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Indication	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
(Warning indicator pertaining to	• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
Q (Warning indicator pertaining to	Slow flashing:
the tape)	• There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.
	• No cassette is inserted.*
	• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 125).*
	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. 125).
	Fast flashing:
	• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 132).
	• The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 120).
- (Warning indicator pertaining to	• The image is protected (p. 107).
image deletion)*
- (Warning indicator	• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 127).
pertaining to the write-protect of the
“Memory Stick Duo”)
(Warning indicator pertaining to	Slow flashing:
the flash (optional))	• During charging
	Fast flashing:

•There is something wrong with the external flash (optional).

*You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.

Warning messages

If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.

Subjects	Indications	Corrective Actions/
		References
Battery	Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.	cSee page 129.
	Battery level is low.	cCharge the battery (p. 16).
	Old battery. Use a new one.	cSee page 129.
	Z Re-attach the power source.	–
Moisture	% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette.	cSee page 132.
condensation
	% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.	cSee page 132.
Cassette/Tape	Q Insert a cassette.	cSee page 23.
	Z Reinsert the cassette.	cCheck if the cassette is damaged,
		etc.
	Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab.	cSee page 125.
	Q The tape has reached the end.	–
	Use a cassette with Cassette Memory.	cSee page 125.
		,continued

Troubleshooting

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