GE CG709 Viewfinder Displays are, Out of Focus Poor Picture Quality, During Recording, Operation

Trouble Checks

Trouble	Checks and Adjustments
Viewfinder Displays are	• Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control. Details are
out of Focus	on page 18.
Poor Picture Quality	• There is insufficient light. Add more light.
During Recording	• Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA AUTO,
	or repeatedly press SHUTTER to set the shutter speed
	to normal (1/60 second). Details are on page 28.
	• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in AUTO
	position to have the camcorder focus automatically.
	Details are on pages 26-27.
Poor Auto-Focus	• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in the AUTO
Operation	position for the camcorder to control the focus
	automatically. Details are on pages 26-27.
	• Subject may be too dark. Auto-focus system may not
	work under this condition. Place FOCUS
	AUTO/MAN switch in MAN position and focus
	manually. Details are on pages 26-27.
	• Lens may be smudged and image appears unfocused.
	• Viewfinder eyepiece focus control may be adjusted
	incorrectly. Details are on page 18.
Poor Picture Quality	• Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR.
During Playback	If the picture contains black-and-white streaks, press
	one of the tracking (CLOCK SELECT and SET)
	buttons to correct. Details on page 41.
	• Camcorder only has one speed (SP). If tape was
	recorded at different speed, it cannot be played back
	in this camcorder.
Picture Too Dark	• Repeatedly press SHUTTER to set shutter speed to
	normal (1/60 second) or place CAMERA/VCR switch
	in CAMERA AUTO. Details are on pages 24 and 28.
DEW Indicator Flashing	• If the DEW indicator is flashing in the viewfinder,
in Viewfinder	there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove cassette
	and let camcorder dry out for at least two hours.
	When the DEW indicator stops flashing, camcorder
	will operate.

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