"Handycam" User Guide
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
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Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Self-diagnosis display
Self-diagnosis display
If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.
If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility. When you contact them, give them the complete error code
beginning with C or E displayed on the screen.
You may hear a melody when an important warning indicator appears on the screen.
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(V series). [Details]
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor) securely to the DC IN jack of
your camcorder. [Details]
C:06:
The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C:13:
/ C:32:
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.
E:
:
Follow the steps from 2 on “If you have problems”.
(Battery level warning)
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions,
may flash even with about 20
minutes of power remaining.
(Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)
The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
(Warning indicator pertaining to memory card)
Slow flashing
Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with
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