Canon FS11 Flash Media Camcorder - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

This is usually caused by a defective CCD image sensor and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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This is usually caused by an oxidized or defective Audio/Video drum. Try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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CCD

This is usually caused by a defective CCD image sensor and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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You can download the manual from:
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/3/0900008323/01/HG10PIM-EN.pdf

It is a pdf file so you require a pdf reader on your computer

The Red flashing icon with the line through it says there is no tape in the camera. This could possibly be a problem in the cameras tape detection circuitry and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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When you get a blue screen, it is usually an indication of dirty heads. You should try and run a head cleaning tape for about 5 to 10 seconds. Then, try your tape again. If it shows signs of improvement, but still is not all better, run the head cleaner for another 5 to 10 seconds. Repeat as necessary (only running head cleaning tape for 5 to 10 second intervals). The cleaner tapes that we use in our shop are Sony brand....they last a really long time and seem to work the best.

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It's probably just a matter of replacing the power cord port and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be diagnosed by a qualified service technician.

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most cam corders of the day use chargers to only recharge the unit you might want to replace the power cord

Unfortunately, there is probably no way to get anything off the disk (I hate to be the bad messenger). When the disc finalizes, it indexes the disk and writes appendages that make it readible. When this fails, the disk is in nowhere land, so to speak, with a corrupted or incomplete header, etc.
I don't know of a fix for this, but some genius somewhere may have one...stay tuned, I guess.

This can be caused by several problems including the transmission gear in the tape mechanism not engaging properly or a defective clutch in the take-up spool and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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I'm sorry to hear that the manual you got is not in English. It is actually available online please click HERE

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Hi,
Let me know correct model of Canon camcorder as FG20 model number belongs to Nikon film camera.
Thanks.

The most common cause of horizontal lines during playback is dirty heads/tape path. If you have a head cleaner tape, try playing it for about 5 to 10 seconds and then try your tape again. Repeat as necessary. Try not to run the head cleaner for long periods of time because you may wear down your heads quicker (cleaning cassette is somewhat abrasive). If you do not own a head cleaning tape, I highly recommend purchasing one. Sony (in my opinion) makes the best miniDV head cleaning cassette. We use this brand in our repair shop and they last for years. I have posted a link to the particular tape I am speaking of. Your local camera/camcorder shop may have these for sale.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DVM12CLD-MiniDV-Cleaning-Cassette/dp/B0000632H7

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This is usually caused by an oxidized or defective Audio/Video drum. Try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

My name is Rick and I’m a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I’m semi retired and work from home with little overhead so I can keep repair costs low. If you decide to have the camera repaired, please click HERE for a directory listing that suits your needs.

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This is usually caused by a defective CCD image sensor and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it’s not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

My name is Rick and I’m a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I’m semi retired and work from home with little overhead so I can keep repair costs low. If you decide to have the camera repaired, please click HERE for a directory listing that suits your needs.

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ok, you will be able to download the manual HERE. Once directed to the download page, just scroll down, enter the code, and download.

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Andrea

Canon has an accessories website

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_12117#

Instructions:

1. Connect an i.LINK (firewire) cable (also known as IEEE 1394) to the i.LINK port on the digital camcorder.
2. Connect the other end of the i.LINK cable to the computer. NOTE: The computer i.LINK ports and capture cards may have either 4-pin or 6-pin connections. If your computer only has a 6-pin i.LINK port, then it will be necessary to use a 4-pin to 6-pin i.LINK cable.
   
3. Turn on the digital camcorder by moving the POWER switch to the VTR position.
4. Cue the camcorder tape to the beginning of the video footage.
5. Turn on the computer. Your computer should recognize your camcorder and automatically install the needed driver.
6. Start the video capture software on the computer.
7. Begin playing the recorded video in the camcorder.
8. Begin importing the video with the capture software. It should now be possible to copy the video using the video capture software if the computer hardware and software are configured correctly.

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The lens cover mechanism is assembled and controlled from within the camera. It will need to be disassembled to repair. This can be done fairly inexpensively. However, it’s not a user serviceable problem and will need to be diagnosed by a qualified service technician.
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there is not such a big tension in the power supply of a camera to cause a short circuit ..but some damage can be done ...the malfunction of the commands may been caused by the water inside causing false connections...my suggestion is to get new batteries if the old ones are ruined...use a hair drier with cold ..I repeat cold air not hot ..and try to blow in every openings you may see...remove batteries..and all ...than if it do not get back ...leave it without batteries and in a warm place to give it time to evaporate all water that may be stuck inside..than try again ... this is the only thing you can do without opening it ...if it do not work you should get it to be seen by a professional if you really think it worth the price ..

Check the voltage on the charger, now remove the battery off the cradle and check the voltage that appears on the terminals that touch the battery terminals. If there is sufficient voltage more than the battery voltage it should be good. Now make sure that your battery voltage is good and the battery though NEW has not been inthe shelf for long. If so it would have developed back EMF and will not charge. So check this out. If ther is no voltage a the cam terminals from the adapter then you will need to open and check for the charging circuit, a possible failure of the regulators. Hope you try this out. Good day