Additional Information
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Recording
Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong
electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.), keep a distance
between the camcorder and these devices.
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Video noise appears on the TV
screen.
When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a
distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna
cables of the TV.
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Even without a disc loaded, when
closing the disc compartment cover a
motor sound can be heard.
The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not a
malfunction.
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Cannot open the disc cover to remove
the disc.
Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and
remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again.
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The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the
camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
The disc cannot be recognized. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. If the
problem persists replace the disc.
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The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the disc. 32
Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you inserted. 5
The camcorder vibrates. Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might vibrate
occasionally. This is not a malfunction.
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• The disc’s rotation can be faintly
heard.
• Occasionally the operation sound
can be heard.
The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction. –
• After using the camcorder for a
long time, it becomes hot.
• lights up in red.
This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool for a while
before resuming operation.
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Problem Solution
flashes red on the screen. The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult a Canon Service Center. –
Horizontal bands appear on the
screen.
This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording
under some types of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the
symptoms set the mode switch to AUTO. This is not a malfunction.
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When a subject flits across in front of
the lens, the image appears slightly
bent.
This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject
crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may seem
slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.
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Image will not appear on the screen. Set the camcorder to mode. 35
Problem Solution
