If an indication blinks in the viewfinder screen or a caution lamp on the main unit blinks, check the following table.
]slow | blinking | fast blinking |
Symptom
c.\-J
Camera operation Battery lamp
VCR operation
Camera operation Battery lamp .........
-_ Beeps
@
Cautionlamp'
Camera operation
VCR operation
,$, flashes for 5 seconds in
the viewfinder after setting the POWER switch to
CAMERA.
Cause | Corrective actions |
The battery is weak. | Prepareacharged one. |
The battery is used up. | Use a charged battery. |
The tape is at its end. | Use a new tape. |
The tape is near its | Prepare a new one. |
end. |
|
No tape is inserted. | Insert a tape. |
The tab on the tape is | Slide the tab. |
out (red). |
|
Moisture condensation | Remove the tape and |
has occurred. | leave the camcorder for |
| at least an hour. |
The gap of the head is | Clean the head using the |
clogged. | Sony |
| head cleaning tape. |
Other troubles may | Consult your nearest |
Occur. | Sony dealer. |
The lithium battery is | Install a lithium battery |
not installed. | with the battery pack or |
The lithium battery is | other power source |
exhausted. | attached. Otherwise, you |
The lithium battery is | must readjust the date, |
weak. | time and birth dates. |
