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During recording
Even if the DVD video
camera/recorder is off,
opening the cover will
cause the ACCESS
indicato r to blink.
The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to
recognize a disc: Closing the cover will automa tically turn the
DVD video camera/r ecorder off. 46
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Pressing the REC or
PHOTO button will not
start recording.
Is input image copy-guarded?
Is the disc write-protected or the card locked? 27, 81, 133,
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Recordin g st arts but
stops immediately. Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerpr int adhere to it?
Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, repl ace the disc. 51
Is some other AV device directly connect ed to the video/ audio
input/outp ut ja ck of this 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 incorrectly.
In such a case, reduce the number of devices through wh ich the
video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.
80
Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC?
Fro m some video games or PCs, imag e cannot be recorded on
this DVD video camera/recorder. 80
LCD screen is hard to
see. Has brightness of LCD scree n been adjusted?
Stop recording and adjust the brightness. 98
Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors?
Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so
that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight. 35, 36
Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?
Focus manually. 73
Does “MF” appear?
The DVD video camera/recorder is se t to manual focus. Focus
the subject manually, or release manual focus. 72
Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the
viewfinder as a monitor?
Adjust the diopter control. 36
In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “OFF”, and
then set it to “O”, “N” or “P” ag ain. 44
An error message for
repair ap pe ar s. Repair is only possible when the D VD video camera/recorder is
pow e re d by the AC ada pte r/ ch arger . Re move the disc , an d th en
insert another disc: The removed disc can later be repaired by
connecting the AC adapter/cha rger.
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Unevenness appears on
LCD monitor screen. Did yo u pr ess the LCD monitor or the area aroun d it?
If the LCD monitor is pressed, some unevenness will occur.
Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a while:
Normal display will be restored.
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