Warning indicators and messages

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

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

Warning indicatorsThe still image is protected*

Slow flashing:

•The still image is protected. (p. 68)

Warning indicator as to file

Slow flashing:

•The file is corrupted. (p. 74) •The file is unreadable. (p. 74)

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Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”* Slow flashing:

•No “Memory Stick” is inserted. (p. 76)

Fast flasing:

•The “Memory Stick” is not readable with your camcorder (p. 74)

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”*

Fast flashing:

•“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly. (p. 69)

•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted. (p. 74)

The battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead. (p. 12)

Fast flasing:

•The battery is dead.

Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted. (p. 16) •The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red).* (p. 16)

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

Self-diagnosis display (p. 133)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. 137)

You need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red). (p. 16)

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 137)

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

function is activated. (p. 133)

The lithium battery is weak or is not installed (p. 125)

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* You hear the melody or beep sound.