Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following:

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

100–0001

C:21:00

 

 

100-0001Warning indicator as to file

Slow flashing:

•The file is corrupted.

•The file is unreadable.

•You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX on a moving picture (p. 139).

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 217).

EThe battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on the operating conditions, environment and battery condition, the E indicator may flash even if there are approximately five to 10 minutes remaining.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead (p. 16).

%Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 228).

Warning indicator as to cassette

memory* Slow flashing:

•No cassette with cassette memory is inserted (p. 220).

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

Slow flashing:

•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing*:

•The “Memory Stick” is not readable on your camcorder (p. 117).

•The image cannot be recorded on “Memory Stick”.

218

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick” formatting*

Fast flashing:

•“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 204).

•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 117).

QWarning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end.

•No cassette is inserted.*

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

Fast flashing:

•The cassette has run out of tape.*

ZYou need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

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

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 228).

•The cassette has run out of tape.

•The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 217).

-The image is protected*

Slow flashing:

•The image is protected (p. 167).

Warning indicator as to the flash Slow flashing:

•During charging

Fast flashing:

•The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 217).*

•There is something wrong with the built-in flash or the external flash (optional).

Warning indicator as to recording of still image

Slow image:

•The still image cannot be recorded on a tape or a “Memory Stick” (p. 47, 52).

* You hear the melody or beep.