[Never use solvent.]
Is some other AV device directly connected to the AV input/output jack of the DVD video camera/recorder?
If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV selector, the video signal may not be transmitted correctly. In such a case, reduce the number of devices through which the video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly. [Applies only to models that have the line input function(*1)]
Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC?
Depending on video game or PC, image cannot be recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder. [Applies only to models that have the line input function(*1)]
Is the LOCK switch beside the power switch set to the left? Switch it to the right to release the lock.
Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted? Stop recording and adjust the brightness.
Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors?
Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust angle so that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.
The panels used for LCD monitor and viewfinder of the DVD video camera/ recorder are produced using highly precise technology. However, 0.01% or less of total pixels may not light (black dots) or may remain lit (red, blue, green dots). (The effective amount of pixels on LCD panel is 99.99% or more.) This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with the operation of LCD panel or operation of the DVD video camera/ recorder.
Is it difficult to use auto-focus with the subject? Focus manually.
Does "MF" appear?
The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus.
Is the diopter control of viewfinder correctly adjusted? Adjust the diopter control.
In cases other than the above, set the power switch to "POWER OFF", and then reset it to a position other then “POWER OFF”.
Cause and Correction
During recording

Troubleshooting > Problem Guide

Symptom

Pressing the REC button

Is input image copy-guarded?

 

will not start recording.

The specifications state that the DVD video camera/recorder cannot record a

 

copy-guarded image. [Applies only to models that have the line input function(*1)]

Recording starts but stops

Does dirt or fingerprint adhere to

Disc cleaning method:

immediately.

disc, or is disc scratched?

Use soft cloth to clean

 

Clean the disc. If there is still no

 

from inner to outer

 

improvement, replace the disc.

circumference in

 

axial direction.

Power switch does not change to PHOTO (disc).

LCD screen is hard to see.

Black dots or red, blue or green dots always lit appear on LCD screen or in Viewfinder.

Focus is not correct.

*1: The line input function is provided in the following models: DZ-MV580E(AU)/MV580E(SW)/MV580E(SWH) DZ-MV550E(AU)/MV550E(SW)/MV550E(SWH)

The symbols in parentheses ( ) in the above model names show the destinations and are displayed only on packing box.

Refer to “2-5 Differences in Rating Labels and Difference in Function” when checking the body of DVD video camera/recorder, to judge whether or not it is equipped with the line input function (destination).

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