Troubleshooting - Canon GL1 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 brackets for more information.
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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 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.
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Cause and/or what to do about it
• The camera is not switched on (p. 21, 28).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure
prevention (p. 19-20).
• The tape has reached the end.
• The battery pack is exhausted or not properly
attached (p. 16-17, 83).
• The function cannot be used in that recording
program (p. 48).
• The top controls are locked by the lock lever
(p. 88).
• The camera was in record pause mode for more
than about five minutes (p. 21).
• The battery pack is exhausted (p. 17, 83).
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
• The standby lever is set to LOCK (p. 21).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure
prevention (p. 19-20).
• The tape has reached the end.
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
• The standby lever is set to LOCK (p. 21).
• The camera has not been used for a long while,
it is not a malfunction. Take off the battery and
reattach.
• The lens cap is attached.
• You are attempting to play back or record from a
copyright protected cassette (p. 75).
• The video heads are badly contaminated (p. 90).
• The camera is on manual focus (p. 58).
• The viewfinder lens needs adjusting (p. 82).
• The lens is dirty (p. 90).