Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.

You can fix some symptoms by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display)C:04:ss

The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 78).

Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your VCR securely (p. 12).

C:21:ss

Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 81).

C:22:ss

Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 82).

C:31:ss / C:32:ss

Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your VCR again. Do not perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 81).

Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your VCR again.

Change the cassette. Press the {RESET} button (p. 87), and operate your VCR again.

101-1001(Warning indicator pertaining to files)

The file is damaged.

The file is unreadable (p. 78).

E(Battery level warning)

The battery pack is nearly used up.

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

%(Moisture condensation warning)*

Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment lid open (p. 81).

Q(Warning indicators pertaining to the tape)Slow flashing:

There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.

No cassette is inserted.*

The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 76).*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out.*

Z(Eject cassette warning)*

Slow flashing:

The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 76).

Fast flashing:

Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 81).

The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 72).

(Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”)

A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted (p. 18).

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