Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

If indicators appear on the screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.

Indication

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

 

 

C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self-

Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after

diagnosis display)

you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

 

Sony service facility.

 

C:04:ss

 

cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.

 

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 119)

 

C:21:ss

 

cMoisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your

 

camcorder for at least one hour, then re-insert the cassette. (p. 122)

 

C:22:ss

 

cClean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 123)

 

C:31ss / C:32ss

 

cSymptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and

 

insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform

 

this procedure if moisture starts to condense. (p. 122)

 

cRemove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your

 

camcorder again.

 

cChange the tape.

 

E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss

 

cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

 

Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”

 

 

101-0001 (Warning indicator

• The file is damaged.

pertaining to files)

• The file is unreadable.

 

• You are trying to carry out the MEMORY MIX function on a movie

 

(p. 41).

 

 

E (Battery level warning)

• The battery pack is nearly used up.

Depending on the operating, environmental, or battery conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

%(Moisture condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 122).

(Warning indicator pertaining to

• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

the “Memory Stick”)

 

 

 

(Warning indicator pertaining to

• The “Memory Stick” data is damaged.

“Memory Stick” formatting)*

• The “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 66).

 

 

(Warning indicator pertaining to

• An incompatible “Memory Stick” is inserted.

incompatible “Memory Stick”)*

 

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