Troubleshooting (continued)
Adjusting the image during recordingRefer also to “Menu” (p. 91).
The auto focus does not function.
•Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 42).
•The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 42).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 44).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
•The BACK LIGHT function is canceled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 41) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 40).
•The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation.
The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed.
• [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 43).
[DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function.
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON].
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.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
•The spots appear when you are recording in [SLOW SHUTTR], [SUPER NS], or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
• Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 24).
The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
•Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 24).
•Cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 25).
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