Reference121Shooting (when using a P2 card)Cannot shoot even thoughthe P2 card is insertedcorrectly.• The MEDIA switch may be in the TAPE position.If so, set it to the P2 position.P 25• Make sure the P2 card’s write-protect switch is not in the PROTECTposition.Recording is not possible if it is in this position.P 26• There may be little free memory left on the P2 card. If so, save thedata onto another media, and delete the data you no longer need;alternatively, replace the card with a new one.—• The P2 card may be formatted incorrectly. Alternatively, the cardyou are using may not be formatted for use with the unit.If so, format the card in the unit.P 27• 2 GB P2 cards cannot be used. —• The media information display may be indicating “E”. If so, formatthe card in the unit.P 94Cannot perform intervalrecording, one-shotrecording or loop recording.• Make sure that the DIR ENTRY NG CARD warning is not displayedafter inserting the P2 card. Interval recording, one-shot recordingand loop recording cannot be performed with this card. Format thecard in the unit.P 94Shooting (when using a tape)Cannot record eventhough the tape is insertedproperly.• The MEDIA switch may be in the P2 position.If this is the case, set it to the TAPE position.P 29• Make sure the VCR lamp is off.You cannot shoot in VCR mode. Press the mode switch to switch tocamera mode.P 29• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidentalerasure is not set to SAVE. You cannot record when the tab is in thisposition.P 31• The cassette tape may have reached the end. If so, replace it withanother tape.—• Make sure the cassette holder is closed.You cannot operate the camera if the cassette holder is open.—• If the AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK warning appears, the tape mayhave snapped. Check the tape.—EditingCannot perform audiodubbing.• Make sure the tab on the cassette tape for preventing accidentalerasure is not set to SAVE.You cannot edit when the tab is in this position.P 31• You may be trying to edit a part that was shot in LP mode.You cannot dub after recording in LP mode as the track on the tapeis thinner than the head.—Cannot read the data on theSD memory card.• Make sure the SD memory card is formatted correctly.If it is not, format the card in the unit.P 32• In the tape mode, SD memory cards cannot be read. Switch to theP2 mode in order to read these cards.P 32Cannot perform nonlinearediting.• Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable. P 83Cannot dub onto anexternal device.• Make sure the external device is connected correctly. P 79, 80