Canon 50, 60 Troubleshootingrouble, Problem, Problem, Solution, Solution, Power Source, Recording/Playback

Troubleshootingrouble?

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a

Canon Service Center if the problem persists.							E
Power Source
			Problem	Solution
Camcorder will not turn on.				Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	18
				pack.
				Attach the battery pack correctly.	18
The camcorder switches off				Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	18
by itself.				pack.
				Power save function has been activated. Turn on the	30
				camcorder.
Cassette compartment will				Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	18
not open.				pack.
				Open the cassette compartment cover fully.	21
Cassette compartment				Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	18
stopped during loading/				pack.
unloading.
LCD/viewfinder switches on				Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	18
and off.				pack.
Battery pack will not charge.				Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 32 °F and		–
				104 °F (0 °C and 40 °C).
				Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. Wait		–
				until the battery pack temperature is below 104 °F (40 °C) and
				retry charging.
				The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.		–
Recording/Playback
			Problem	Solution
Buttons will not work.				Turn on the camcorder.	30
				Load a cassette.	21
Abnormal characters appear				This camcorder uses a microcomputer. External noise or static		–
on the screen. The camcorder				electricity may cause abnormal characters to appear on the
does not operate properly.				screen. In such case, disconnect the power source and			Trouble?
				reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists,
				disconnect the power source and press the RESET button
				with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all
				settings.
“		” flashes on the screen.		Load a cassette.	21
“			” flashes on the screen.	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	18
				pack.
“	” flashes on the screen.			Condensation is detected. See reference page.	140
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”				Unload and reload the cassette.	21
appears on the screen.
The wireless controller will not				Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].	75
work.
				The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace	25
				the battery.

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