158During recordingSymptom Cause and Correction ReferencepagePressing the REC buttonwill not start recording. Is input image copy-guarded?Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD VideoCamera.75Recording starts butstops immediately.Is disc scratched or do dirt or fingerprints adhere to it?Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc. 30If you turn this DVD Video Camera on for many hours in a hightemperature location, this DVD Video Camera may automaticallystop recording for the protection of the lens in the laser pickupassembly. In this case, follow the messages on the display of thisDVD Video Camera.To start recording again, turn this DVD Video Camera off and leaveit for a while.⎯Is some other AV device directly connected to the AV input/outputjack of this DVD Video Camera?If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AVselector, the video signal may be transmitted incorrectly. In such acase, reduce the number of devices through which the video signalis transmitted, or connect AV device directly.75Are you attempting to record an image from a video game or PC?From some video games or PCs, images cannot be recorded on thisDVD Video Camera.75LCD screen is hard tosee.Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?Stop recording and adjust the brightness. 91Is the DVD Video Camera being used outdoors?Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so thatLCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.38Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?Focus manually. 65Does “MF” appear?The DVD Video Camera is set to manual focus. Focus the subjectmanually, or release manual focus. 64Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using theviewfinder as a monitor?Adjust the diopter control.37In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “OFF”, andthen set it to “ ”, “ ” or “ ” again. 50Some vibrations are feltor slight sound is heardfrom mechanism.These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does notindicate a fault. ⎯
