Symptom

Explanation/Solution

The actual recording time is less than

• The estimated recording time is calculated by some references.

• When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording time may be

the estimated recording time.

shortened.

 

 

• The internal temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Keep it turned

 

on and wait until it warms up.

The recording stops automatically.

• If you make a frequent recording or deletion of files, the performance of the

storage media will deteriorate. In this case, format the storage media again.

 

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

 

automatically stops recording the video images and then the corresponding

 

message appears on the LCD screen.

 

 

When recording a subject illuminated

• This is not a malfunction.

by bright light, vertical line appears.

 

 

 

When the screen is exposed to direct

 

sunlight during recording, the screen

• This is not a malfunction.

becomes red or black for an instant.

 

 

 

During recording, the date/time does

• “Date/Time” is set to “Off.” Set the “Date/Time Display” to on. page 94

not display.

 

 

 

 

• Set your camcorder to CARD Photo Record mode. page 26

 

• Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if any.

You cannot record a photo image.

• The memory card is full. Use a new memory card or format the memory card.

pages 60~62

(VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)

Or remove unnecessary images. page 69

 

 

• You cannot take photo images onto a disc. Set the Storage mode switch to

 

CARD.

 

 

There is a time difference between

• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point

the point where you press Recording

when you press Recording start/stop button and the actual point where the

start/stop button and the point where

recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error.

the recorded video starts/stops.

 

 

 

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