Warning Indicators

Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again.

• The internal recording medium of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [Format] may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording medium (HDR-GWP88/ GWP88E/ GWP88V/ GWP88VE). [Details]

• An error occurred during reading or writing the internal recording media of the camcorder (HDR-GWP88/ GWP88E/ GWP88V/ GWP88VE).

• If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator, there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver. Turn on your camcorder again (HDR-GW66V/ GW66VE/ GWP88V/ GWP88VE).

• This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder.

• Movies recorded on other devices may not be played back.

• 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 “PlayMemories Home” software.

• You cannot record or play back movies because no movie management information exists. If you select [Yes], new management information is created and you can record or play back movies.

• You cannot record or play back movies because no movie management information exists. If you select , new management information is created and you can record or play back movies.

• Since the database information of high definition image quality (HD) movies has been damaged, there are inconsistencies between the information in the database and the information in the file. Select to back up the high definition image quality (HD) movies and repair the database file. You cannot see the backed-up movies on the camcorder. By connecting the camcorder to a computer after repairing the database, you can import backed-up high definition image quality (HD) movies to the computer using the “PlayMemories Home” software installed on the computer. However, it is not guaranteed that all movies can be imported to the computer.

• You have performed recording and erasing operations repeatedly, or a memory card that has been formatted by other device is used. Copy and take data backup to other device (such as a computer), and then format the memory card on the camcorder. [Details]

• The size of the inserted memory card is not sufficient for copying the movie(s). Use the recommended memory card. [Details]

• Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly.

• Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful.

Reinsert the memory card.

• Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory card could be damaged. Try with another memory card.

Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again.

• Format the memory card. Note that if you format the memory card, all the recorded movies and photos are deleted. [Details]

The maximum number of still image folders has been reached. Cannot record still images.

• You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder.

• Format the memory card. Note that if you format the memory card, all the recorded movies and photos are deleted. [Details]

• Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder. [Details]

• Reinsert the memory card.

Other

• You can select only 100 images at one time for:

• Deleting movies/photos

• Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection

• Copying movies/photos

• You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data.