Sony HDR-CX350 Description of warning messages, Data error, Buffer overflow, Recovering data

Description of warning messages

If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.

Recording media

Internal memory format error. HDD format error.

The internal recording media of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT]

(p. 79) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording media.

Data error.

An error occurred during reading or writing the internal recording media 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-CX350VE/XR350VE)

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

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 management file is damaged. When you touch [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 supplied software.

There is no HD movie management information. Create new information?

You cannot record or play back movies because no high definition image quality (HD) movie management information exists. If you touch [YES], new management information is created and you can record or play back movies with high definition image quality (HD).

You can record standard definition image quality (STD) movies or photos.

Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you want to repair the Image Database File?

The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database File?

Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do you want to repair the Image Database File?

The management file is damaged, and you cannot record movies or photos. Touch [YES] to repair.

You can record photos on a memory card.

Buffer overflow

You cannot record because the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly. If you are at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly, set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able to record the image again (p. 84).

Recovering data.

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

Cannot recover data.

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

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