Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting

DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC39E/HC42E/HC43E 2-584-907-11(1)

• For DCR-HC32E/HC33E:

You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” using [WIDE SELECT] mode

(p. 42).

• For DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E:

When [SMTH INT.REC] is activated, still images cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick

Duo” during tape recording.

The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.

• The recording angle when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY is wider than

when it is set to CAMERA-TAPE.

You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene

to the next.

• Note the following.

– Perform END SEARCH (p. 29).

– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break

even when you turn the power off.)

– Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape.

– Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.

The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.

• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 54).

The external ﬂash (optional) does not work.

• The power of the ﬂash is not turned on, or the ﬂash is not attached correctly.

[END SEARCH] does not work.

• The cassette was ejected after recording (p. 29).

• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.

[END SEARCH] does not work correctly.

• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to

error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E)

• The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional).

• Try again from the beginning.

• Use a Sony mini DV cassette.

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