Troubleshooting155RecordingPressing Y will not start recording.- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (whilethe ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.- The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes). Deletesome recordings (A 92, 123) or initialize the memory (A 35) to free some space.The point where Y was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.- There is a slight interval between pressing Y and the actual start/end of recording.This is not a malfunction.The camcorder will not focus.- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (A 47).- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth(A 168). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly infront of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.Changing the operating mode between recording (Ü)/record pause (Û)/playback (Ð) takeslonger than usual.- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer thanusual. Save your recordings (A 127) and initialize the memory (A 35).Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings(A 127) and initialize the memory (A 35).Cannot record a photo while recording movies.- You cannot take photos in mode, while the digital zoom is activated (A 142), whilefading in or fading out a scene (A 83) or while using double slot recording (A 35).After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is nota malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only fora short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.Cannot create a new story.- A memory can contain a maximum of 98 user-created stories. Delete some stories from thegallery (A 94) or select a different memory (A 33).PlaybackCannot copy/move scenes in a story.- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (A 92, 123) to free some space.Cannot delete a scene.- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer thanusual. Save your recordings (A 127) and initialize the memory (A 35).Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie.- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using anotherdevice and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer.- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (A 92, 123) to free some space.COPYDownloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals