VIEWFINDER BRIGHT CONTROL

Viewfinder brightness can be adjusted by turning the "BRIGHT" control. This does not affect the picture actually recorded by the camcorder.

HOW TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER STRAP

Attach the shoulder strap (provided), as illustrated.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your camcorder is a highly sophisticated instrument. It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems. However, should problems develop, check the following points and take necessary corrective measures.

INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE

Symptom

 

Check Point & Correction

Cassette holder cannot be opened when you press

* Connect the power source.

"STOP/EJECT".

 

 

Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compartment.

* Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on

 

 

cassette.

 

 

* Cassette window must be toward outside.

CAMERA RECORDING

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Check Point & Correction

Picture does not appear in the viewfinder.

* Remove the lens cap.

 

* Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "CAM" position.

The camcorder can not go into the

* The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a

recording mode, even when

piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole or select a

"REC/PAUSE" is pressed.

different cassette.

 

 

* Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "CAM" position.

Picture is out of focus.

Auto-focus does not operate if the wide angle or telephoto lens is

Auto-focus does not operate.

attached.

 

BATTERY CONDITION