Canon MVX40i, MVX-45i manual Troubleshooting, Power Source, Recording/Playback, Problem Solution

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	Solution
Camcorder will not turn on.	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	16
	pack.
	Attach the battery pack correctly.	16
The camcorder switches off	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	16
by itself.	pack.
	Power save function has been activated. Turn on the	28
	camcorder.
Cassette compartment will	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	16
not open.	pack.
	Open the cassette compartment cover fully.	19
Cassette compartment	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	16
stopped during loading/	pack.
unloading.
LCD/viewfinder switches on	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	16
and off.	pack.
Battery pack will not charge.	Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and		–
	40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
	Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. Wait		–
	until the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F) and
	retry charging.
	The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.		–

Recording/Playback

			Problem	Solution
Buttons will not work.				Turn on the camcorder.	28
				Load a cassette.	19
Abnormal characters appear				This camcorder uses a microcomputer. External noise or static		–
on the screen. The camcorder				electricity may cause abnormal characters to appear on the
does not operate properly.				screen. In such case, disconnect the power source and
				reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists,
				disconnect the power source and press the RESET button
				with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all
				settings.
“		” flashes on the screen.		Load a cassette.	19
“			” flashes on the screen.	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery	16
				pack.
“	” flashes on the screen.			Condensation is detected. See reference page.	139
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”				Unload and reload the cassette.	19
appears on the screen.
The wireless controller will not				Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].	74
work.				The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace	23
				the battery.

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