Sony DCR-TRV120E User Manual

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100–0021

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.

The battery is dead or nearly
dead
Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.

(p. 13)

Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead. (p. 13)
Depending on conditions, the E
indicator may flash, even if there
are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
•The tape is near the end.
•No tape is inserted.* (p. 19)
•The write-protect tab on the cassette

is out (red).* (p. 20)

Fast flashing:
•The tape has run out.*

Self-diagnosis display (p. 134)

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. 146)

The lithium battery is weak
or is not installed (p. 127)

You need to eject the cassette*
Slow flashing:
•The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red). (p. 20)

Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has

occurred. (p. 146)

•The tape has run out.

(p. 19, 33)

•The self-diagnosis display

function is activated. (p. 134)

* You hear the melody or beep sound.
** This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.

The still image is protected* (DCR-TRV320E only)
Slow flashing:
•The still image is protected. (p. 116)

Warning indicator as to “Memory
Stick”*
(DCR-TRV320E only)
Slow flashing:
•No “Memory Stick” is inserted. (p. 93)
Fast flashing:
•The “Memory Stick” is not readable

with your camcorder.

Warning indicator as to
“Memory stick”*
Fast flashing:
•“Memory Stick” is not

formatted correctly. (p. 79)

•The “Memory Stick” data is

corrupted. (p. 91)

Warning indicator as file
Slow flashing:
•The file is corrupted (P. 91)
•The file is unreadable (p. 91)

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.*