Warning Messages - Sony Handycam DCR-HC85E Operation Manual

Indication
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible "Memory Stick Duo")*
Q (Warning indicator pertaining to
the tape)
Z (Eject cassette warning)*
- (Warning indicator pertaining to
image deletion)*
- (Warning indicator
pertaining to the write-protect of the
"Memory Stick Duo")
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.

Warning messages

If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.
Subjects
Battery
Moisture
condensation
Cassette/Tape
120
Troubleshooting
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted.
Slow flashing:
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.
• No cassette is inserted.*
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 124)*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 124)
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 130)
• The self-diagnosis display code is displayed. (p. 119)
• The image is protected. (p. 106)
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" is set to lock. (p. 125)
Slow flashing:
• During charging
Fast flashing:
• There is something wrong with the built-in flash or the external flash
(optional).
Indications
Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.
Battery level is low.
Old battery. Use a new one.
Z Re-attach the power source.
% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette
% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.
Q Insert a cassette.
Z Reinsert the cassette.
Q Z The tape is locked -check the tab.
Q The tape has reached the end.
Use a cassette with Cassette Memory.
Corrective Actions/
References
cSee page 127.
cCharge the battery. (p. 14)
cSee page 127.
–
cSee page 130.
cSee page 130.
cSee page 20.
cCheck if the cassette is damaged,
etc.
cSee page 124.
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cSee page 123.