Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting

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

Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the

viewﬁnder.

• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 54).

• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISP/BATT INFO while [DISP

OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 54).

Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.

• You cannot zoom the pictures from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 23).

Time code and other information appears in the display of the connected

device.

• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p.

54).

You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.

• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 54).

• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting

cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a

picture from (for DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC42E/HC43E), or to the input jack of another

device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder.

New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard.

• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard

appropriately (p. 63).

Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”

• You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly

for recording.

Movies cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”

• You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded in the following situations:

– The tape has a blank section.

– The tape has been used repeatedly for recording.

– The input signal has been interrupted or cut.

You cannot input pictures. (DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC42E/HC43E)

• You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 54).

• You cannot input pictures if you press the DISP/BATT INFO button.

The picture appears distorted or dark.

• A/V connecting cables are connected to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station.

Disconnect one of the A/V connecting cables.

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