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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. 104)

The battery pack is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

The battery pack is nearly dead. (p. 15, 17)

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 pack is dead. (p. 15, 17)

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be charged.

Tape warning indicator

Slow flashing:

The tape is near the end.

No tape is inserted.*

The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red). (p. 24)*

Fast flashing:

– The tape has run out.*

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

 

Self-diagnosis display (p. 88)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– Eject the cassette, turn off your

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Moisture condensation has

 

 

occurred*

 

 

Fast flashing:

 

 

camcorder, and leave it for

 

 

 

 

about 1 hour with the cassette

Problemen

 

compartment open. (p. 103)

 

 

 

You need to eject the cassette

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cassette is out (red). (p. 24)*

 

Slow flashing:

 

 

– The write-protect tab on the

 

Fast flashing:

Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 103)

The tape has run out.*

The self-diagnosis display function is activated. (p. 88)*

Tape/Battery pack warning indicator

Slow flashing:

The battery pack is nearly dead.

The tape is near the end.

Fast flashing:

The battery pack is dead.

The tape has run out.*

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