Trouble Checks (continued)
Trouble | Checks and Adjustments |
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Poor | • Make sure AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position. |
| • Scene is dark. |
| for details on manual focus. |
| • Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused. |
| • Viewfinder eyepiece focus is misadjusted. (See page 23.) |
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Picture is too dark or | • Select the best preset program mode for the recording situation. |
subject too dark. | See page 27. |
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Viewfinder displays are | • Try adjusting eyepiece focus control. See page 23. |
out of focus | • Pull electronic viewfinder out to the extended operating position. |
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Date and/time (or date) | • Date and time or date will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in the |
were recorded on tape | viewfinder. |
| • Press DATE/TIME button to remove them from viewfinder when recording. |
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Date and/or time are | • Clock battery may need replacing. See page 22. |
incorrect | • Date and/or time may need to be set. See pages |
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Remote control | • Aim remote control at remote control sensor on camcorder. |
will not operate camcorder | • Remote control batteries may need replacing. |
| • If POWER switch is in CAM position, the ON/POWER SAVE lever must be |
| in ON position for camcorder to operate. |
| • POWER switch must be in CAM or PLAY position for camcorder to |
| operate. |
| • Camcorder’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong |
| artificial light. This may interfere with operation of camcorder by remote |
| control. |
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