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Before calling for service (continued)
Recording
Cannot record even
through the SD Memory
Card is inserted correctly.
Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card in the “LOCK”
position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the
“LOCK” position.
Is the remaining memory available on the SD Memory Card
extremely low? Please save contents onto different media and
delete unneeded data from the card, or use a new card instead.
Has the SD Memory Card been correctly formatted? Alternatively, is
the card of a format that is incompatible with this camera? Reformat
the card with the camera.
8 MB – 16 MB SD Memory Cards cannot be used for video
recording.
Are you using a class of SD Memory Card that supports the
selected recording mode? Make sure that the SD Memory Card is
of a class that supports the recording mode.
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Recording stops by itself.
Is your SD Memory Card compatible with use for video recording?
Always use an SD Memory Card compatible with use for video
recording.
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Editing
Cannot read the data on the
SD Memory Card.
Make sure the SD Memory Card is formatted correctly.
If it is not, format the card in the unit.
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Cannot perform nonlinear
editing.
Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable.
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Cannot dub onto an
external device.
Make sure the external device is connected correctly.
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Displays
Something is wrong with
the time code display.
The time code display may not register a regular count if a clip is
played in the reverse slow mode. This is normal.
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Playback
Cannot play even when I
press the play button.
Make sure the PB lamp is on.
Switch to PB mode by pressing the MODE button.
Is the playback format correct?
Make sure the playback format on the camera matches the
recording format for the clip.
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Mosaic-like noise appears
when I cue or review a clip.
This noise is inherent to digital video technology. This is normal.
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Images do not appear on
the television even though
I have connected the
camera-recorder properly.
Make sure the input selector on your television is set to video input.
Read the television’s instructions carefully and select the correct
video input connector for the camera-recorder.
Is the MODE switch set to DV mode?
HDMI output is not supported in DV mode. Switch to AVCHD mode.
Does the OUTPUT switch setting match the terminal to which
the cable is connected? Set the switch to COMPONENT when a
component cable is connected, and set the switch to VIDEO when
a video cable is connected.
Are multiple cables connected? When multiple cables are
connected, the output priority is as follows: HDMI OUT >
COMPONENT OUT > VIDEO OUT.
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