Sony HC44E Camcorder User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
• Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file or folder names, or have edited
the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. 121).
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction
(p. 121).
Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or
do not appear.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 125).
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged (DCR-HC94E/HC96E).
• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the (soften) side (p. 47).
No sound or only a low sound is heard.
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 61).
• Turn up the volume (p. 27).
• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard
appropriately (p. 76).
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting
cable are also connected (p. 38).
The sound breaks off.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 125).
“---” is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
Noises appear and is displayed on the screen.
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (PAL). This is
not a malfunction (p. 118).
is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC
REC). Your camcorder is not compatible with 4ch microphone recording.
Date search does not work correctly.
• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after the date changed. If one day’s recording is too
short, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.
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