Warning indicators
If indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder or warning messages appear
on the display window, check the following:
≥: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to ON in the menu system.
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1 The battery is weak or dead.
Slow flashing: The battery is weak.
Fast flashing: The battery is dead.
Depending on conditions, the i
indicator may flash, even if there are 5
to 10 minutes remaining.
2 The tape is near the end.
The flashing is slow.
3 The tape has run out.
The flashing becomes rapid.
4 No tape has been inserted.
5 The tab on the tape is out (red).
6 Moisture condensation has occurred.
(p. 71)
7 The video heads may be
contaminated. (p. 71)
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8 The clock is not set.
When this message appears though you
set the date and time, the vanadium-
lithium battery is discharged. Charge
the vanadium-lithium battery. (p. 66)
9 The self-diagnosis function is
working.
Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 80).
If the display does not disappear contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
0 The battery is not the "InfoLITHIUM"
type.
!¡ The tape has no cassette memory.
(p. 4)
!™ Some other trouble has occurred.
Eject the cassette.
If the display does not disappear, turn
off the camcorder and remove the
battery pack. Then install the battery
pack and turn on the camcorder again. If
the display still remains, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service.
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