Canon DC95, DC100 Troubleshooting, Power Source, Recording/Playback, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Camcorder will not turn on.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery

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• The camcorder switches off

pack.

 

 

by itself.

 

 

 

• The disc compartment

 

 

 

Attach the battery pack correctly.

 

 

cover will not open.

 

 

 

 

 

•LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.

Battery pack will not charge.

Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 ￿C and

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40 ￿C.

 

 

Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. The

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charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below

 

 

40 °C.

 

 

The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

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E

Recording/Playback

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buttons will not work.

Turn on the camcorder.

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Load a disc.

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Abnormal characters appear

Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short

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on the screen. The camcorder

time. If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source

 

 

 

 

does not operate properly.

and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET button resets all settings.

 

 

 

 

“

” flashes on the screen.

Load a disc.

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ ” flashes on the screen.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery

15

 

 

 

 

pack.

 

 

 

 

Video noise appears on

When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is

–

 

screen.

located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

plasma TV.

 

 

 

 

Video noise appears on the

When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located,

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TV screen.

keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the

 

 

 

Trouble?

 

 

power or antenna cables of the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even without a disc loaded,

The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not

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when closing the disc

a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

compartment cover a motor

 

 

 

 

 

sound can be heard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc cannot be ejected.

Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power

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adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power

 

 

 

 

 

 

supply and try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming

 

 

 

 

 

 

use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc cannot be

The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.

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recognized.

If the problem persists replace the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the disc.

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The camcorder vibrates.

Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might

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vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents DVD Camcorder European Union and EEA only Important Usage InstructionsClass 1 Laser Product Advantages of DVDs So... what disc to choose? An Introduction to DVDsFeature Video mode VR mode Differences in Available Features Depending on the DiscTable of contents Connecting to a TV and VCR Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode onlyDisc Options Still Image OptionsConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Multi Selector Selecting an Option MENU/FUNCSelecting Menu options About the Operating ModesSelecting FUNC. Menu Options To activate the still images modesTrademark Acknowledgements Checking the Supplied AccessoriesTo change the operating mode Left side view Right side view Front view Components GuideTop view Bottom view Back view Recording Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Still Images Recording reminder Disc operationPlaying Movies Index Screen Remaining battery chargePlaying Movies During Playback Viewing Still ImagesGetting Started Preparing the Power SupplyLCD Bright Recording Mode Max Typical Playback TimeLCD Normal Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD BacklightMenu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving TimeChanging the Display Language MenuTime Zones Setting the Date and TimeMenu DATE/TIME Setup When using a DVD-RW When using DVD-R discsLoading and Removing a Disc Inserting the DiscGrab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out Removing the DiscBefore You Begin Recording RecordingRecording Movies Press Wide SCR Reviewing the Last Scene RecordedPress and release record review Press Start/Stop fully Recording Still Images25x Optical Zoom ZoomingSpecial Playback Modes PlaybackPlaying Back Movies Menu System Setup Adjusting the VolumePress Menu to save the setting and close the menu Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse PlaybackSlideshow Viewing Still ImagesIndex Screen SlideshowPush the multi selector and keep it pressed down Magnifying the ImageImage Jump Function Selecting the Recording Data Display Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeData Code display Selecting the Data CodeMenu Options Options Lists Menu / FuncVIDEO, VR OFFOFF DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski Display SetupSystem Setup FUNC. Menu Options Still image size/quality Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording modeAdd to playlist Move a sceneProgram AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Using the Recording ProgramsSelecting the Recording Program Using the Program AE ModeMove the mode switch between the recording categories Select the recording program Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeShutter speed guideline Aperture value guideline Using the Aperture-Priority AE ModeAdjust the brightness of the image as required Manually Adjusting the ExposureChanging the Metering Method Press EXPInfinity Focus Manually Adjusting the FocusAdjust the zoom Press Focus Select the autofocus mode Changing the Autofocus ModeSelf Timer Using the Self TimerPress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Setting the White Balance When you have set the custom white balance AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Selecting a Fader / Effect Using the Digital EffectsFader Faders Effect EffectsSetting Using the Multi-Image ScreenApplying Fader EffectSpeed Split MULTI-SDVD-R/-RW DVD-RW Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesSuper Fine FineAdding Scenes to the Playlist Creating a PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist FUNC. ADD to PlaylistDeleting a Single Scene Deleting ScenesDeleting a Scene Just After Recording Deleting All ScenesDivide YES Dividing a SceneDivide Protecting the Disc Disc OptionsInitializing the Disc Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YESSET Changing the Disc TitleErasing a Single Image Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Just After Recording Erasing All ImagesConverting a Single Image Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting All Images FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. ExecuteRestrictions after Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player FinalizeOn a Computer’s DVD Drive Finalizing the DiscOn a DVD Player Unfinalize Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc UnfinalizeSelecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram TVs without Scart terminalPlaying Back on a TV Screen Connection Diagram TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Recording/PlaybackSET the Time Zone Playback/Editing Message Explanation List of MessagesPlaying Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Cannot Divide Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderMini DVD Disc Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryAbout the battery terminal cover Cleaning Maintenance/OthersStorage CondensationUsing the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-300E Battery Charger Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Power/Others SpecificationsDC100/DC95 SystemBP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterCondensation Connection to a TV IndexScene Editing SCN Special Scene Canon INC
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