Picture
Symptom
The picture does not appear in the viewfinder.
Cause and/or corrective actions
� If VF PW-SAVE is set to ON in the menu system, the picture disappears automatically when you turn your face away from the viewfinder. m Bring your face close to the viewfinder within 1/2 inch (1 cm). Or, set VF PW-SAVE to OFF. (p. 32) � A tape in a poor condition, such as a tape recorded repeatedly, is played back with TBC set to ON in the menu system. m Set TBC to OFF. (p. 32) � Sunlight or the incandescent lamp may prevent the viewfinder sensor from working correctly. This is not a malfunction. � A tape where video game pictures are recorded is played back with TBC set to ON in the menu system. m Set TBC to OFF. (p. 32) � A tape in a poor condition, such as a tape recorded repeatedly, is played back with TBC set to ON in the menu system. m Set TBC to OFF. (p. 32)
The picture in the viewfinder does not disappear even VF PW-SAVE is set to OFF in the menu system. The picture jitters.
Others
Symptom
The supplied Remote Commander does not work.
Cause and/or corrective actions
� COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system. m Set it to ON. (p. 32) � Something is blocking the infrared rays. m Remove the obstacle. � The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity. m Insert the battery with the correct polarity. (p. 97) � The batteries are dead. m Insert new ones. (p. 97) � The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
Additional information / Información adicional
The CHARGE lamp flashes after you charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder. No function works though the power is on.
� Disconnect the connection plug on the battery pack or on the AC power adaptor, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button on the back of the battery compatment lid using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default.)
AC power adaptor
Symptom
The VTR/CAMERA or CHARGE lamp does not light. The CHARGE lamp flashes.
Corrective actions
� Disconnect the power cord. After about 1 minute, reconnect the power cord. (p. 7) � See the chart on the next page.
