Sony SX21 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index
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Fast flashing
There are not enough free spaces for recording
images. After storing the images on other
m
edia (p. 52), delete unnecessary images, or
f
ormat the memory card (p. 73).
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by selecting
(MENU) [Show others]
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under
[MANAGE
MEDIA] category) the recording medium
(DCR-SR21).
The memory card is damaged.
(Warning indicators pertaining to
memory card formatting)
The memory card is damaged.
The memory card is not formatted correctly
(p
. 73).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible memory card)
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 20).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the write-protect of the memory card)
Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake
easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with
both hands and record the image. However,
note that the camera-shake warning indicator
does not disappear.
(Warning indicator pertaining to drop
sensor)
The drop sensor function (p. 76) is activated,
and has detected that the camcorder has
been dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is
taking steps to protect the internal hard disk.
Recording/playback may be disabled as a
result.
The drop sensor function does not guarantee
the protection of the internal hard disk under
all possible situations. Use the camcorder
under stable conditions.
Tips
You may hear a melody when some warning
indicators appear on the screen.
Description of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
Recording media
HDD format error.
The internal recording media of the
camcorder is set differently from the default
format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT]
(p
. 73) may enable you to use your camcorder.
This will delete all data in the internal
recording media.
Data error.
An error occurred during reading or writing
the internal recording media of the camcorder.
This may occur when you keep applying shock
on the camcorder.
Movies recorded on other devices may not be
played back.
The Image Database File is damaged. Do
you want to create a new file?
The management file is damaged. When you
select [YES], a new management file is created.
The old recorded images on the media cannot
be played back (Image files are not damaged).
If you execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] after
creating new information, playing back the
old recorded images may become possible.
If it does not work, copy the image using the
supplied software “PMB”.
Inconsistencies found in Image Database
File. Do you want to repair the Image
Database File?
The Image Database File is damaged. Do
you want to repair the Image Database
File?
The management file is damaged, and you
cannot record movies or photos. Select [YES]
to repair.
You can record photos on a memory card.