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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

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The battery pack is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery pack is nearly dead. (P. 15)

Depending on conditions, the environment the battery pack, the warning indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes battery remaining.

Fast flashing:

•The battery pack is dead.

Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted.

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red).* (p. 23)

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

*You hear the melody or beep sound.

**This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.

Self-diagnosis display (p. 101)

Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 118)

You need to eject the cassette* Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red). (p. 23)

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 118)

•The tape has run out. •The self-diagnosis display

function is activated. (p. 101)

Warning indicator as to tape or battery pack**

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead. •The tape is near the end.

Fast flashing:

•The battery pack is dead. •The tape has run out. *

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