Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.

Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:04:00

C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display)

C:04:ss

The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p.95).

Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p.16).

C:13:ss

Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.

C:32:ss

Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.

E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss /

E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss /

E:94:ss

A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”

100-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files)

Slow flashing

The file is damaged.

The file is unreadable.

(Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)*

Fast flashing

An error might have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.

(Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)*

Fast flashing

The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded.

An error might have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.

E(Battery level warning)

Slow flashing

The battery pack is nearly used up.

Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining.

(High temperature warning)

Slow flashing

The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Fast flashing*

The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

(Low temperature warning)

Fast flashing

The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Make the camcorder warm.

(Warning indicator pertaining to the flash)*

Slow flashing

• Still charging.

Fast flashing

• There is something wrong with the flash.

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