Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

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

Indication

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

 

 

C:ss:ss / E:ss:ss

If the problem persists even after trying the actions a few times, contact

(Self-diagnosis display)

your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.

 

C:04:ss

 

cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.

 

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 99)

 

C:21:ss

 

cMoisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your

 

camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette. (p. 102)

 

C:22:ss

 

cClean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 103)

 

C:31ss / C:32ss

 

• Symptoms that are not described above have occurred.

 

cRemove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do

 

not perform this procedure if moisture starts to condense. (p. 102)

 

cRemove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your

 

camcorder again. (p. 14)

 

cChange the tape.

 

E:20:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss

 

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform

 

them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”

 

 

101-0001 (Warning indicator

• The file is damaged.

pertaining to files)

• The file is unreadable.

 

• You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX on a movie (p. 35).

 

 

E (Battery level warning)

• The battery pack is nearly used up.

 

• Depending on the operating, environmental, or battery conditions, E

 

may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

 

 

(Warning indicator pertaining to

Slow flashing:

the micro Cassette Memory)*

cEject the cassette, and insert it again. If even then the indicator flashes,

 

the micro Cassette Memory of the cassette may be faulty.

 

Fast flashing:

The micro Cassette Memory control function of your camcorder may be faulty.

%(Moisture condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set the POWER switch to CHG(OFF), and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 102).

(Warning indicator pertaining to

Slow flashing:

the “Memory Stick Duo”)

• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.

Fast flashing:

• The picture cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”*

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