Operating Instructions

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Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the
display window, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
Warning indicators
Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
•The tape is near the end.
•No tape is inserted.* (p. 15)
•The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red).* (p. 15)
Fast flashing:
•The tape has run out.*
Self-diagnosis display (p. 113)
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. 117)
You need to eject the cassette*
Slow flashing:
•The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red). (p. 15)
Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has
occurred. (p. 117)
•The tape has run out.
(p. 15, 24)
•The self-diagnosis display
function is activated. (p. 113)
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
** This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.
The still image is protected* (DCR-TRV320 only)
Slow flashing:
•The still image is protected. (p. 97)
The battery is dead or nearly
dead
Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.
(p. 11)
Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead.(p. 11)
Depending on conditions, the E
indicator may flash, even if there
are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
The lithium battery is weak
or is not installed (p. 106)
Warning indicator as to
“Memory Stick”*
(DCR-TRV320 only)
Slow flashing:
•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
(p. 74)
Fast flashing:
•“Memory Stick” is not readable
with your camcorder. (p. 72)
Warning indicator as to
“Memory stick”
Fast flashing:
•“Memory Stick” is not
formatted correctly. (p. 67)
•The “Memory Stick” data is
corrupted. (p. 72)
Warning indicator as to file
Slow flashing:
•The file is corrupted (P. 72)
•The file is unreadable (p. 72)
Warning indicator as to tape or
battery**
Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.
•The tape is near the end.
Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead.
•The tape has run out.*