Sony GV-D1000 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 176

Type of trouble and their solutions
Symptom
The % and Z indicators flash and
no functions except for cassette
ejection work.
indicator does not appear
when using a tape with cassette
memory.
Remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
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Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least one hour
to acclimatize (p. 201).
• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
c Clean the gold-plated connector (p. 194).
• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator
(p. 111).