Symptom

Explanation/Solution

Memory card functions do not

y

Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ¬page 28

y

If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again

operate.

directly on your camcorder. ¬page 74

y Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card

Image cannot be deleted.

(SDHC/SD memory card), if any. ¬page 29

y You cannot delete a protected image. Release protection of the

image using the Protect function. ¬page 70

y Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card

You cannot format the memory

(SDHC/SD memory card), if any. ¬page 29

card.

y

The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card

has some problems.

y The file may be corrupted.

The data file name is not indicated

y

The file format is not supported by your camcorder.

correctly.

y

The file name is displayed correctly only if the directory structure

complies with the international standard.

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

y Set “Focus” to “Auto”. ¬page 57

y The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the

Focus does not adjust

focus manually. ¬page 57

y

The lens is dusty on the surface. Clean the lens and check the

automatically.

focus.

y Recording is being made in a dark location.

Use a light to brighten the area.

The image appears too bright,

y

This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent

sodium, or mercury lamp. Cancel “ SCENE” to avoid or minimise

flickers, or changes colour.

this phenomenon. ¬page 49

Image’s colour balance is not

y

The white balance is incorrect. Set the proper “White Balance”.

natural.

¬page 52

y This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a

A subject passing quickly through

malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor)

the frame appears distorted

reads out video signals, a subject passing through a frame rapidly

may appear to bend, depending on the recording conditions.