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The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required,
through messages on the viewfinder screen, the recording/tally lamp, and a buzzer.
The warning sound is emitted from the built-in speaker and headphones connected to the headphone
connector.
The camcorder will stop operation when the following kind of display occurs.
Follow the instructions provided if the following display occurs.
Error/Warning Indications
Error indications
Error indication on
LCD/viewfinder
Warning
sound
Recording/
tally lamp
Cause and Solution
E + error code Intermittent High-speed
flashing
Indicates an abnormality in the camcorder. Recording stops,
even if “zRec” is displayed in the viewfinder.
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 power cannot be turned off by setting the ON/STANDBY
switch to STANDBY, remove the battery pack and/or the DC
IN source.)
An error or warning may not be displayed depending on the
status of the camcorder.
Warning indications
Warning indication on
LCD/viewfinder
Warning
sound
Recording/
tally lamp
Cause and Solution
Battery Near End Intermittent Flashing The remaining capacity of the battery pack is
getting low.
Recharge at the earliest convenience.
Battery End Continuous High-speed
flashing
The battery pack is empty. Recording cannot be
performed.
Stop operation and replace the battery pack.
Temperature High Intermittent Flashing The internal temperature is high.
Turn off the camcorder and allow it to cool down
before operating it again.
Voltage Low Intermittent Flashing The DC IN voltage is low (level 1). Check the
power supply.
Insufficient Voltage Continuous High-speed
flashing
The DC IN voltage is too low (level 2). Recording
cannot be performed.
Connect a different power source.
Media Near Full Intermittent Flashing Free space on the memory card has become
insufficient.
Replace at the earliest convenience.
Media Full Continuous High-speed
flashing
No space is left on the memory card. Recording,
clip copying and clip division cannot be performed.
Replace immediately.