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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.

? There’s no picture in the display.

? There’s a blank blue screen in the

Additional Information

display.

 

 

? The camcorder won’t focus.

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Cause and/or what to do about it

The camcorder is not set to the

appropriate mode ( 19, 27).

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, 118).

The function cannot be used in that

recording program ( 54).

The camcorder was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes

( 19, 96).

The battery pack is exhausted

( 13-16, 118).

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.

The camcorder is not set to the

appropriate mode ( 19, 27).

You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material

( 80).

The video heads are badly

contaminated ( 122).

The camcorder is on manual focus

( 70).

The viewfinder lens needs adjusting

( 115).

The lens is dirty ( 121).

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Canon ZR25 MC instruction manual Troubleshooting, 124, Recording/Playback