–Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off.
–[x 
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during recording.
For
When you play back in the Hi8 
/standard
8 mm 
system
–[x 
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording.
–Playback pictures contain noise.
–Playback pictures are hardly visible.
–Playback pictures do not appear.
LCD screen
•Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
•If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
1Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
2Eject the cassette and “Memory Stick” from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from your camcorder.
3Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode while pressing DSPL/BATT INFO on your camcorder, then press and hold DSPL/ BATT INFO for about 5 seconds.
4Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with an object such as the corner of a “Memory Stick.”
The position of the “×” changes.
CALIBRATION
If you did not press the right spot, start from step 4 again.
bNote
•You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have rotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen facing out.
On handling the casing
•If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
•Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish.
–Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and insecticide.
–Handling with above substances on your hands.
–Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care and storage of the lens
•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:
–When there are fingerprints on the lens surface.
–In hot or humid locations
–When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside.
•Store in a
•To prevent molds periodically clean the lens as described above.
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