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In the recording mode
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER.
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 20)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 32)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 19)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1
hour to acclimatize. (p. 105)
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder has
been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes.
c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to
CAMERA again. (p. 20)
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 23)
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 71)
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 52)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 52)
• The digital effect function is working.
c Cancel it. (p. 46)
• The tape is the standard8 tape.
c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes.
Troubleshooting
START/STOP does not operate.
The power goes off.
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
The fader function does not work.
The autofocusing function does not
work.
The SteadyShot function does not
work.
You cannot record in the LP mode.
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility. If “C: ss:ss” appears in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display
function has worked. See page 94.
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