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Symptom Explanation/Solution
Unknown icon appears on the screen. • A warning icon or message appears on the screen.
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An afterimage remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the
power off.
The image on the LCD screen looks dark. • Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.
Recording
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Pressing the [Recording start/stop] button
does not start recording.
• Set your camcorder to the recording mode.
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• There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.
• Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock.
The actual recording time is less than the
estimated recording time.
• The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used.
• When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording time may be shortened.
The recording stops automatically.
• There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important files on
your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.
• If you make recordings or delete files frequently, the performance of the storage media
deteriorates. If this occurs, format the storage media again.
• If you use a memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops
recording videos and a corresponding message appears on the LCD screen.
When recording a subject illuminated by bright
light, a vertical line appears.
• This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight
during recording, the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
• This is not a malfunction.