Problem
Solution
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• The disc's rotation can be
The disc
is
activated from time to time. This is not a
-
faintly heard. malfunction.
• Occasionally the operation
sound can be heard.
After using the camcorder for This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool
-
a long time the
~
lights up for a while before resuming operation.
in
red.
Recording
Problem
Solution
CO
Image will not appear on the
Set the camcorder to
(CAMERA·-.")
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screen.
Open the lens cover.
"SET THE TIME ZONE,
Set the time zone, date and time. 20
DATE AND TIME" appears on
Recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone, 72
the screen.
date and time.
Pressing the start/stop button Set the camcorder to
(CAMERA·-"). 24
will not start recording.
Load a disc. 22
The disc is full
("
0 END" flashes on the screen). Delete some 22
recordings (DVD-RW
in
VR
mode) to free some space
or
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replace the disc.
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.
-
Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the
battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming
use.
Even after stopping recording, The scene
or
still image is being recorded on the disc. 24
the disc access indicator does 26
not go off.
The point where the start/stop
There is a slight interval between pressing the start/stop
-
button was pressed does not button and the actual start
of
the recording
on
the disc. This is
match the beginning/end
of
not a malfunction.
the recording.
The recording suddenly stops
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.
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shortly after starting If the problem persists replace the disc.
recording.
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.
-
Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the
battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming
use.
Camcorder will not focus. Autofocus does not work on .that subject. Focus manually. 44
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 19
Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 73
Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
Sound is distorted. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks
or
-
concerts), sound may become distorted. This is not a
malfunction.
A vertical light bar appears on
Bright light
in
a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar
-
the screen. (smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction.
Viewfinder picture is blurred. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.
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