Others
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≥
When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion
Lens (VW-LT3714M2E; optional) or Wide
Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional),
first of all, turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise
and take it off. Then attach the conversion lens
by turning it clockwise. When you attach the
Lens Hood back, insert
1
into the slot
2
and
turn it clockwise.
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If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during
recording with the filter and conversion lens
attached together to the Movie Camera,
4 corners of the image may become dark
(vignetting). For details, please refer to the
operating instructions of your accessories.
≥
Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the
Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary
light.
Before Requesting Repair (Problems
and Solutions)
Power
1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned
on.
• Is the power source connected correctly? (
-68-
)
2: The Movie Camera power is turned off
automatically.
• When the Recording Pause Mode continues
for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off
automatically for tape protection and power
conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the
power is turned off only when the tape is
inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the
tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if
the Recording Pause Mode continues for more
than 6 minutes, the power is turned off
automatically.
To resume recording from this condition, turn
off, then turn on the power again.
3: The Movie Camera power does not stay on
long enough.
• Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or
attach a fully charged Battery. (
-68-
)
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
Condensation Indication disappears. (
-123-
)
Battery
1: Battery runs down quickly.
• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the
AC Adaptor. (
-68-
)
1
2
• Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold
place? In cold places, the operating time of the
Battery becomes shorter. (
-124-
)
• Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time
is still too short even after the Battery is fully
charged, the Battery has worn out.
2: The Battery cannot be charged.
• If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC
Adaptor, charging cannot be performed.
Disconnect the DC Input Lead.
Normal Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is
supplied to the Movie Camera and the
Cassette is correctly inserted.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording cannot be performed. (
-71-
)
• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new
Cassette. (
-71-
)
• Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (
-80-
)
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
Condensation Indication disappears. (
-123-
)
Other Recording
1: Auto Focus Function does not work.
• Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus
Mode is selected, focus is automatically
adjusted. (
-91-
)
• There are some recording subjects and
recording surroundings for which the Auto
Focus Function does not operate correctly. In
this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to
adjust the focus. (
-128-
)
Editing
1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording cannot be performed. (
-71-
)
• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not
allow audio dubbing to operate. (
-79-
)
Indications
1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.
0
The Time Code Indication counter may not be
constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion
Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.
2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does
not match the actual remaining tape time.
• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time
cannot be displayed correctly.
• In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time
Indication may show remaining tape time that
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
remaining tape time.
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