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Symptom	Explanation/Solution

Memory card functions do not		Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 28
Memory card functions do not		If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again
operate.	
operate.		directly on your camcorder. page 74
		directly on your camcorder. page 74

	 Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card
Image cannot be deleted.		(SDHC/SD memory card), if any. page 29
Image cannot be deleted.		You cannot delete a protected image. Release protection of the
	
		image using the Protect function. page 70

	 Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card
You cannot format the memory		(SDHC/SD memory card), if any. page 29
card.		The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card
		has some problems.

	 The file may be corrupted.
The data file name is not indicated		The file format is not supported by your camcorder.
correctly.		The file name is displayed correctly only if the directory structure
		complies with the international standard.

Adjusting the image during recording

	Symptom	Explanation/Solution

		 Set “Focus” to “Auto.” page 57
		 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the
	Focus does not adjust	focus manually. page 57
	Focus does not adjust	 The lens is dusty on the surface. Clean the lens and check the
	automatically.
	automatically.	focus.
		focus.
		 Recording is being made in a dark location.
		Use a light to brighten the area.

	The image appears too bright,	 This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent
	The image appears too bright,	sodium, or mercury lamp. Cancel “ SCENE” to avoid or minimize
	flickers, or changes color.
	flickers, or changes color.	this phenomenon. page 49
		this phenomenon. page 49

	Image’s color balance is not natural.	 The white balance is incorrect. Set the proper “White Balance.”
		page 52
		 This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a
	A subject passing quickly through	malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor)
	the frame appears distorted	reads out video signals, a subject passing through a frame rapidly
		may appear to bend, depending on the recording conditions.