Self-diagnosis display

If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.
If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When you contact them, give them the complete error code beginning with C or E displayed on the screen.
  • You may hear a melody when an important warning indicator appears on the screen.

C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
C:06:
  • The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place.

C:13: / C:32:
  • Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.

E::
(Battery level warning)
  • The battery pack is nearly used up.

  • Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, may flash even with about 20 minutes of power remaining.

(Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)
  • The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place.

(Warning indicator pertaining to memory card)
Slow flashing

Fast flashing
  • There is not enough free spaces for recording files. After storing the files on other media, delete unnecessary files [Details], or format the memory card [Details].

  • The image data base file may be damaged.
    Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [Media Settings] [Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium.

  • The memory card is damaged.

(Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting)
  • The memory card is damaged.

  • The memory card is not formatted correctly. [Details]

(Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card)
  • Incompatible memory card is inserted. [Details]

(Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card)
  • Access to the memory card was restricted on another device.