Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 Operating Manual page 120

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
– Playback pictures do not move.
– Playback pictures do not appear.
– The sound breaks off.
– [x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
– The following phenomenon occurs in HDV
format.
The playback
screen pauses.
– The following phenomenon occurs in DV
format.
Block-noise
appears.
The playback screen goes blank.
(Solid blue screen)
• The video heads will degrade after long use. If
you cannot obtain a clear image even after using
a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be
because the video heads are worn out. Please
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility to have the video heads
replaced.
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
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The playback screen
goes blank.
(Solid blue screen)
To clean the LCD screen
x
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
On adjustment of the LCD screen
x
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the
operation.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the
PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Disconnect cables other than that of the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder, then eject
the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from
your camcorder.
t [MENU] t
3 Touch
(STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION]
t
.
CALIBRATION
Touch the "x"
CANCEL
4 Touch the "×" displayed on the screen with
the corner of the "Memory Stick Duo" or
the like. The position of the "×" changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
If you did not press the right spot, start from
step again.
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• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated.
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