Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual Troubleshooting, 142, 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 camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.

Recording/Playback

Problem

?Nothing happens when I press the buttons.

?The camcorder turned itself off.

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

?The start/stop button doesn’t work.

Cause and/or what to do about it

•The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 19, 29).

•The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18).

•The cassette has reached the end.

•The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached ( 12-16, 135).

•The function cannot be used in that recording program ( 59).

•The camcorder was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes ( 19, 108, 154).

•The battery pack is exhausted ( 13-16, 135).

•The battery pack’s power is exhausted. Recharge or change to a new battery pack ( 13-16).

•The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18).

•The cassette has reached the end.

?There’s no picture in the display.

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

Additional Information

•The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 19, 29).

•You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material ( 90).

•The video heads are badly contaminated ( 140).

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