Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder or on the display window, check the following:

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

Warning indicators

The video heads are dirty

Slow flashing:

•You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 61).

The battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on conditions, the environment or the battery pack, the warning indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes battery remaining.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead (p. 12). •The battery is completely

dead, and cannot be recharged.

Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted.* •The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red) (p. 19).*

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

Warning messages

•CLOCK SET

•For “InfoLITHIUM”

BATTERY ONLY

• CLEANING CASSETTE •START/STOP KEY

•ORC

•Q NO TAPE

•Q TAPE END

Self-diagnosis display (p. 55)

Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

C:21:00 •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it

for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 60).

You need to eject the cassette

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 19).*

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 60).

•The tape has run out.* •The self-diagnosis display

function is activated (p. 55).*

Warning indicator as to tape or battery (CCD-TR618 only) Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead. •The tape is near the end.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead. •The tape has run out.*

Set the date and time (p. 17).

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 58).

The video heads are dirty (p. 61).

Press the START/STOP button to activate the ORC setting. This message is displayed in white (p. 49).

The ORC setting is working. This message is displayed in white (p. 49).

Insert a cassette tape.*

The tape has reached the end of the tape.*

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* You hear the melody or beep sound.