Error/Warning Indications
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The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required,
through messages on the viewfinder screen, the REC lamp, and a buzzer.
The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector.
When the camcorder is turned on, the message for prompting the APR function appears on the viewfinder
screen if the auto adjustment for the image sensor (APR) has not performed for a period of time. In this
case, perform “APR”
by following the displayed message.
The camcorder stops operation after the following indications.
When one of the following indications is generated, follow the message to resolve the problem.
Error/Warning Indications
Error Indications
Error indication on
LCD/viewfinder
Buzzer
REC
lamp
Cause and measures
E + Error code
Continuous
Rapidly
flashing
The camcorder may be defective. Recording stops even if
z
REC is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Turn off the power and check the connected equipment, cables,
and media. If they are not defective, turn on the power again. If
the error persists, consult Sony service personnel.
(If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to
OFF, remove both the battery pack or the DC IN source.)
Warning Indications
Warning indication
on LCD/viewfinder
Buzzer
REC
lamp
Cause and measures
Media Near Full
Intermittent
Flashing
Free space on the SxS memory card has become insufficient.
Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity.
Media Full
Continuous
Rapidly
flashing
No space is left on the SxS memory card. Recording, clip
copying and clip division cannot be performed.
Replace it with another.
Battery Near End
Intermittent
Flashing
The battery power will be discharged soon.
Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity.
Battery End
Continuous
Rapidly
flashing
The battery pack is discharged. Recording cannot be
performed.
Stop operation and change the battery pack.
Temperature High
Intermittent
Flashing
The internal temperature has risen above a safe operation
limit.
Suspend operation, turn off the power, and wait until the
temperature falls.
Voltage Low
Intermittent
Flashing
The DC IN voltage has become low (stage 1).
Check the power supply.
Insufficient Voltage
Continuous
Rapidly
flashing
The DC IN voltage is too low (stage 2). Recording cannot be
performed.
Connect another power source.
EXT. I/F Signal Error
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An error was detected with the signal in the mounting terminal
for an expansion unit.
Check the connection to the AXS-R5, etc.
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