Sony DCR HC62E - Mini DV Camcorder, Operating Manual

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The data file name is not indicated
correctly, or flashes.
• The file is damaged.
• Use the file format that is compatible with
your camcorder (p. 78).
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/ “Memory
Stick Duo”” section (p. 68).
The tape does not start when you
press REC START/STOP.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 20).
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or
insert a new cassette.
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a
new cassette (p. 77).
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to
moisture condensation. Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette
(p. 82).
You cannot record on the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert
another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 41). Or, delete
unnecessary pictures recorded on the
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 58).
• When you set [SMTH INT.REC] to [ON],
still images cannot be recorded on a
“Memory Stick Duo” during tape recording
(p. 45).
The recording image view looks
different.
• The recording image view may look
different depending on the condition of
your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot record a smooth
transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next.
• Perform [END SEARCH] (p. 27).
• Do not remove the cassette. (The picture
will be recorded continuously without a
break even when you turn the power off.)
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP
mode on the same tape.
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in
the LP mode.
[END SEARCH] does not work.
• Do not eject the cassette after recording
(p. 27).
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.
• There is a blank section between recorded
sections of the tape. This is not a
malfunction.
Smooth interval recording stops/
[Smooth interval rec discontinued
due to error.] appears and recording
stops.
• The video head may be dirty. Use a
cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 83).
• Try again from the beginning.
• Use a Sony mini DV cassette.
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 37).
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
(p. 37).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 39).
Recording
Continued ,