XL1 and their internal fuses at DVinfo.net

Mike Dean · December 21st, 2004, 02:26 AM

Hi Friends. I've had a power problem( inversed polarity) with a XL1 and I'm afraid the fuses have burned. I've read in several post opposed opinions about if it easy to change the fuses or not. Some forum user's comment you can do it for yourself, some say it's better going a Canon Service Center. I'd like to know what type of fuses the camera has( glass,circuit integrated...), where they are located, and the model number for replace. Any contribution will be apreciated. Thanks a lot

Elmar Tewes · December 21st, 2004, 05:17 AM

at least inside the fu-1000 viewfinder its quite easy to fix. opening the camera seems to be a more difficult thing...

Rob Lohman · December 21st, 2004, 05:18 AM

No components inside the camera case are user servicable! Do NOT
open the camera if you do not have a thorough understanding of
that kind of electronics. Send it in to Canon to have it checked and
fixed!

The information you request is not known here. We don't know
the place (or if) of such fuses, their model numbers or types.

Don Palomaki · December 21st, 2004, 05:28 AM

If you are a qualified technician you can buy a service manual from the Canon national parts outlet. But they may require you to sign a waiver of any warranty coverage should you try any repair work. The manuals include parts numbers, alignment instructions, and of couse, take down instructions. They include some, but not all, schematic diagrams.

HOwever, the manual would be of no use to 99.9% of XL1 users, except as a way to blow some money (and impress other equally uninformed users). Most camcorder users are not technically qualified to repair camcorders nor do they have the necessary tools and specialized equipment at hand.

December 21st, 2004, 02:26 AM	#1
Mike Dean Tourist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Spain Posts: 1	XL1 and their internal fuses Hi Friends. I've had a power problem( inversed polarity) with a XL1 and I'm afraid the fuses have burned. I've read in several post opposed opinions about if it easy to change the fuses or not. Some forum user's comment you can do it for yourself, some say it's better going a Canon Service Center. I'd like to know what type of fuses the camera has( glass,circuit integrated...), where they are located, and the model number for replace. Any contribution will be apreciated. Thanks a lot

December 21st, 2004, 05:18 AM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	No components inside the camera case are user servicable! Do NOT open the camera if you do not have a thorough understanding of that kind of electronics. Send it in to Canon to have it checked and fixed! The information you request is not known here. We don't know the place (or if) of such fuses, their model numbers or types. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

December 21st, 2004, 05:28 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	If you are a qualified technician you can buy a service manual from the Canon national parts outlet. But they may require you to sign a waiver of any warranty coverage should you try any repair work. The manuals include parts numbers, alignment instructions, and of couse, take down instructions. They include some, but not all, schematic diagrams. HOwever, the manual would be of no use to 99.9% of XL1 users, except as a way to blow some money (and impress other equally uninformed users). Most camcorder users are not technically qualified to repair camcorders nor do they have the necessary tools and specialized equipment at hand. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

December 21st, 2004, 05:17 AM	#2
Elmar Tewes Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Frankfurt Germany Posts: 104	at least inside the fu-1000 viewfinder its quite easy to fix. opening the camera seems to be a more difficult thing...