Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.

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.118).

•Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack securely (p.28).

C:13:ss / C:32:ss

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

E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /

E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss

•A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E”.

101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files)

Slow flashing

•The file is damaged.

•The file is unreadable.

(Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)*

Fast flashing

•An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.

(Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)*

Fast flashing

•The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded.

•An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.

E(Battery level warning)

Slow flashing

•The battery pack is nearly used up.

•Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining.

(High temperature warning)

Slow flashing

•The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Fast flashing*

•The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

(Low temperature warning)*

Fast flashing

• The temperature of your camcorder is

 

Troubleshooting

extremely low. Make the camcorder

 

warm.

 

 

 

 

(Warning indicator pertaining to

 

“Memory Stick Duo”)

 

• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted

 

(p. 36).

 

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

•The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.

•The “Memory Stick Duo” is not formatted correctly (p. 66, 116).

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