Trouble; Troubleshooting - Canon LEGRIA HF R36 Instruction Manual

Trouble?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-
times what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the
simplest of solutions - please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box
before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult
your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power supply
• Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con-
nected to the camcorder? (A 19)
Recording
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording
mode? (A 43, 89) If you are recording on a memory card, is one cor-
rectly inserted into the camcoder? (A 38)
Playback
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?
(A 53, 116) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card,
is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (A 38) Does it contain
any recordings?
Other
• Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The internal lens fixture
can move when the camcorder is turned off or in a playback mode.
This is not a malfunction.
Power source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
The camcorder turns off without the battery warning indicator appearing on the screen.
- The battery charge has become low or the battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the
battery pack.
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