Sony CCD-TR648E User Manual

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If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder or on the display window, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

The battery pack is dead or
nearly dead
Slow flashing:
– The battery pack is nearly dead.

(p. 15, 17)
Depending on conditions, the
environment or the battery
pack, the warning indicator
may flash, even if there are 5 to
10 minutes battery remaining.

Fast flashing:
– The battery pack is dead.

(p. 15, 17)

– The battery pack is completely

dead, and cannot be charged.

Tape warning indicator
Slow flashing:
– The tape is near the end.
– No tape is inserted.*
– The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red). (p. 24)*

Fast flashing:
– The tape has run out.*

The video heads are dirty
Slow flashing:
– You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD

cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 104)

Self-diagnosis display (p. 88)

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. 103)

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

cassette is out (red). (p. 24)*

Fast flashing:
– Moisture condensation has

occurred. (p. 103)

– The tape has run out.*
– The self-diagnosis display

function is activated. (p. 88)*

Tape/Battery pack warning
indicator
Slow flashing:
– The battery pack is nearly dead.
– The tape is near the end.

Fast flashing:
– The battery pack is dead.
– The tape has run out.*

* You hear the melody or beep sound.