Manual

_rOuble Checks and Adjustments 1
Tape stops during • Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an "M'"
rewind or fast appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder
forward stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00, Press REW I_1 or FF,I' again to continue
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M
to turn off the memory-stop feature.
Camcorder remains in Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
pause mode
Dew indicator flashes if the dew indicator ( [] ) flashes in the viewfinder, there
in viewfinder is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until indicator no
longer appears before operating the camcorder,
Poor auto-focus
operation
Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not
work under these conditions, Place POWER switch in
CAMERA MAN and focus manually. Seepages 36-37.
Subject not in center ofviewfinder or two subjects are at
different distances, Place POWER swilch in CAMERA
MAN and focus manually. Seepages 36-37.
Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
Viewfinder displays Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.
are out of focus Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted,
Picture is too dark or For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.
subject too dark Press P, AE button to select SPORTN or 1/2000,
See page 44.
Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the
exposure manually. Seepages 40-4L
Sound is too low or Subject was too far from camcorder.
distorled
Picture recorded with Place POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO.
special effect
Colors do not look Try adjusting white balance. Seepages 38-39.
namral on recording
Title recorded on tape Title is recorded when it appears in viewflnder. Remove
the title. Seepages 46-47.
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