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Pressing the REC button
will not start recording.
Recording starts but stops
immediately.
Power switch does not
change to PHOTO (disc).
LCD screen is hard to see.
Black dots or red, blue or
green dots always lit appear
on LCD screen or in
Viewfinder.
Focus is not correct.
Symptom Cause and Correction
Is input image copy-guarded?
The specifications state that the DVD video camera/recorder cannot record a
copy-guarded image. [Applies only to models that have the line input function
(*1)
]
Does dirt or fingerprint adhere to
disc, or is disc scratched?
Clean the disc. If there is still no
improvement, replace the disc.
Is some other AV device directly connected to the AV input/output jack of the
DVD video camera/recorder?
If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV selector, the
video signal may not be transmitted correctly. In such a case, reduce the number
of devices through which the video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device
directly. [Applies only to models that have the line input function
(*1)
]
Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC?
Depending on video game or PC, image cannot be recorded on the DVD video
camera/recorder. [Applies only to models that have the line input function
(*1)
]
Is the LOCK switch beside the power switch set to the left? Switch it to the right
to release the lock.
Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?
Stop recording and adjust the brightness.
Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors?
Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust angle so that LCD screen
is not exposed to direct sunlight.
The panels used for LCD monitor and viewfinder of the DVD video camera/
recorder are produced using highly precise technology. However, 0.01% or less of
total pixels may not light (black dots) or may remain lit (red, blue, green dots).
(The effective amount of pixels on LCD panel is 99.99% or more.) This shows the
limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will
interfere with the operation of LCD panel or operation of the DVD video camera/
recorder.
Is it difficult to use auto-focus with the subject?
Focus manually.
Does "MF" appear?
The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject
manually, or release manual focus.
Is the diopter control of viewfinder correctly adjusted?
Adjust the diopter control.
In cases other than the above, set the power switch to "POWER OFF", and then
reset it to a position other then “POWER OFF”.
Troubleshooting > Problem Guide
*1: The line input function is provided in the following models:
DZ-MV580E(AU)/MV580E(SW)/MV580E(SWH)
DZ-MV550E(AU)/MV550E(SW)/MV550E(SWH)
The symbols in parentheses ( ) in the above model names show the destinations and are displayed only
on packing box.
Refer to “2-5 Differences in Rating Labels and Difference in Function” when checking the body of DVD
video camera/recorder, to judge whether or not it is equipped with the line input function (destination).
Use soft cloth to clean
from inner to outer
circumference in
axial direction.
[Never use solvent.]
Disc cleaning method:
During recording