If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power supply
Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the
camcorder? (
18)
Recording
Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to 
or 
? ( 
24). If you are
recording to a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 
30)
Playback
Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to 
or 
? ( 
24). If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the
camcorder? (
30) Does it contain any recordings?
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.
-The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 
18).
-Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
annot charge the battery pack.
-The battery pack is too hot. The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C.
-Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.
-The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.
-A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a malfunction.
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.
-The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.
The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.
- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.
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