Batteries/power sources

• Use the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor).

• In the default setting, the camcorder turns itself off when no operations are performed for about 2 minutes ([Power Save]). Change the setting of [Power Save], or turn on the power again. [Details]

• Charge the battery pack. [Details]

• Close the LCD screen. [Details]

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. [Details]

• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly (models with an AC Adaptor).

• Connect the Built-in USB Cable properly when charging the battery pack using a computer.

• The battery charge is completed. [Details]

• When the battery is being charged using the Built-in USB Cable, disconnect the Built-in USB Cable and connect it again.

• If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you may not be able to charge it. [Details]

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor) from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. [Details]

• The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. [Details]

• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment in which the camcorder is used.

• The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. [Details]