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7. Appendix
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Error/Warning Messages
If a warning, caution, or operating condition that requires confirmation occurs on the camcorder, a
message is displayed in the viewfinder, the recording indicators start flashing, and a warning sound is
emitted.
The warning sound is emitted from the built-in speaker and headphones connected to the headphone
connector.
Error Messages
The camcorder will stop operation when the following kind of display occurs.
Viewfinder
message
Warning
sound
Recording
indicator
Cause and Solution
E + error code
Continuous High-speed
flashing
Indicates an abnormality in the camcorder. Recording
stops, even if
REC is displayed in the viewfinder.
Turn off the camcorder, and check for any problem with
connected devices, cables, or media. If the error persists
when the camcorder is turned on again, contact your
Sony service representative.
(If the camcorder does not turn off when the POWER
switch is set to OFF, remove the battery or disconnect
the DC IN supply.)
Warning Messages
Follow the instructions provided if the following display occurs.
Viewfinder
message
Warning
sound
Recording
indicator
Cause and Solution
Media Near Full
Intermittent Flashing
The remaining capacity on the XQD memory card is
getting low.
Replace at the earliest convenience.
Media Full
Continuous High-speed
flashing
Clips could not be recorded, copied, or split because
there is no remaining capacity on the XQD memory
card.
Replace immediately.
Battery Near End
Intermittent Flashing
The remaining capacity of the battery pack is getting
low.
Recharge at the earliest convenience.
Viewfinder
message
Warning
sound
Recording
indicator
Cause and Solution
Battery End
Continuous High-speed
flashing
The battery pack is empty. Recording is disabled.
Stop operation and replace the battery pack.
Temperature High
Intermittent Flashing
The internal temperature is high.
Turn off the camcorder and allow it to cool down before
operating it again.
Voltage Low
Intermittent Flashing
The DC IN voltage is low (level 1). Check the power
source.
Insufficient Voltage
Continuous High-speed
flashing
The DC IN voltage is too low (level 2). Recording is
disabled.
Connect a different power source.
Caution and Operation Messages
The following caution and operation messages may appear in the center of the screen. Follow the
instructions provided to resolve the issue.
Display message
Cause and Solution
Battery Error
Please Change Battery
An error was detected in the battery pack.
Replace with a normal battery pack.
Backup Battery End
Please Change
The remaining capacity of the backup battery is insufficient.
Charge the backup battery.
Unknown Media (A)
1)
Please Change
A memory card that has been partitioned or a memory card
containing more clips that can be handled by the camcorder was
inserted.
The card cannot be used in the camcorder, and must be replaced.
Cannot Use Media (A)
1)
Unsupported File System
A card using a different file system or an unformatted card was
inserted.
The card cannot be used in the camcorder, and must be replaced
or formatted using the camcorder.
Media Error
Media (A)
1)
Needs to be Restored
An error occurred on the memory card, and the card must be
restored.
Restore the memory card.
Media Error
Cannot Record to Media (A)
1)
The memory card may be damaged, and can no longer be used for
recording.
Playback is possible, so making a copy and replacing the memory
card is recommended.
