Canon DC420 DC410/DC420 Instruction Manual - Page 75

Even after stopping recording, the DISC access indicator does not go out. - The scene is being recorded on the disc. This is not a malfunction. The CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly. (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center. The CHARGE indicator flashes very slowly. (one flash at 2-second intervals) The battery pack is too hot. Charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F). - Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). - The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. Picture and Sound Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 18). - Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly. Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - 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. Video noise appears on screen. - Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.). A vertical light bar appears on the screen. - Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction. No picture appears on the viewfinder. - Press VIEWFINDER to activate the viewfinder ( 29). Viewfinder picture is blurred. - Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 29). Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels. - When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction. Even without a disc loaded, when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard. - The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not a malfunction. • The disc's rotation can be heard faintly. • Occasionally, the camcorder's operation sound can be heard. - The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction. The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker. - Open the LCD panel. - Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume ( 34). - If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it. The camcorder vibrates. - The camcorder may vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction. Memory Card and Accessories Cannot open the disc cover to remove the disc. - Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again. - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use. Additional Information • 75