Troubleshooting
Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.
EPossible 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.
Additional | Information |
Recording/Playback
Problem
?Nothing happens when I press the buttons.
?The camcorder 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 display.
Cause and/or what to do about it
•The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode ( 
19, 29).
•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 ( 
57).
•The camcorder was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes
( 
19, 106, 162).
•The battery pack is exhausted
( 
•The battery pack’s power is exhausted. Recharge or change to a new battery
pack ( 
•The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention ( 
•The cassette has reached the end.
•The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode ( 
19, 29).
•You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material
( 
87).
•The video heads are badly
contaminated ( 
149).
152