Troubleshooting; Using Your Camcorder - Sony DCR-HC48 Operating Manual

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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use tile following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problmn
persists, discom_ect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam/
Remote Commander .............................. 67
• Batteries/Power sources ........................ 68
• LCD screeu/viewfinder ......................... 68
• Cassette tapes#'Memory Stick Duo"..... 69
• Recording .............................................. 70
• Playback ................................................ 71
• Dubbing/Editing/Com_ecting to other
devices ................................................... 72
• Connecting to a computer ..................... 73
• Functions that cannot be used together
............................................................... 73
The power does not turn on.
• Attach ;i charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 12).
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall
outlet (p. 12).
• lnsmJ your camcorder into the Handycam
Station correctly (p. 12).
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect tilL' AC Adaptor from tile _all
outlet or remove the batter 3 pack, then
reconnect it after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button (p. 91) using a
sharp-pointed object. (B" you press the
RESET button, all settings arc, reseL except
Personal Menu items.)
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycau/opcratiom not all
buttons are functional (p. 21 ).
Settings change during Easy
Handycam operation.
• During Easy Hand3cam operation, the
settings of the fimctions that are not
displayed on the screen return to their
defaults (p. 211,35).
The menu item settings have
changed unexpectedly.
• The follo_ing settings return to tile default
settings automatically when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) R)r more
than 12 hours.
BACK LIGHT
[SCENE SELECT]
]SPOT METER]
[EXPOSURE]
[WHITE BALI
[SPOT FOCUS]
IFOCUSI
[AUDIO MIXI
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder may get 'A alulcr x_hilc )ou -4
use it. This is not a malfunction.
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The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 52).
• Remove any obstructions between the
Remote Counnander and the remote sensor.
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight
or overhe id lighting, away from the remote
sensor, otherwise the Remote Con/mander
may not function properly.
• Insert a fresh battery in Ihe compartment
with its+/ terminalsmatchingthoseofthe
compartment (p. 86).
Another VCR malfunctions when you
use the supplied Remote
Commander.
• Select a commander mode ()tilerthan VTR
2 lbr your VCR.
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