Sony DCR-HC42 manual Description of warning messages,  Battery,  Moisture condensation

(Warning indicators pertaining to the tape)

Slow flashing:

•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. 106).*

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

(Eject cassette warning)*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 106).

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 112).

•The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 100).

(Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion)*

•The image is protected (p. 66).

 (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick Duo”)*

•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 107).

(Warning indicator pertaining to the external flash)

Slow flashing:

• Still charging

Fast flashing:

•There is something wrong with the flash.

(Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)

•The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.

•The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.

* You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 56).

Description of warning messages

If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.

Battery

Use the “ InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 109).

Battery level is low.

• Change the battery (p. 10, 109)

Old battery. Use a new one (p. 109).

Re-attach the power source (p. 10).

Moisture condensation

Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 112)

Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H (p. 112).

Troubleshooting

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