Sony DSR-PD100A User Manual

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.

Warning indicators

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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. 125)

7 The video heads may be contaminated.

(p. 125)

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. 119)

9 Some other trouble has occurred.

Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 134). If the
display does not disappear, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.

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