Sony DCR-HC85E Camcorder User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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* 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. 124)*
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. 124)
Fast flashing:
Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 130)
The self-diagnosis display code is displayed. (p. 119)
- (Warning indicator pertaining to
image deletion)*
The image is protected. (p. 106)
- (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. 125)
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
Slow flashing:
During charging
Fast flashing:
There is something wrong with the built-in flash or the external flash
(optional).
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/
References
Battery Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. cSee page 127.
Battery level is low. cCharge the battery. (p. 14)
Old battery. Use a new one. cSee page 127.
Z Re-attach the power source.
Moisture
condensation
% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette cSee page 130.
% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. c See page130.
Cassette/Tape Q Insert a cassette. cSee page 20.
Z Reinsert the cassette. cCheck if the cassette is damaged,
etc.
Q Z The tape is locked -check the tab. cSee page 124.
Q The tape has reached the end.
Use a cassette with Cassette Memory. cSee page 123.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions