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troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the Recording start/ stop button does not start recording. • There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media. • Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock. • The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation). Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place. The actual recording time is less than the estimated time. • The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features used. • Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter available recording time. • The recording stops automatically. • • There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files. If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the built-in memory will deteriorate. In this case, reformat the built-in memory. If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen. When recording a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical • The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness. lines appear. 120_English

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Recording
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Pressing the
Recording±start/
stop
button does not start
recording.
There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media.
Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to
unlock.
The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation).
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.
The actual recording time is less
than the estimated time.
The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features
used.
Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently
the amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a
shorter available recording time.
The recording stops automatically.
There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.
Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete
the unnecessary files.
If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the built-in memory
will deteriorate. In this case, reformat the built-in memory.
If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder
automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message
appears on the LCD screen.
When recording a subject
illuminated by bright light, vertical
lines appear.
The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness.
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