135E AdditionalInformationTroubleshootingCause and/or what to do about it• The camcorder is not set to theappropriate mode ( 19, 28).• The cassette is not loaded or is set forerasure prevention ( 17-18).• The cassette has reached the end.• The power source is not properlyconnected, or the battery pack isexhausted or not properly attached( 12-16, 129).• The function cannot be used in thatrecording program ( 56).• The camcorder was in record pausemode for more than about 5 minutes( 19, 103).• The battery pack is exhausted( 13-16, 129).• The battery pack’s power is exhausted.Recharge or change to a new batterypack ( 13-16).• The cassette is not loaded or is set forerasure prevention ( 17-18).• The cassette has reached the end.• The camcorder is malfunctioning.Remove and then replace powersource.• The camcorder is not set to theappropriate mode ( 19, 28).• You are attempting to play back orrecord copyright protected material( 87).• The video heads are badlycontaminated ( 133).Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the pagenumbers in parentheses for more information.Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TVor VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.Recording/PlaybackProblem? Nothing happens when I press thebuttons.? The camcorder turned itself off.? The cassette compartment stoppedmid-operation whileloading/unloading a cassette.? The start/stop button doesn’t work.? The mark flashes red in thedisplay during charging the flash.? There’s no picture in the display.? There’s a blank blue screen in thedisplay.