Troubleshooting, Power Source, Recording/Playback | Canon MV 950

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

Problem	Cause	Solution
Problem	Cause	Solution

Camcorder will not turn on.	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	12
		pack.
	Battery pack is not correctly	Attach the battery pack	12
	attached.	correctly.
The camcorder switches off	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	12
by itself.		pack.
	Power save function has	Turn on the camcorder.	22
	been activated.
Cassette compartment will	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	12
not open.		pack.
	Cassette compartment cover	Open the cassette	15
	is not fully open.	compartment cover fully.

Cassette compartment	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	12
stopped during loading/		pack.
unloading.	The camcorder malfunctions.	Consult a Canon Service	–
	The camcorder malfunctions.	Consult a Canon Service	–
		Center.
LCD/viewfinder switches on	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	12
and off.		pack.
Battery pack will not charge.	Battery packs will not charge	Charge the battery pack in	–
	outside the temperature	temperatures between 0 °C
	range of 0 °C and 40°C.	and 40 °C.
	Battery packs become hot	Wait until the battery pack	–
	with use and may not charge.	temperature is below 40 °C
		and retry charging.
	The battery pack is damaged.	Use a different battery pack.	–

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Recording/Playback

	Problem		Cause	Solution


Buttons will not work.		Camcorder is not turned on.		Turn on the camcorder.	21
		Cassette is not loaded.		Load a cassette.	15
“	” flashes on the screen.	Cassette is not loaded.		Load a cassette.	15
“	” flashes on the screen.	Battery pack is exhausted.		Replace or charge the battery	12
				pack.
“ ” flashes on the screen.		Condensation is detected.		See reference page.	114
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”		Camcorder stopped operating		Unload and reload the	15
appears on the screen.		to protect the tape.		cassette.
The wireless controller will not		[WL.REMOTE] is set to		Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].	67
work.		[OFF	].
		The battery of the wireless		Replace the battery.	17
		controller is exhausted.

Information

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Canon MV 950, MV940, MV960 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Power Source, Recording/Playback, Problem Cause Solution

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder English Important Usage Instructions About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Icon Operation Modes About the Operating ModesTrademark Acknowledgments Operating Table of contents Direct Printing Checking the Supplied Accessories MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930 Components Guide Front view Rear view Top view Bottom view WL-D85 Wireless Controller Turn the switch to Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Using a Household Power SourceCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Installing the Backup Battery Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading/Unloading a CassetteLoad/unload the cassette Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip Belt Inserting the Battery Using the Wireless Controller Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Screen LCD Backlight Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time GMT/UTC Recording Set the camcorder to modeUnload the cassette Disconnect the power source Recording Movies on a Tape Displaying the Level Marker Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Back towards the beginning of the recording or Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Record Search Screen Displays during Recording 25x Optical Zoom Zooming Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom Speed Holding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better Videos Push the joystick towards to stop the playback Playing Back a TapeOpen the LCD panel Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume TVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Type of TV Selecting the Audio Output Channel Selecting Menus and Settings Menus and Settings Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Menu and Default Settings ST-2 Effect OFF TRANS.ORDER OFF Recording Programs Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Beach Set the program selector to Availability of Functions in Each ModeSelecting the Easy Recording Program Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjust the focus as necessary Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Adjust the zoom Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Selecting an Image Effect Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Press the Light button Using the LED Light Press the start/stop button Using the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Wind Screen Changing the Audio ModeAudio Recording Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Using Digital Effects Black and White Sepia Sepia Art ART Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Selecting an Effect Selecting a Fader Press the D.EFFECTS button Selecting an Effect in ModeSelecting the Card Mix Effect Press the Wide SCR button Widescreen TV Recording Select , the magnified area with Joystick Magnifying the ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Six-Second Auto Date Displaying the Data Code End Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position When you have finished playback, rewind the tape Press Button to begin searching Date Search Simplified Chinese, Japanese Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Date Format Language Set a Turning the Remote Sensor Off Other Camcorder SettingsAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Beep Changing the Display of the Start-Up Image Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration Mode Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Connecting a Digital Video Device Editing Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Set the camcorder to mode and load a blank cassetteRecording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Dubbing Connecting an External Audio DeviceSet the camcorder to mode and load a recorded cassette Audio Dubbing Audio device Stop playback Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controller Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable Turn on the camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory CardInserting the Card Removing the Card Close the menu Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Movie Size Changing the Still Image Quality during a Tape’s Playback Example File Numbers Press the Photo button fully Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Still IMG REC OFF Recording from Other Video Devices Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images Card Access DisplayReviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Press the start/stop button to stop recording Recording Movies on a Memory Card Remaining Card Capacity for Movies Screen Displays during Movie RecordingMovie recording time Image Size Selecting the Focusing Point Push the joystick towards Playing Back a Memory Card Move the zoom lever toward W Slide ShowIndex Screen Card Jump Function Set it to Protect ON, press and close the menu Open the setup menus, select the Card Operations menu PressProtecting Images Protecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Initializing a Memory Card Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder When you have finished printing Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Cancel Printing Printing Errors Canon printers Selecting the Print SettingsSetting the Print Style Selecting the Number of Copies Select a layout option and press Select the paper type and press Selecting in Index Screen Display Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Make sure that Print is selected and press Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting PrintingErasing All Print Orders Printing Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Select ALL IMAGES, NEW Images or Transfer Orders and press Direct TransferPreparations Select OK and press Transferring a Selected ImageTransferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Erasing All Transfer Orders Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen DisplaysHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen See also Screen Displays during Recording/Playback 109 Message Explanation List of Messages Card is SET for Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Paper Error Storage Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Condensation How to avoid condensationViewfinder Video Heads Resuming use Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected Treat the battery pack with care About the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsCassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling Precautions Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem Cause Solution 120 Tape Memory Card Operation System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Memory Card SpecificationsSystem Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterNB-2LH Battery Pack BP-2L5 Battery Pack Only Index 128 Canon INC