Canon MV 901 Troubleshooting, Power Source, Recording/Playback, Problem Cause 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

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder will not turn on.

Battery pack is exhausted.

Replace or charge the battery

10

 

 

pack.

 

 

 

Battery pack is not correctly

Attach the battery pack

10

 

attached.

correctly.

 

 

The camcorder switches off

Battery pack is exhausted.

Replace or charge the battery

10

by itself.

 

pack.

 

 

 

Power save function has

Turn on the camcorder.

19

 

been activated.

 

 

 

Cassette compartment will

Battery pack is exhausted.

Replace or charge the battery

10

not open.

 

pack.

 

 

 

Cassette compartment cover

Open the cassette

13

 

is not fully open.

compartment cover fully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette compartment

Battery pack is exhausted.

Replace or charge the battery

10

stopped during loading/

 

pack.

 

 

unloading.

The camcorder malfunctions.

Consult a Canon Service

–

 

 

 

Center.

 

 

LCD/viewfinder switches on

Battery pack is exhausted.

Replace or charge the battery

10

and off.

 

pack.

 

 

Battery pack will not charge.

Battery packs will not charge

Charge the battery pack in

–

 

outside the temperature

temperatures between 0 °C

 

 

 

range of 0 °C and 40°C.

and 40 °C.

 

 

 

Battery packs become hot

Wait until the battery pack

–

 

with use and may not charge.

temperature is below 40 °C

 

 

 

 

and retry charging.

 

 

 

The battery pack is damaged.

Use a different battery pack.

–

Recording/Playback

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buttons will not work.

Camcorder is not turned on.

Turn on the camcorder.

18

 

 

Cassette is not loaded.

Load a cassette.

13

“

” flashes on the screen.

Cassette is not loaded.

Load a cassette.

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

“

” flashes on the screen.

Battery pack is exhausted.

Replace or charge the battery

10

 

 

 

pack.

 

 

“ ” flashes on the screen.

Condensation is detected.

See reference page.

72

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”

Camcorder stopped operating

Unload and reload the

13

appears on the screen.

to protect the tape.

cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Trademark Acknowledgments About the Operating ModesOperating Icon Operation Modes Table of contents List of Messages Maintenance/Others Troubleshooting Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890Front view Rear view Bottom view Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Turn the switch to Attach the battery pack to the camcorderCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Using a Household Power SourceAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Installing the Backup Battery Load/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapAdjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST ParisGMT/UTC Unload the cassette Disconnect the power source Close the lens cover move the lens cover switchRecording Movies on a Tape RecordingAllowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Display Setup Level Marker OFFDisplaying the Level Marker Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Search Screen Displays during Recording Zooming Optical ZoomCamera Setup Digital ZoomCamera Setup Zoom Speed Variable Selecting the Zoom SpeedTips for Making Better Videos Holding the CamcorderOpen the LCD panel Playing Back a TapePush the joystick towards to stop the playback Playback Pause Special Playback ModesFast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Adjusting the Volume Speaker VolumePlaying Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart TerminalTVs with Audio/Video Terminals VCR Setup TV Type Wide TV Selecting the Type of TVAudio Setup Output CH L/R Selecting the Audio Output ChannelMenus and Settings Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu and Default Settings Submenu Menu Item Setting OptionsST-1 ST-2 Easy Recording Program Using the Recording ProgramsRecording Programs Beach Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyAdjust the focus as necessary Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance AutoSelecting an Image Effect Image Effect OFFSetting the Shutter Speed Camera Setup SL Shutter on Auto Slow ShutterUsing the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP VCR Setup REC Mode STD PlayChanging the Audio Mode Audio SetupAudio Recording Wind ScreenUsing an External Microphone Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Using Digital EffectsTide Tide Selecting a Fader Effect OFFSelecting an Effect Press the D.EFFECTS buttonWidescreen TV Recording Press the Wide SCR buttonMove the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageSelect , the magnified area with Joystick Display Setup Data Code Date & Time Display Setup 6SEC.DATE OFFDisplaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto DateEnd Search Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound 12bit Audio STEREO1Display Setup DATE/TIME Setup Date Format 1.JAN.2006Changing the Display Language Changing the Date FormatOther Camcorder Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenSystem Setup Beep High Volume Display Setup BrightnessTurning Off the Image Stabilizer System SetupChanging the Display of the Start-Up Image Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onConnecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceCopyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Transferring Using a DV Cable Transferring Video Recordings to a ComputerDisplay Setup Displays on Display Setup TV Screen onScreen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD ScreenScreen Displays during Recording/Playback See alsoList of Messages Message ExplanationMaintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens StorageHow to avoid condensation ViewfinderVideo Heads CondensationBattery Pack Handling Precautions When condensation is detectedTreat the battery pack with care Resuming useCassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Playback on a TV ScreenTroubleshooting Power SourceProblem Cause Solution Recording/PlaybackSet the time zone, date Rewind the tape END flashes on Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CBC-NB2 CB-2LTE CB-2LWEOptional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsInput/Output Terminals BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Index OnlyInformation Additional Canon INC
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