Sony DCR-HC30 - Manual (Page 121)

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Troubleshooting 121
* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.
Warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
Q (Warning indicator pertaining to
the tape)
Slow flashing:
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.
• No cassette is inserted.*
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 125).*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 125).
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 132).
• The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 120).
- (Warning indicator pertaining to
image deletion)* • The image is protected (p. 107).
- (Warning indicator
pertaining to the write-protect of the
“Memory Stick Duo”)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 127).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash (optional))
Slow flashing:
• During charging
Fast flashing:
• There is something wrong with the external flash (optional).
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/
References
Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cSee page 129.
Battery level is low. cCharge the battery (p. 16).
Old battery. Use a new one. cSee page 129.
Z Re-attach the power source. –
Moisture
condensation % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. cSee page 132.
% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. cSee page 132.
Cassette/Tape Q Insert a cassette. cSee page 23.
Z Reinsert the cassette. cCheck if the cassette is damaged,
etc.
Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab. cSee page 125.
Q The tape has reached the end. –
Use a cassette with Cassette Memory. cSee page 125.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions
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