Sony CCD TR818 Operating Instructions - Page 56

Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder or on the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 61). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. 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 is dead (p. 12). •The battery is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: •The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted.* •The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 19).* Fast flashing: •The tape has run out.* Warning messages •CLOCK SET •For "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE •START/STOP KEY • ORC •Q NO TAPE •Q TAPE END C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 55) 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. 60). You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing: •The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 19).* Fast flashing: •Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 60). •The tape has run out.* •The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 55).* Warning indicator as to tape or battery (CCD-TR618 only) Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. •The tape is near the end. Fast flashing: •The battery is dead. •The tape has run out.* Set the date and time (p. 17). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 58). The video heads are dirty (p. 61). Press the START/STOP button to activate the ORC setting. This message is displayed in white (p. 49). The ORC setting is working. This message is displayed in white (p. 49). Insert a cassette tape.* The tape has reached the end of the tape.* 56 * You hear the melody or beep sound.