Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out.*

Z(Eject cassette warning)*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 102).

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 108).

•The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 98).

- (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick Duo”)*

•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 104).

*You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 98).

Description of warning messages

If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.

xBattery/Power

Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

(p. 105)

xMoisture condensation

%Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 108)

%Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 108)

xCassette/Tape

ZReinsert the cassette. (p. 23)

•Check if the cassette is damaged.

QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p. 102)

Cannot record due to copyright protection. (p. 102)

x“Memory Stick Duo”

Incompatible type of Memory Stick.

•A type of “Memory Stick Duo” incompatible with your camcorder is inserted (p. 103).

Protected file.

Cannot delete.

•Cancel file protection using your computer.

Reinsert the Memory Stick.

(p. 23, 103)

•Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might be damaged. Try with another “Memory Stick Duo.”

This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly.

•Check the format, then format the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary (p. 69, 103).

Memory Stick folders are full.

•You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder.

•You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 69), or delete them using your computer.

Troubleshooting

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