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FS50: Fail message or No SD

If you find your Magnasonic FS50 displays a FALL or FAIL message, it may not be reading the SD card correctly.

There are a number of reasons this could happen and these steps will get you back to scanning your film in no time!
  • Confirm the SD card is 32GB or less in size, cards larger than this will not read in the FS50.
  • Remove the SD card from the scanner, if the card is a micro SD adapter, ensure the micro SD card is inserted in the slot.
  • On the side of the SD card, you'll see a small slider switch. The SD card label will show which position is locked. If the switch is in the locked position it will not read correctly.
  • Reinsert the card and try scanning. If you still get the FAIL message, you may need to format the SD card. This will delete everything off the card.
Formatting the SD card:
  • Using the left and right arrows on the main menu, find Format.
  • Press OK.
  • You will now see Data shall be eliminated!
  • Press OK.
  • When the Format the Media screen appears, use the arrows, to select Yes.
  • A Formatting message will appear.
  • Once complete you will see Format Successful.
For a video on this process, check out  FS50: How to format your SD card

Your FS50 should now be ready to scan!