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Chapter 5 Maintenance 55
Chapter 5 Maintenance
Batteries/Power sources
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The power cannot be turned on.
The unit will not operate even if the power
has been turned on.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light
while the battery is charging.
The CHG (charge) lamp is flashing while
the battery is charging.
The battery is expended quickly.
The remaining battery power is not
displayed correctly.
There is enough remaining battery power
but the power turns off immediately.
The unit does not operate properly when
the AC adaptor is used.
• The power cord of the AC adaptor is disconnected.
t Connect the AC power cord.
• The battery is discharged or nearly discharged, or not correctly installed.
t Install a charged battery.
• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 63).
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it straight.
t Disconnect the power supply (battery or AC adaptor) and then reconnect it
after about 1 minute. If the unit does not operate even after you reconnect the
power, use a sharp-tipped ballpoint pen or similar tool to press the RESET
button. When you press the RESET button, all settings including the date and
time are cleared.
t Correctly reinstall the battery.
• The battery is already fully charged.
t Correctly reinstall the battery. If the lamp continues to flash even after
reinstalling the battery, remove the power cord from the AC outlet and contact
Sony Customer Service. The battery is probably faulty.
• The ambient temperature is extremely low or charging is insufficient. This is not
a malfunction.
t Fully recharge the battery. If the battery is expended quickly even after
recharging, the battery life is over. Replace the battery with a new one.
• The battery has been used in extremely high or low temperatures for long hours,
or charging is insufficient. This is not a malfunction.
t Fully recharge the battery. If the battery is expended quickly even after
recharging, the battery life is over. Replace the battery with a new one.
• The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly during some
operating conditions and environment.
• The remaining battery power indication is faulty or the battery is not charged
properly.
t Fully recharge the battery. The remaining battery power will be displayed
correctly.
t Turn off the power and remove the power cord from the AC outlet and then
reconnect the power cord.