Sony HDR-XR100E User Manual

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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.
Notes before sending your camcorder for repair
Your camcorder may be required to initialize or 
change the current hard disk of your camcorder, 
depending on the problem. In the event of this, 
the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted. 
Be sure to save the data on the internal hard 
disk on other media (backup) before sending 
your camcorder for repair (p. 27, 35). We will 
not compensate you for any loss of hard disk 
data.
During repair, we may check a minimum 
amount of data stored on the hard disk in order 
to investigate the problem. However, your Sony 
dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.
See the Handycam Handbook (p. 48) for details 
on the symptoms of your camcorder, and “PMB 
Guide” (p. 31) on connecting your camcorder 
to a computer.
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the 
camcorder (p. 10).
Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the 
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 11).
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 
your camcorder still does not work, press the 
RESET button (p. 60) using a pointed object: 
(If you press the RESET button, all settings, 
including the clock setting, are reset.)
The temperature of your camcorder is 
extremely high. Turn off the camcorder and 
leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is 
extremely low. Leave the camcorder with the 
power turned on. If you still cannot operate 
your camcorder, turn off the camcorder and 
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder 
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
The camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during 
operation. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor (p. 11).
Turn on the power again.
Charge the battery pack (p. 10).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not 
record images.
Press MODE to turn on the   (Movie) or   
(Photo) lamp (p. 12).
Your camcorder is recording the image you 
have just shot on the recording media. You 
cannot make new recording during this 
period.
The recording media is full. Delete 
unnecessary images (p. 39).
Total number of movie scenes or photos 
exceeds the recordable capacity of your 
camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 39).
The recording stops.
The temperature of your camcorder is 
extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder 
and leave it for a while in a cool/warm place.
”PMB” cannot be installed.
Check the computer environment or 
installation procedure required to install 
“PMB” (p. 24).
”PMB” does not work correctly.
Quit “PMB” and restart your computer.