Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following.

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

100–0001

C:21:00

 

 

100-0001Warning indicator as to file (except DCR-TRV240)

Slow flashing:

•The file is corrupted.

•The file is unreadable.

•You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture (p. 131).

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 184).EWarning indicator as to battery

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

The E indicator sometimes flashes even if the remaining battery time is about five to 10 minutes depending on the operating conditions, environment and battery condition.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead.

%Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 194).

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”* (except DCR-TRV240)

Slow flashing:

•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick” formatting (except DCR-TRV240)

Fast flashing:

•“Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 116).* •“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly

(p. 111).

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 exposed (red) (p. 20).*

Fast flashing:

•The cassette has run out of tape.*

ZYou need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is exposed (red) (p. 20).

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 194).

•The cassette has run out of tape.

•The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 184).

-The image is protected* (except DCR-TRV240)

Slow flashing:

•The image is protected (p. 170).

Warning indicator as to the flash (optional)

Fast flashing:

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

* You hear the melody or beep.

Troubleshooting

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