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Troubleshooting
Cause and/or what to do about it
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode ( 20, 32).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set
for erasure prevention ( 18-19).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The power source is not properly
connected, or the battery pack is
exhausted or not properly attached
( 13-17, 159).
• The function cannot be used in that
recording program ( 61).
• The camcorder was in record pause
mode for more than about 5 minutes
( 20, 112, 177).
• The battery pack is exhausted
( 14-17, 159).
• The battery pack’s power is
exhausted. Recharge or change to
a new battery pack ( 14-17).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set
for erasure prevention ( 18-19).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The camcorder is malfunctioning.
Remove and then replace power
source.
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode ( 20, 32).
• You are attempting to play back or
record copyright protected material
( 93).
• The video heads are badly
contaminated ( 162).
Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.
Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the
page numbers in parentheses for more information.
Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a
TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Recording/Playback
Problem
? Nothing happens when I press
the buttons.
? The camcorder turned itself off.
? The cassette compartment
stopped mid-operation while
loading/unloading a cassette.
? The start/stop button does not
work.
? The mark flashes red in the
display during charging the
flash.
? There is no picture in the
display.
? There is a blank blue screen in
the display.