Trouble Check
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
The date or time indicator is flashing.
•You pressed DATE(+) and TIME(NEXT) together for more
than 2 seconds.
mThe camcorder is not malfunctioning.
You may start recording. Flashing will stop soon.
Thedateortimeindicator | mReset the date and time. (p. 38) | ||||
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Recordingstopsinafew | • START/STOP MODE is set to |
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Picture
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
The image on the viewfinder | • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. |
screen is not clear. | mAdjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 13) |
A vertical band appears when a | • The contrast between the subject and background is too high. |
subject such as lights or a | mThe camcorder is not malfunctioning. Change locations. |
candle flame is shot against a |
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The picture is “noisy”. | • The video heads may be dirty. |
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| cassette. (p. 46) |
Others
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
The supplied Remote | • COMMANDER is set to OFF. |
Commanderdoesnotwork. | mSet it to ON. (p. 34) |
•Something is blocking the infrared rays. mRemove the obstacle.
•The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity. mInsert the battery with the correct polarity. (p. 63)
•The batteries are dead.
mInsert new ones. (p. 63)
There is dust in the viewfinder. mDetach the eyecup and clean the viewfinder lens. (p. 47)
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