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– Playback pictures do not appear or the
sound breaks off.
– [
x
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
For DCR-TRV480:
When you play back in the Hi8
/standard
8 mm
system
– [
x
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
– Playback pictures contain noise.
– Playback pictures are hardly visible.
– Playback pictures do not appear.
LCD screen
• Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
• If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to
clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit
(optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper
moistened with the liquid.
On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure
below. It is recommended you connect your
camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied
AC Adaptor during the operation.
1
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
2
Eject the cassette and “Memory Stick”
from your camcorder, then disconnect
any connecting cables except the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder.
3
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode while
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your
camcorder, then press and hold
DISPLAY/BATT INFO for about 5
seconds.
4
Touch the “×” displayed on the screen
with an object such as the corner of a
“Memory Stick.”
The position of the “×” changes.
If you did not press the right spot, start from
step 4 again.
b
Note
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have
rotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen
facing out.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder
body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with
water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft
cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
CALIBRATION
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