Maintenance/Others
Condensation may form in the following cases:
•When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places
•When the camcorder is left in a humid room
172• When a cold room is heated rapidly To avoid condensation
•Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
•Remove the recording media and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected
The camcorder automatically shuts off.
The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.
Operating the ND Filter Manually
In the rare case that the internal electronic motor that drives the ND filter malfunctions, you can operate the ND filter manually as an emergency measure.
1 Turn off the camcorder and remove the lens.
2 Unscrew the screw in the illustration and remove the cover.
3 Pressing lightly, use a Phillips head screwdriver to turn the ND filter as necessary.
• You can check the position of the ND filter through the lens mount.
4 Return the cover and tighten the screw.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240VAC, 50/60Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.