Additional Information
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Video noise appears on screen. | When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong | – | |||
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| electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.), keep a distance |
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Video noise appears on the TV | When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a | – | |||
screen. | distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna |
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Even without a disc loaded, when | The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not a | – | |||
closing the disc compartment cover a | malfunction. |
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motor sound can be heard. |
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Cannot open the disc cover to remove | Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and | – | |||
the disc. | remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again. |
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| The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the |
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| camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use. |
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The disc cannot be recognized. | The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft | 111 | |||
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| problem persists replace the disc. |
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| The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the disc. | 32 | |
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| Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you inserted. | 5 | |
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The camcorder vibrates. | Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might vibrate | – | |||
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| occasionally. This is not a malfunction. |
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• The disc’s rotation can be faintly | The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction. | – | |||
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• Occasionally the operation sound |
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• After using the camcorder for a | This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool for a while | – | |||
| long time, it becomes hot. | before resuming operation. |
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| lights up in red. |
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flashes red on the screen. | The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult a Canon Service Center. | – | |||
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Horizontal bands appear on the | This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording | – | |||
screen. | under some types of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the |
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| symptoms set the mode switch to AUTO. This is not a malfunction. |
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When a subject flits across in front of | This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject | – | |||
the lens, the image appears slightly | crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may seem |
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bent. | slightly warped. This is not a malfunction. |
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Image will not appear on the screen. | Set the camcorder to |
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