Sony HDR HC1 - 2.8MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder, Operating Manual

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Troubleshooting
HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)
The focus does not function.
• You cannot operate focus while executing [SHOT TRANS].
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 48).
• [STEADYSHOT] does not function during [SHOT TRANS] (p. 54).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
• The BACK LIGHT function is canceled when you select [SPOT METER] (p. 44).
• You cannot use the BACK LIGHT function when the exposure is anything other than the
automatic mode.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function.
• You cannot use [DIGITAL ZOOM] together with:
– TELE MACRO
– When the setting is being stored in [SHOT TRANS]
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not
a malfunction.
The subjects passing by the frame might appear crooked.
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame
rapidly might crooked depending on the recording conditions.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
• Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 26).
The picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear
on the screen.
• The LCD backlight is turned off. Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few seconds to
turn on the backlight (p. 18).
The picture appears bright, horizontal bands appear, or changes in color
occurs.
• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] (p.44) to lessen the symptom.
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
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