Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING EN 69
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest _VC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly, in such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (batter
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
Power
I. No power is supplied. /. -The power is not connected 1. • Connect the AC Adapter
properly, securely. (_._pg. 1I)
• The battery isdead. • Replace the dead battery
• The LCD monitor is not open with a fully charged one.
fully or the viewfinder is not (_ pg. 10, 11)
pulled out when recording. • Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.
VideoandD.S.C.Recording
2. Recording cannot be
performed.
2. •The Power Switch is set to
"PLAY" or "OFF".
-- For Video Recording ---
• The tape's erase protection
tab is set to "SAVE".
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to "MEMORY".
• "TAPE END" appears.
• The cassette holder cover is
open.
-- For D.S.C. Recording
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to "VIDEO'.
2. • Set the Power Switch to "_l"
or [] . (_ pg. 17, 23)
---- For Video Recording ........
• Set the tape's erase
protection tab to "REC".
(_:7pg. 15)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to "VIDEO".
• Replace with new cassette.
(_ pg. t 5)
• Close the cassette holder
cover.
---- For D.S.C. Recording .......
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to "MEMORY".
3. When shooting a subject 7. •This is a result of exceedingly 3.
illumina/ed by bright light, high contrast, and is not a ........
vertical lines appear, malfunction.
4. When the screen is under 4. •This is not a malfunction. 4.
direct sunlight during shooting,
the screen becomes red or ........
black for an instant.
5. During recording, thedate/ _'. •"DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF'. 5. •Set"DATE/TIME"to"ON".
time does not appear, g-_"pg. 31, 38)
6. During recording, sound 6. •Theoptional headphones are 6. •Connect the optional
cannot be heard, not connected to the headphones to the
headphones connector, headphone connector.
g-_ pg. 81 )
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