Sharp ViewCam VL-WD450E Operation Manual page 108

Appendix
Symptom
Cannot play back, rewind
or fast forward tape.
Video noise in image.
Cannot delete image
on SmartMedia card.
Cannot format
SmartMedia card.
Cassette will not eject.
Viewfinder picture is
hard to see.
LCD monitor picture is
hard to see.
Cannot edit to con-
nected video equipment.
Remote control does
not function.
Notes:
• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical
noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power
sources, including the lithium battery, etc. Then reconnect the power sources to resume operation.
• If the characters displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor appear to malfunction, disconnect the
power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and
turn the power on again. The characters should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation.
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Possible cause
Position at beginning or end of
tape.
Dirty video heads.
Old or worn tape.
Write-protect seal is affixed to card.
Image is delete-protected.
Write-protect seal is affixed to card.
Power source is not properly
connected.
Battery pack is not charged.
Camcorder is recording.
Viewfinder dioptre is not properly
adjusted.
Inappropriate picture adjustments.
Audio/video or DV cable is not
properly connected.
REMOTE menu item is set to
"OFF".
Remote control battery has run
down.
Remote control used beyond
operating range.
Intense daylight falling on
camcorder remote sensor.
Obstacle between remote control
and camcorder remote sensor.
Suggested solution
Rewind or fast forward tape to
desired point (p. 22).
Call for service, or use a commer-
cially available video head
cleaning tape (p. ix).
Use a new cassette.
Remove write-protect seal (p. 88).
Cancel the protection setting
(p. 79).
Remove write-protect seal (p. 88).
Connect power source properly
(pp. 10, 11).
Charge battery pack sufficiently
(p. 9).
Stop tape and try again (p. 19).
Adjust dioptre (p. 17).
Adjust picture (p. 63).
Connect audio/video or DV cable
properly (pp. 64-66).
Set REMOTE menu item to "ON"
(pp. 41, 42).
Replace remote control batteries
with new ones (p. 41).
Use remote control within operating
range (p. 42).
Protect remote sensor from
exposure to intense daylight (p. 42).
Remove obstacle or use remote
control from different angle (p. 42).