Before calling for service (continued)

Shooting (when using a P2 card)

Cannot shoot even though

• The MEDIA switch may be in the TAPE position.

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the P2 card is inserted

If so, set it to the P2 position.

 

correctly.

• Make sure the P2 card’s write-protect switch is not in the PROTECT

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position.

 

 

Recording is not possible if it is in this position.

 

 

• There may be little free memory left on the P2 card. If so, save the

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data onto another media, and delete the data you no longer need;

 

 

alternatively, replace the card with a new one.

 

 

• The P2 card may be formatted incorrectly. Alternatively, the card

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you are using may not be formatted for use with the unit.

 

 

If so, format the card in the unit.

 

 

• 2GB P2 cards cannot be used.

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Shooting (when using a tape)

Cannot record even though the tape is inserted properly.

• The MEDIA switch may be in the P2 position.

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If this is the case, set it to the TAPE position.

 

• Make sure the VCR lamp is off.

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You cannot shoot in VCR mode. Press the mode switch to switch to

 

camera mode.

 

• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidental

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erasure is not set to SAVE. You cannot record when the tab is in this

 

position.

 

• The cassette tape may have reached the end. If so, replace it with

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another tape.

 

• Make sure the cassette holder is closed.

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You cannot operate the camera if the cassette holder is open.

 

• If the AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK warning appears, the tape may

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have snapped. Check the tape.

 

 

 

Editing

Cannot perform audio

• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidental

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dubbing.

erasure is not set to SAVE.

 

 

You cannot edit when the tab is in this position.

 

 

• You may be trying to edit a part that was shot in LP mode.

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You cannot dub after recording in LP mode as the track on the tape

 

 

is thinner than the head.

 

Cannot read the data on the

• Make sure the SD memory card is formatted correctly.

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SD memory card.

If it is not, format the card in the unit.

 

 

• In the tape mode, SD memory cards cannot be read. Switch to the

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P2 mode in order to read these cards.

 

Cannot perform nonlinear

• Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable.

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editing.

 

 

Cannot dub onto an

• Make sure the external device is connected correctly.

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external device.

 

 

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