Canon GL2 - Manual (Page 143)

Troubleshooting
Cause and/or what to do about it
• The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode
( 35, 87).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure
prevention ( 18-19).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The power source is not properly connected, or
the battery pack is exhausted or not properly
attached (
16-17, 137).
• The function cannot be used in that recording
program ( 52).
• The camcorder was in record pause mode for more
than about 5 minutes ( 36, 118).
• The battery pack is exhausted ( 17, 137).
• The battery pack’s power is exhausted. Recharge
or change to a new battery pack ( 17).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure
prevention ( 18-19).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode
( 35, 87).
• You are attempting to play back or record
copyright protected material ( 100).
• The video heads are badly contaminated ( 141).
• The camcorder is on manual focus ( 79).
• The viewfinder lens needs adjusting ( 14).
• The lens is dirty ( 140).
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 does not work.
? There is no picture in the display.
? There is a blank blue screen in the display.
? The camcorder does not focus.
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