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.

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.

Recording

Pressing Ywill not start recording.

-You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.

-The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of AVCHD movies (3,999 scenes). Delete some recordings (A53) or initialize the memory (A29) to free some space.

-The file or folder number has reached its maximum value. Save your recordings (A105), set 1>q>[File Numbering] to [Reset] and initialize the memory (A29).

The point where Ywas pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.

- There is a slight interval between pressingand the actual start/end of record- ing. This is not a malfunction.

The camcorder will not focus.

-Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (A76).

-The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (A179).

When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.

-This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.

Changing the operating mode between recording (Ü)/recording standby (Ñ)/playback (Ð) takes longer than usual.

-When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings (A105) and initialize the memory (A29).

Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.

-This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings (A105) and initialize the memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (A29).

Cannot record a photo while recording movies.

- You cannot take photos in mode or while fading in or fading out a scene (A74).

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.

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