The disc cannot be recognized.

-The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft

lens-cleaning cloth ( 81). If the problem persists replace the disc.

-The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the

disc ( 25).

-Verify that the camcorder supports the

type of DVD disc you inserted ( 5).

Cannot insert the memory card.

-The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card

over and insert it ( 27).

Cannot record on the memory card.

-The memory card is full. Erase some still

images ( 55) to free some space or replace the memory card.

-Initialize the memory card ( 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 ( 82).

-The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [IMG

NUMBERS] to [RESET] ( 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

( 48).

-The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft

lens-cleaning cloth ( 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.

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.

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.

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 ( 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).

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