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Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Warning Indicators
If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.
Warning Indicators Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. (HDR-
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V)
Cannot recognize the HDD. Format and use again. (HDR-
PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
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. [Details]
Data error.
An error occurred during reading or writing the internal recording media of the camcorder (HDR-
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).
If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator, there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver.
Turn on your camcorder again (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V).
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 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 built-in “PlayMemories Home”
software.
There is no Image Database File Movies cannot be recorded or played Create
a new file?
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.
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 select [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
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