Sony Handycam HDRCX12 User Manual

Troubleshooting
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning 
indicators
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.
C:04:00
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis 
display)C:04:
 The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” 
battery pack (H series). Use an 
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) 
(p.

  98).
  Connect the DC...

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 (Warning indicator pertaining to the 
flash)
Fast flashing
 There is something wrong with the flash.
 (Warning indicator pertaining to 
camera-shake warning)
  The amount of light is not sufficient, so 
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.
  The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder 
steady with both hands and record the 
image. However, note that the camera-
shake warning indicator does not 
disappear.
 (Warning indicator pertaining to 
still image...

Troubleshooting
9
This Memory Stick may not be able to 
record or play movies.
 Use a “Memory Stick” recommended for 
your camcorder (p.
  2).
This Memory Stick may not be able to 
record or play images correctly.
  The function of the “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo” has some trouble. Reinsert the 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Do not eject the Memory Stick during 
writing. Data may be damaged.
  Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” 
and follow the instructions on the LCD 
screen.
Recovering data.
  Your...

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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
You can use your camcorder in any 
country/region using the AC Adaptor 
supplied with your camcorder within the 
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Use a commercially available AC plug 
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the 
design of the wall outlet [b].
Viewing images recorded with HD (high 
definition) image quality
In countries/regions where 1080/60i is 
supported, you can view the images with 
the same HD (high definition)...

Additional Information
95
Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time diffe\
rence when using your 
camcorder abroad. Touch  (HOME)   (SETTINGS)  [CLOCK/LANG]  
[AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p.  74).
World time difference
Time-zone	
differencesArea 	setting
GMT Lisbon, London
+01:00 Berlin, Paris
+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi
+03:30 Tehran
+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku
+04:30 Kabul
+05:00 Karachi, Islamabad
+05:30 Calcutta,...

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File/folder structure on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to\
 acknowledge the 
file/folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camco\
rder. See the supplied 
software help, “PMB Guide” to play back movies and still images \
on a connected computer.
 Image management files
When you delete the files, you cannot 
record/play back the images correctly. 
The files are defaulted as hidden files 
and not usually displayed.
  HD...

Additional Information
9
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
The AVCHD format is a high definition 
digital video camera format used to 
record an HD (high definition) signal 
of either the 1080i specification*
1 or the 
720p specification*2, using efficient data 
compression coding technology. The 
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to 
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital 
or Linear PCM system is used to compress 
audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264...

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magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended you make a back-up of 
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
  Be careful not to apply excessive force when 
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick 
PRO Duo.”
  Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo 
adaptor.
  When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo,” put it in its case.
  Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come 
into contact with the terminals.
  Do not bend, drop or apply...

Additional Information
99
To charge the battery pack
 Be sure to charge the battery pack before you 
start using your camcorder.
  We recommend charging the battery pack in an 
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C 
(50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) until the 
/CHG (charge) lamp 
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside 
of this temperature range, you may not be able 
to charge it efficiently.
  After charging is complete, disconnect the cable 
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or 
remove the...

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 Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical 
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
  Near strong radio waves or radiation. 
The camcorder may not be able to record 
properly.
  Near AM receivers and video equipment. 
Noise may occur.
  On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If 
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may 
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction 
cannot be repaired.
  Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD 
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct 
sunlight. This damages the...