The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes.•The file is damaged.•Use the file format compatible with your camcorder (p. 92).RecordingRefer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 80).The tape does not start when you press START/STOP.•Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 23).•The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.•Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 91).

•The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 96).

You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.”

•The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 51). Or, delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 69).

•When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, you cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with:

–When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between 1/725 to 1/10000 second–While executing [FADER]–[D.EFFECT]–[PICT.EFFECT]–[SMTH SLW REC]–[COLOR BAR]
The recording image view looks different.

•The recording image view may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next.

•Perform END SEARCH (p. 32).

•Do not remove the cassette (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off).

•Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape.•Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. •Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.

•When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition (p. 61).

internal flash with:

 

Troubleshooting

The flash does not work.

 

• You cannot use the flash during tape

 

recording.

 

 

• Even if auto flash or(Auto redeye

 

reduction) is selected, you cannot use the

– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRSE SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] of [SCENE SELECT]

– [SPOT MTR·FCS]– [SPOT METER]– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE][END SEARCH] does not work.

•Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 32).

•There is nothing recorded on the cassette.

•There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

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