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This section describes what to do when cassette tape-related error messages appear in the camcorder's LCD screen.
| Message | Problem/Solution |
| CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE | Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. < Solution > - Remove the cassette and keep the camcorder in a cool and dry place for about an hour with the cassette compartment open. |
| HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE | The video heads are dirty and need to be cleaned. < Solution > - Clean the video heads with a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. |
| INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION | You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder. |
| REMOVE THE CASSETTE | Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. < Solution > - Remove the cassette and reinsert it. |
| TAPE END | The tape has reached its end. < Solution > - Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. |
| THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION | Cassette is protected. < Solution > - Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch. |
If these problems persist even after attempting the solutions described above, please contact the nearest Canon service center.