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CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc 78 Customizing Personal Menu 83 Assigning the functions 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 106 Warning indicators and messages ...111 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........113 HDV format and recording/playback 114 Compatibility of the menu is set to [50i]. INT MIC SET/XLR SET...64 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - Features available only when [50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set to the computer via your camcorder - STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc 58 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu - REC FORMAT/DOWN CONVERT, etc 70 Using the (TC/UB SET)...
CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc 78 Customizing Personal Menu 83 Assigning the functions 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 106 Warning indicators and messages ...111 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........113 HDV format and recording/playback 114 Compatibility of the menu is set to [50i]. INT MIC SET/XLR SET...64 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - Features available only when [50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set to the computer via your camcorder - STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc 58 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu - REC FORMAT/DOWN CONVERT, etc 70 Using the (TC/UB SET)...
Operating Instructions
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...camcorder is handled with the + - cRemove any problem using a sharp-pointed object. Batteries/Power sources Symptom The battery pack is quickly discharged. 106 Troubleshooting... Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The temperature of the environment is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder... on the camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem....] on the (OTHERS) menu to the camcorder (p. 11). If this still does not ...camcorder, use a linear mechanism. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. The camcorder...
...camcorder is handled with the + - cRemove any problem using a sharp-pointed object. Batteries/Power sources Symptom The battery pack is quickly discharged. 106 Troubleshooting... Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The temperature of the environment is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder... on the camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem....] on the (OTHERS) menu to the camcorder (p. 11). If this still does not ...camcorder, use a linear mechanism. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. The camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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... the AC Adaptor/charger from the compartment. Then, connect it again (p. 11). cClose the LCD panel. Troubleshooting 107 cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. LCD screen/viewfinder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions An unknown language appears on ...both the LCD panel and the viewfinder (p. 69). Cassette tapes Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cassette cannot be...
... the AC Adaptor/charger from the compartment. Then, connect it again (p. 11). cClose the LCD panel. Troubleshooting 107 cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. LCD screen/viewfinder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions An unknown language appears on ...both the LCD panel and the viewfinder (p. 69). Cassette tapes Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cassette cannot be...
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Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. cRelease the HOLD lever (p. 21). cSet [STEADYSHOT] to CAMERA (p. 14). The auto focus does not function. Adjust the focus manually (p. 32). in ... does not start when you can focus manually by rotating the focus shifts as the focus ring rotates. cCancel the back light function (p. 25). 108 Troubleshooting
Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. cRelease the HOLD lever (p. 21). cSet [STEADYSHOT] to CAMERA (p. 14). The auto focus does not function. Adjust the focus manually (p. 32). in ... does not start when you can focus manually by rotating the focus shifts as the focus ring rotates. cCancel the back light function (p. 25). 108 Troubleshooting
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... (p. 121). This is new and has nothing recorded. Cannot play back. END SEARCH does not work . "---" is displayed on a tape with the component video cable. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 cReverse playback is being played. • The data code on the screen. • The tape you are not clear or do • There is...
... (p. 121). This is new and has nothing recorded. Cannot play back. END SEARCH does not work . "---" is displayed on a tape with the component video cable. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 cReverse playback is being played. • The data code on the screen. • The tape you are not clear or do • There is...
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... the picture, set [DV WIDE REC] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu according to [OFF] (p. 72). appears on the (IN/ OUT REC) menu (p. 74). This camcorder does not comply with the 4-channel microphone recording standard. New sound added to a recorded tape cIn the (AUDIO SET) menu, set [AUDIO MIX] to 50i... to the requirements of the connected device (p. 70). Dubbing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from the normal size to the expanded size. 110 Troubleshooting Noises appear and on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
... the picture, set [DV WIDE REC] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu according to [OFF] (p. 72). appears on the (IN/ OUT REC) menu (p. 74). This camcorder does not comply with the 4-channel microphone recording standard. New sound added to a recorded tape cIn the (AUDIO SET) menu, set [AUDIO MIX] to 50i... to the requirements of the connected device (p. 70). Dubbing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from the normal size to the expanded size. 110 Troubleshooting Noises appear and on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
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..., which starts from "E." cChange the tape. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for details. Troubleshooting 111 Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Troubleshooting If indicators appear on the screen. See the page in the viewfinder, check ...the following. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 118). Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your camcorder...
..., which starts from "E." cChange the tape. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for details. Troubleshooting 111 Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Troubleshooting If indicators appear on the screen. See the page in the viewfinder, check ...the following. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 118). Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your camcorder...
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.... cSee page 98. Cannot add audio on the screen, check the following. Cannot add audio. cThe pictures cannot be damaged, etc. cSee page 121. 112 Troubleshooting Subjects Battery Moisture condensation Cassette/Tape Others Indications Corrective Actions/ References Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Z Re-attach the power source. - % Z Moisture condensation. Q Z The tape...
.... cSee page 98. Cannot add audio on the screen, check the following. Cannot add audio. cThe pictures cannot be damaged, etc. cSee page 121. 112 Troubleshooting Subjects Battery Moisture condensation Cassette/Tape Others Indications Corrective Actions/ References Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Z Re-attach the power source. - % Z Moisture condensation. Q Z The tape...