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The equipment connected to the | It sometimes takes time for the connected | Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected | |
camcorder via an i.LINK connection | equipment to recognize the operation. | equipment still does not react, do the | |
does not react as expected, for |
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example, the video image does not |
| • | Check the i.LINK cable, for example, by |
appear on its screen. |
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| • | Turn the power off, and connect the cable |
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| • | Change the i.LINK cable. |
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The camera is not recognized by | There is a problem with the software, for | Install software that supports the MPEG HD/ | |
the computer connected via i.LINK | example, it does not support the MPEG | DVCAM format. | |
interface. | HD/DVCAM format, etc. |
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The camera cannot be controlled by |
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the computer connected via i.LINK |
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interface. |
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To eject the disc when there is no power supply When the battery is exhausted, for example, pressing the EJECT button does not operate the disc ejection mechanism. In such cases, as an emergency measure you can remove the disc manually using the following procedure.
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Turn off the power supply to the unit.
Carry out the following operations.
1 Open the rubber cap to reveal an access hole.
2 With a screwdriver or similar instrument, slide the black metal plate in the access hole toward the
rear of the unit.
The lid of the disc compartment opens. The
3 Use a Phillip type screwdriver to turn the red screw counterclockwise (in the direction shown on the rubber cap). This
ejects the disc.
4 Replace the rubber cap firmly in position.
After removing the disc, it is not necessary to return the screw to its original position. When the power supply is restored, the mechanism will again function normally.
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