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FAQs & troubleshooting

Handling of Red Icons Displayed on the Screen

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Solution

This section explains the meanings of the red icons and what to do when a red icon appears on the LCD monitor.

IconProblem/Solution

No cassette, or the cassette is protected.
< Solution >
- Load a cassette.
- Check whether the position of the protect switch is set to REC.

Battery is exhausted.
< Solution >
- Replace with a well-charged battery.
- Charge the battery

Water droplets detected inside the camcorder. (Condensation)
< Solution >
- Remove the cassette tape, and put it in a dry area for about 1 hour.

A card error occurred.
< Solution >
- Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. If the icon continues to flash, initialize the memory card.

No card, or the card is protected.
< Solution >
- Insert a card.
- Unlock it if the position of the protect switch is set to LOCK.

If these problems persist even after attempting the solutions described above, please contact the nearest Canon service center.

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