Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

When an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Some symptoms you can fix 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:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display)

C:04:ss

•The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 112).

•Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 18).

C:06:ss

•The battery pack is too hot. Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a cool place.

C:21:ss

E:61:ss / E:62:ss

•Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”

101-1001(Warning indicator pertaining to files)

•The file is damaged.

•The file is unreadable (p. 112).

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 lid open (p. 115).

(Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”)

•Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re- insert the cassette (p. 115).

C:22:ss

•Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 116).

C:31:ss / C:32:ss

•Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 115).

•Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.

•Change the cassette. Press the RESET button (p. 124), and operate your camcorder again.

•A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted (p. 26).

(Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting)

•The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.

•The “Memory Stick Duo” is not formatted correctly (p. 80, 111).

(Warning indicators pertaining to unsupported “Memory Stick Duo”)

•A “Memory Stick Duo” that cannot be used in your camcorder is inserted (p. 111).

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