Sony DCR-PJ5E/SR21E/SX21E User Manual

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There are not enough free spaces for recording 
images. After storing the images on other 
media (p. 52), delete unnecessary images, or 
format 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-SR21E).
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.