Canon GL1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder
Problem for Canon GL1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

When I turn on the camera, nothing happens and the




By greg_aulicin on Dec 03, 2009

" "
When I turn on the camera, nothing happens and the screen/view finder is blank. i checked the standby switch its off. when i press record it will record but on the tape it is just a black screen? any ideas or soloutions? When I put it in VCR mode, it turns on, and will play back video the power button lights up, thanks

Solution #1

posted on Feb 01, 2010
Not Rated)

keegan3321

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 0%, 0 votes
i know exactly whats wrong! the same thing happend to me.
1. turn off the gl1 2.look at the record button with the lock and standby switch 3.flip the switch all the way to standby because it might be stuck in the middle 4. turn on your camera
Was this helpful?
Yes
No

Solution #2

posted on Dec 03, 2009
Not Rated)

Wolfman304

Rank: Guru 
Rating: 90%, 75 votes
Hi there,

Firstly, make sure the lens cap is not on the lens :-)

1) turn Standby switch to: Standby
The camera power indicator will light up (red) and PAUSE will appear in the camera display. You should now be able to see an image on the viewfinder.

2) Turn the Program Selector to: Easy

3) Press: Record

If you cannot see anything through the viewfinder at this point, then there could be a serious problem with your lens/iris function and may require technical assistance.


"if this has helped you in any way, please rate this solution"



Comments:

Dec 03, 2009

-
Also...

If you meant the Camera "IS" recording onto tape, but you cannot see anything on the LCD screen, then you may need to activate the LCD screen but pressing the MENU button (while in camera mode) and turning LCD screen to "ON".

Cheers,
Was this helpful?
Yes
No

Popular Solutions for Canon GL1 Mini DV Digital


Questions and Unsolved Problems for Canon GL1 Mini DV Digital


Do you recommend Canon GL1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder?
Answer

Answer
The plug Connection from the DC 905 to the CA-910 power supply seems to be loose and brakes contact... (More)

Answer
I need to replace a fuse on my GL1. How do I do it?

Answer
Why am I getting bars across the screen on play back? It's intermittent but especially when the... (More)

Answer
my computer doesn't recognize the camera when I connect it through firewire

Answer
I bought on e bay a canon video camera GL-1. Unfortunate I never try to see it how good the camera... (More)


Didn't find what you were looking for?

Describe your Camcorders problem:




Ask our Experts

 

Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now

Top Camcorder Experts



Top Camera & Camcorder Repairmen

(888) 435-5080
Worldwide AFFORDABLE digital camera repair &...
Digital Camera Repair and Parts: Darntoothysam.com

(316) 832-9484


       
Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now


Insert Link

What is this?

...


Select


close

Add to My Products

Add the things you own to your My Products collection and get product information, solutions to problems, manuals & guides, tips and how-to's, reviews & ratings and local repair service - all in one easy place.


Step 1: Select a category & subcategory

 
Step 2: Select a product and click on add
I can't find my product

select

close
Success!

Add another product
Close
close
Save This Product

Enter your email address

We will not share your email. Privacy Policy

I agree to the FixYa Terms of Use

    
Send to friends
Send to: (e.g. Julie@email.com)
(Separate email adresses with commas)
Your name:
Your email address:
Message: