101
Additional Information
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,
handling and maintenance tips, and other information.
Trou ble ?
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
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
• Camcorder will not turn on.
• The camcorder switches off by
itself.
• The disc compartment cover will
not open.
• LCD/viewfinder switches on and
off.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 23
Attach the battery pack correctly.
The charge indicator flashes rapidly
(approx. twice per second)
Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery
pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.
–
• 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 (32 °F
and 104 °F).
–
Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When the battery
pack is outside the charging temperature range, the CHG (charge)
indicator will flash irregularly. The charging will start once the battery pack
temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F).
–
The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. –
Problem Solution
Buttons will not work. Turn on the camcorder. –
Load a disc. 32
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.
–
appears on the screen. Load a disc and close the disc compartment cover. 32
lights up in red. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 23
The wireless controller will not work. Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON]. 52
Replace the battery of the wireless controller. 25
