Sony HXR-MC1 Operating Guide / Read This First - Page 68

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 68 • Batteries/Power sources 68 • LCD screen 69 • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media .........69 • Recording 69 • Playing back images 71 • Editing images on your camcorder........71 • Viewing on the TV 71 • Playing the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices 72 • Dubbing/Connecting to other devices ...72 • PMB 72 • Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 72 Overall operations The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 9). • The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 9). 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 the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 88) using a pointed object (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset). Buttons do not work. • When the HOLD. switch is set to the right, be sure to slide the HOLD. switch to the left (p. 20). The menu settings have changed automatically. • If you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while the power is turned on, the setting cannot be saved. Your camcorder gets warm. • Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • Charge the battery pack (p. 9). The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Turn off your camcorder (p. 9). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 9). • Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. • The battery charge is completed (p. 9). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 9). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. 68