Flash XDR User’s Manual
g. Message “Unknown CFX”, where X refers to slots 1-4, appears if a brand new card
needs to be formatted and cannot be recorded to. This message can also occur if a CF
card which has unrecognized external files copied onto the card is inserted to the Flash
XDR.
h. Message “Busy Playing” appears if the <RECORD> or Tally control input is asserted
while the unit is playing a clip. Stop playback first, in order to initiate a record session.
i. Message “Lost Footage, Card Too Slow”, the CF card is not able to keep up with the
video because its write speed is too slow (bit rate is too high for the card to handle).
The bit rate will automatically be lowered and recording will continue.
j. Message “Check manual for CF card cautions” appears if you've inserted a
Transcend CF card and your file format (System->File Format) is set to QT. See note
on pg. 5 about qualified CF cards.
k. Messages listed below are typically errors communicating with the CF cards, and are
caused by one of the following conditions:
> Multiple cards are inserted simultaneously or in rapid succession. Allow a bit of
time between card insertions.
> The card slot connector pins on your unit have been damaged, or are
otherwise failing. You will likely need to return the unit for repair.
> You've hot-swapped a CF card during record or playback. Hot-swapping is not
yet supported. Insert and remove cards only when the unit is in idle mode.
> The CF card has been corrupted. Try formatting the card on a computer.
Otherwise you may need to return the card to the manufacturer.
> The CF card is not supported. See p. 4 for a list of supported cards.
If such a message appears, you will need to power cycle the unit.
These messages are:
i. ATA Idle
ii. SlotDpc
iii. DMA WR
iv. DMA RD
v. Wrcache2000 (this message can appear with new CF cards upon card insertion
to the Flash XDR, and typically indicates a defective CF card. As an additional
test, try copying any large file (larger than 1 Gbyte) onto such a card from a Mac,
via a CF reader with the card inserted. If the copy fails, the card is defective and
a replacement card will be needed from the manufacturer/ reseller. )
Please note that some brand new Kingston 32 Gbyte 133x CF cards have been
found to be produce this error in the Flash XDR, with a Kingston lot number on
back of card, 9904246-022.A00LF . These cards should be replaced, or
refunded and replaced with a different manufacturer's card. In the US, Kingston
can be contacted directly for a replacement, 800-337-3719. Outside the US:
contact the Kingston dealer for a replacement card.
When replacing, request a different lot number, 9904203-031.A00LF . Kingston
CF cards with this lot number are perfectly functional with the Flash XDR.
Due to the large number of incompatible Kingston CF cards, they are no longer
formally recommended for use with the Flash XDR. If you already own a working
Kingston CF card, they should continue to work properly.
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