
Troubleshooting
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LCD screen
Recording
If you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section.
(p. 89)
The remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
c
Set [
REMAINING] to [ON] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu to
always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 69)
A cassette label is not recorded.
c
Slide the write-protect tab to hide the red mark. (p. 96)
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Indicators or messages are displayed
in a language you do not understand.
c
Set LANGUAGE to the desired language. (p. 20)
An unknown picture appears on the
screen.
• The camcorder is in DEMO MODE. (The DEMO MODE is
automatically displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes
after setting the POWER switch to the CAMERA-TAPE mode without
inserting a cassette or “Memory Stick Duo.”) Touch on the LCD screen
or insert a cassette or “Memory Stick Duo” to cancel DEMO MODE.
You can also set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] on the menu. (p. 61)
An unknown indicator appears on the
screen.
c
Refer to the indication list. (p. 113)
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
c
Touch the LCD panel lightly.
c
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO (or DISPLAY on the Remote
Commander). (p. 43)
The buttons on the touch panel do not
work correctly or do not work at all.
c
Adjust the screen (CALIBRATION). (p. 104)
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not start when you
press START/STOP.
c
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE
mode. (p. 16)
c
The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
c
Slide the write-protect tab to hide the red mark or insert a new cassette.
(p. 96)
c
The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the
cassette. (p. 103)
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
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