Sony Action Cam HDR-AS15 Troubleshooting

The camera will not respond after pressing the “on” button.

Make sure that the battery is fully charged before attempting to power on the device. If that does not work, then consider replacing the battery.

Device does not charge when plugged into a computer through a USB port.

If you are having this problem with one power source, try using a different one. For example, if you are using your laptop, try using a wall outlet. If that does not work, try using a backup battery charger.

If the issue cannot be resolved, contact Sony tech support.

After the 2.0 firmware update, users reported the camera was no longer recording sound.

Install the latest firmware update from Sony. If the problem persists, contact Sony tech support for further assistance.

The Sony HDR-AS15 will not record sound if set at 60 or 120 frames per second in the device settings.

Memory card cannot be read by the device.

Check that the memory card is inserted in the correct orientation.

Users state that when recording underwater, the footage comes out blurry. This may be due to the curved lens.

This issue cannot be fixed because the design of the camera itself is the source of the problem. If you take underwater video footage frequently, consider looking into a different camera or case.

While submerged, the case fills up with water.

The most likely cause of the case leaking is a faulty o-ring. If there is any visible damage to the ring, such as cracks, replace it. If there is not any apparent damage but the case is still leaking, it is possible that the ring was not manufactured properly and needs to be replaced.

The case fogs up when shooting, leading to blurry images and video.

Before sealing the case, make sure all the moisture is removed. Try using a dry cloth to remove a majority of the water and let it air dry for a few minutes. If this fails to work, there is possibly a leak in the case as specified above.