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An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.
• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 49). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette to
cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 80).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from your camcorder or remove the battery pack
without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander
supplied with the DCR-HC24E/HC35E) (p. 16, 30).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 88).
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 15).
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.
• Close the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is
open (p. 15).
Dots in lines appear on the LCD screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.
• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 9).
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 11).
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 9).
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 87).
The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a
cassette with Cassette Memory.
• This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear.
Cassette tapes
Troubleshooting (Continued)