Troubleshooting
Display
Symptom
Unknown icon appears on the screen.
An afterimage remains on the LCD screen.
The image on the LCD screen looks dark.
Recording
Symptom
Pressing the [Recording start/stop] button
does not start recording.
The actual recording time is less than the
estimated recording time.
The recording stops automatically.
When recording a subject illuminated by bright
light, a vertical line appears.
When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight
during recording, the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
Explanation/Solution
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A warning icon or message appears on the screen.
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This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the
power off.
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Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.
Explanation/Solution
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Set your camcorder to the recording mode.
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There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.
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Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock.
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The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used.
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When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording time may be shortened.
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There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important files on
your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.
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If you make recordings or delete files frequently, the performance of the storage media
deteriorates. If this occurs, format the storage media again.
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If you use a memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops
recording videos and a corresponding message appears on the LCD screen.
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This is not a malfunction.
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This is not a malfunction.
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Appendixes
pages 108~113
page 37