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
?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 ( 
18, 28).
•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 ( 
18, 107, 163).
•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 ( 
18, 28).
•You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material ( 
88).
•The video heads are badly contaminated ( 
150).
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