Canon XL1 Instruction Manual

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AdditionalInformationE69TroubleshootingCause and/or what to do about it• The camera is not switched on (p. 23, 51).• The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasureprevention (p. 15-16).• The tape has reached the end.• The battery pack is exhausted or not properlyattached (p. 13, 14, 62).• The function cannot be used in that recordingprogram (p. 32).• The top controls are locked by the hold lever(p. 65).• The camera was in record pause mode for morethan about five minutes (p. 23).• The battery pack is exhausted (p. 14).• The POWER dial is not set to a recordingprogram (p. 32).• The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasureprevention (p. 15-16).• The tape has reached the end.• The POWER dial is not set to a recordingprogram (p. 32).• The camera has not been used for a long while,it is not a malfunction. Switch off the camera.Take off the battery and reattach it. Then switchon the camera again.• You are attempting to play back or record from acopyright protected cassette (p. 59).• The tape heads are badly contaminated (p. 67).• The camera is on manual focus (p. 44).• The viewfinder lens needs adjusting (p. 11).• The lens is dirty (p. 67).Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are givenfor 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 dealeror service outlet if problems persist.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 viewfinder.? There’s a blank blue screen in the display.? The camera won’t focus.Recording/Playback