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XA70 freezes / won’t turn on

jarspider
Apprentice

My XA70 camcorder will stay on for a minute or two.  Then, the preview display goes black, and the camera hangs up.  After that, it won’t come on at all.  I have to disconnect it from power for a long time and wait.  After a few days, it will come on, and the process repeats.  Any thoughts on what could be causing it or a fix?  Or do I just need to contact support?

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NatalyaP
Product Expert
Product Expert

Greetings jarspider,

I'm sorry to hear that your Canon XA70 is having issues. Let's check to see if the issue may be caused by an external factor. Let's swap to a different memory card and remove any accessories that may be attached to the camcorder. If using a power adapter, then please test to see if the camcorder functions with the battery pack.

If the above does not identify or resolve the issue, then we would suggest on sending the unit to our facility for service.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. has created a new online repair portal that allows you to set up service in a few simple steps. The repair portal gives you the ability to set up service for multiple pieces of equipment at once, and to receive a repair estimate in the majority of cases, depending on your model and issue. The portal also allows you to upload images or videos that will assist us in repairing your product. You can also select how you wish to be notified of the progress of your repair. The portal's service history section allows you to view all services that have been performed on any of your camera or video products since January 7, 2020.

Please follow the link below to access our online repair portal to arrange for service:

https://mycanon.usa.canon.com/signin

Instructions for Accessing and Using the Online Repair Portal.

You will need to access or create your My Canon Account.

If you already have a My Canon Account and your product is already registered, simply click on the “Get Repair Services” link on the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions to arrange for service for your product.

If you have a My Canon Account and your product is not registered, you must register your product first. Click on the “Get Repair Services” link on the left menu, then click on the “Register Product” link on the right. After your product is registered, click on the “Get Repair Service” link on the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions to arrange for service for your product.

If you do not have a My Canon Account, you will need to create one. After you create your account, click on the “Add Product” link to register your first product. After your product is registered, click on the “Get Repair Service” link on the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions to arrange for service for your product.

Once you have completed the repair request, you will have an opportunity to print a copy of the request for your records. This request form will also contain shipping instructions and an address label that you will attach to the outside of your shipping box when mailing your equipment for repair.

Yeah, it finally let me use a battery to power it.  At first it was still giving the same problems with a battery, but after a few days with no use, it powered on with a battery, and we used it for an hour this morning.  There isn’t a memory card in it.  We just use the HDMI out to feed our system.  I’m trying to borrow another adapter to see if it happens with every power adapter or just the one that came with the camera.

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