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Condensation
Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the
camera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera.
Condensation may become a problem:
• When you bring the camera from a cold place to a warm room
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
• When the camera is left in a humid room
• When the camera is taken from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid place
Protecting the camera from condensation
• Before you bring the camera to a warm or humid place where condensation is likely to be a problem,
unload the cassette and put the camera in a plastic bag. Wait until the camera reaches room temperature
before you take it out of the bag.
What happens when condensation is detected
• “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” is displayed for approximately 4 seconds. Then, the
power indicator flashes and the hmark flashes in the viewfinder. If there is a cassette in the camera, it
stops automatically and “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then
EJECT flashes in the viewfinder (without a cassette, vflashes instead).
• The camera may not detect the condensation immediately — the condensation warning may not start
flashing for 10 to 15 minutes.
• You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected.
What you should do
• Remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and turn the camera off.
• Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates. After the condensation warning stops flashing,
wait at least another hour before trying to use the camera.