Canon DC420 - Manual (Page 75)

Additional Information • 75
Even after stopping recording, the DISC
access indicator does not go out.
- The scene is being recorded on the disc.
This is not a malfunction.
The CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly.
-
(one flash at 0.5-second intervals)
Charging has stopped because the
compact power adapter or the battery
pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service
Center.
The CHARGE indicator flashes very slowly.
-
(one flash at 2-second intervals)
The battery pack is too hot. Charging will
start once the battery pack temperature is
below 40 °C (104 °F).
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures
between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and
104 °F).
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a
different battery pack.
Picture and Sound
Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or
charge the battery pack ( 18).
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it
correctly.
Abnormal characters appear on the screen
and 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.
Video noise appears on screen.
- Keep a distance between the camcorder
and devices that emit strong
electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs,
cellular phones, etc.).
A vertical light bar appears on the screen.
- Bright light in a dark scene may cause a
vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is
not a malfunction.
No picture appears on the viewfinder.
- Press to activate the
viewfinder ( 29).
Viewfinder picture is blurred.
- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric
adjustment lever ( 29).
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower
levels.
- When recording near loud sounds (such as
fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may
become distorted or it may not be
recorded at the actual levels. This is not a
malfunction.
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.
• The disc's rotation can be heard faintly.
• Occasionally, the camcorder's operation
sound can be heard.
- The disc is activated from time to time.
This is not a malfunction.
The picture is displayed correctly but there
is no sound from the built-in speaker.
- Open the LCD panel.
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the
volume ( 34).
- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is
connected to the camcorder, disconnect
it.
The camcorder vibrates.
- The camcorder may vibrate occasionally.
This is not a malfunction.
Memory Card and Accessories
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.
- The camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature. Turn off the
camcorder and let it cool down before
resuming use.
VIEWFINDER