20 Most Recent Canon VIXIA HF R100 High Definition Flash Media AVC Camcorder Questions & Answers

The serial number shold be located behind the battery

On the camera itself it may be located in one of 4 different areas
1 on the bottom of the camera
2 inside the back door of the camera
3 along the rim of the lens
3 in between the screen and the main body of the camera

It is on the bottom of the Camcorder, just leave off the letters. Put in numbers only.
John

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Why not just use a USB card reader to transfer the videos to your Mac ?

That is a known problem in Vixia series. Canon Vixia HG20

Wish this help. Canon Vixia Repair Service

If your Sony camcorder displays a tape transport or mechanical error code always try resetting the camcorder. This is done by removing the battery or ac power, wait 10 seconds, reapply the battery or ac power and try again. If it still goes into error try another tape. The camcorder will not always display an exact error code. Sometimes you may see an error message such as, "Reinsert the cassette", on the LCD screen. This is the camcorders way of saying, "Take the tape out and try again." Try reloading the same tape as well as a new tape. If the camcorder is still going into error this means it is time to send it in for service or repair. The camcorder may also sometimes display a "Reattach Power Source." This is the camcorders way of saying,"Try resetting my system,so I can try again." Many people mistaken this error and think they have a problem with the battery or ac adapter. This is not true and has nothing to do with your battery or ac adapter. Reset the camcorder by removing the battery or ac power, wait 10 second, reapply the battery or ac power. If the error reappears the unit needs to be serviced or repaired.

If you suspect that your JVC camcorder may have been damaged by plugging in the wrong power cord, it's possible that the cassette mechanism may not release as intended. However, you can try the following steps to manually release the cassette:

1. Turn off the camcorder: Make sure the camcorder is turned off and unplugged from any power source.
2. Locate the cassette release button: The cassette release button is usually located on the side or bottom of the camcorder near the cassette compartment. It may be labeled "eject" or have a symbol that looks like a triangle with an arrow pointing up.
3. Press the cassette release button: Press and hold the cassette release button for several seconds to see if it releases the cassette. You may need to press it firmly or use a pointed object like a pen or pencil to press it.
4. Manually release the cassette: If the cassette release button does not work, you can try manually releasing the cassette. Look for a small hole on the camcorder near the cassette compartment. This hole may be labeled "emergency release" or have a symbol that looks like a triangle with an arrow pointing down. Insert a straightened paperclip or similar object into the hole and press gently to release the cassette.

If you are unable to manually release the cassette, it's possible that the camcorder has been damaged beyond repair.