Recording
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The tape does not start when you | cSet the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 15). | ||
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 | ||
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The tape does not start when you | cRelease the HOLD lever (p. 22). |
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The power abruptly turns off. | cCharge the battery pack (p. 11). |
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The zoom does not function. | cSet the ZOOM switch correctly (p. 23). |
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| cWhen using the zoom lever on the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM | ||
| switch to LEVER/REMOTE (p. 24). |
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The handle zoom does not work. | cSet the handle zoom switch to H or L (p. 24). | ||
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The SteadyShot does not function. | cPress the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot (p. 87). | ||
| cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] on the |
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The auto focus does not function. | cSet the FOCUS switch to AUTO to enable auto focus (p. 33). | ||
| cThe recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus | ||
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The focus is set to auto, but the focus | • Even during auto focusing, you can focus manually by rotating the focus | ||
shifts as the focus ring rotates. | ring (p. 34). |
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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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in the dark. |
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A vertical band appears when | • This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction. | ||
recording a bright subject. |
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Tiny spots in white appear on the | • The spots appear at a slower shutter speed. This is not a malfunction. | ||
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Oblique stripes appear on the screen. | cSet the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF (p. 32). | ||
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Picture appears too bright on the | cCancel the back light function (p. 26). |
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 109