Canon Troubleshooting Guide for MD205, MD216, and MD235 Camcorders

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Troubleshooting

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

Power Source

The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.

The cassette compartment cover will not open or it stops halfway while you insert or remove a tape. The LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.

-Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 15).

-Attach the battery pack correctly.

-Use the compact power adapter.

The charge indicator flashes rapidly.

- (one flash at 0.5-second intervals)

Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.

- (two quick flashes at 1-second intervals)

Battery pack at least 50% charged ( 16). This is not a malfunction.

Battery pack will not charge.

-Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.

-Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the CHARGE indicator will flash irregularly. The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C.

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

-If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. twice per second and the charging stops.

-Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to the camcorder.

Recording/Playback

Buttons will not work.

-Turn on the camcorder.

-Load a cassette ( 25).

Abnormal characters appear on the screen. The camcorder does not operate properly.

-Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect all power sources (including the battery pack and the backup battery). This will reset all the camcorder's settings.

flashes on the screen.

- Load a cassette ( 25).

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Contents PAL Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions Cleaning the Video HeadsImportant Usage Instructions Table of contents Special Scene Recording Programs Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced FunctionPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a Computer General Information Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 63 Do’s and Don’tsConventions Used in this Manual About this ManualSupplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components GuideBack view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Playing Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Playback RecordStop RewindGetting Started Charging the Battery PackTo Remove the Battery Pack Once the Battery is Fully ChargedDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Battery life of the backup battery is Installing the Backup BatteryPreparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Insert the battery holderWhen YOU Mount the Camcorder on a Tripod Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo USE the Wireless Controller OFF 57. Otherwise, replace the batteryJoystick and Joystick Guide Operating modeBasic Operation Camcorder Operating ModesMenu items not available will appear grayed out Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusDesired language Display SETUP/ LanguageAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual MenuChanging the Time Zone First Time SettingsMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone Changing the LanguageGetting Ready to Start Recording Setting the Date and TimeOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Open the date and time setup screenLCD Backlight Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired optionPress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with Logo Insert the cassettePress Start/Stop to begin recording When YOU have Finished RecordingBasic Recording Shooting VideoWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Selecting the Zoom Type Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital ZoomZoom Type Desired option Camera SetupMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Using the ZoomWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record Quick Start FunctionPress Quick Start firmly EXP Focus During the playback of a scene Speaker VolumeAdjust the volume Push the joystick toward / to begin the playbackIf you marked the zero memory While recording, set Press or on the wireless controllerReturning to a Pre-marked Position Locating the Beginning of a Recording DateEND Search Execute Display SetupLocating the End of the Last Scene On-Screen Displays Data CodeProgram AE Desired recording program Mode switchAdvanced Functions Special Scene Recording ProgramsBeach Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelines Select the shutter speed from the setup menusFlexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Press Func Select the Program AE recording programLCD Light OFF Self TimerActivate the self timer LCD Video Light12bit Audio Recording ModeUsing an External Microphone Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Audio SetupAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio ChannelIt toward for a closer focal distance Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Push the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustmentWhite Balance Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredImage Effect OFF Desired option Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Auto Desired optionEffect OFF Desired option Mode switch OptionsSetting Digital EffectsTo Activate AN Effect While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo Fade OUT AV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRAttaching the Ferrite Core Camcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video CableConnection Diagrams Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Playback on a TV ScreenAudio DUB. and appear Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioAudio Dubbing Start playback and immediately press PauseTo Select the Audio Track for Playback Press Stop to stop dubbingPC Connection Diagram Connecting to a ComputerEquipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computerSet the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsCamera Play Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Press To searchVariable 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Camera Wide TV VCR SetupSTD Play OFF NormalOFF Offplaybk System SetupOFF Power Save OFFY 1.JAN.2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZone DST DATE/TIME Date FormatRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order PlaybackRemove the Cassette Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure About the battery terminal coverCassette Storage Maintenance/OthersLithium Button Battery CleaningResuming USE When Condensation is DetectedCondensation To Avoid CondensationTrademark Acknowledgements Using the Camcorder AbroadCB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaNB-2LH Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended LCD CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerPage System SpecificationsMD245/MD225 Input/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-590E Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack Night recording program IndexGrip belt Zero set memory* Zoom Onscreen display selectionQuick Start function Canon Europa N.V