Troubleshooting, Trouble?, Power Source | Canon DC230, DC220, DC50

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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
Problem	Solution
• Camcorder will not turn on.	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.	23
• The camcorder switches off
by itself.
• The disc compartment cover
• The disc compartment cover	Attach the battery pack correctly.
will not open.	Attach the battery pack correctly.
will not open.

•LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.

	The charge indicator flashes		Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or	–
	rapidly (approx. twice per		the battery pack is faulty.
	second)

	• Battery pack will not charge.		Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and	–
	• The charge indicator flashes		40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
		in an irregular manner.	Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When	–
			Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When	–
			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 (104 °F).
			The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.	–
	Recording/Playback

		Problem	Solution
		Problem	Solution
	Buttons will not work.		Turn on the camcorder.	–
			Load a disc.	26
	Abnormal characters appear on		Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.	–
	the screen. The camcorder		If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and
	does not operate properly.		press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the
			RESET button resets all settings.
	“	” flashes on the screen.	Load a disc.	26
	“ ” flashes on the screen.		Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.	23
		The wireless	Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].	50
	controller will not work.
	controller will not work.		The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the	29
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			battery.
	Video noise appears on screen.		When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is	–
			located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the
			plasma TV.
	Video noise appears on the TV		When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong	–
	screen.		electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.), keep
			a distance between the camcorder and these devices.

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Canon DC230, DC220, DC50 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Trouble?, Power Source, Recording/Playback, Problem Solution

