64SymptomA vertical stripe appears whenyou record a bright subjectagainst a dark background(candle flame, for example).The image quality on the LCDis poor.The image in the viewfinder isblurred.The tape does not move whenyou press the Play, FastForward or Rewind buttons.The picture does not appear inthe viewfinder.There is no sound from theSPEAKER when playing backthe tape.There is no OSD in CAMERAmode.The Date/Time or Title disap-peared even though you had itset.Explanation/Solutionu The contrast between the subject and the background is toogreat for the camcorder to operate normally. Make the back-ground bright to reduce the contrast or use the I-BLC/BLCfunction while you are recording. (see page 39)u The use of VIEWFINDER is recommended when recordingunder sunlight. (see page 7)u Adjust the LCD (see page 30)u The viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes intosharp focus. (see page 31)u Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.u You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.u The LCD monitor is opened.u Make sure the SPEAKER is ON.(see page 58)u The LCD is turned reverse.u The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up.(see page 21)