Adjusting the image during recording

	Symptom	Explanation/Solution
		• Set “Focus” to “Auto”. (Video recording mode only) ¬page 53
		• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. (Video
	Focus does not adjust automatically.	recording mode only) ¬page 53
		• The lens is dusty on the surface. Clean the lens and check the focus.
		• Recording is being made in a dark location. Use a light to brighten the area.

	Image’s colour balance is not natural.	• The white balance is incorrect. Set the proper “White Balance”. ¬page 50

	A subject passing quickly through the frame	• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way
	A subject passing quickly through the frame	the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out video signals, a subject passing through a
	appears distorted
	appears distorted	frame rapidly may appear to bend, depending on the recording conditions.

Playback on your camcorder

Symptom	Explanation/Solution
Playback (playback/pause) function does not	• Image files recorded using another device may not play back on your camcorder.
work.	• Check memory card compatibility. ¬page 31

Photo images stored on a storage media are	• Photo images recorded on other devices may not appear in their actual size. This is not
not displayed in the actual size.	an error.

Playback is interrupted unexpectedly.	• Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly connected and secure.

Symptom	Explanation/Solution
You cannot view the image on or hear the	• Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack.
sound from the connected device.
sound from the connected device.

The image appears distorted on a TV.	• This phenomenon is caused by connecting to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio.

You cannot view the image on or hear the	• The camcorder cannot output Images from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright
sound from a TV connected using the HDMI
sound from a TV connected using the HDMI	protected.	101
cable.	protected.	101