Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following:

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

EThe battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on conditions, the Eindicator may flash, even if there are five to 10 minutes remaining.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead (p. 11).

•The battery is completely dead.

Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end.

•No tape is inserted (p. 15).*

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 15).* Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out (p. 29).*

ZYou need to eject the cassette

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 15).* Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 155).*

•The tape has run out (p. 29).*

•The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 151).*

%Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 155).

Warning indicator as to cassette memory

Slow flashing:

•No tape with cassette memory is inserted (p. 142).*

Self-diagnosis display (p. 151)

-The still image is protected

Slow flashing:

•The still image is protected (p. 135).*

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”*

Slow flashing:

•No “Memory Stick” is inserted (p. 115). Fast flashing:

•Unreadable “Memory Stick” is inserted (p. 115).

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