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... device, etc 48 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc 50 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 51 Jacks to connect external devices 53 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 54 Warning indicators and messages 61 Continued , 9 REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN SETUP MENU menu 47 - CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc. WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc. Reviewing...
... device, etc 48 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc 50 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 51 Jacks to connect external devices 53 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 54 Warning indicators and messages 61 Continued , 9 REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN SETUP MENU menu 47 - CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc. WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc. Reviewing...
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...while you do not work. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons are functional (p. 23). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns ...Handycam operation (p. 22, 41). [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration together with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 27) using your camcorder, use it. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
...while you do not work. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons are functional (p. 23). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns ...Handycam operation (p. 22, 41). [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration together with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 27) using your camcorder, use it. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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...off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again to cancel [DEMO MODE]. If the problem ... in [DEMO MODE] (p. 47). Do not press hard on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. The battery pack may not...picture appears on the LCD screen. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Troubleshooting The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the...
...off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again to cancel [DEMO MODE]. If the problem ... in [DEMO MODE] (p. 47). Do not press hard on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. The battery pack may not...picture appears on the LCD screen. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Troubleshooting The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the...
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... during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 13). • Attach a charged battery pack to always display the remaining...
... during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 13). • Attach a charged battery pack to always display the remaining...
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...lamp (p. 24). • The tape has reached the end. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In the following settings,.../STOP. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to "Adjusting the image during recording" (p. 57). Troubleshooting Recording Refer also to turn the power off.) • Do not record pictures in SP mode and... Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode. [END SCH] does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). The tape does not start when you turn on the cassette. [END SCH] does ...
...lamp (p. 24). • The tape has reached the end. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In the following settings,.../STOP. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to "Adjusting the image during recording" (p. 57). Troubleshooting Recording Refer also to turn the power off.) • Do not record pictures in SP mode and... Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode. [END SCH] does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). The tape does not start when you turn on the cassette. [END SCH] does ...
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Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 25). Troubleshooting (Continued) A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in color occurs. • These anomalies may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube, ...
Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 25). Troubleshooting (Continued) A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in color occurs. • These anomalies may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube, ...
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...TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). Continued , 59 is displayed on another device with NightShot plus . You cannot use [SPOT METER]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with 4ch microphone recording. Troubleshooting The sound breaks off. • Clean... the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69). You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). Your camcorder is automatically set to [...
...TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). Continued , 59 is displayed on another device with NightShot plus . You cannot use [SPOT METER]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with 4ch microphone recording. Troubleshooting The sound breaks off. • Clean... the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69). You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). Your camcorder is automatically set to [...
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...cable is heard appropriately (p. 52). Connecting to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot view the video your camcorder is not NTSC (p. 64). Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is seeing on the computer. •...it again. 60 You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Troubleshooting (Continued) Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Time code and other information appear on the display of another device for dubbing a picture ...
...cable is heard appropriately (p. 52). Connecting to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot view the video your camcorder is not NTSC (p. 64). Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is seeing on the computer. •...it again. 60 You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Troubleshooting (Continued) Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Time code and other information appear on the display of another device for dubbing a picture ...
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...21:ss • Moisture condensation has occurred. E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your camcorder again. • Change the cassette. Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may .... % (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is displayed (p. 61). * You hear a melody when...
...21:ss • Moisture condensation has occurred. E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your camcorder again. • Change the cassette. Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may .... % (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is displayed (p. 61). * You hear a melody when...
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HDV recorded tape. Troubleshooting Invalid during Easy Handycam operation. (p. 23) HDV recorded tape. Cannot playback. • Your camcorder cannot play back this format. Cannot add audio. • Your camcorder does not allow you to add audio on a section of a tape recorded in HDV format (p. 51). 63 Play back the tape with the equipment that recorded it.
HDV recorded tape. Troubleshooting Invalid during Easy Handycam operation. (p. 23) HDV recorded tape. Cannot playback. • Your camcorder cannot play back this format. Cannot add audio. • Your camcorder does not allow you to add audio on a section of a tape recorded in HDV format (p. 51). 63 Play back the tape with the equipment that recorded it.