E
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 camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Recording/Playback
Problem
?Nothing happens when I press the buttons.
? The camera turned itself off.
? The cassette compartment stopped
? The start/stop button doesn’t work.
? There’s no picture in the display.
? There’s a blank blue screen in the
Additional | Information | display. | |
? The camera won’t focus. | |||
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124
Cause and/or what to do about it
•The POWER dial is not set to the appropriate mode ( 
16, 24).
•The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 
•The cassette has reached the end.
•The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached ( 
•The function cannot be used in that recording program ( 
53).
•The camera was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes ( 
16, 97).
•The battery pack is exhausted ( 
•The battery pack’s power is exhausted. Recharge or change to a new battery pack ( 
12).
•The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 
•The cassette has reached the end.
•The POWER dial is not set to the appropriate mode ( 
16, 97).
•You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material ( 
82).
•The video heads are badly contaminated ( 
121).
•The camera is on manual focus ( 
72).
•The viewfinder lens needs adjusting ( 
116).
•The lens is dirty ( 
121).
