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Troubleshooting
DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC39E/HC42E/HC43E 2-584-907-11(1)
• For DCR-HC32E/HC33E:
You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” using [WIDE SELECT] mode
(p. 42).
• For DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E:
When [SMTH INT.REC] is activated, still images cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick
Duo” during tape recording.
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.
• The recording angle when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY is wider than
when it is set to CAMERA-TAPE.
You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene
to the next.
• Note the following.
– Perform END SEARCH (p. 29).
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break
even when you turn the power off.)
– Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape.
– Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 54).
The external flash (optional) does not work.
• The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.
[END SEARCH] does not work.
• The cassette was ejected after recording (p. 29).
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
[END SEARCH] does not work correctly.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to
error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E)
• The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional).
• Try again from the beginning.
• Use a Sony mini DV cassette.
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