Additional Information
Recording
Pressing Start/Stop will not start recording.
-You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings on the hard disk/memory card (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing).
-The recording media is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes. Delete some recordings (
44, 65) or initialize the recording media ( 
33) to free some space.
-Recording may not be possible while the drop protection mechanism (
99) is active (
appears).
-The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature (
appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
-The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature ( 
appears). Turn it off and use it in a warmer location. Make sure to avoid rapid temperature changes.
The point where Start/Stop was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.
-There is a slight interval between pressing Start/Stop and the actual start of recording. This is not a malfunction.
The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording.
-If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations, move to another location.
-The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature (
appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
The camcorder will not focus.
-Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (
49).
-
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 
35).
-The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft 
120). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.
-This is a phenomenon typical of CM S image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.
hanging the operating mode between recording ( 
)/record pause (
)/playback (
) takes longer than usual.
-When the media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up your recordings ( 
82) and initialize the recording media ( 
33).
Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual.
-When the media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up your recordings ( 
82) and initialize the recording media ( 
33).
Cannot record a photo.
-In 
mode: You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recording option in the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off] (
68), or if either the digital zoom ( 
93) or a digital effect
( 
52) is activated.
102