Canon DC40 Instruction Manual page 123

Problem
The disc cannot be
recognized.
The camcorder vibrates.
• The disc's rotation can be
faintly heard.
• Occasionally the operation
sound can be heard.
After using the camcorder for
a long time the lights up
in red.
Recording
Problem
" " flashes red on the screen. The camcorder malfunctions. Consult a Canon Service
Image will not appear on the
screen.
"SET THE TIME ZONE,
DATE AND TIME" appears on
the screen.
Pressing the start/stop button
will not start recording.
Even after stopping recording,
the DISC access indicator
does not go off.
The point where the start/stop
button was pressed does not
match the beginning/end of
the recording.
The recording suddenly stops
shortly after starting
recording.
Camcorder will not focus.
Sound is distorted.
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.
If the problem persists replace the disc.
The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the disc.
Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might
vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction.
The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a
malfunction.
This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool
for a while before resuming operation.
Center.
Set the camcorder to
Set the time zone, date and time.
Recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone,
date and time.
Set the camcorder to
Load a disc.
The disc is full (" END" flashes on the screen). Delete some
recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or
replace the disc.
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.
Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the
battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming
use.
Cancel the disc protection.
Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode).
The scene or still image is being recorded on the disc.
There is a slight interval between pressing the start/stop
button and the actual start of the recording on the disc. This is
not a malfunction.
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.
If the problem persists replace the disc.
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.
Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the
battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming
use.
Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.
Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth;
never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or
concerts), sound may become distorted. This is not a
malfunction.
Solution
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