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Miscellaneous/
Care of Unit/Options
ºCondensation
Determining Whether Condensation Has
Formed Inside and Remedy for Condensation
If the Condensation Indication flashes after you
turn on the Movie Camera, condensation has
formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the
Movie Camera automatically switches off after
approximately 1 minute.
Remedy as follows:
1Take out the cassette.
All other functions do not work. Depending on
the amount of condensation, it may not be
possible to take out the cassette. In this case,
wait 2–3 hours before taking out the cassette.
2Leave the Cassette Compartment open and
wait for 2–3 hours.
The required time depends on the amount of
condensation and the ambient temperature.
3After 2–3 hours, turn the Movie Camera on
and check if the Condensation Indication
is not displayed.
Even if the Condensation Indication is no
longer displayed, wait 1 more hour for added
safety before using the Movie Camera again.
Pay Attention to Condensation Even Before the
Condensation Indication Appears.
³As condensation forms gradually, the
Condensation Indication may not appear for the
first 10–15 minutes after condensation has
formed inside.
³In an extremely cold place, the condensation
could freeze and turn into frost. In such a case, it
takes an additional 2–3 hours for the frost to first
melt into condensation and then to be dissolved.
Remedy for a Fogged-up Lens
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the
Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour.
When the lens has reached about the same
temperature as its surroundings, it automatically
clears up.
Periodic Inspection
To ensure optimum picture quality, we recommend
that you have worn-out parts such as video heads
replaced after approximately 1000 hours of use.
(However, this depends considerably on the
conditions of use such as temperature, humidity
and dust.)
Cautions for Use
Take care that no water enters the Movie
Camera when using it in the rain and snow or
on the beach.
³The Movie Camera and the cassette could
become damaged. (It might not be repairable.)
³If seawater has accidentally splashed on the
Movie Camera, moisten a soft cloth with tap
water, wring it well and wipe the camera body
carefully with it. Then thoroughly wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized
equipment (TVs, video games, etc.).
³If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,
the electromagnetic radiation may cause picture
and sound distortion.
³Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers
and large motors may damage the recordings on
the tape and distort the picture.
³The electromagnetic radiation from micro-
processors can adversely influence the Movie
Camera and cause picture and sound distortion.
³If the Movie Camera is adversely influenced by
magnetized equipment and does not work
correctly, turn the Movie Camera off, remove the
Battery or disconnect the AC Adaptor and attach
the Battery or connect the AC Adaptor again.
Then turn the Movie Camera on.
Do not use the Movie Camera near a radio
transmitter or high-voltage power line.
³If you record near a radio transmitter or high-
voltage power line, the recorded picture and
sound may be adversely influenced.
Do not use the Movie Camera for surveillance
and other industrial application.
³If the Movie Camera is being used for a long
time, the inside temperature could rise
excessively and this may cause malfunction.
³This Movie Camera is not designed for industrial
use.
Take care that no sand and fine dust enters the
Movie Camera when using it on a beach or
similar places.
³Sand and dust could damage the Movie Camera
and cassette. (Be careful when inserting and
removing the cassette.)
Do not spray insecticide or volatile agents on
the Movie Camera.
³Such agents could deform the body and cause
the surface coating to peel off.
³Do not leave the Movie Camera in direct contact
with rubber or plastic products for a long time.
Do not use benzine or thinner for cleaning.
³They could deform the body and cause the
surface coating to peel off.
³Before cleaning, remove the Battery or unplug
the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
³Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft, clean cloth.
To remove persistent stains, wipe with a cloth
moistened with mild detergent diluted with water,
and then finish with a dry cloth.
³When storing or transporting the Movie Camera,
place it in a softly padded bag or case to prevent
the coating of the camera body from wearing off.
After use, always take out the cassette and
remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains
Lead from the AC mains socket.
³If you leave the cassette in the Movie Camera,
the tape can become loosened and damaged.
³If you leave the battery attached to the Movie
Camera for a long time, the voltage level may
drop very low so that the Battery cannot be used
any more even after charging.
Notes about the AC Adaptor
³If the temperature of the Battery is extremely
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may
keep on flashing and charging is not possible.
After the Battery has cooled down or warmed up
sufficiently, charging starts automatically.
However, if the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to
flash after the Battery has cooled down or
warmed up sufficiently, some malfunction may
have occurred in the Battery or in the AC
Adaptor. In this case, consult with your dealer.
³When the battery is warm, charging takes longer
than usual.
³When you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, the
radio reception may be distorted. Keep the AC
Adaptor more than 1 metre away from the radio.
³When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may emit a
whirring sound. However, this is normal.
³After use, be sure to disconnect the AC Mains
Lead from the AC mains socket. (If you leave it
connected, a small amount of electricity is
consumed.)
³Always keep the terminals of the AC Adaptor and
the battery clean.