E-118
Before calling for service (continued)
Shooting
Cannot start shooting.
Make sure the POWER switch is ON.
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P21
Cannot focus
automatically.
You can focus automatically when the auto focus mode is
selected.
You may be shooting a scene where it is difficult to bring the
subject into focus in the auto focus mode.
If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode.
It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when
· both close and distant objects are to be shot
· shooting through a dirty window
· shooting in a dark place
· there are sparkling or shiny objects around the subject
· the subject is moving fast
· shooting a scene with minimal contrast
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P38
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Cannot shoot even though
the P2 card is inserted
correctly.
Make sure the P2 card’s write-protect switch is not in the
PROTECT position.
Recording is not possible if it is in this position.
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P28
There may be little free memory left on the P2 card. If so, save
the data onto another media, and delete the data you no longer
need; alternatively, replace the card with a new one.
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The P2 card may be formatted incorrectly. Alternatively, the card
you are using may not be formatted for use with the unit. If so,
format the card in the unit.
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P28
2 GB P2 cards cannot be used.
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The media information display may be indicating “E”. If so, format
the card in the unit.
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P93
Cannot perform interval
recording, one-shot
recording or loop
recording.
Make sure that the DIR ENTRY NG CARD warning is not
displayed after inserting the P2 card. Interval recording, one-shot
recording and loop recording cannot be performed with this card.
Format the card in the unit.
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P94
Editing
Cannot perform nonlinear
editing.
Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable.
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P84
Cannot dub onto an
external device.
Make sure the external device is connected correctly.
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P81 - 83
Displays
Something is wrong with
the time code display.
The time code display may not register a regular count if a tape is
played in the reverse slow mode. This is normal.
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