Others

4: Playback picture is not clear.

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

clear. (-53-)

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

•Turn the Camcorder off. If the Camcorder is not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch,

press the [RESET] Button (-11-) 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 Camcorder or the headphones.

0Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME]

Indication and adjust the volume. (-32-)

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. (-37-)

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]. (-37-)

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

Variable Speed Search Function. (-33-)

Others

1:The Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic (optional) does not operate

correctly.

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

2:The Camcorder clatters when shaking it.

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

Explanation of Terms

ªDigital Video System

In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration.

In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.

Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Camcorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system.

The size and shape of the Cassettes are also different.

Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output socket is analog (the same as conventional video systems), this Camcorder can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback.

ªFocus

Auto Focus Adjustment

The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward and backward the focusing lens inside the Camcorder to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly.

However, the Auto Focus System does not function properly for the following subjects or under the following recording conditions.

Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.

1)Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it

≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background.

2)Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass will not be focused.

3)Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥Because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably, the Camcorder cannot focus correctly.

4)Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

≥Because the Camcorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, the subject may become blurry.

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