Others 4 Troubleshooting (cont.)

Problem

What to check

This is an operating sound of the unit; there is nothing wrong with the unit.

The sound of the If there is a drop of water near the microphone, the

motor is being operating sounds of the unit are amplified. Wipe

recorded.away a drop of water with a dry cloth. Underwater, operating sounds of the unit and

particularly motor sounds are amplified.

Speaker volume is

If there is water on the speaker, the volume may

low.

diminish. Wipe away any water with a dry cloth.

Images do not

Does the input mode on the TV match the connected

appear on TV or

terminals?

 

 

appear stretched

Set input to the connected terminals as explained in

in the vertical

the TV’s operating instructions.

 

 

direction.

Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.60)

 

Is the scene locked?

 

 

 

Unlock the scene. (P.58)

 

 

 

 

 

Data cannot be

Scenes whose thumbnails have a

 

cannot be

 

 

 

 

deleted.

deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD card. (P.58) Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.

Is the SD card write-protected? (P.21)

Images on the SD card do not look normal.

The SD card cannot be used even after formatting with this unit.

The unit does not recognize the SD card when inserted.

The scene may be damaged. Scenes can be damaged by static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Save important data on a computer, etc.

This unit or the SD card may be broken. Consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit. For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.20)

Was the SD card formatted on the computer? Format SD cards with the unit.

Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data cannot be restored afterwards. (P.58)

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SDR-SW20PC specifications

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