Error Messages - Sony PMW-EX30 Operating Instructions Manual

Alarm messages
Backup Battery End
Please Change.
Unknown Media(A)
Please Change.
Media Error Media(A)
Needs to be Restored
Media Error
Cannot Record to Media(A)
Media Error
Cannot Use Media(A)
Video Format Mismatch
Copy Protected Input
Cannot Record
Media Error
Playback Halted
a)
Media(A) Error
a) (B) for the card in slot B

Error messages

This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic
function that detects internal abnormalities.
When it detects an abnormality, it outputs
an error message to the monitor screen.
100 Troubleshooting
Cause and measures
The remaining power of the backup battery is
insufficient. Replace the battery with a new one.
For replacing the battery, contact a Sony dealer.
a) A partitioned memory card or one that contains
recorded clips exceeding the number permitted with
this camcorder is loaded. This card cannot be used
with this camcorder. Remove it and load a compatible
card.
a) An error occurred with the memory card. The card
requires restoration. Remove the card, load it again,
and restore it.
Recording cannot be done, as the memory card is
a) defective. As playback may be possible, it is
recommended to replace it with another card after
copying the clips, as required.
Neither recording nor playback can be done, as the
a) memory card is defective. It cannot be operated with
this camcorder. Replace it with another card.
The external signal input via the i.LINK connection
cannot be recorded, as the Video Format setting is
different from the signal format of the external input
signal. Change "Video Format" of the OTHERS menu
to match it to that of the external signal.
The external signal input via the i.LINK connection
cannot be recorded, as the stream is copy-protected.
Check the input signal.
An error occurred in reading data from the memory
card, and playback cannot be continued. If this
frequently occurs, change the memory card after
copying the clips, as required.
Recording cannot be done, as an error occurred with
the memory card. If this frequently occurs, change the
memory card.