Troubleshooting
98
Recording
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not start when you
press REC START/STOP.
c
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 20).
c
The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
c
Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 104).
c
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. 108).
The tape does not start when you
press REC START/STOP on the
handle.
c
Release the HOLD lever (p. 30).
The power abruptly turns off.
c
Charge the battery pack (p. 15).
The zoom does not function.
c
Set the ZOOM switch correctly (p. 31).
c
When using the zoom lever on the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM
switch to LEVER/REMOTE (p. 32).
The handle zoom does not work.
c
Set the handle zoom switch to H or L (p. 32).
Zoom or shot transition stops in the
middle of the operation.
• This occurs when you replace a cassette during the operation.
The SteadyShot does not function.
c
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] in the
(CAMERA SET) menu
(p. 63).
c
Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot (p. 80).
The auto focus does not function.
c
Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO to enable auto focus (p. 41).
c
The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus
manually (p. 41).
The focus is set to auto, but the focus
shifts as the focus ring rotates.
• Even during auto focusing, you can focus manually by rotating the focus
ring (p. 33).
A vertical band appears when
recording candlelight or electric light
in the dark.
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is
too high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when
recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white appear on the
screen.
• The spots appear at a slower shutter speed. This is not a malfunction.
Oblique stripes appear on the screen.
c
Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF (p. 40).
Picture appears too bright on the
screen, and the subject does not
appear on the screen.
c
Cancel the back light function (p. 34).
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