Troubleshooting - Sony handycam DCR-HC28 Operating Manual

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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use tile %llowiug table to troubleshoot the
problem. If lhe problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged batte U pack to the camcorder (p. 12).
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. 12).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Disconm:ct the AC Adaptor from the _all outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it
after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button (p. 27) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button,
all settings are reset.)
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons arc functional (p. 23).
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the limctions that are not displayed on the
screen return to their defaults. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the
Easy Handycam operation (p. 22, 41 ).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
• You cannot vicx_the demonstration together with NightShot phls (p. 26).
• Eject the cassette from your camcorder (p. 20).
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder ma? gel warmer while ?ou use it. This is not a mallhnction.
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The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed x_hilcyou do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is mtomatically turned off IA.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
(p. 47), or turn on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor.
• Charge the batte U pack (p. 12).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Slide the POWER sx_itch to OFF(CHG) (p. 12).
• Attach the battery pick to the camcorder correctly (p. 12).
• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly (p. 12).
• The battery charge is completed (p. 13).