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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

C:21:00

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 149).

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 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

Fast flashing:

The battery is dead (p. 19).

%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. 169).

Warning indicator as to cassette memory*

Slow flashing:

No tape with cassette memory is inserted (p. 161).

QWarning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end.

•No tape is inserted.*

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 26).*

Fast flashing:

The tape has run out.*

ZYou need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 26).

Fast flashing:

Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 169).

The tape has run out.

The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 149).

Warning indicator as to the flash (optional) Slow flashing:

During charging.

Fast flashing:

There is something wrong with the external flash (optional).

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

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