Canon GL1 GL1 Instruction Manual - Page 92

Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given E for each problem on the list - turn to the page numbers in brackets for more information. Make sure that the camera 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 camera turned itself off. ? The start/stop button doesn't work. ? There's no picture in the display. ? There's a blank blue screen in the display. ? The camera won't focus. Cause and/or what to do about it • The camera is not switched on (p. 21, 28). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 19-20). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 16-17, 83). • The function cannot be used in that recording program (p. 48). • The top controls are locked by the lock lever (p. 88). • The camera was in record pause mode for more than about five minutes (p. 21). • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 17, 83). • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA. • The standby lever is set to LOCK (p. 21). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 19-20). • The tape has reached the end. • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA. • The standby lever is set to LOCK (p. 21). • The camera has not been used for a long while, it is not a malfunction. Take off the battery and reattach. • The lens cap is attached. • You are attempting to play back or record from a copyright protected cassette (p. 75). • The video heads are badly contaminated (p. 90). • The camera is on manual focus (p. 58). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting (p. 82). • The lens is dirty (p. 90). Additional Information 92