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Troubleshoot ing
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
Cam corder
Recording
Symptom
Recording or interview recording
is not possible.
Recording stops in a few seconds.
The power goes off.
The image on the viewfinder
screen is not clear.
The SteadyShot function does not
work.
The autofocusing function does
not work.
Black index appeared for the
recorded track.
A vertical band appears when
you shoot a subject such as lights
or a candle flame against a dark
background.
Downloaded from:
Cause and/ or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA or
• The disc is full.
• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.
• START/STOP is set to ANTI GROUND in the menu.
• Moisture has condensed inside the camcorder.
• START/STOP is set to ANTI GROUND in the menu.
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF.
• The camcorder is in manual focus mode.
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
• Power source is disconnected during recording.
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
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INTERVIEW.
c Set it to CAMERA (p. 22) or INTERVIEW (p. 36).
c Erase unnecessary tracks (p. 65) or insert a new disc
(p. 16).
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 10).
c Set it to NORMAL (p. 93).
c Remove the disc and leave the camcorder for a couple of
hours (p. 105).
c Set it to NORMAL (p. 93).
has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes.
c Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or
INTERVIEW again (p. 23).
c Adjust the viewfinder lens (p. 26).
c Set it to ON (p. 45).
c Turn to auto focus mode (p. 43).
c Adjust focus manually (p. 43).
c Select a scene for the index (p. 62).
high. This is not a malfunction.
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