Recording
If you are using a “Memory Stick” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p. 121)
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The tape does not start when you cSlide the POWER switch to turn on the
press REC START/STOP.cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
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cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then
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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. 17) Or use the AC Adaptor.
cCharge the battery pack. (p. 14)
The SteadyShot does not function. | cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] in the | (CAMERA SET) menu. (p. 65) |
| cSet [16:9 WIDE] to [OFF] in the | (CAMERA SET) menu. (p. 65) |
The auto focus does not function. cSet [FOCUS] to [AUTO] in the 
(CAMERA SET) menu to enable auto focus. (p. 39)
cThe recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 39)
A vertical band appears when | • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is | ||||||
recording candlelight or electric light | too high. This is not a malfunction. |
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Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or | • The spots appear when you are recording in [SLOW SHUTTR], Super | ||||||
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The color of the picture is not | cDeactivate the NightShot plus function. (p. 37) |
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Picture appears too bright on the | cDeactivate the NightShot plus function in bright places. (p. 37) | ||||||
screen, and the subject does not | cCancel the back light function. (p. 35) |
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The shutter sound is not heard. | cSet [BEEP] to [MELODY] or [NORMAL] on the |
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Black bands appear when you record | cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] on the |
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Flickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case. (p. 62)
END SEARCH does not work. | • The cassette was ejected after recording. |
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Troubleshooting
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