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Additional
Information
Troubleshooting
Cause and/or what to do about it
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode (
20, 32).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set
for erasure prevention (
18-19).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The power source is not properly
connected, or the battery pack is
exhausted or not properly attached
(
13-17, 159).
• The function cannot be used in that
recording program (
61).
• The camcorder was in record pause
mode for more than about 5 minutes
(
20, 112, 177).
• The battery pack is exhausted
(
14-17, 159).
• The battery pack’s power is
exhausted. Recharge or change to
a new battery pack (
14-17).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set
for erasure prevention (
18-19).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The camcorder is malfunctioning.
Remove and then replace power
source.
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode (
20, 32).
• You are attempting to play back or
record copyright protected material
(
93).
• The video heads are badly
contaminated (
162).
Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.
Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the
page numbers in parentheses for more information.
Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a
TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Recording/Playback
Problem
?
Nothing happens when I press
the buttons.
?
The camcorder turned itself off.
?
The cassette compartment
stopped mid-operation while
loading/unloading a cassette.
?
The start/stop button does not
work.
?
The
mark flashes red in the
display during charging the
flash.
?
There is no picture in the
display.
?
There is a blank blue screen in
the display.
