Troubleshooting - Canon DC10 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Trouble?
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
Problem
Camcorder will not turn on.
The camcorder switches off
by itself.
LCD/viewfinder switches on
and off.
Battery pack will not charge.
Recording/Playback
Problem
Buttons will not work.
Abnormal characters appear
on the screen. The camcorder
does not operate properly.
" " flashes on the screen.
" " flashes on the screen.
The wireless controller will not
work.
Video noise appears on
screen.
Video noise appears on the
TV screen.
Even without a disc loaded,
when closing the disc
compartment cover a motor
sound can be heard.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
Attach the battery pack correctly.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
Power save function has been activated. Turn on the
camcorder.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
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. Wait
until the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F) and
retry charging.
The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
Turn on the camcorder.
Load a disc.
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.
Load a disc.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].
The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace
the battery.
Check that you did not lay the camcorder on its side so the
omni selector's button is pressed down. Place the
camcorder upright.
When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is
located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the
plasma TV.
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.
The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not
a malfunction.
Solution
Solution
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