Troubleshooting - Canon MVX1i 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.
Cassette compartment will
not open.
Cassette compartment
stopped during loading/
unloading.
LCD/viewfinder switches on
and off.
Battery pack will not charge.
Recording/Playback
Problem
Buttons will not work.
Camcorder will not focus.
Viewfinder picture is blurred.
A vertical light bar appears on
the screen.
Abnormal characters appear
on the screen. The camcorder
does not operate properly.
" " flashes on the screen.
" " flashes on the screen.
" " flashes on the screen.
" " flashes red on the screen. The camcorder malfunctions. Consult a Canon Service
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.
Open the cassette compartment cover fully.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and
40 °C.
Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. Wait
until the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C and retry
charging.
The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
Turn on the camcorder.
Load a cassette.
Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.
Lens is dirty. Clean the lens.
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.
Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar
(smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction.
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 cassette.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery
pack.
Condensation is detected. See reference page.
Center.
Solution
Solution
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