Error/Warning Messages - Sony PXW-FS7M2 Operating Instructions Manual

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7. Appendix

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 Warning
message sound
E + error code Continuous High-speed
Warning Messages
Follow the instructions provided if the following display occurs.
Viewfinder Warning
message sound
Media Near Full Intermittent Flashing
Media Full Continuous High-speed
Battery Near End Intermittent Flashing
Recording Cause and Solution
indicator
Indicates an abnormality in the camcorder. Recording
stops, even if REC is displayed in the viewfinder.
flashing
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.)
Recording Cause and Solution
indicator
The remaining capacity on the XQD memory card is
getting low.
Replace at the earliest convenience.
Clips could not be recorded, copied, or split because
flashing there is no remaining capacity on the XQD memory
card.
Replace immediately.
The remaining capacity of the battery pack is getting
low.
Recharge at the earliest convenience.
Viewfinder Warning Recording
message sound indicator
Battery End Continuous High-speed
flashing
Temperature High Intermittent Flashing
Voltage Low Intermittent Flashing
Insufficient Voltage Continuous High-speed
flashing
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 An error was detected in the battery pack.
Please Change Battery Replace with a normal battery pack.
Backup Battery End The remaining capacity of the backup battery is insufficient.
Please Change Charge the backup battery.
Unknown Media (A) A memory card that has been partitioned or a memory card
1)
Please Change 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) A card using a different file system or an unformatted card was
1)
Unsupported File System inserted.
The card cannot be used in the camcorder, and must be replaced
or formatted using the camcorder.
Media Error An error occurred on the memory card, and the card must be
Media (A) Needs to be Restored restored.
1)
Restore the memory card.
Media Error The memory card may be damaged, and can no longer be used for
Cannot Record to Media (A) recording.
1)
Playback is possible, so making a copy and replacing the memory
card is recommended.
Cause and Solution
The battery pack is empty. Recording is disabled.
Stop operation and replace the battery pack.
The internal temperature is high.
Turn off the camcorder and allow it to cool down before
operating it again.
The DC IN voltage is low (level 1). Check the power
source.
The DC IN voltage is too low (level 2). Recording is
disabled.
Connect a different power source.