troubleshooting

Adjusting the image during recording

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

 

 

• Set “Focus” to “Auto.” ￿page 70

 

• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the

Focus does not adjust

focus manually. ￿page 70

• The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the

automatically.

focus.

 

 

• Recording is being made in a dark location.

 

Use a light to brighten the area.

 

 

 

• This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent

The image appears too bright or

sodium or or mercury lamp.

flickering, or changes in colour.

Cancel “iSCENE” to avoid or minimise this phenomenon.

 

￿page 61

 

 

Image’s colour balance is not

• White balance adjustment is required. Adjust to the proper “White

natural.

Balance.” ￿page 64

 

 

 

• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a

The subject passing by the frame

malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor)

appears very quickly.

reads out video signals, the subject passing by the frame rapidly

 

may appear to bend, depending on the recording condition.

 

 

Playback on your camcorder

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

 

Playback (play/pause) function does

• Image files recorded using another device may not be played on

your camcorder.

not work.

• Check out the memory card compatibility. ￿page 33

 

 

 

Photo images stored on a storage

• Photo images recorded on other device may not appear in the

media are not displayed in the

actual size. This is not an error.

actual size.

 

 

 

Playback is interrupted

• Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly

unexpectedly.

connected and secure.

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HMX-S10BP/XIL, HMX-S16BP/XER, HMX-S10BP/XER, HMX-S15BP/XIL, HMX-S16BP/EDC specifications

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