Sony HVR-Z1E Operating Instructions Manual page 109

Recording
Symptom
The tape does not start when you
press REC START/STOP.
The tape does not start when you
press REC START/STOP on the
handle.
The power abruptly turns off.
The zoom does not function.
The handle zoom does not work.
The SteadyShot does not function.
The auto focus does not function.
The focus is set to auto, but the focus
shifts as the focus ring rotates.
A vertical band appears when
recording candlelight or electric light
in the dark.
A vertical band appears when
recording a bright subject.
Tiny spots in white appear on the
screen.
Oblique stripes appear on the screen.
Picture appears too bright on the
screen, and the subject does not
appear on the screen.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
cSet the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 15).
cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 115).
cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the
cassette (p. 121).
cRelease the HOLD lever (p. 22).
cCharge the battery pack (p. 11).
cSet the ZOOM switch correctly (p. 23).
cWhen using the zoom lever on the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM
switch to LEVER/REMOTE (p. 24).
cSet the handle zoom switch to H or L (p. 24).
cPress the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot (p. 87).
cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] on the
(p. 61).
cSet the FOCUS switch to AUTO to enable auto focus (p. 33).
cThe recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus
manually (p. 33).
• Even during auto focusing, you can focus manually by rotating the focus
ring (p. 34).
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is
too high. This is not a malfunction.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
• The spots appear at a slower shutter speed. This is not a malfunction.
cSet the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF (p. 32).
cCancel the back light function (p. 26).
(CAMERA SET) menu
Troubleshooting
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