Error/Warning System - Sony PXW-X400KC Operating Instructions Manual

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10. Maintenance and Inspection

Error/Warning System

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
E + error code Continuous
Warning Display
Follow the instructions provided if the following display occurs.
Warning message Warning sound WARNING
Media Near Full Intermittent
Media Full Continuous
Battery Near End Intermittent
Battery End Continuous
Temperature High Intermittent
Voltage Low Intermittent
Insufficient Voltage Continuous
Tally/REC indicator Cause and Solution
indicator
— 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.
Tally/REC indicator Cause and Solution
indicator
Flashing Flashing The remaining capacity on the SxS memory card is getting low.
Replace at the earliest convenience.
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.
Flashing Flashing The remaining capacity of the battery pack is getting low.
Recharge at the earliest convenience.
(The battery indicator flashes in the viewfinder.)
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.)
Flashing Flashing The internal temperature is high.
Turn off the camcorder and allow it to cool down before operating it again.
Flashing Flashing The DC IN voltage is low (level 1).
Check the power source.
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.)