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If an indication blinks on the viewfinder screen or a caution lamp on the main unit blinks, check the
following table.
[_] fast blinking
[J
slow blinking
Display in the viewfinder
and caution lamp
Cause
Corrective action
«XJ, Battery lamp
The battery is weak.
Prepare a charged one.
Xl,
Battery lamp
The battery is used up.
Use a charged battery.
J, Battery lamp
The tape is near its end.
Prepare a new one.
BM 4, Battery lamp
The tape is at its end.
Use a new tape.
is¢]
No tape is inserted.
Insert a tape.
[exe
The tab on the tape is out (red).
Slide the tab back or use a new
tape.
@, #, DEW lamp
Moisture condensation has
occurred.
Remove the tape and do not
operate the camcorder for at least
1 hour.
@, DEW lamp
, Caution lamp
4, Caution lamp
Moisture condensed on the tape.
The gap of the head is clogged.
Remove the tape and do not
operate the camcorder for at least
1 hour.
Clean the head using the Sony
V8-25CLH cleaning tape.
Other trouble may occur.
Display in the viewfinder
Turn off the camcorder and remove
the battery. Then attach the battery
again. If the lamp still blinks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Cause
+
"AM 12:00:00" blinks for
5 seconds after setting
POWER to CAMERA.
The lithium battery is exhausted.
The lithium battery is not installed.
Corrective action
Install a battery or new battery.
The current time blinks for
5 seconds after setting
POWER to CAMERA.
The lithium battery is weak.
Install a new battery.
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