Explanation of Terms, Digital Video System

Others

Playback (Pictures)

1: Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed.

0Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not,

the playback function cannot be used. (-35-)

2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.

•This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3:Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot

be seen.

•Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for the connection.

•Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the movie camera

with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] to [OUT].

4: Playback picture is not clear.

•Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

clear. (-64-)

5: Playing back or recording do not function, the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared.

•Turn the Movie Camera off. If the Movie Camera is not turned off after operating the

[OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (-5-) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it.

Playback (Sound)

1:Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera or the

headphones.

0Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication and adjust the volume.

(-35-)

2:Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately. (-46-)

3:The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed.

•If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording.

4: Sounds cannot be played back.

•Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-46-)

•Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the

Variable Speed Search Function. (-35-)

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

0Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], images with fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set

[PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (-22-)

2:Photoshot Playback images do not look normal.

•The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or a personal computer is

recommended. (-45-, -50-)

3:During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed.

• The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged.

4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.

•Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer.

Others

1:The Free Style Remote Controller with Mic does not operate correctly.

•If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operate correctly.

2:The Movie Camera clatters when shaking it.

• It is a sound of the lens moving, not a malfunction.

3:When the USB Cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC.

•To disconnect the USB cable safely,

double-click the [] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. (-50-)