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Trouble Checks
Trouble
Checks and Adjustments
Tape stops during
rewind or fast
forward
Camcorder remains in
pause mode
Dew indicator flashes
in viewfinder
Poor auto-focus
operation
Viewfinder displays
are out of focus
Picture is too dark or
subject too dark
Sound is too low or
distorted
Picture recorded with
special effect
Colors do not look
natural on recording
Title recorded on tape
•
Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an “M”
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder
stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00. Press REW or FF again to continue
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M
to turn off the memory-stop feature.
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Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
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If the dew indicator (
) flashes in the viewfinder, there
is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until indicator no
longer appears before operating the camcorder.
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Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not
work under these conditions. Place POWER switch in
CAMERA MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.
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Subject not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at
different distances. Place POWER switch in CAMERA
MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.
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Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
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Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.
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Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
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For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.
Press P. AE button to select SPORTS or 1/2000.
See page 44.
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Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the
exposure manually. See pages 40-41.
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Subject was too far from camcorder.
• Place POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO.
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Try adjusting white balance. See pages 38-39.
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Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder. Remove
the title. See pages 46-47.
