Displays

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

 

The TV screen or LCD display has distorted

• It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice

images.

versa. For more details, see the display specification.

page 51

 

 

 

Unknown image appears on the LCD

• The HD camcorder is in the demo mode. If you do not want to see the demo

screen.

image, change the setting “Demo” to “Off.” page 92

 

 

Unknown indicator appears on the screen.

• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.

pages 119-122

 

 

 

The afterimage remains on the LCD

• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack

screen.

before turning the power off.

 

 

The image on the LCD screen looks dark.

• Ambient light too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD.

 

 

Recording

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

 

 

Pressing the Recording start/stop button

•

Press the MODE button to set Record mode. page 20

•

There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.

does not start recording.

• Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock.

 

 

 

The actual recording time is less than the

• The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used.

•

Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the

estimated recording time.

 

amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter

 

 

available recording time.

 

 

 

• There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important

 

 

files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.

The recording stops automatically.

• If you make recordings or delete files frequently, the performance of the storage

 

media will be deteriorated. In this case, format the storage media again.

 

• If you use the memory card with low writing speed, the HD camcorder

 

 

automatically stops recording the movie images and the corresponding message

 

 

appears on the LCD screen.

 

 

 

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