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 moreE 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.

Recording/PlaybackProblem?Nothing happens when I press the buttons.
Cause and/or what to do about it

•The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode

( 35, 87).

•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 ( 16-17, 137).

•The function cannot be used in that recording

program ( 52).

? The camcorder turned itself off.

• The camcorder was in record pause mode for more

 

than about 5 minutes (

 

36, 118).

 

 

 

• The battery pack is exhausted (

 

17, 137).

 

 

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

?The start/stop button does not work.

•The battery pack’s power is exhausted. Recharge

or change to a new battery pack ( 17).

•The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure

prevention ( 18-19).

•The cassette has reached the end.

?There is no picture in the display.

?There is a blank blue screen in the display.

?The camcorder does not focus.

•The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode

( 35, 87).

•You are attempting to play back or record

copyright protected material ( 100).

•The video heads are badly contaminated ( 141).

•The camcorder is on manual focus ( 79).

•The viewfinder lens needs adjusting ( 14).

•The lens is dirty ( 140).

Information

Additional

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