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Troubleshooting
Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.
Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page
numbers in parentheses for more information.
Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV
or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Recording/Playback
Problem
H Nothing happens when I press the
buttons.
Q The camcorder turned itself off.
H The cassette compartment
stopped mid-operation while
loading/unloading a cassette.
H The start/stop button doesn't
work.
H There's no picture in the display.
H There's a blank blue screen in the
display.
H The camcorder won't focus.
Cause and/or what to do about it
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode ( CO 17, 26).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention (CHI 15-16).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The power source is not properly
connected, or the battery pack is
exhausted or not properly attached
(CO 10-14, 122).
• The function cannot be used in that
recording program ( Q3 54).
• The camcorder was in record pause
mode for more than about 5 minutes
( CO 17, 100).
• The battery pack is exhausted
(CD 11-14, 122).
• The battery pack's power is
exhausted. Recharge or change to a
new battery pack (CO 11-14).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention (CO 15-16).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode (CO 17, 26).
• You are attempting to play back or
record copyright protected material
(CO 82).
• The video heads are badly
contaminated ( QD 126).
• The camcorder is on manual focus
(CO 70).
• The viewfinder lens needs adjusting
(CO 119).
• The lens is dirty ( DO 125).
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