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Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - Digital effect 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 45 Focusing manually 46 Superimposing...using the zero set memory function 55 Searching a recording by date - Picture effect 39 Using special effects - Photo search/Photo scan 57 Dubbing only desired scenes - PRINT MARK ...... 136 Using the external printer 137 Troubleshooting Types of contents Getting started Main Features 4 ...
Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - Digital effect 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 45 Focusing manually 46 Superimposing...using the zero set memory function 55 Searching a recording by date - Picture effect 39 Using special effects - Photo search/Photo scan 57 Dubbing only desired scenes - PRINT MARK ...... 136 Using the external printer 137 Troubleshooting Types of contents Getting started Main Features 4 ...
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... slide the tab. (p. 18) • The tape is stuck to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Set it to expose the red mark. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The ... Troubleshooting - Types of trouble and their solutions If you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. You cannot record in the viewfinder. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to OFF in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony ...
... slide the tab. (p. 18) • The tape is stuck to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Set it to expose the red mark. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The ... Troubleshooting - Types of trouble and their solutions If you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. You cannot record in the viewfinder. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to OFF in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony ...
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... MODE. (p. 78) The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in the menu settings. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p....on the screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the Hi8 ...Troubleshooting In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording...
... MODE. (p. 78) The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in the menu settings. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p....on the screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the Hi8 ...Troubleshooting In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording...
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...the "Memory Stick" is set to MEMORY. c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 117) • The "Memory Stick" has been recorded to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 88) (Continued on the still image. The image cannot be carried out. The photo save function does not...• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is not set to MEMORY. (p. 97) • The "Memory Stick" is not played back. Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions When operating using the "Memory Stick" Symptom The "Memory Stick" does not function. c Cancel image protection. (p. 132) •...
...the "Memory Stick" is set to MEMORY. c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 117) • The "Memory Stick" has been recorded to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 88) (Continued on the still image. The image cannot be carried out. The photo save function does not...• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is not set to MEMORY. (p. 97) • The "Memory Stick" is not played back. Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions When operating using the "Memory Stick" Symptom The "Memory Stick" does not function. c Cancel image protection. (p. 132) •...
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...actions a few times, contact your camcorder. Troubleshooting 143 This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 152) • The video heads are unable to rectify the problem ... A malfunction that is displayed, check the following code chart. After reconnecting the power source, operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. If a 5-digit code is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function...
...actions a few times, contact your camcorder. Troubleshooting 143 This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 152) • The video heads are unable to rectify the problem ... A malfunction that is displayed, check the following code chart. After reconnecting the power source, operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. If a 5-digit code is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function...
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Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET •FOR "InfoLITHIUM"... battery pack. (p. 148) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode.* (p. 85) The tape has run out.* Insert a cassette tape.* The video heads are dirty. (p. 153) You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p. 146) The...settings using a "Memory Stick" contains no still image.* (p. 137) You tried to record on a "Memory Stick" while deleting data.* You tried to record on a "Memory Stick" while formatting it.* Charging an external flash (optional) does not...
Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET •FOR "InfoLITHIUM"... battery pack. (p. 148) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode.* (p. 85) The tape has run out.* Insert a cassette tape.* The video heads are dirty. (p. 153) You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p. 146) The...settings using a "Memory Stick" contains no still image.* (p. 137) You tried to record on a "Memory Stick" while deleting data.* You tried to record on a "Memory Stick" while formatting it.* Charging an external flash (optional) does not...