Sony MHS-PM5K Camcorder User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The recording date is not superimposed on an image.
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
The screen is too dark or too bright.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 48).
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 3).
Your camera cannot playback images.
Press (Play) button to change to the playback mode (page 27).
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
The memory card may be damaged. Exchange the memory card for another one.
The date and time are not displayed.
In the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera, the setting of the screen
display is set to AUTO. So indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds. If you
want to make indicators appear again, tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) (page 25).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a
malfunction.
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
your TV (page 49).
Check whether the connection is correct (page 55).
If the USB connection support cable is connected to the camera and the computer, disconnect
it.
You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV.
When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
connecting cable are connected (pages 55, 56).
Viewing images