Warnings description list

If an error is detected immediately after the camera turns on or during operation, the <WARNING> lamp, the lamp on the viewfinder screen, and an alarm indicate the error.

System error

Status display	The error code is displayed in the time code display.
Warning lamp	Flashes four times per second.
Tally lamp	Flashes four times per second.
Viewfinder	The [SYSTEM ERROR] display, error codes, and, on the lower line of these, the cause are displayed.
Alarm	Sounds continuously.
Warning content	Standard signal error or communication error.
Recording or playback operation	Stops.
Action to take	Check the factor display “Error code” and consult your dealer.

Mismatched format

Status display	The error code [E-31] is displayed in the time code display.
Warning lamp	Flashes four times per second.
Tally lamp	Flashes four times per second.
Viewfinder	[TURN POWER OFF] and [SYSTEM MODE] are displayed.
Alarm	Sounds continuously.
Warning content	An internal mismatch occurs in system mode and a restart is required.
Recording or playback operation	Does not operate.
Action to take	Follow the message to turn the power off once, turn the power on again, and check that there is no error display.

Card removal error

Status display	The error code [E-30] is displayed in the time code display.
Warning lamp	Flashes four times per second.
Tally lamp	Flashes four times per second.
Viewfinder	[TURN POWER OFF] and [P2 CARD] are displayed.
Alarm	Sounds continuously.
Warning content	An error occurred in the camera built-in memory because the P2 card being accessed was ejected.
Recording or playback operation	Does not operate.
Action to take	Follow the message to turn the power off once and turn the power on again. Ensure that there is no error in the clips on the ejected card, and repair the clips as necessary.

Battery end (low voltage input)

Status display	Seven battery charge level bars flash.
Warning lamp	Lights.
Tally lamp	Flashes once per second.
Viewfinder	The [BATT] lamp is illuminated if the viewfinder has the [BATT] lamp. [EMP] flashes in the battery charge level display. ([%] flashes for [BATT STAT] and [ENDURA STAT].)
Alarm	Sounds continuously.
Warning content	The battery has run out.
Recording or playback operation	Stops.
Action to take	Change the batteries. If the external AC adaptor is inserted from the <EXT DC IN> terminal, the warning will be released.

P2 card end

Status display	Seven media charge level bars flash.
Warning lamp	It stays illuminated until some operation is performed after recording.
Tally lamp	It continues to flash four times per second until some operation is performed after recording.
Viewfinder	The [END] display flashes in the P2 remaining charge display. (If the viewfinder has the [SAVE] lamp, and [P2CARD] is set in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [SAVE LED], the [SAVE] lamp flashes four times per second.)
Alarm	It continues to sound until some operation is performed after recording.
Warning content	The P2 card space is used up.
Recording or playback operation	Recording will stop.
Action to take	Delete clips in the recording media or insert a new recording media.

Recording error

Status display	Does not display.
Warning lamp	Flashes four times per second during continuous recording.
Tally lamp	Flashes four times per second during continuous recording.
Viewfinder	The [REC WARNING] display and rows beneath display the cause. Displayed only while the error occurs during recording. However, it is retained for at least three seconds. When recording stops due to an error, it is displayed until the P2 card operates. [TEMPORARY PAUSE] may be displayed instead of [REC WARNING]. For details, refer to “Warning information display”.
Alarm	Sounds four times per second during continuous recording.
Warning content	This is a recording or recording circuit setting error.
Recording or playback operation	Recording may be continued or stopped.
Action to take	Start recording again. Or, turn the power off once and then start recording again.

Card error

Status display	Does not display.
Warning lamp	If the error occurs during recording, it flashes four times per second for approx. three seconds after recording stops. It does not flash when it occurs during playback.
Tally lamp	If the error occurs during recording, it flashes four times per second for approx. three seconds after recording stops. It does not flash when it occurs during playback.
Viewfinder	[CARD ERROR] (slot number) is displayed. When recording stops due to an error, it is displayed until the P2 card operates. Displayed when it occurs during playback. (for at least three seconds)
Alarm	If the error occurs during recording, it sounds four times per second for approx. three seconds after recording stops. It does not sound when it occurs during playback.
Warning content	A P2 card error occurred during recording or playback.
Recording or playback operation	The current operation will stop. After it stops, the P2 card for which the error occurred is write-protected.
Action to take	Replace the P2 card.

Reduced wireless audio reception

Status display	Does not display.
Warning lamp	Flashes four times per second. (When idle or during recording)
Tally lamp	Flashes four times per second during continuous recording.
Viewfinder	The [WIRELESS RF] display illuminates.
Alarm	Sounds four times per second during continuous recording.
Warning content	The error indicates poor wireless audio reception conditions.
Recording or playback operation	The current operation will continue.
Action to take	Check the microphone power supply and the reception status of the receiver.

Battery near end

Status display	One battery charge level bar flashes.
Warning lamp	Flashes once per second.
Tally lamp	Flashes once per second.
Viewfinder	The [BATT] lamp flashes once per second if the viewfinder has the [BATT] lamp. ([%] indication flashes if the viewfinder has [BATT STAT] or [ENDURA STAT].)
Alarm	Sounds four times per second.
Warning content	The battery is about to run out.
Recording or playback operation	The current operation will continue.
Action to take	Change the batteries as needed.

P2 card recording near end

Status display	One P2 card remaining capacity bar flashes.
Warning lamp	Flashes once per second during continuous recording.
Tally lamp	Flashes once per second during continuous recording.
Viewfinder	The remaining P2 card capacity indicator flashes. (If the viewfinder has the [SAVE] lamp, and [P2CARD] is set in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [SAVE LED], the [SAVE] lamp flashes once per second (during recording, while recording pauses and stops)).
Alarm	Sounds once per second during continuous recording.
Warning content	The P2 card memory free space totals 2 minutes or less.
Recording or playback operation	The current operation will continue.
Action to take	Change the P2 card or insert an additional card as needed.

Fan stop

Status display	Does not display.
Warning lamp	Flashes four times per second.
Tally lamp	Does not display.
Viewfinder	The [FAN STOPPED] display is illuminated at all times.
Alarm	Does not sound.
Warning content	There is an error in the fan and it stops. Otherwise [OPTION MENU] → [OPTION] → [FAN MODE] → [OFF] has been set.
Recording or playback operation	Operation will continue, but if the camera is operated with the fan stopped, the temperature rises and recording/playback may not operate normally.
Action to take	If the fan has stopped with error, stop using immediately and consult your dealer. If the fan has stopped, temperature of the camera will rise. Therefore, do not use the camera for a long period of time. Use the tripod, etc., and do not touch the camera directly.

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