troubleshooting
Recording
Symptom
Pressing the Recording start/
stop button does not start
recording.
The actual recording time is less
than the estimated time.
The recording stops automatically.
When recording a subject
illuminated by bright light, vertical
lines appear.
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There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media.
Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to
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unlock.
The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.
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Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
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Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation).
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.
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The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features
used.
Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently
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the amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a
shorter available recording time.
There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.
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Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete
the unnecessary files.
If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the built-in flash
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memory will deteriorate. In this case, reformat the built-in memory.
If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder
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automatically stops recording the movie images and the corresponding
message appears on the LCD screen.
The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness.
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Explanation/Solution