Others
Blink in red:
Dews are adhere on the head or the tape.
1Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.
2Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature.
When [3DEW] blinks in yellow ≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/
Playback Mode. Leave the Movie Camera for about 30 minutes.
≥However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted.
When [3DEW] blinks in red
≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the Movie Camera automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.
3Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and
then check if the condensation indication disappears.
Especially in cold districts, dews may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears.
Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed.
≥The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the Movie
Camera, it also may occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment Cover.
When the Lens is Fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fogging disappears naturally.
ªVideo Head Clogging and Care
If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty,
Causes of Dirty Heads
≥Large quantity of dust in the air
≥Damaged tape
≥Long operating hours
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner
1Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera in the same manner as a Video Cassette.
2Press the [1] Button, and approximately
20 seconds later, press the [∫] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)
3Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video Cassette and start recording. Then, play the tape back to check the recorded image.
4If the image is not still clear, repeat
Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or more consecutively.)
Notes:
≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may be damaged. In this case,
immediately stop using that Cassette.
≥Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned.)
≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner, the Movie Camera needs to be
cleaned at a service centre. Please consult a dealer.
≥Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from service centres.
≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the warranty.
Periodical Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend replacement of worn parts, such as heads, etc., after approximately 1,000 hours of use. (This, however, depends on operating conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust, etc.)
ªOptimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment, the Battery may operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function may operate, and the Battery may become unusable for a while.
