This photo cannot be displayed | You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer. |
Cannot play back | Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended memory card. |
Cannot play back Check the memory card | There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings and initialize the memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option. If the problem persists, use a different memory card. |
Cannot play back Initialize only using the camcorder | The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder. |
To use this function change the camera mode to Manual or Cinema | The CUSTOM dial and some of the functions that can be assigned to the assignable buttons cannot be used in (AUTO) mode. Set the mode switch to (Manual) mode or (Cinema) mode to use them. |
No scenes | There are no scenes on the memory card selected. |
Number of scenes already at maximum | The number of scenes on the memory card has reached 3,999 (the maximum number of scenes for AVCHD movies). Delete some scenes to free some space. |
Some scenes could not be deleted | Movies that were protected/edited with other devices and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer cannot be deleted with this camcorder. |
Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source. | The camcorder is updating the memory card. Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. |
Too many photos and MP4 movies. Disconnect the USB cable. | Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos and MP4 movies on the memory card to fewer than 2,500 (Windows), or 1,000 (Mac OS). If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while. |
Unable to recognize the data | The camcorder cannot recognize data that was recorded using a video configuration that is not supported (PAL or SECAM). |
Unable to recover data | Could not recover a corrupted file. Save your recordings and initialize the memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option. |
Back up recordings regularly | This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly. |
Cannot trim the scene | MP4 movies that were copied to a memory card with a larger cluster size than the memory card they were recorded on cannot be trimmed. MP4 movies that were recorded or copied using other devices cannot be trimmed. |
Do not disconnect the power source. Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end the connection. | When the camcorder is in MEDIA mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable, the camcorder cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings on the memory card. Use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder. |
Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this battery pack? | You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center. |
Charge the battery pack | Battery pack is exhausted. Charge the battery pack. |
Battery pack is not compatible. Turning off the camcorder. | A battery pack not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder was attached and the camcorder was turned on. The camcorder will automatically turn off in 4 seconds. |
File name error | The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [File Numbering] to [Reset] and delete all the MP4 movies and photos on the memory card or initialize it. |
Scene recorded using another device. Cannot copy the scene. Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene. | Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied or divided with this camcorder. |
Cannot join 23.98P and 29.97P scenes to convert them Cannot join 59.94i and 23.98P scenes to convert them Cannot join PF29.97 and 23.98P scenes to convert them | The combination of scenes you are trying to convert do not allow for joining scenes due to the scenes' frame rate settings. Convert the scenes to MP4 without joining them. |
Cannot divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder. | The scene could not be divided because the camcorders scene management data log is full. Save your recordings and initialize the memory card. Try dividing the scene again. Use the supplied software to save the scene and divide it on the computer. |
Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied. | Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied. |
Initialize only using the camcorder | Initialize the memory card with this camcorder. |