Playback (Sound)
Sound is not played back from the built-in
speaker of the Camcorder.
• Is the volume too low? During playback, push
the [–
/ VOL +] lever to display the volume
indication and adjust it. (p. 47)
Different sounds are reproduced at the same
time.
• Have you set [
SETUP] >> [
[MIX]? If you set [
dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the
sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a
later time. To hear the sounds separately, set to
[ST1] or [ST2]. (p. 55)
• Have you set [
SETUP] >> [
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing
the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to hear
main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub sound.
(p. 30)
Audio dubbing cannot be performed
(PV-GS69 Only).
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the
cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), audio
dubbing cannot be performed. (p. 20)
• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was
recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not allow
audio dubbing. (p. 30)
The original sound was erased when audio
dubbing was performed (PV-GS69 Only).
• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made
in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be erased.
If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure
to select [12bit] mode when recording.
Sounds cannot be played back.
• Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is
being played, have you set [
12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a cassette
with no audio dubbing, set [
[ST1]. (PV-GS69 Only) (p. 55)
• Is the variable speed search function activated?
Press the [VER SEARCH] button on the Remote
Control to cancel the variable speed search
function. (PV-GS69 Only) (p. 48)
Playback (Pictures)
Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
during cue or review playback.
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video
systems. It is not a malfunction.
80
12bit AUDIO] >>
AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and
AUDIO OUT] >>
SETUP] >> [
12bit AUDIO] >>
Horizontal stripes appear on images during
cue and review playback.
• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the
scene, but this is not a malfunction.
Although the Camcorder is correctly
connected to a TV, playback images cannot
be seen.
• Have you selected video input on the TV?
Please read the operating instructions of your TV
and select the channel that matches the input
terminals used for the connection.
Playback picture is not clear.
• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear.
Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for
digital video. (p. 76)
• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the
cable to the AV terminal.
• Is a picture containing a copyright protection
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When
a protected picture is played back by the
Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the
picture.
Card
Recorded pictures are not clear.
• Have you set [ BASIC] >> [
>> [
(Normal)]? If recording is done with it set
to [
(Normal)], pictures with fine details may
include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [
QUALITY] >> [
(High)]. (p. 33)
A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be deleted.
(pp. 52~53)
• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect switch
is set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (p. 20)
Photoshot playback images do not look
normal.
• The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent
the loss of image data, backing up on a cassette
or a personal computer is recommended.
Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used.
• Either the Camcorder or the card may be
damaged. Please consult a dealer.
During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is
displayed.
• The image was either recorded in a different
format, or data is damaged.
PICT. QUALITY]
PICT.