4.5.3. Major error codes and troubleshootingError code0400110010AE10AF02802881Contents of problemRecognition of disc failed.Reading of data from disc failed.Disc physically damaged, i.g.,scratched or distorted.The optical pickup in disc drive unitfailed to move.Recognition of disc failed. [Thismessage is likely to appear frequentlywhen the ambient temperature is toolow (0°C or less)].Troubleshooting1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reattach thebattery or AC adapter/charger, and then set the powerswitch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO” (disc).Take care not to subject VDR-M70/M50 toimpact or vibrations at this time.2) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, remove thedisc and check whether or not it is dirty, scratched ordistorted. If it is dirty, clean it referring to the nextpage, and then reload it. If it is scratched or distorted,use another disc.Then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO”(disc).3) Replace the disc without regard as to whether it isdirty, scratched or distorted.Replace the disc.1) Check the ambient temperature.2) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, remove thedisc and check whether or not it is dirty, scratched ordistorted. If it is dirty, clean it, and then reload it. If itis scratched or distorted, replace the disc.Then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO”(disc).3) Check to see whether or not condensation hasoccurred. If condensation has occurred, set the powerswitch to “POWER OFF” with the disc loaded, andthen leave the VDR-M70/M50 in a dry place for1-2 hours.4) Replace the disc.Table 4-5-1 Major Error Codes and Troubleshooting (1/2)Table 4-5-1 shows the error codes that are likely to frequently appear, and troubleshooting whenthey appear.If error codes other than those listed in Table 4-5-1 appear, check with the factory fortroubleshooting.Use soft cloth to cleanfrom inner to outercircumference inaxial direction.[Never use solvent.]Disc cleaning method:45VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GCDownloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals