Troubleshooting - Canon elura10 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.
Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page
numbers in parentheses for more information.
Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or
VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Recording/Playback
Problem
? Nothing happens when I press the
buttons.
? The camera turned itself off.
? The cassette compartment stopped
mid-operation while
loading/unloading a cassette.
? The start/stop button doesn't work.
? There's no picture in the display.
? There's a blank blue screen in the
display.
? The camera won't focus.
Cause and/or what to do about it
• The POWER dial is not set to the
appropriate mode (
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention (
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The power source is not properly
connected, or the battery pack is
exhausted or not properly attached
( 11-13, 122).
• The function cannot be used in that
recording program (
• The camera was in record pause mode for
more than about 5 minutes (
• The battery pack is exhausted
( 12-13, 122).
• The battery pack's power is exhausted.
Recharge or change to a new battery
pack ( 12).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention (
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The POWER dial is not set to the
appropriate mode (
• You are attempting to play back or
record copyright protected material
( 82).
• The video heads are badly
contaminated (
• The camera is on manual focus
( 72).
• The viewfinder lens needs adjusting
( 121).
• The lens is dirty (
16, 25).
14-15).
53).
16, 98).
14-15).
16, 98).
126).
126).
E
129