Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
Warning indicators
EThe battery is dead or nearly dead
Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.
Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are five to 10 minutes remaining. If this flashes, we recommend that you charge the battery or install the charged battery.
Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead (p. 10). •The battery is completely dead.
Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
•The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted (p. 14).*
•The
•The tape has run out (p. 29).*
ZYou need to eject the cassette
Slow flashing:
•The
•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 156).* •The tape has run out (p. 29).*
•The
%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. 156).
Warning indicator as to cassette memory
Slow flashing:
•No tape with cassette memory is inserted (p. 143).*
Self-diagnosis display (p. 152)
-The still image is protected
Slow flashing:
•The still image is protected (p. 138).*
Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”*
Slow flashing:
•No “Memory Stick” is inserted (p. 117). Fast flashing:
• Unreadable “Memory Stick” is inserted.
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