Sony DCR-DVD203 - Manual (Page 91)

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Troubleshooting
The external flash (optional) does not work.
• The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate
recording time.
• When you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten
(p.12, 65).
The recording stops.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
about 1 hour (P.109).
There is a time difference between the point where you press the REC START/
STOP button and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press
the REC START/STOP button and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is
not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to “Setup items” (p.94).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.58).
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p.58).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to ON (p.61).
• [STEADYSHOT] may not work for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is
set to ON.
The back light function does not function.
• The back light function is cancelled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p.57) or
select [SPOT METER] (p.56).
• The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy
Handycam operation (p.27).
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is
not a malfunction.