GE CG709 - Manual (Page 70)

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Trouble Checks
Viewfinder Displays are
out of Focus
Poor Picture Quality
During Recording
Poor Auto-Focus
Operation
Poor Picture Quality
During Playback
Picture Too Dark
DEW Indicator Flashing
in Viewfinder
• Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control. Details are
on page 18.
• There is insufficient light. Add more light.
• Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA AUTO,
or repeatedly press SHUTTER to set the shutter speed
to normal (1/60 second). Details are on page 28.
• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in AUTO
position to have the camcorder focus automatically.
Details are on pages 26-27.
• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in the AUTO
position for the camcorder to control the focus
automatically. Details are on pages 26-27.
• Subject may be too dark. Auto-focus system may not
work under this condition. Place FOCUS
AUTO/MAN switch in MAN position and focus
manually. Details are on pages 26-27.
• Lens may be smudged and image appears unfocused.
• Viewfinder eyepiece focus control may be adjusted
incorrectly. Details are on page 18.
• Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR.
If the picture contains black-and-white streaks, press
one of the tracking (CLOCK SELECT and SET)
buttons to correct. Details on page 41.
• Camcorder only has one speed (SP). If tape was
recorded at different speed, it cannot be played back
in this camcorder.
• Repeatedly press SHUTTER to set shutter speed to
normal (1/60 second) or place CAMERA/VCR switch
in CAMERA AUTO. Details are on pages 24 and 28.
• If the DEW indicator is flashing in the viewfinder,
there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove cassette
and let camcorder dry out for at least two hours.
When the DEW indicator stops flashing, camcorder
will operate.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments