Cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the component video cable (supplied).

•Set [COMPONENT] on the (STANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 57).

•When you are using the component video cable (supplied), make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 34).

The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.

•This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV

TYPE] on the (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 57) and play back the picture.

•Before recording, select [DV SET] from the (STANDARD SET) menu and set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] (p. 55).

appears on the LCD screen.

•This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone recording standard.

Remote Commander

The supplied Remote Commander does not function.

•Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 58).

•Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.

•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

•Insert a new battery. Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks. (p. 109).

•Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.

Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.

•Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.

Menu

Menu items are grayed out.

• You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.

You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].

•You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:

–NightShot

–[COLOR BAR]

Troubleshooting

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