Troubleshooting - Canon ZR45 MC 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 camcorder 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 camcorder 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.
Cause and/or what to do about it
• The camcorder 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
( 13-17, 134).
• The function cannot be used in that
recording program (
• The camcorder was in record pause
mode for more than about 5 minutes
( 20, 107, 153).
• The battery pack is exhausted
( 14-17, 134).
• The battery pack' s power is exhausted.
Recharge or change to a new battery
pack ( 14-17).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention (
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode (
• You are attempting to play back or
record copyright protected material
( 89).
• The video heads are badly
contaminated (
20, 30).
18-19).
59).
18-19).
20, 30).
139).
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