Sony dcr-pc8e User Manual

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Warning indicators and messages

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display

 (p. 149).

E

Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on the operating conditions,
environment and battery condition, the E
indicator may flash, even if there are
approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead (p. 19).

%

Fast flashing:
•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and

leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette
compartment open (p. 169).

memory*
Slow flashing:
•No tape with cassette memory is inserted

(p. 161).

Q

Slow flashing:
•The tape is near the end.
•No tape is inserted.*
•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red)

(p. 26).*

Fast flashing:
•The tape has run out.*

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

Warning indicators

C:21:00

Z

Slow flashing:
•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red)

(p. 26).

Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 169).
•The tape has run out.
•The self-diagnosis display function is activated

(p. 149).

Slow flashing:
•During charging.

Fast flashing:
•There is something wrong with the external

flash (optional).

* You hear the melody or beep sound.