Sony HDR-CX500V Quick Setup Guide

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Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 93).
The image data base file may be damaged. 
Check the data base file by touching 
 
(MENU)  
  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] 
(under   [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  
the recording medium.
The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is 
damaged.
 (Warning indicators pertaining 
to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 
formatting)
The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is 
damaged.
The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not 
formatted correctly (p. 93).
 (Warning indicator pertaining to 
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” media)
Incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” media are 
inserted (p. 68).
  (Warning indicator pertaining to 
the write-protect of the “Memory Stick 
PRO Duo” media)
Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 
was restricted on another device.
 (Warning indicator pertaining to the 
flash)
Fast flashing
There is something wrong with the flash.
 (Warning indicator pertaining to 
camera-shake warning)
The amount of lights is not sufficient, so 
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.
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 
photo recording)
The recording media is full.
Photos cannot be recorded during processing. 

Wait for a while, then record.
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
 Internal memory format error.
The internal memory of the camcorder 
is set differently from the default format. 
Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 93) may 
enable you to use your camcorder. This will 
delete all data in the internal memory.
Data error.
An error occurred during reading or writing 
the internal memory of the camcorder.
If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator, 
there may be some trouble with the GPS 
receiver. Turn on your camcorder again. 
(HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)
Movies recorded on other devices may not be 
played back.
The Image Database File is damaged. Do 
you want to create a new file? 
HD movie management information is 
damaged. Create new information?
The image management file is damaged. When 
you touch [YES], a new image 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.
There is no HD movie management