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# Status of the card access lamp and the memory card

Card access lamp | Memory card status
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Is illuminated green | Recording possible | Both loading/writing are permitted.
Is illuminated orange | Recording target | Both loading/writing are permitted. Current recording target.
Flashing orange | Accessing card | Loading/writing are currently being performed.
Flashing orange rapidly | Recognizing memory card | The memory card is being recognized.
Error | An error has occurred. This will flash even if the memory card is not inserted when an error has occurred.
Flashing green slowly | No remaining memory card capacity | Memory card has no remaining capacity. Only loading is possible.
Write-protected | The write-protected switch on the memory card is set to the Protect side or the LOCK side. Only loading is possible.
Unrecordable memory card | It cannot record with the recording format that is currently set. Change the recording format or use a memory card compatible with the recording format.
Card slot that is not recording target | A memory card is inserted into the card slot not selected in the [RECORDING] menu → [REC MEDIA]. Only loading is possible.
Off | Illegal format | The memory card is not properly formatted. Reformat the card.
No memory card inserted | A memory card has not been inserted.
Invalid memory card | This is a memory card such as MMC (Multi Media Card) that cannot be used with the camera.
Setting to the [NETWORK] menu → [NETWORK FUNC] → [NDI|HX] | Cannot record and play back. The functions other than recording and playback (loading of the scene file, etc.) can be used.
P2 card formatted with encryption with CPS password | Cannot be used with the camera. When formatted with the camera, it can be used as a P2 card that is not encrypted.
During card reader mode | The card access lamp is turned off unless accessing.

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