Precautions (continued)

Inspection and maintenance

(1)The product and its components must be inspected regularly by a specialist. (The product should be inspected once every three times that it is used, or once every two months.)

(2)When using the product after it has not been used for at least one month, confirm that the product still operates normally and safely before attempting to actually use it.

Phenomena peculiar to CCDs

Pale, vertical streaks appear in the picture.

Monitor screen

High-intensity subject (electric light, lamp, the sunlight, etc.)

The following CCD-related phenomena may appear on the view screen during shooting. These are caused by the CCD and are not malfunctions.

Smear phenomenon

Occurs when a high-intensity subject is shot.

Aliasing distortion

Striped patterns or lines appear as jagged patterns.

White or coloured luminescent spot

When this unit is operated for a long time under high temperature, a white or coloured luminescent spot may appear on the screen. In this case, it is necessary to lower the environmental operating temperature.

When a moving subject is shot, lines and patterns may appear jagged.

Standard construction

Handle x 2

Screw x 8

Washer x 4

Camera head

Camera control unit

Handle set

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