Others-107-Viewfinder≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.Internal components may be seriouslydamaged.≥When the Movie Camera is used with a largecapacity Battery (CGR-D16S, CGP-D28S;optional) attached to it, it is not practical to lookin the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.Lens Hood≥Do not attach other conversion lenses in front ofthe Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used forthe attachment.≥When you wish to attach the Tele ConversionLens (VW-LT2714N2E; optional), WideConversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E; optional),MC Protector (VW-LMC27E; optional), or NDFilter (VW-LND27E; optional), first of all, turnthe Lens Hood counterclockwise. If the MCProtector or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hoodcan be mounted on the filter.≥If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] duringrecording with the filter and conversion lensattached together to the Movie Camera,4 corners of the image may become dark(vignetting). For details, please refer to theoperating instructions of your accessories.≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to theMovie Camera so as to shut out unnecessarylight.Extremely high precision technology isemployed to produce the LCD Monitorscreen featuring a total of approximately105,000 pixels. The result is more than99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% ofthe pixels inactive or always lit. However,this is not a malfunction and does not affectthe recorded picture.Extremely high precision technologyis employed to produce theViewfinder screen featuring a total ofapproximately 67,000 pixels. Theresult is more than 99.99% effectivepixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixelsinactive or always lit. However, this isnot a malfunction and does not affectthe recorded picture.Before Requesting Repair (Problemsand Solutions)Power1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turnedon.• Is the power source connected correctly? (-60-)2: The Movie Camera power is turned offautomatically.• When the Recording Pause Mode continuesfor more than 6 minutes, the power is turned offautomatically for tape protection and powerconservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, thepower is turned off only when the tape isinserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When thetape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and ifthe Recording Pause Mode continues for morethan 6 minutes, the power is turned offautomatically.To resume recording from this condition, turnoff, then turn on the power again. (-70-)3: The Movie Camera power does not stay onlong enough.• Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery orattach a fully charged Battery. (-60-)• Has condensation occurred? Wait until theCondensation Indication disappears. (-104-)Battery1: Battery runs down quickly.• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with theAC Adaptor. (-60-)• Are you using the Battery in an extremely coldplace? In cold places, the operating time of theBattery becomes shorter. (-105-)• Has the Battery worn out? If the operating timeis still too short even after the Battery is fullycharged, the Battery has worn out.2: The Battery cannot be charged.• If the DC Input Lead is connected to the ACAdaptor, charging cannot be performed.Disconnect the DC Input Lead.Normal Recording1: Recording does not start although power issupplied to the Movie Camera and theCassette is correctly inserted.• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider onthe Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),recording cannot be performed. (-63-)• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a newCassette. (-63-)• Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (-70-)• Has condensation occurred? Wait until theCondensation Indication disappears. (-104-)