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Trouble?
Additional Information
Trouble?
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
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Recording/Playback
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
• Camcorder will not turn on.
• The camcorder switches off
by itself.
• The cassette compartment
cover will not open.
• The LCD/viewfinder switches
on and off.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
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Attach the battery pack correctly.
The CHARGE indicator flashes
rapidly (about twice per
second).
Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or
the battery pack is faulty.
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• Battery pack will not charge.
• The CHARGE indicator
flashes very slowly (about
once every 2 seconds).
Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and
40 °C.
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Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When
the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the
CHARGE indicator will flash irregularly. The charging will start
once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C.
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The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
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Problem
Solution
Buttons will not work.
Turn on the camcorder.
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Load a cassette.
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Abnormal characters appear on
the screen. The camcorder
does not operate properly.
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.
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“
” flashes on the screen.
Load a cassette.
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“
” flashes on the screen.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
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“
” flashes on the screen.
Condensation is detected. See reference page.
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The lens cover is not
completely open.
Turn the camcorder off and then on again.
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“ ” flashes red on the screen.
The camcorder malfunctions. Consult a Canon Service Center.
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“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”
appears on the screen.
Remove the cassette and reinsert it.
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The wireless controller will not
work.
Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].
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The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the
battery.
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