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Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Tape stops during
rewind or fast
forward
Camcorder remains in
pause mode
Dew indicator flashes
in viewfinder
Poor auto-focus
operation
Viewfinder displays
are out of focus
Picture is too dark or
subject too dark
• Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an “M”
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder
stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter
reads M 0:00:00. Press VCR or VCR again to
continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press
COUNTER R/M to turn off the memory-stop feature.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder,
there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until indicator
no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not
work under these conditions. Rotate AE dial to MAN
and focus manually. See pages 36-37.
• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects
are at different distances. Rotate AE dial to MAN and
focus manually. See pages 36-37.
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
• Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.
• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
• The small C (color) and B (brightness) controls on the
bottom of the viewfinder control the color and bright-
ness of the viewfinder. These controls are set at the
factory and should require no adjustment. If the color
or brightness every does need adjustment, carefully use
a plastic screwdriver and make the adjustments with
caution to prevent damaging the miniature controls.
• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds
outdoors. Rotate AE dial to sports ( ) or 1/1000.
See page 43.
• Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate AE dial
to select back lit ( ) or press BACKLIGHT button.
See pages 43-44.
• Subject in front of a strong frontlight. Rotate AE dial
to select front lit ( ) or press FRONTLIGHT button.
See pages 43-44.
• Rotate AE dial to MAN and adjust exposure manually.
See pages 40-41.
• Model CC6271 Only: Turn on built-in light.