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abe sure to _:eep theLens Hood attached to the
Camcorder so as toshut outunnecessary light.
Before Requesting Service
(Problems and So!utions) ........................
Power
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.
• Is the power source connected correctly? (-1_-)
2: The Camcordar power is turned off
automatically.
• When the Recording Pause Mode continues
formore than 5 minutes,the power isturnedoff
automatically for tape protection and power
conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the
power is turned off only when the tape is
inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the
tape is inserted inTape Recording Mode and if
the Recording Pause Mode conUnuos for more
than 5 minutes the power is turned off
automatically. To resume recording from this
condition, turn ofF,then turn on the power
again. {-27-,-2_-,-3_)
3: The Camcorder power does not stay on
long enough.
• Is the Battery low? Cha_. e the Battery or
attach a fully charged Battery. (-16-)
• Has condensation _urrod? Wait until the
CondonsLttion Indicator dJsLtppoars.(-7_-)
Battery
1: Battery runs down quickly.
• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the
AC Adaptor. (-1'6-)
• Are you using the BLtttery in Ltn extremely cold
place? In cold places, the operating time of the
Battery becomes shorter. (4_)
• Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time
is still too short oven affor the B;.tttery is fully
charged, the Battery has worn out.
2: The Battery cannot be charged.
• Iftho DOOable JsconnectedtothoAC
Adaptor, charging cannot be performed.
Disconnect the DC Cable.
Normal Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is
supplied to the Camcorder and the Cassette
is correctly inserted.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording c;.mnotbe performed. (-IV-)
• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new
Cz_ssette. (-l_-)
• Is the Camcorder power tsrned on? {-_7-)
• Has condensation _urrod? Wait until the
CondonsLttion Indicator disappears. (-7_)
Other Recording
1:Auto FOCUS Function does not work.
• Is Manual Focus Mode selected? IfAuto Focus
Mode isselected, focus is automatically
adjusted. (-3_-)
• There are some recording subjects Ltnd
recording surroundings for which the Auto
Focus Function does not operate correctly. In
thiscase, use the Manual FOCUS Mode to
adjust the focus. (4_1-)
Editing
1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the Cassette open? If it is open {set to [SAVE]),
recording cannotbe pofformed. (-I_-)
• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not
allow audio dubbing to operate. (-_-)
Indications
1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.
• The Time Code Indication counter may not be
constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion
Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.
2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does
not match the actual remaining tape time.
• If scones of loss than 15 seconds are
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time
cannot be displayed correctly.
• In some oases, the Remaining Tape Time
Indication may show remaining tape time that
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
remaining tape time.
Playback (Pictures)
1: Pictures cannot be played back even when
the [Ib] Button is pressed.
• Is the Mode Dial sot to PILtybLtekMode? If not,
the playback function cannot be used. (4_-)
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
during Cue, Review or Slow Motion
Playback.
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital
video systems. It iSnot a malfunction.
3: Although the Cameorder is correctly
connected to a TV, playback images cannot
be seen.
• Have you selected "Video Input" on the TV?
Please read the operating instructions of your
TV and selectthe channelthatmatches the
inputjack,:used for the connection.
• Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown
even if you correctly connect the Camcordor
with your TV. In this case, sot LAVJACKJ to
[OUTJ.
4: Playback picture is not clear,
• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be
clear. (-;,_)
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