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Trouble?
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
Recording/Playback
Problem
Solution
Camcorder will not turn on.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
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Attach the battery pack correctly.
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The camcorder switches off
by itself.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
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Power save function has been activated. Turn on the
camcorder.
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Cassette compartment will
not open.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
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Open the cassette compartment cover fully.
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Cassette compartment
stopped during loading/
unloading.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
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LCD/viewfinder switches on
and off.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
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Battery pack will not charge.
Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 32
°
F and
104
°
F (0
°
C and 40
°
C).
–
Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. Wait
until the battery pack temperature is below 104
°
F (40
°
C) and
retry charging.
–
The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
–
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.
This camcorder uses a microcomputer. External noise or static
electricity may cause abnormal characters to appear on the
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.
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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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“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”
appears on the screen.
Unload and reload the cassette.
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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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