Contents

DVD Camcorder Caméscope DVD Manuel d’instructionManual de Instrucciones Cámara DVD Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Example of Antenna Grounding AS Will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During Camcorder switches to the second layerDual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder Playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may Easily edit your recordings on a computer No need to worry about recording over a tapeJust select a scene from the index screen Video DVD-RWDisc Type Copying still images between the disc and the memory card Table of contents Editing Functions Playing Back the Disc on an External Device External Connections Additional Information About this Manual About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual Introduction About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes About the Power SwitchTo ON. To change the operating mode From the on Operation Trademark Acknowledgements Receive information on new products and promotions Supplied AccessoriesGetting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right Side View Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Introduction Front view Components GuideLeft side view Right Side View Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Recording reminder Card/Disc access displayRemaining recording time Number of still images available on the card/disc Viewing Still Images Getting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting Started Battery for information on how to recycle this battery Might need Times Battery PackCharging Time Inserting and Removing a Disc Camcorder in modeWhen Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL Discs Inserting the Disc Close the disc cover Preparations Removing the DiscGrab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Close the cover Preparing the CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot cover Turn on the camcorder Otherwise, replace the battery Inserting the BatteryWireless Controller Fasten the grip belt You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees LCD Backlight Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Press Func Changing the Time Zone First Time SettingsChanging the Language Select DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AM Recording RecordingShooting Video Before You Begin Recording Push the joystick toward Camera Setup WidescreenSelecting the Aspect Ratio of your ON Taking Photos Recording Record movies in the normal 43 aspect ratio Card Selecting the Media for the PhotosMedia SEL Quick Start Function Standby lamp goes on to signalZooming Firmly Playing Back the Video Green Play indicator will turn onPlayback Playback Fast Playback Push the joystick toward or To adjust the volumePress / again to pause the playback Slow Playback Slideshow Displaying the PhotosUse the joystick to move between images Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying Photos during PlaybackJump the number of images selected Select Jump 10 Images or Jump 100 Images Program AE Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu Evaluative 2592x1944, M1 2048x1536, S High QualityStandard PLAY, Long Play 1024x768, S 640x480 Quality Camera Setup Setup MenusCANCEL, Start VARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, Speed Mode switch P On , OFFOFF Sec ONAiAFAuto Disc Operations Still IMG Oper VIDEO, VR, CancelINITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT., Cancel Levelwht Display SetupOFF Levelgry Gridwht Gridgry RESET, Continuous System SetupHigh Volume Normal TV, Wide TV DATE/TIME SetupLINE-IN Mode Press to enter the video input screen Using the Recording Programs SHUTTER-PRIO.AE Recording ProgramDesired option Icon of the currently selected Shutter speed guidelinesAvailable Aperture Values FUNC. Recording Program Mode switch P except for Fireworks recording program Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Adjust the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick toward Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentReadjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder Infinity Focus Procedure below When the adjustment is completedPress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu White Balance Image Effects Press and select the custom setting optionsAdjust each setting as desired and then press Still Image Recording Options Still Image Recording OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Image Size ↓ Recording option Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesStill I. REC OFF While you are recording a movie, press Photo ONAiAF Mode switch P*, Auto Light Metering ModeCamera Setup Focus PRI Automatic Focus Priority Light Metering Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Other Functions Other FunctionsOn-Screen Displays Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off Selecting the Data Code Display Setup Data CodeFlash Reading the Histogram Display Mini Video Light Appears on the screen Digital Effects Self TimerCamera Setup Self Timer Applying SettingDigital Effect Adding Scenes to the Playlist Managing ScenesCreating a Playlist Deleting a Single Scene Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting Scenes On screen, press Deleting All Scenes Dividing a SceneSelect YES and press Initializing the Disc Managing the DiscProtecting the Disc Disc Operations Disc Protect Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Changing the Disc TitleMenu Disc Operations Disc Title Still IMG Oper Managing PhotosErasing Photos Erase ALL Images Copying a Single Image Copying PhotosConverting Photos into Photomovie Scenes FUNC. Execute Converting All Images Converting a Single ImageFUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Disc Operations Photomovie Initializing the Memory Card Still IMG Oper Card Initialize COMPL.INIT Recordings Disc Finalizing the DiscRestrictions after Disc Finalization Disc Operations Finalize Power the camcorder using the compact power adapterFinalizing the Disc Discs that Can be Unfinalized Disc type DVD-RW Video modeDisc Operations Unfinalize Additional scenes even Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams AV Terminal Playback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Video Input Recording LINE-IN ModeThis camcorder Change the recording settings as necessary Press to display the video input screen Transferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams Transferring Recordings Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for Canon MyDVD for Canon Minimum Hardware System RequirementsOperating System Software Requirements Serial number will already be filled Completing the User Registration Connecting the Camcorder One-Touch Dubbing Windows XP only Click on the Make a Backup DVD option in the New Project tab Insert the source disc into the camcorder Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareSet the camcorder to mode Set the auto-launch setting Open the LCD panel Print/share button To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or pressTransferring Images FUNC. Transfer Order Transfer OrdersSelecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Press FUNC. twice to close the External menu Connections Printing Still Images Direct Print Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to a Printer Erasing All Transfer Orders Select the still image you wish to print Press Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/ Share Button External Selphy CP Selphy DSOr 16-UP1 Or 8-UP2 Or 4-UP To Cancel the Printing Print Orders Trimming SettingsPrint settings menu Select , Trimming and press Change the size of the trimming frame Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toErasing All Print Orders Print Problem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Trouble? Additional Information SET the Time ZONE, Date Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Printing List of MessagesMemory Card Operation Message Explanation Check the Disc Temperature TOODisc Cannot Record Reached the Maximum Camcorder Unable to Recover Access ErrorDisc Access Failure Power Source Direct Print Related Messages Message Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Camcorder Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Storage Maintenance/OthersCleaning Condensation Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General Information CG-300 Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Charging time varies according to the charging condition Shoulder Strap WD-H37C Wide-converterFS-H37U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist Strap Product Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories IFC-300PCU USB Cable D82-0710-001 System SpecificationsDC50/DC220/DC230 Power/Others Input/Output Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack Index Aspect ratio 9 Point AiAF Autofocus XP mode 121 Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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