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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest THOMSON dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

 

SYMPTOM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

No power is supplied.

 

1. • The power is not connected

 

1. • Connect the AC Power

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

Adapter/Charger securely

 

 

 

• The battery is dead.

 

( pg. 7).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Replace the dead battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a fully charged one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 6, 7).

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

“SET DATE/TIME!”

 

2. • The date/time is not set.

 

2. • Set the date/time ( pg. 9).

 

appears.

 

• The built-in clock battery

 

• Consult your nearest

 

 

 

has run out and the

 

THOMSON dealer for

 

 

 

previously set date/time has

 

replacement.

 

 

 

been erased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Recording cannot be

 

3. — For Video Recording —

 

3. • Set the tape’s erase

 

performed.

 

• The tape’s erase protection

 

protection tab to “REC”

 

 

 

tab is set to “SAVE”.

 

( pg. 10).

 

 

 

• The Power Switch is set to

 

• Set the Power Switch to

 

 

 

“

” or “OFF”.

 

“

” or “ ” ( pg. 13).

 

 

 

• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is

 

• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch

 

 

 

set to “

”.

 

to “VIDEO”.

 

 

 

•“TAPE END” appears.

 

• Replace with new cassette

 

 

 

• The cassette holder cover is

 

( pg. 10).

 

 

 

open.

 

 

• Close the cassette holder

 

 

 

— For D.S.C. Recording —

 

cover.

 

 

 

• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is

 

• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch

 

 

 

set to “VIDEO”.

 

to “

”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

There is no picture.

 

4. • The camcorder is not getting

 

4. • Turn the camcorder’s power

 

 

 

power, or some other

 

off and on again ( pg. 13).

 

 

 

malfunction exists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Some functions are not

 

5. • The Power Switch is set to

 

5. • Set the Power Switch to

 

available using MENU/

 

“

”.

 

 

“

” ( pg. 13).

 

BRIGHT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The focus does not adjust

 

6. • Focus is set to the Manual

 

6. • Set Focus to the Auto mode

 

automatically.

 

mode.

 

 

( pg. 21).

 

 

 

• The recording was done in a

 

• Clean the lens and check

 

 

 

dark place, or the contrast

 

the focus again ( pg. 65).

 

 

 

was low.

 

 

 

 

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

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