Warning indicators
If indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder or warning messages appear on the screen, check the following:
: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to MELODY or NORMAL in the menu system.
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1The battery is weak or dead.
Slow flashing: The battery is weak.
Fast flashing: The battery is dead. Depending on conditions, the iindicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
2The tape is near the end.
The flashing is slow.
3The tape has run out.
The flashing becomes rapid.
4No tape has been inserted.
5The tab on the tape is out (red).
6Moisture condensation has occurred.
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7The video heads may be contaminated.
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8The clock is not set.
When this message appears though you set the date and time, the
9Some other trouble has occurred.
Use the
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