Even after stopping recording, the DISC access indicator does not go out.

-The scene is being recorded on the disc. This is not a malfunction.

The CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly.

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(one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.

The CHARGE indicator flashes very slowly. -

(one flash at 2-second intervals)

The battery pack is too hot. Charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F).

-Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).

-The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

Picture and Sound

Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.

-The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or

charge the battery pack ( 18).

-Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.

-Disconnect the power source and 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.

Video noise appears on screen.

-Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).

A vertical light bar appears on the screen.

-Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction.

No picture appears on the viewfinder.

-Press VIEWFINDER to activate the

viewfinder ( 29).

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

-Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric

adjustment lever ( 29).

Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.

-When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

Even without a disc loaded, when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard.

-The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not a malfunction.

•The disc's rotation can be heard faintly.

•Occasionally, the camcorder's operation sound can be heard.

-The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction.

The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.

-Open the LCD panel.

-Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the

volume ( 34).

-If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.

The camcorder vibrates.

-The camcorder may vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction.

Memory Card and Accessories

Cannot open the disc cover to remove the disc.

-Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again.

-The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.

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