LCD screen/viewfinder

An unknown image appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.

The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 87). Touch the LCD screen to cancel [DEMO MODE].

An unknown indicator appears on the screen.

• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 118).

The image remains on the LCD screen.

This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

Touch the LCD screen lightly.

Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 30).

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 132).

The image in the viewfinder is not clear.

• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 31).

The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.

Close the LCD panel. No image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 31).

Discs

The disc cannot be removed.

Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 26).

Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 27).

Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 26).

The disc is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up to 10 minutes to remove the disc.

The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place (p. 132).

Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is completed (p. 68).

Troubleshooting

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