Sony dcr-pc8e User Manual

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Self-diagnosis display

• You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1

hour to acclimatize (p. 169).

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)

(p. 170).

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service has

occurred.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your

camcorder.

c Disconnect the mains lead of the AC adaptor or remove the

battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate
your camcorder.

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service

facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example:
E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of
a letter and figures) on the screen. If a 5-digit code
is displayed, check the following code chart. The
last 2 digits (indicated by ss) will differ
depending on the state of your camcorder.

C:21:ss

E:61:ss
E:62:ss

C:31:ss
C:32:ss

C:04:ss

C:22:ss

C:21:00

LCD screen or Viewfinder

•C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder
yourself.

•E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.