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). Wait until the camcorder has finished.

-The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes).

Delete some recordings ( 53, 90) or initialize the memory ( 38) 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/end of record- ing. This is not a malfunction.

The camcorder will not focus.

-Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually ( 61).

-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 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 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 ( 111) and initialize the memory ( 38).

Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.

-This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings

( 111) and initialize the memory ( 38).

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.

Playback

Cannot add scenes to the playlist.

-The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999.

-You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device.

-The memory is full. Delete some recordings ( 53, 90) or initialize the memory ( 38) to free some space.

148 Š Additional Information