Sony HVR-A1E Operating Manual page 83

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
• The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been
charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new
one. It may be damaged (p. 10, 108).
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
• The temperature of the environment is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been
charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new
one. It may be damaged (p. 10, 108).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it
again.
LCD screen/viewfinder
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
• Refer to the indicator list (p. 97).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery
pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander)
(p. 15).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 112).
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
• Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens (p. 14).
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.
• Close the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is
open (p. 14, 60).
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