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 Cen- ter.

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 START/STOP will not start recording.

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

-The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete some recordings ( 58, 94) or initialize the memory ( 43) to free some space.

The point where START/STOP was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.

-There is a slight interval between pressing START/STOP and the actual start of recording. This is not a malfunction.

The camcorder will not focus.

-Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually ( 71).

-The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 167). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

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

- This is a phenomenon typical of M S 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 ( )/record pause ()/playback ( ) takes longer than usual.

-When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings ( 121) and initialize the memory ( 43).

Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.

-This may occur as movies and photos are recorded /deleted over time. Save your recordings ( 121) and initialize the memory ( 43).

Cannot record a photo.

-In mode: You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recording option in the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off] ( 99), or if either the digital zoom ( 137) or a digital effect ( 76) is activated.

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