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Displays
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
The TV screen or LCD display has distorted
images.
• It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice
versa. For more details, see the display specification.
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Unknown image appears on the LCD
screen.
• The HD camcorder is in the demo mode. If you do not want to see the demo
image, change the setting
“Demo”
to
“Off.”
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Unknown indicator appears on the screen.
• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.
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The afterimage remains on the LCD
screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack
before turning the power off.
The image on the LCD screen looks dark.
• Ambient light too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD.
Recording
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Pressing the
Recording start/stop
button
does not start recording.
• Press
the
MODE
button to set Record mode.
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• There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.
• Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock.
The actual recording time is less than the
estimated recording time.
• The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used.
• Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the
amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter
available recording time.
The recording stops automatically.
• There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important
files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.
• If you make recordings or delete files frequently, the performance of the storage
media will be deteriorated. In this case, format the storage media again.
• If you use the memory card with low writing speed, the HD camcorder
automatically stops recording the movie images and the corresponding message
appears on the LCD screen.
