Canon MV4i MC instruction manual Troubleshooting, 134, Recording/Playback

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Troubleshooting

Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information.

Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.

Additional Information

134

Recording/Playback

Problem

?Nothing happens when I press the buttons.

?The camera turned itself off.

?The cassette compartment stopped mid-operation while loading/unloading a cassette.

?The start/stop button doesn’t work.

?There’s no picture in the display.

?There’s a blank blue screen in the display.

?The camera won’t focus.

Cause and/or what to do about it

•The POWER dial is not set to the appropriate mode ( 14, 23).

•The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 12-13).

•The cassette has reached the end.

•The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached ( 9-11, 127).

•The function cannot be used in that recording program ( 53).

•The camera was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes ( 14, 103).

•The battery pack is exhausted ( 10-11, 127).

•The battery pack’s power is exhausted. Recharge or change to a new battery pack ( 10).

•The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 12-13).

•The cassette has reached the end.

•The POWER dial is not set to the appropriate mode ( 14, 103).

•You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material ( 83).

•The video heads are badly contaminated ( 131).

•The camera is on manual focus ( 72).

•The viewfinder lens needs adjusting ( 126).

•The lens is dirty ( 131).