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 ( 
50, 83) or initialize the memory ( 
35) 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 ( 
58).
-The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft 
159). 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 ( 
104) and initialize the memory ( 
35).
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.
-This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings
( 
104) and initialize the memory ( 
35).
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 ( 
50, 83) or initialize the memory (
35) to free some space.
