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
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
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
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
Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 60).
•The tape has run out.* •The
function is activated (p. 55).*
Warning indicator as to tape or battery
•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.