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 camcorder 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 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
Additional Information | display. |
| |
| ? The camcorder won’t focus. |
124
Cause and/or what to do about it
•The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode ( 
19, 27).
•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 ( 
54).
•The camcorder was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes
( 
19, 96).
•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, 27).
•You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material
( 
80).
•The video heads are badly
contaminated ( 
122).
•The camcorder is on manual focus
( 
70).
•The viewfinder lens needs adjusting
( 
115).
•The lens is dirty ( 
121).
