Recording
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
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The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.
cSet the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 14).
cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. cSet the
cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then
The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP on the handle.
cRelease the HOLD lever (p. 21).
The power abruptly turns off. | cCharge the battery pack (p. 11). |
The zoom does not function. cSet the ZOOM switch correctly (p. 22).
cWhen using the zoom lever on the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE (p. 23).
The handle zoom does not work. cSet the handle zoom switch to H or L (p. 23).
The SteadyShot does not function. cPress the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot (p. 86).
cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] on the 
(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60).
The auto focus does not function.
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. 33). |
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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. |
in the dark. |
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A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white appear on the screen.
• The spots appear at a slower shutter speed. This is not a malfunction.
Oblique stripes appear on the screen. cSet the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF (p. 31).
Picture appears too bright on the cCancel the back light function (p. 25). screen, and the subject does not
appear on the screen.
108Troubleshooting