Instruction manual

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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer
or a Canon Service Centre if the problem persists.
Power Source
Problem Cause Solution
Battery pack is exhausted.
Battery pack is not correctly
attached.
Battery pack is exhausted.
Power save function has
been activated.
Battery pack is exhausted.
Cassette compartment cover
is not fully open.
Battery pack is exhausted.
The camcorder
malfunctions.
Battery pack is exhausted.
Battery packs will not
charge outside the
temperature range of 0 ˚C
and 40 ˚C.
Battery packs become hot
with use and may not
charge.
The battery pack is
damaged.
Replace or charge the
battery pack.
Attach the battery pack
correctly.
Replace or charge the
battery pack.
Turn on the camcorder.
Replace or charge the
battery pack.
Open the cassette
compartment cover fully.
Replace or charge the
battery pack.
Consult a Canon Service
Centre.
Replace or charge the
battery pack.
Charge the battery pack in
temperatures between 0 ºC
and 40 ºC.
Wait until the battery pack
temperature is below 40 ˚C
and retry charging.
Use a different battery pack.
Camcorder will not turn
on.
The camcorder switches
off by itself.
Cassette compartment
will not open.
Cassette compartment
stopped during loading/
unloading.
LCD/viewfinder switches
on and off.
Battery pack will not
charge.
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