Operation Warnings; Error Indication - Sony PMW-500 Operation Manual

Operation Warnings

If a problem occurs when the camcorder is powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various
visible and audible indicators. These visible and audible indicators are:
• Error/warning message ("A" in the "Layout of the table of warning messages" below)
• WARNING indicator ("B"), warning sound from the speaker and earphones ("C"), tally/REC indication
("D"), and battery remaining indicator ("E").
A warning message, and the REC indication appear on the viewfinder screen.
The volume of the warning sound can be adjusted with the ALARM knob. Set the ALARM knob to the
minimum position to suppress the sound.
Layout of the table of warning messages
WARNING indicator Warning sound
B
Problem
• The operation of the WARNING indicator, the tally/REC indication, and the battery indicator is
represented by graphic symbols as follows.
: Continuous
: 1 flash/s
: 4 flashes/s
• The warning sounds are represented by graphic symbols as follows.
: 1 beep/s

Error Indication

WARNING indicator Warning sound
Problem
E*****
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C
Operation in the recorder
module
: Continuous beep
Operation in the recorder
module
Recording stops.
Tally/REC Battery remaining
D E
Action to take
Tally/REC Battery remaining
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Action to take
Power the camcorder off and contact a Sony
service representative.