Canon 50 - Manual (Page 137)

137
T
ro
uble?
E
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. 18
Attach the battery pack correctly. 18
The camcorder switches off
by itself. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack. 18
Power save function has been activated. Turn on the
camcorder. 30
Cassette compartment will
not open. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack. 18
Open the cassette compartment cover fully. 21
Cassette compartment
stopped during loading/
unloading. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack. 18
LCD/viewfinder switches on
and off. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack. 18
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. 30
Load a cassette. 21
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. 21
“ ” flashes on the screen. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack. 18
“ ” flashes on the screen. Condensation is detected. See reference page. 140
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”
appears on the screen. Unload and reload the cassette. 21
The wireless controller will not
work. Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON]. 75
The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace
the battery. 25