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Appendix
Appendix
Notes:
• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external
electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from
any power sources, including the lithium battery, etc. Then reconnect the power sources to resume
operation.
• If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source
and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and turn the
power on again. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume
operation.
Symptom
Cannot rewind or fast for-
ward tape.
Video noise in image.
Cannot delete image on
card.
Cannot format card.
Cassette will not eject.
No image on monitor.
Monitor picture is hard to
see.
CHARGE indicator
flashes in red when
charging battery pack.
Cannot edit to connected
VCR.
Remote control does not
function.
Possible cause
Position at beginning or end of tape.
Dirty video heads.
Old or worn tape.
Image is delete-protected.
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Power source is not properly con-
nected.
Battery pack is not charged.
Camcorder is recording.
Backlight has been turned off.
Fluorescent lamp has burned out.
Inappropriate picture adjustments.
AC adapter or battery pack may have
malfunctioned.
Audio/video cable is not properly
connected.
REMOTE menu item is set to “OFF”.
Remote control battery has run down.
Remote control used beyond operat-
ing range.
Intense daylight falling on camcorder
remote sensor.
Obstacle between remote control and
camcorder remote sensor.
Suggested solution
Rewind or fast forward tape to de-
sired point (p. 23).
Call for service (p. 82) or use a com-
mercially available cleaning tape
(p. 77).
Use a new cassette.
Cancel the protection setting (p. 60).
Contact your dealer for advise.
Connect power source properly
(pp. 9, 11).
Charge battery pack sufficiently
(p. 10).
Stop tape and try again (p. 20).
Turn on backlight (p. 68).
Call for service (p. 82).
Adjust picture (p. 68).
Call for service (p. 82).
Connect audio/video cable properly
(p. 48).
Set REMOTE menu item to “ON”
(p. 38).
Replace remote control battery with
new one (p. 38).
Use remote control within operating
range (p. 38).
Protect remote sensor from exposure
to intense daylight (p. 38).
Remove obstacle or use remote con-
trol from different angle (p. 38).
CARD mode
VCR mode
General