List of error messages on a DC300 series DVD camcorder
Article ID: ART105247 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

Description

List of error messages on a DC300 series DVD camcorder

Solution

List of Messages

CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW

The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode while the disc is being recognized after it was inserted or if the remaining battery charge is too low.

CANNOT PLAYBACK

  • The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported by this camcorder (not DVD-R/RW) or a disc that is dirty or scratched.
  • This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.

CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC

  • Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc.
  • This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
  • This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
  • The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and reinserting it.

CANNOT RECORD

CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE DISC

  • There is a problem with the disc. Replace the disc.
  • This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
  • The disc's recording surface may be dirty or scratched.
  • This message may appear when the camcorder is repeatedly subject to vibration.

CANNOT USE DISC USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS ADVISED

The disc cannot be used. We recommend that you use a disc that has been tested.

CARD ERROR

A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4 seconds and appears in red, turn the camcorder off, remove the card and reinsert the card. If changes to green, you can resume recording/playback.

CARD FULL

Memory card is full. Erase some images to free some space or replace the memory card.

CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

DISC ACCESS FAILURE CHECK THE DISC

  • There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it.
  • This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
  • The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and reinserting it.

DISC COVER IS OPEN

Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover.

DISC FULL

The disc is full (" END" appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace the disc.

DISC IS FINALIZED CANNOT RECORD

  • You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc.
  • You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD-RW disc in VIDEO mode that was finalized with another digital device.

DISC MUST BE FINALIZED TO PLAY BACK IN COMPATIBLE PLAYERS

Be sure to finalize the disc and check the compatibility of the device before playing back the disc on external DVD devices.

LOADING THE DISC

The disc is being read. Wait before you start recording.

NAMING ERROR

The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set the [FILE NOS.] option to [RESET] and erase all the images on the memory card or initialize it.

NO CARD

There is no memory card in the camcorder.

NO DISC

  • No disc is loaded. Insert a disc.
  • This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.

NO IMAGES

No images are recorded on the memory card.

PRINT ORDER ERROR

You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order.

REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES

The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace the disc.

RECOVERING DATA PLEASE WAIT

Data on the disc is being recovered. Wait until this message disappears before resuming use.

TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE

The camcorder is updating important file allocation data on the disc. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack.

TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT RECORD

TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC

The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use.

TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE (DC330 only)

The disc is full (" END" flashes on the screen). Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace the disc.

TRANSFER ORDER ERROR (DC330 only)

You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders.

UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA

  • The disc may not be recognized by this camcorder if it was initialized with a different device.
  • You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System (PAL or SECAM).

UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA

  • Could not recover a corrupted file.
  • This message can also appear if condensation has formed. If you suspect condensation is the reason, do not initialize the disc and wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.

UNFINALIZE THE DISC

You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode. Unfinalize the disc first.

USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS ADVISED

The disc can be used but performance is not guaranteed. We recommend that you use a disc that has been tested.

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