Sony DCR-HC36 Camcorder User Manual


 
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DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96
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Troubleshooting
[END SEARCH] does not work correctly.
There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to
error.] appears and recording stops (DCR-HC46/HC96).
The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional).
Try again from the beginning.
Use a Sony mini DV cassette.
Refer also to “Menu” (p. 108).
The auto focus does not function.
Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 51).
The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 51).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 55).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled.
[MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]
[SPOT METER]
The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 29).
The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed (DCR-HC96).
[FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 52).
[DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON].
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not
a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
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