Types of trouble and their solutions
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
The end search function does not | • The tape was ejected after recording. |
work. | • You have not recorded on the cassette yet. |
The battery pack discharges quickly. • The operating temperature is too low.
•The battery pack is not fully charged.
cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
cReplace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
•You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.
•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
•The battery pack is not fully charged.
•A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
The power goes off although the | • A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. |
remaining battery time indicator | c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the |
indicates that the battery pack has | indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. |
enough power to operate. | (p. 11, 12) |
The cassette cannot be removed from | • The power source is disconnected. |
the holder. | c Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 15) |
| • The battery pack is dead. |
| c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) |
The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred. | |
functions except for cassette ejection | c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at |
work. | least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 84) |
The remaining tape indicator is not | • The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings. |
displayed. | c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape |
| indicator. (p. 70) |
Troubleshooting
Others
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
Easy Dubbing does not function. | • Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set |
| correctly. |
| c Make sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE. |
| Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera is |
| set to VTR/VCR. (p. 51) |
| • The IR SETUP code or PAUSE MODE is not set correctly. |
| c Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE, |
| according to your VCR. Then confirm VCR operation |
| with the IR TEST function. (p. 52 to 55) |
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