Sony DCR-HC85 Marketing Operation Manual page 117

Symptom
The flash level cannot be changed.
Flickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium
END SEARCH does not work.
END SEARCH does not work
correctly.
Smooth interval recording stops/
[Smooth interval rec discontinued
due to error.] appears and recording
stops.
Playback
If you are playing back the pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo," refer also to the "Memory Stick
Duo" section. (p. 118)
Symptom
Cannot play back.
Horizontal lines appear on the
picture. The displayed pictures are
not clear or do not appear.
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines
look jagged.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard.
The sound breaks off.
Cannot perform the Date search with
the recording date displayed on the
screen.
"---" is displayed on the screen.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The flash level cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation.
lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel
[PROGRAM AE] in this case. (p. 64)
• The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without
Cassette Memory. (p. 126)
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
For DCR-HC85:
cThe video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional).
cTry again from the beginning.
cUse a Sony mini DV cassette.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape. (p. 49)
cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 133)
For DCR-HC85:
cAdjust [SHARPNESS] to the
SET) menu before recording. (p. 66)
cSet [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] in the
menu. (p. 84)
cTurn up the volume. (p. 49)
cOn the (STANDARD SET) menu, adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the
[ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately.
(p. 85)
cWhen you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs
of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well. (p. 59)
cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 133)
cUse a cassette with Cassette Memory. (p. 126)
cSet [
SEARCH] to [ON] in the
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
• 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.
(soften) side in the (CAMERA
(STANDARD SET)
(EDIT/PLAY) menu. (p. 81)
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