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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
No power is supplied.
2.
“SET DATE/TIME!”
appears.
3.
Recording cannot be
performed.
4.
There is no picture.
5.
Some functions are not
available using MENU/
BRIGHT.
6.
The focus does not adjust
automatically.
7.
The cassette will not load
properly.
8.
The MultiMediaCard will
not load properly.
9.
In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before
5 seconds have elapsed.
1.
•The power is not connected
properly.
•The battery is dead.
•The LCD monitor is not
open fully or the viewfinder
is not pulled out when
recording.
2.
•The built-in clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery
is discharged.
•The previously set date/time
is erased.
3.
•The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
•The Power Switch is set to
“ ”, “ ” or
“OFF”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
4.
•The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5.
•The Power Switch is set to
“ ”.
6.
•Focus is set to the Manual
mode.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
7.
•The cassette is in the wrong
position.
•The battery’s charge is low.
8.
•The MultiMediaCard is in
the wrong position.
9.
•The 5-Second mode is set to
“ANIM.” in the Menu
Screen.
1.
•Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
(੬ pg. 7).
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
(੬ pg. 6, 7).
•Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.
2.
•Connect the camcorder to
an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger for
over 24 hours to charge the
clock’s lithium battery
(੬ pg. 9).
3.
•Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”
(੬ pg. 10).
•Set the Power Switch to
“ ” or “ ” (੬ pg. 14).
•Replace with new cassette
(੬ pg. 10).
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
4.
•Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again (੬ pg. 16).
5.
•Set the Power Switch to
“ ” (੬ pg. 14).
6.
•Set Focus to the Auto mode
(੬ pg. 27).
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (੬ pg. 92).
7.
•Set it in the right position
(੬ pg. 10).
•Install a fully charged
battery (੬ pg. 6, 7).
8.
•Set it in the right position
(੬ pg. 12).
9.
•Select “5S” in the Menu
Screen (੬ pg. 37).
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest THOMSON
dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed
as usual from the beginning.
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