Canon UC10 - Problems and Troubleshooting.94

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Problems and Troubleshooting
Use the following checklist for troubleshooting when you have problems with your camera. Consult your
local dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using the camera with other units.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Camera does not turn on.
Battery pack charge is low.
Replace with fully charged battery
pack.
Camera turns off during operation
(using battery pack).
Battery pack charge is low.
Replace with fully charged battery
pack.
Record pause mode has lasted for
Turn camera on again.
more than five minutes.
Video cassette compartment does
not open.
Battery pack charge is low.
Replace with fully charged battery
pack.
Camera does not function when an
Camera is turned off.
Turn camera on.
operation button is pressed.
Video cassette is not loaded.
Load a video cassette.
Battery pack is not properly attached
to camera.
Attach battery pack securely to camera
(see p. 16).
CAMERA or PLAY indicator flashes
and "BATT” flashes in viewfinder.
Battery pack charge is low.
Replace with fully charged battery
pack.
CAMERA or PLAY indicator flashes
Condensation has formed inside unit.
Refer to Condensation (see p. 96).
and “DEW" flashes in viewfinder.
CAMERA or PLAY indicator flashes
and “EJECT” flashes in viewfinder.
Safety mechanism is activated.
Unload and reload video cassette.
“DATE” flashes in viewfinder.
Date and time are incorrect or have
Internal lithium battery is discharged.
Attach a power source (see p. 16).
stopped operating.
Start/stop button is pressed, but
Camera is turned off.
Turn camera on.
recording does not start.
Video cassette is not loaded.
Load a video cassette.
Tape has ended (“T. END” appears in
viewfinder).
Rewind tape or use another video
cassette.
Erasure prevention switch on video
cassette is set to prevent recording
(“TAPE" flashes in viewfinder).
Use another video cassette or set
switch to enable recording (see p. 28).
Camera is in PLAY mode.
Press MODE SELECT button.
No picture appears in viewfinder.
Lens cap is attached.
Remove lens cap.
Camera is in PLAY mode.
Press MODE SELECT button.
Note:
This equipment contains a microprocessor. If external noise or interference occurs, random letters may
appear in the viewfinder or normal operation may be interrupted. In this case, remove the power source
and then replace it in the camera again.