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Trouble check
Symptom
The cassette cannot be
removed from the holder.
{ and 6 indicators flash and
no function except for cassette
ejection works.
The date or time indicator is
flashing.
The tape does not move when
a video control button is
pressed.
The Steady Shot function does
not activate.
The autofocusing function
does not work.
The fader function does not
work.
No sound or only a low
sound is heard when playing
back a tape.
Excessive high-pitched sound
is heard.
The date or time indicator
disappears.
Cause and/or Corrective Action
• The battery is dead.
m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.
(p. 6, 25)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least
1 hour. (p. 63)
• You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2
seconds.
m The camcorder is not malfunctioning. You may start
recording. Flashing will stop soon.
• The lithium battery is weak or dead.
m Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 55)
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.
m Set it to VTR.
• The tape has run out.
m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 22)
• STEADY SHOT is set to OFF.
m Set STEADY SHOT to ON. (p. 43)
• The Steady Shot function does not work when the wide
mode is set to 16:9 FULL.
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
m Set it to AUTO. (p. 37)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 37)
• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or .
m Set it to . (p. 15)
• A title is displayed.
m Stop superimposing the title. (p. 44)
• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 1
or 2 in the menu system.
m Set to STEREO in the menu system. (p. 31)
• The picture has been recorded with WIND set to ON in the
menu system.
m When there is no wind, set it to OFF. (p. 29)
• Reset the date and time. (p. 57)
Picture
Symptom
The image on the viewfinder
screen is not clear.
A vertical band appears when
a subject such as lights or a
candle flame is shot against a
dark background.
Cause and/or Corrective Action
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12)
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
m Change locations.
(to be continued)