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Trouble Checks
(continued)
Poor auto-focus operation
Picture is too dark or
subject too dark.
Viewfinder displays are
out of focus
Date and/time (or date)
were recorded on tape
Date and/or time are
incorrect
Remote control
will not operate
camcorder
Camcorder will not record
from AUDIO/VIDEO IN
jacks.
Camcorder turns off during
operation
• Make sure SCENE SELECT control is in AUTO. See page 31.
• Scene is dark. Auto-focus may not work under this condition. See page 30
for details on manual focus.
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
• Viewfinder eyepiece focus is misadjusted. See page 25.
• Select the best SCENE SELECT mode for the recording situation.
See page 31.
• Try adjusting eyepiece focus control. See page 25.
• Pull electronic viewfinder out to the extended operating position.
• The delicate B and C controls on the side of the viewfinder may need
adjustment. Carefully adjust these small controls with a plastic
screwdriver.
• Date and time or date will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in the
viewfinder.
• Press DATE button to remove them from viewfinder when recording.
• Clock cell may need replacing. See page 24.
• Date and/or time may need to be set. See page 24.
• Press on remote sensor to expose it and aim arrow on top toward remote.
Aim remote at remote sensor on camcorder. See page 17.
• Remote must be within 13 feet from the camcorder to operate it.
• Remote control cell may need replacing. See page 18.
• If POWER switch is in CAM, the ON/POWER SAVE lever must be in ON
for camcorder to operate.
• POWER switch must be in CAM or VCR for camcorder to operate.
• Camcorder’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong
artificial light. This may interfere with operation of camcorder by remote.
• POWER switch must be in CAM.
• If POWER switch is in CAM, the ON/POWER SAVE lever must be in ON
for camcorder to operate.
• To record from AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, AV IN/OUT switch located under
AV TERMINAL cover must be in IN position.
• To record from AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press REC button under
viewfinder on camcorder (or REC button on remote). Thumb trigger and
START/STOP button will not operate camcorder.
• Camcorder remained in record pause for five minutes. Press thumb trigger
or place ON/POWER SAVE lever to POWER SAVE and then to ON.
• Battery needs recharging.
Trouble
Checks and Adjustments
