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 camera
is properly
connected
if you are using it with a TV or
VCR. Consult
your dealer or service outlet if problems
persist.
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Problem
[] Nothing
happens when I press the
buttons.
[] The camera
turned
itself off.
[] The cassette
compartment
stopped
mid-operation
while
loading/unloading
a cassette.
[] The start/stop
button
doesn't work.
[] There's
no picture
in the display.
[] There s a blank blue screen in the
display.
[] The camera
won't
focus.
Cause
and/or
what to do about it
• The POWER
dial is not set to the
appropriate
mode (_
16, 24).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention
(_)
14-15).
, The cassette has reached the end.
, The power source is not properly
connected,
or the battery pack is
exhausted
or not properly attached
([212]11-13, 117).
• The function cannot be used in that
recording program
([222153).
, The camera was in record pause mode for
more than about 5 minutes ( _
16, 97).
, The battery pack is exhausted
([212112-13, 117).
The battery pack's power is exhausted.
Recharge
or change to a new battery
pack (12221 1 2).
The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention
(_
14-15).
The cassette has reached the end.
" The POWER
dial is not set to the
appropriate
mode ([_
16, 97).
, You are attempting
to play back or
record
copyright protected
material
(E2182).
" The video heads are badly
contaminated
( _
121 ).
• The camera is on manual focus ( [2221
72).
, The viewfinder
lens needs adjusting
([221116).
, The lens is dirty ( 1_I21 1 21).