Sony DCR-HC26 Operating Guide - Page 65

Troubleshooting, Overall operations/Easy Handycam, Batteries/Power sources - charge problem

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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery 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. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall 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 are functional (p. 23). You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions 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 view the demonstration together with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette from your camcorder (p. 20). The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 12). Continued , 65 Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery 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.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall 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 are functional (p. 23).
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.
• During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn
Easy Handycam operation on or off.
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions 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 view the demonstration together with NightShot plus (p. 26).
• Eject the cassette from your camcorder (p. 20).
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
(p. 48), or turn on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor.
• Charge the battery pack (p. 12).
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
Batteries/Power sources
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