Indication

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

 

 

Z (Eject cassette warning)*

Slow flashing:

The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 81)

Fast flashing:

Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 85)

The self-diagnosis display code is displayed. (p. 78)

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

Warning messages

The following messages will appear to prompt you to correct the situation.

Subjects

Indications

Corrective Actions/References

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

cSee page 82.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery level is low.

cCharge the battery. (p. 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Old battery. Use a new one.

cSee page 82.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Z Re-attach the power source.

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture

% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette

cSee page 85.

condensation

 

 

 

 

% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.

cSee page 85.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette/tape

Q Insert a cassette.

cSee page 18.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Z Reinsert the cassette.

cThe cassette might be damaged, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab.

cSee page 81.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q The tape has reached the end.

 

 

 

 

 

Others

Cannot record due to copyright protection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.

cSee page 85.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot start Easy Handycam

cSee page 26 and 36.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot cancel Easy Handycam

cSee page 26 and 36.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation

cSee page 26 and 36.

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB invalid during Easy Handycam

cPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

 

 

 

 

 

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