Troubleshooting
Display
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An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. | • | This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning |
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The image on the LCD screen looks dark. | • | Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD. |
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Recording
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Pressing the Recording start/stop button | • | Set your camcorder to the recording mode. page 26 |
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• | There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. |
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does not start recording. |
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• Check if memory card is not inserted or |
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The actual recording time is less than the | • | The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used. |
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estimated recording time. | • | When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording time may be shortened. |
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| • There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important files |
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| on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files. |
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The recording stops automatically. | • If you make recordings or delete files frequently, the performance of the storage media |
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| • If you use a memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops |
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| recording videos and a corresponding message appears on the LCD screen. |
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When recording a subject illuminated by | • | This is not a malfunction. |
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bright light, a vertical line appears. |
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When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight | • |
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during recording, the screen becomes red or | This is not a malfunction. |
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black for an instant. |
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During recording, the date/time does not | • “Date/Time Display” is set to “Off”. Set the “Date/Time Display” to On. page 68 |
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| • Set your camcorder to the photo recording mode. page 26 |
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You cannot record a photo image. | • | Release the lock on the |
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• The storage media is full. Use a new memory card or format the storage media. |
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