Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 User Manual

Troubleshooting
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in
parentheses for details.
* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions
C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self-
diagnosis display)
Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after
you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
C:04:ss
cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 92).
C:21:ss
cMoisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 95).
C:22:ss
cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (p. 96).
C:31ss / C:32ss
cSymptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and
insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform
this procedure if moisture starts to condense (p. 95).
cRemove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your
camcorder again.
cChange the tape.
E:61:ss / E:62:ss
cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”
E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating, environmental, or battery conditions, the
E indicator may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
% (Moisture condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and leave it for
about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 95).
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. 91).*
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. 91).
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 95).
• The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 88).

Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Specifications

Imaging

imaging device	3- 1/3" 16:9 Advanced HAD™ CCD
pixel gross	1120K
video actual	1070K Pixels

Audio

dolby digital output	MPEG1 Audio Layer 2-Stereo (HDV), PCM (DV)
recording format	Stereo
microphone	Yes (Built-in)

Optics and Lens

35mm equivalent	32.5-390mm (Camera Mode), 40-480mm (4:3 TV Mode)
aperture	f1.6-f2.8
focal distance	4.5-54.0mm

Power

power consumption	7.4W/8.0W/8.4W (VF/LCD/VF LCD)
battery type	InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-F570)
power requirements	7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Weight and Dimensions

weight	4 lbs, 6.5 oz (2000g) main unit only; 4 lbs, 10 1/8 oz (2.1 kg) including the NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack, DVM60 cassette and lens hood
measurements	5 15/16" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8" (151 x 181 x 365mm)
lcd	3.5" (250K Pixels Wide Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)