Sony HDR HC1 - 2.8MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder, Operating Manual

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Troubleshooting
HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.
*

(Eject cassette warning)*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
set to lock (p. 101).
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred (p.
108).
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 96).

(Warning indicator pertaining to
image deletion)*
• The image is protected (p. 69).

(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. 103).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
Slow flashing:
• Still charging
Fast flashing:
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 96).
*
• There is something wrong with the
flash.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
• The amount of lights is not sufficient,
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use
the flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the
camcorder steady with both hands and
shoot the image. However, note that
the camera-shake warning indicator
does not disappear.
*
You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screen (p. 60).
Description of warning
messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow
the instructions.

Battery
Use the “ InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(p. 105) .
Battery level is low.
• Change the battery (p. 13, 105)
Old battery. Use a new one
(p. 105)
.

Re-attach the power source
(p. 13)
.

Moisture condensation

Moisture condensation. Eject the
cassette (p. 108) .

Moisture condensation. Turn off
for 1H
(p. 108)
.

Cassette/Tape

Insert a cassette
(p. 21)
.

Reinsert the cassette.
• Check if the cassette is damaged.
Continued
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