Canon Elura 70, 65, 60 Instruction Manual

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Message ExplanationYou attempted to trim an image with an image size of 
160 × 120, or an image not recorded in the 4:3 ratio.
You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings.
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the printer status.
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printer back on and check its status.
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Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
❍Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or viewfinder.
❍ Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such \
as a sun-
heated car, and high humidity.
❍ Do not use the camcorder in places subject to magnetic or electric field\
s such as
near the TV transmitters or portable communication devices.
❍ Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leav\
e the
camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
❍ Do not...

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❍ At cold temperatures, the screen may be darker than usual. This is not a\
malfunction. The screen returns to normal when the camcorder warms up.
Viewfinder
❍Move the viewfinder upward. Remove the
protect cover and clean the glass with a cotton
swab. Reattach the protect cover when
finished.
❍ Be careful not to scratch the glass when
cleaning.
Video Heads
❍When the message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears, or when
the playback picture becomes distorted, the...

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Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop u\
sing the
camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camc\
order.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
How to avoid condensation:
❍Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and \
let it adjust
to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected:...

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Battery Pack Handling Precautions
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 140 ºF (60\
 ºC). Do
not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop or knock it.
• Do not get it wet.
❍ Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on
the day of use, or the day before, to...

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Cassette Handling Precautions
❍Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may ca\
use picture
and sound distortion.
❍ Return cassettes in the case and store them upright.
❍ Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use.
❍ Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder.
❍ Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty.
❍ Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover th\
em with
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❍ Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause
condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on
the card, put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely.
❍ Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.
❍ Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card
backwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder.
❍ Do not remove the label from the memory...

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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source
Recording/Playback

Problem Cause SolutionBattery pack is exhausted.
Battery pack is not correctly 
attached.
Battery pack is exhausted.
Power save function has 
been activated.
Battery pack is exhausted.
Cassette compartment cover 
is not fully open.
Battery pack is exhausted.
The camcorder 
malfunctions.
Battery pack is exhausted....

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Recording

Problem Cause Solution
Camcorder is not set to 
CAMERA mode.
Time zone, date and time 
are not set, or the backup 
battery is exhausted.
Camcorder is turned off.
Cassette is not loaded.
Tape reached the end ( bENDflashes on the screen).
Cassette is protected (v
flashes on the screen).
Camcorder is set to a mode 
other than the CAMERA mode.
Autofocus does not work on 
that subject.
Viewfinder is not adjusted.
Lens is dirty.
Bright light in a dark scene 
may cause a...

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Memory Card Operation

Memory card was not facing 
the correct direction.
Memory card is full.
Memory card is not 
formatted.
Memory card is not inserted.
File number reached 
maximum value.
SD Memory Card is 
protected.
Camcorder is not set to 
CARD PLAY mode.
Memory card is not inserted.
Image is protected.
SD memory card is 
protected.
Card error occurred.Turn the memory card over 
and reinsert it.
Replace the memory card or 
erase images.
Format the memory card.
Insert a memory card.
Set [FILE...