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If a warning, caution, or operating condition that requires confirmation occurs on the camcorder, a message is displayed in the viewfinder, the corresponding indicators start flashing, and a warning sound is emitted.
You can adjust the volume of the warning sound using the ALARM knob. If the ALARM knob is set to minimum, the warning sound will not be audible.
Error Display
The camcorder will stop operation when the following kind of display occurs.
Error message
Warning sound WARNING
indicator
Tally/REC indicator
Cause and Solution
E + error code
Continuous
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High-speed flashing
Indicates an abnormality in the camcorder.
Turn off the camcorder, and check for any problem with connected devices, cables, or media.
(If the camcorder does not turn off when the POWER switch is set to OFF, remove the battery or disconnect the AC supply.)
If the error persists when the camcorder is turned on again, contact your Sony service representative.
Warning Display
Follow the instructions provided if the following display occurs.
Warning message
Warning sound WARNING
indicator
Tally/REC indicator
Cause and Solution
Media Near Full
Intermittent
Flashing
Flashing
The remaining capacity on the SxS memory card is getting low.
Replace at the earliest convenience.
Media Full
Continuous
On
High-speed flashing
Clips could not be recorded, copied, or split because there is no remaining capacity on the SxS memory card.
Replace immediately.
Battery Near End
Intermittent
Flashing
Flashing
The remaining capacity of the battery pack is getting low.
Recharge at the earliest convenience.
(The battery indicator flashes in the viewfinder.)
Battery End
Continuous
On
High-speed flashing
The battery pack is dead.
Recording is disabled.
Connect a power source to DC IN and allow the battery pack to recharge without attempting to operate the camcorder.
(The battery indicator flashes in the viewfinder.)
Temperature High
Intermittent
Flashing
Flashing
The internal temperature is high.
Turn off the camcorder and allow it to cool down before operating it again.
Voltage Low
Intermittent
Flashing
Flashing
The DC IN voltage is low (level 1).
Check the power source.
Insufficient Voltage
Continuous
On
High-speed flashing
The DC IN voltage is too low (level 2).
Recording is disabled.
Connect a different power source.
(The battery indicator flashes in the viewfinder.)
Error/Warning System