Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
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An unknown picture appears on the screen.
•The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. ([DEMO MODE] is automatically displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes after selecting CAMERA without inserting a cassette.)
cTouch on the LCD screen or insert a cassette to cancel [DEMO MODE]. You can also set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] on the 
(SETUP MENU) menu. (p. 58)
An unknown indicator appears on the cRefer to the indicator list. (p. 97) screen.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
cTouch the LCD panel lightly.
cPress DSPL/BATT INFO (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander). (p. 37)
The buttons on the touch panel do not | cAdjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]). (p. 87) |
work correctly or do not work at all. |
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The picture in the viewfinder is not | cExtend the viewfinder. (p. 16) |
clear. | cUse the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens. (p. 16) |
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The picture in the viewfinder has | cClose the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder |
disappeared. | when the LCD panel is open. (p. 16) |
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The picture remains on the LCD | • This occurs when your camcorder is turned off forcibly by removing the |
screen. | battery pack, disconnecting the DC plug from your camcorder or the like |
| while turning on the power. This is not a malfunction. |
Recording
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
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The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.
cSlide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. (p. 15) cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. cSet the
cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then
The power abruptly turns off.
•[A.SHUT OFF] in the 
(OTHERS) menu is set to [5min]. (p. 60) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate
your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again. (p. 15) Or use the AC Adaptor.
cCharge the battery pack. (p. 12)
The SteadyShot function does not cSet STEADYSHOT to [ON] in the 
(CAMERA SET) menu. (p. 48) function.
Auto focus does not function.
AUTO]. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
•This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
74Troubleshooting