Sony Handycam DCR-HC36E Operating Manual page 101

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• 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-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E).
• The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional).
• Try again from the beginning.
• Use a Sony mini DV cassette.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to "Menu" (p. 104).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 47).
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 47).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 51).
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. 25).
The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed (DCR-HC94E/HC96E).
• [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 48).
[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.
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