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QR34662
During recording
Symptom
Cause and Correction
Reference
page
Pressing the REC button
will not start recording.
Is input image copy-guarded?
Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD Palmcorder.
68
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprints adhere to it?
Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.
78
Is some other AV device directly connected to the video/audio input/
output jack of this DVD Palmcorder?
If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV
selector, the video signal may not be transmitted incorrectly. In such
a case, reduce the number of devices through which the video signal
is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.
67
Are you attempting to record an image from a video game or PC?
From some video games or PCs, images cannot be recorded on this
DVD Palmcorder.
68
LCD screen is hard to
see.
Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?
Stop recording and adjust the brightness.
93
Is the DVD Palmcorder being used outdoors?
Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so that
LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.
47, 49
Focus is not correct.
Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?
Focus manually.
60
Does “MF” appear?
The DVD Palmcorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject
manually, or release manual focus.
59
Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the
viewfinder as a monitor?
Adjust the diopter control.
48
In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “POWER
OFF”, and then set it to “
VIDEO”, “
PHOTO” or “
PHOTO”
again.
47
Some vibrations are felt
or slight sound is heard
from mechanism.
These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does not
indicate a fault.
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