Disc Error The problem that has been occuring on our Hitachi MV550 DVD camcorder on a regular basis is the disc error problem resulting in disc failure. In recording a graduation cerimony this error occur resulting in all video being lost. VERY FRUSTRATING and DISAPPOINTING. Again I used it at a friend's wedding - after 15 minutes of recording the disc error message came on and that was the end of that precious video. My question or plea - is there any way of retrieving the video on that disc once it has failed. Maybe a professional with professional equipment can retrieve it? I am desparate to get the video of the wedding off this stupid disc. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your reply. I did exactly that - tried doing the restore option that the recorder gives which unfortunately did not work. Then I brought it to a data recovery place on Burrard in Vancouver ... very helpful and professional. They were only able to recover a very small amount of video - not worth recording unfortunately (no charge). If I had read the instructions thoroughly before using the recorder - like I did after this problem occurred, I would have had a better chance at saving more data. So, lesson learnt - life happens. Thank you for your reply. I did exactly that - tried doing the restore option that the recorder gives which unfortunately did not work. Then I brought it to a data recovery place on Burrard in Vancouver ... very helpful and professional. They were only able to recover a very small amount of video - not worth recording unfortunately (no charge). If I had read the instructions thoroughly before using the recorder - like I did after this problem occurred, I would have had a better chance at saving more data. So, lesson learnt - life happens.

I have the same problem. When trying to record precious moments of my two young boys, I keep getting the DISC ERROR message, Just like the other complaint, this is very FRUSTRATING and HEARTBREAKING when you purchase an expensive camcorder to record special moments you can't get back!!! Like my son's 2nd birthday party and my college graduation party, all I have now are pictures.

Before I throw in the towel (and throw away $700) is there anything I can do to save my camcorder?? PLEASE HELP I have the same problem. When trying to record precious moments of my two young boys, I keep getting the DISC ERROR message, Just like the other complaint, this is very FRUSTRATING and HEARTBREAKING when you purchase an expensive camcorder to record special moments you can't get back!!! Like my son's 2nd birthday party and my college graduation party, all I have now are pictures.
Before I throw in the towel (and throw away $700) is there anything I can do to save my camcorder?? PLEASE HELP