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Additional
Information
Troubleshooting
Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.
Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page
numbers in parentheses for more information.
Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV
or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Recording/Playback
Cause and/or what to do about it
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode (
18, 28).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention (
16-17).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The power source is not properly
connected, or the battery pack is
exhausted or not properly attached
(
11-15, 99).
• The function cannot be used in that
recording program (
52).
• The camcorder was in record pause
mode for more than about 5 minutes
(
18, 114).
• The battery pack is exhausted
(
12-15, 99).
• The battery pack’s power is
exhausted. Recharge or change to a
new battery pack (
12-15).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention (
16-17).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode (
18, 28).
• You are attempting to play back or
record copyright protected material
(
80).
• The video heads are badly
contaminated (
103).
Problem
?
Nothing happens when I press the
buttons.
?
The camcorder turned itself off.
?
The cassette compartment stopped
mid-operation while
loading/unloading a cassette.
?
The start/stop button doesn’t
work.
?
There’s no picture in the display.
?
There’s a blank blue screen in the
display.
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