The disc cannot be recognized.
- The disc is dirty. Clean
the
disc with a
soft
lens-cleaning cloth (OJ 81). If
the
problem
persists replace
the
disc.
- The
disc
is not correctly loaded.
Check
the
disc
(OJ 25).
- Verify
that
the camcorder
supports
the
type
of
DVD disc you inserted (OJ 5).
Cannot insert the memory card.
- The memory card was
not
facing the
correct direction. Turn
the
memory card
over and insert it (OJ
27).
Cannot record on the memory card.
- The memory card is full. Erase some still
images (OJ
55)
to
free some space
or
replace
the
memory
card.
- Initialize
the
memory card (OJ 57) when
you use it with the camcorder
for
the first
time.
- The LOCK switch on an SD
or
SDHC
memory card is set
to
prevent accidental
erasure. Change the position
of
the
LOCK
switch (OJ
82).
- The folder and file numbers have reached
their maximum value. Set [IMG
NUMBERS]
to
[RESET]
(CO
71) and insert
a new
memory
card.
Connections/Playback with External
Devices
There is a brief stop between scenes.
- Depending on the DVD player, there
might
be a very short
stop
between scenes
during playback.
The disc cannot
be
recognized by the
device.
Or,
even though the disc
is
read,
cannot play
back
the disc
or
the picture is
distorted.
- Finalize
the
disc using the camcorder
(CO
48).
- The
disc
is dirty. Clean
the
disc
with a soft
lens-cleaning cloth
(CO
81).
- DVD-RW
discs
in
VR
mode can only be
played
back
with
VR
mode-compatible
DVD players. Refer
to
the
instruction
manual
of
your DVD device.
76 •
Additional
Information
Cannot edit
my
recordings or add
recordings to the disc with the DVD device.
- It
may
not
be possible
to
edit or add
recordings with an external DVD recorder
on a
disc
recorded using this camcorder.
Video noise appears on the TV screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room
where a
TV
is located, keep a distance
between
the
compact
power
adapter and
the
power
or
antenna cables
of
the
TV.
The disc
is
running but there
is
no image on
the TV screen.
- The video
input
on the
TV
is
not
set
to
the
video terminal
to
which you connected
the
camcorder. Select the correct video input.
-
You
attempted
to
play
back
an
incompatible disc.
Stop
playback.
.-I<i"l-)
The computer doesn't recognize
the camcorder even though the camcorder
is connected correctly.
- Disconnect
the
USB cable and turn
off
the
camcorder. After a short while, turn it on
again and restore the connection.
-
Connect
the
camcorder
to
a different USB
port on the computer.
.-M"X-)
The
printer
is
not working even
though the camcorder and printer are
connected correctly.
- Disconnect
the
USB cable and turn
off
the
printer. After a short while turn it on again
and restore the connection.
List
of
Messages
(in
alphabetical
order)
CANNOT
ENTER THE STANDBY
MODE
NOW
- The camcorder cannot enter
standby
mode
(OJ 32) while the disc is being
recognized after it
was
inserted
or
if
the
remaining battery charge is
too
low.
CANNOT
PLAY BACK
- The
disc
is dirty
or
scratched,
or
you
attempted
to
play
back
a disc
type
not
supported
by
this camcorder (not DVD-R/
RW).