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Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:
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Warning indicators
The battery pack is dead or nearly
dead
Slow flashing:
– The battery pack is nearly dead.
(p. 15)
Depending on conditions, the
environment or the battery pack,
the warning indicator may flash,
even if there are 5 to 10 minutes
battery remaining.
Fast flashing:
– The battery pack is dead.
Tape warning indicator
Slow flashing:
– The tape is near the end.
– No tape is inserted.*
– The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red).* (p. 24)
Fast flashing:
– The tape has run out.*
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
* * This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.
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Self-diagnosis display (p. 136)
Moisture condensation has
occurred*
Fast flashing:
– Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for
about 1 hour with the cassette
compartment open. (p. 154)
You need to eject the cassette*
Slow flashing:
– The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red). (p. 24)
Fast flashing:
– Moisture condensation has
occurred. (p. 154)
– The tape has run out.
– The self-diagnosis display
function is activated. (p. 136)
Tape/Battery pack warning
indicator**
Slow flashing:
– The battery is nearly dead.
– The tape is near the end.
Fast flashing:
– The battery pack is dead.
– The tape has run out.*
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