Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back.

•Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file or folder names, or have edited the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. 121).

•Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction (p. 121).

Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear.

• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 125).Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged (DCR-HC94E/HC96E).• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the (soften) side (p. 47).No sound or only a low sound is heard.•Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 61).•Turn up the volume (p. 27).

•Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 76).

•If you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are also connected (p. 38).

The sound breaks off.

• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 125).

“---” is displayed on the screen.•The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.•A blank section on the tape is being played.•The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.Noises appear and is displayed on the screen.

•The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (PAL). This is not a malfunction (p. 118).

is displayed on the screen.

•The tape you are playing was recorded on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). Your camcorder is not compatible with 4ch microphone recording.

Date search does not work correctly.

•Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after the date changed. If one day’s recording is too short, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.

Troubleshooting

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