Warning indicators and messages

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

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. •The warning messages do not appear in the mirror mode. •The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow.

Warning indicatorsThe image date is protected.
The video heads are dirty Fast flashing:

•You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8- 25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 95).

The battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead (p. 9).

Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted (p. 12).* •The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red) (p. 12)*

Self-diagnosis display (p. 91)Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour

C:21:00 with the cassette compartment open (p. 94).

You cannot use the built-in flash memory*

Slow flashing:

•The built-in flash memory is full.

Fast flashing:

•You cannot use the built-in flash memory. Format it (p. 79).

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out (p. 12, 22).*

The lithium battery is weak or is not installed (p. 85)

You need to eject the cassette

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 12).*

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 94).

•The tape has run out (p. 12, 22).* •The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 91).

Warning messages

CLEANING The video heads are dirty.

CASSETTE

COPY

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 83).

INHIBIT

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

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