Sony DCR-TRV140 - Manual (Page 119)

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Troubleshooting
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Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the
following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display (p. 118)
Moisture condensation has
occurred*
2)
Fast flashing:
– Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for
about 1 hour with the cassette
compartment open. (p. 129)
You need to eject the cassette* 2)
Slow flashing:
– The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red). (p. 22)
Fast flashing:
– Moisture condensation has
occurred. (p. 129)
– The tape has run out.
– The self-diagnosis display
function is activated. (p. 118)
* 1) CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only
* 2) You hear the melody or beep sound.
* 3) This indicator appears in the viewfinder only.
The battery pack is dead or
nearly dead
Slow flashing:
– The battery pack is nearly dead.
(P. 14)
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.
– The battery pack is completely
dead, and cannot be charged.* 1)
Tape/Battery pack warning
indicator*
3)
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.*
2)
The video heads are dirty* 1)
Slow flashing:
– You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD
cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 130)
Tape warning indicator
Slow flashing:
– The tape is near the end.
– No tape is inserted.*
2)
– The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red).* 2) (p. 22)
Fast flashing:
– The tape has run out.*
2)