Canon MD101 Troubleshooting, Trouble?, Power Source, Recording/Playback, Additional Information

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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 pack.

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• The camcorder switches off

 

 

 

by itself.

 

 

 

• The cassette compartment

 

 

 

Attach the battery pack correctly.

 

 

cover will not open.

 

 

 

 

 

• The cassette compartment

 

 

 

stopped half way while

 

 

 

 

 

 

inserting/removing a tape.

Use the compact power adapter.

 

 

• The 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. When

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the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the

 

 

 

CHG (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.

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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

 

 

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buttons will not work.

Turn on the camcorder.

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Load a cassette.

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Abnormal characters appear on

Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.

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the screen. The camcorder

If the problem still persists, disconnect all power sources

 

 

does not operate properly.

(including the battery pack and the backup battery). This will

 

 

 

reset all the camcorder's settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ ” flashes on the screen.

Load a cassette.

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“ ” flashes on the screen.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

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“ ” flashes on the screen.

Condensation is detected. See reference page.

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“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”

Remove the cassette and reinsert it.

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appears on the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video noise appears on screen.

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

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located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the

 

 

 

plasma TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Information

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Contents PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Introduction Important Usage InstructionsTable of contents Other Functions Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a Computer Audio Recording and PlaybackAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Operating Mode Switch Icon Display OperationAbout the Operating Modes Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied AccessoriesLeft side view Right Side View Front view Components GuideBack view Top view Bottom view Recording Playback Screen DisplaysRecording reminder Remaining battery chargeBackup battery warning Remaining tapeGetting Started Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Installing the Backup Battery Preparations Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with the logo Insert the cassetteTurn on the camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenAdjust the viewfinder Preparing the CamcorderLCD Backlight Using the MenusSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Press Func Select the icon and press Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Select the setting you want to change and pressChanging the Time Zone First Time SettingsChanging the Language Press to start the clock Press FUNC. to close the menu Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 1200 AMPush the joystick momentarily Towards and release it Set the mode switch toRecording Recording MoviesMalfunction ZoomingPush the joystick towards / to begin the playback Press Func Select Speaker Volume and adjust the volumePlayback Playing Back MoviesMove the zoom lever toward T Stop the playback before using this functionMagnifying the Playback Image Locating the End of the Last SceneEffect OFF, Fader Setup menusMenu Options Lists FUNC. MenuCompensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake Mode switch ON, OFFOnly 90x up to VARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, SpeedAdvanced Functions Reset to STEREO1L/L, R/R STEREO2 MIX/FIXED MIX/VARLevelgry Gridwht Gridgry When set toOFF LevelwhtY 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM High VolumeLanguage Set a Language Set BBeach Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Shutter speed guidelines Camera Setup ShutterFUNC. Desired option FUNC. Desired option Recording ProgramsPush the joystick towards EXP Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredPush the joystick towards Back to save the focus adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the zoom Adjust the focus as necessaryOptions White BalanceImage Effects Audio Recording ModeAudio Setup Audio Mode Audio Recording PlaybackSelecting the Audio Channel Left channel only stereo / Main signal only bilingualAudio Setup Output CH Audio Playback ModesData Code Self TimerOther Functions Effect Effects SettingDigital Effects Fader FadersApplying Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect AV Terminal DV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCRDV IEEE1394 output External ConnectionsPlayback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR ConnectingRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder RecordingConcerning Copyright Digital Video DubbingDubbing Load a blank cassette in this camcorderCopyright Signals Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams Equipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Trouble?SET the Time ZONE, Date Editing List of MessagesInput Signal not Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button BatteryAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteStorage Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases Condensation54 Do’s and Don’ts Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaUse the battery charger for charging the battery packs Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LWE Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapWS-20 Wrist Strap Input/Output Terminals SpecificationsMD120/MD111/MD110/MD101 SystemPower/Others CA-590E Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack Second auto date IndexOnly Canon INC

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