Canon ZR20 User Manual

97
E
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Cause and/or what to do about it
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode ( 18, 26).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention ( 16-17).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The power source is not properly
connected, or the battery pack is
exhausted or not properly attached
( 11-15, 91).
• The function cannot be used in that
recording program ( 50).
• The camcorder was in record pause
mode for more than about 5 minutes
( 18).
• The battery pack is exhausted
( 12-15, 91).
• The battery pack’s power is exhausted.
Recharge or change to a new battery
pack ( 12-15).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for
erasure prevention ( 16-17).
• The cassette has reached the end.
• The camcorder is not set to the
appropriate mode ( 18, 26).
• You are attempting to play back or
record copyright protected material
( 76).
• The video heads are badly
contaminated ( 95).
• The camcorder is on manual focus
( 66).
• The viewfinder lens needs adjusting
( 88).
• The lens is dirty ( 94).
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.
? The camcorder won’t focus.
5_ZR20_E(88-114) 3/12/01 13:53 Page 97

Canon ZR20 Specifications

General

Brand	Canon
Model	ZR20
Category	Camcorder
Language	English