Sony Handycam DCR-HC36E Operating Manual page 103

Image data stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back.
• Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file or folder names, or have edited
the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. 121).
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction
(p. 121).
Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or
do not appear.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 125).
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged (DCR-HC94E/HC96E).
• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the
No sound or only a low sound is heard.
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 61).
• Turn up the volume (p. 27).
• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard
appropriately (p. 76).
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting
cable are also connected (p. 38).
The sound breaks off.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 125).
"---" is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
Noises appear and
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (PAL). This is
not a malfunction (p. 118).
is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC
REC). Your camcorder is not compatible with 4ch microphone recording.
Date search does not work correctly.
• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after the date changed. If one day's recording is too
short, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.
(soften) side (p. 47).
is displayed on the screen.
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