Sony DCR-HC36, HC46, HC96 Adjusting the image during recording, Troubleshooting, Refer also to “Menu” (p. 108), [STEADYSHOT] does not function, The auto focus does not function

[END SEARCH] does not work correctly.

• There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to error.] appears and recording stops (DCR-HC46/HC96).

•The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional).

•Try again from the beginning.

•Use a Sony mini DV cassette.

Adjusting the image during recordingRefer also to “Menu” (p. 108).The auto focus does not function.

•Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 51).

•The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 51).

[STEADYSHOT] does not function.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 55).

The BACK LIGHT function does not function.

•In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled.

–[MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]

–[SPOT METER]

•The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 29).

The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed (DCR-HC96).

• [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 52).

[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.

Troubleshooting

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