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Question posted by jkohls on September 15th, 2012

Hdd Format Error

Our Sony HD Handycam states there is a HDD format error.  It will not allow me to record, access the HD, or delete. Is there a way to repair the issue and use the camera?

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Answer #1: Posted by saga27 on September 15th, 2012 12:08 PM
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You need to format your HDD card,

follow these steps..

Menu>How others> Media Format(under manage media)category>under the desired medium >choose/select>yes>yes>OK....

This will solve your problem.


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Handycam® Handbook - Page 3

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 4

... is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are exaggerated or simplified for a long time, fragmentation of internal jack recording media HDR- About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays  The example images used in some type...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 5

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 20

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 49

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 51

... methods for creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media.  Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD].
Handycam® Handbook - Page 55

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 86

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 87

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 88

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 91

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 95

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 96

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Operating Guide - Page 10

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Operating Guide - Page 11

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Operating Guide - Page 36

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Operating Guide - Page 47

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Operating Guide - Page 65

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Marketing Specifications - Page 1

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Marketing Specifications - Page 2

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