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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 the
MENU
wheel.
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.
10.
Snapshot mode cannot be
used.
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
“
”, “
MEMORY
PLAY
” 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 Operation 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.
10.
• The Squeeze mode is
selected.
1.
• Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
(
pg. 7).
• Replace the dead battery with
a fully charged one (
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 (
pg. 9).
3.
• Set the tape’s erase protection
tab to “REC” (
pg. 10).
• Set the
POWER
Switch to
“
” (
pg. 14).
• Replace with new cassette
(
pg. 10).
• Close the cassette holder
cover.
4.
• Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again (
pg. 16).
5.
• Set the Operation Switch to
“
” (
pg. 14).
6.
• Set Focus to the Auto mode
(
pg. 25).
• Clean the lens and check the
focus again (
pg. 78).
7.
• Set it in the right position
(
pg. 10).
• Install a fully charged battery
(
pg. 6, 7).
8.
• Set it in the right position
(
pg. 12).
9.
• Select “5S” in the Menu
Screen (
pg. 33).
10.
• Disengage the Squeeze mode
(
pg. 28).
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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