Troubleshooting

Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information.

Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.

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Recording/Playback

Problem

?Nothing happens when I press the buttons.

?The camcorder turned itself off.

?The cassette compartment stopped mid-operation while loading/unloading a cassette.

?The start/stop button does not work.

?The mark flashes red in the display during charging the flash.

?There is no picture in the display.

?There is a blank blue screen in the display.

Cause and/or what to do about it

•The camcorder is not set to the

appropriate mode ( 20, 32).

•The cassette is not loaded or is set

for erasure prevention ( 18-19).

•The cassette has reached the end.

•The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached

( 13-17, 159).

•The function cannot be used in that

recording program ( 61).

•The camcorder was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes

( 20, 112, 177).

•The battery pack is exhausted

( 14-17, 159).

•The battery pack’s power is exhausted. Recharge or change to

a new battery pack ( 14-17).

•The cassette is not loaded or is set

for erasure prevention ( 18-19).

•The cassette has reached the end.

•The camcorder is malfunctioning. Remove and then replace power source.

•The camcorder is not set to the

appropriate mode ( 20, 32).

•You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material

( 93).

•The video heads are badly

contaminated ( 162).

Information

Additional

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