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
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• Camcorder will not turn on. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery | 17 |
•The camcorder switches off pack. by itself.
•The disc compartment
cover will not open. | Attach the battery pack correctly. |
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•LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.
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| The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. | – |
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Buttons will not work. | Turn on the camcorder. |
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Abnormal characters appear | Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short |
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does not operate properly. | and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the |
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Video noise appears on | When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is |
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Video noise appears on the | When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, |
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Even without a disc loaded, | The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not |
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when closing the disc | a malfunction. |
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compartment cover a motor |
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The disc cannot be ejected. | Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power |
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| The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. |
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| battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming |
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The disc cannot be | The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft | 72 |
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| The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the disc. | 22 |
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The camcorder vibrates. | Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might |
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