps below.
 Check the list (p. 38 to 39), and
inspect your camcorder.
 Remove the power source, attach
the power source again after about 1
minute, and turn the camcorder on.
 Press RESET (p. 36) using a pointed
object, and turn the camcorder on.
If you press RESET, all settings,
including the clock setting, are reset.
 Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the

camcorder (p. 9).
Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the

wall outlet (wall socket).
The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to

be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall

outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If your camcorder still does not work, press
RESET (p. 36) using a pointed object. (If you
press RESET, all settings, including the clock
setting, are reset.)
The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high. Turn off the camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
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RESET button
The temperature of your camcorder is
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extremely low. Leave the camcorder with the
power turned on. If you still cannot operate
your camcorder, turn off the camcorder and
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during

operation. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor.
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Turn on the power again.
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Charge the battery pack (p. 9).
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In the default setting, the power turns off

automatically if you leave your camcorder
without any operation for about 5 minutes, to
save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not
record images.
Press MODE to display the

(Photo) icons.
Your camcorder is recording the image you

have just shot on the recording media. You
cannot make any new recordings during this
period.
The recording media is full. Delete

unnecessary images (p. 15).
Total number of movie scenes or photos has

exceeded the recordable capacity of your
camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 15).
The recording stops.
The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool/warm place.
"PMB" cannot be installed.
Check the computer environment or

installation procedure required to install
"PMB" (p. 25).
(Movie) or