Tape stops during
rewind or fast
forward
Camcorder remains in
pause mode
Dew indicator flashes
in viewfinder
Poor auto-focus
operation
Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an "M"
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder
stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00. Press REW I'I or FF ,,
again to continue
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER RIM
to turn off the memory-stop feature.
•
Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
•
If the dew indicator
( [] ) flashes
in the viewfinder,
there
is moisture
in the camcorder.
Wait until indicator
no
longer appears
before operating
the camcorder.
Viewfinder
displays
•
Lens is smudged
and image appears
unfocused.
are out of focus
•
Eyepiece
focus control is misadjusted.
Picture is too dark or
subject too dark
Subject
is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus
may not
work under these conditions.
Place POWER
switch in
CAMERA
MAN and focus manually.
See pages 36-37.
Subject
not in center of viewfinder
or two subjects
are at
different
distances.
Place POWER
switch in CAMERA
MAN and focus manually.
See pages 36-37.
Lens is smudged,
and image appears
unfocused.
For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.
Press P. AE button to select SPORTS or 1/2000.
See page 44.
Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the
exposure manually. See pages 40-41.
Sound is too low or
•
Subject
was too far from camcorder.
distorted
Picture recorded
with
• Place POWER
switch in CAMERA
AUTO.
special effect
Colors do not look
•
Try adjusting
white balance.
See pages 38-39.
natural on recording
Title recorded
on tape
•
Title is recorded
when it appears
in viewfinder.
Remove
the title.
See pages 46-47.
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