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Warning indicators
If indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder or warning messages appear on
the screen, check the following:
: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to MELODY or NORMAL 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. 123)
7 The video heads may be contaminated.
(p. 123)
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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. 117)
9 Some other trouble has occurred.
Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 132). If the
display does not disappear, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
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