Canon camcorder DC50 User Manual

 Trouble?101
Additional Information
Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device
External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s DVD drives 
and other digital devices.
Cannot edit the disc title. You cannot add a title to a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc after it was 
finalized.77
Unfinalize the disc first (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode). 79
You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another 
digital device. –
Remove the disc protection. 71
Cannot create a Photomovie 
scene.The disc...

102Trouble? 
Memor y Card Operation
Printing
List of Messages
ProblemSolution
Memory card cannot be 
inserted.Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the 
memory card over and reinsert it.28
Memory card cannot be 
recorded.Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space or 
replace the memory card.73
Memory card was not initialized. Initialize the memory card. 76
The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 
Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new memory...

 Trouble?103
Additional Information
• TEMPERATURE TOO 
HIGH CANNOT RECORD 
• TEMPERATURE TOO 
HIGH CANNOT REMOVE 
DISCThe camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. 
Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and 
let the camcorder cool down before resuming use.–
CANNOT RECORD
CHECK THE DISCThere is a problem with the disc. Replace the disc. 26
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait 
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.11 0
The disc’s...

104Trouble? 
• ACCESS ERROR
• DISC ACCESS FAILURE
CHECK THE DISCThere was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write 
onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it.108
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait 
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.11 0
The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and 
reinserting it.26
DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover. 26
NO DISC No disc is loaded. Insert a...

 Trouble?105
Additional Information
Direct Print Related Messages
NOTES
About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error message 
appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
TOO MANY STILL IMAGES 
DISCONNECT USB CABLEDisconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images 
on the memory card or disc to less than 1800. Images cannot be 
erased from a DVD-R/DVD-R DL or DVD-RW disc recorded in 
VIDEO mode. 
If a...

106Trouble? 
PRINT ERROR Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a 
while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Check the 
printer status.
 When you are printing using the   button, check the print 
settings.
HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer 
status. If the printer is equipped with a battery, it might be exhausted. In 
such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on....

 Do’s and Don’ts107
Additional Information
Do’s and Don’ts
Camcorder
   Do not subject the camcorder to 
vibrations or strong impacts while the 
DISC access indicator is on or flashing. 
The data may not be correctly recorded 
on the disc, and the recording may be 
permanently lost.
   Do not touch the pick up lens.
   Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD 
panel or the disc cover. Be careful when 
closing the LCD panel.
   Do not leave the camcorder in places 
subject to high temperatures (like the...

108Do’s and Don’ts 
   Replace the battery pack if the usable 
time after full charge diminishes 
substantially at normal temperatures.
Mini DVD Disc
The recording surface of DVD discs is 
extremely delicate. If handled or stored in 
an incorrect manner, the camcorder may 
stop recognizing or may not be able to 
play back the disc. Be sure to observe the 
following precautions when storing/
handling your discs.
   
Always remove the disc from the camcorder 
after you finish recording.  
   Do not store...

 Do’s and Don’ts109
Additional Information
memory card, for example by physically 
damaging it to prevent the leakage of 
private data.
Lithium Button Batter y
   Do not pick up the battery using 
tweezers or other metal tools as this will 
cause a short circuit.
   Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth 
to ensure proper contact.
   Keep the battery out of the reach of 
children. If swallowed, seek medical 
assistance immediately. The battery case 
may break and the battery fluids may 
cause internal...

11 0Do’s and Don’ts 
Storage
   If you do not intend to use the 
camcorder for a long time, store it in a 
place free of dust, in low humidity, and at 
temperatures not higher than 30 °C 
(86 °F).
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
   Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the 
camcorder body. Never use chemically 
treated cloth or volatile solvents such as 
paint thinner.
Pick Up Lens
   Remove any dust or dirt particles using 
a non-aerosol type blower brush. Never 
touch the pick up lens directly to clean it.
Lens and...