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Refer also to “Menu” (p. 74).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 38).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 46).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
• In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled.
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
• The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21).
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not
a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
• Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 24).
The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
• Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 24), or cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 24).
The picture appears too bright, or flickering or changes in color occurs.
• These anomalies may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. This is
not a malfunction. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to reduce the anomaly (p. 44).
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 46).
Adjusting the image during recording
Troubleshooting (Continued)
