ªCondensation

If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the Movie Camera power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute.

Follow the steps below:

1Takeout the Cassette.

≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may even become difficult. If this happens, wait for

2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out.

2OpentheCassetteCompartment Cover and waitfor 2to 3hours.

≥The number of hours to wait depends on the amount of condensation and ambient temperature.

32to 3hourslater, turnon the MovieCamera power andcheckto see if theCondensation Indicationis displayed.

≥Even if the Condensation Indication is not displayed, as a precaution, please wait for another hour before

using the Movie Camera.

Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed.

≥Because condensation takes place gradually, the Condensation Indication may not be displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the Movie Camera.

≥In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze and form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, thus forming

condensation, and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation.

When the Lens is Fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] 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 fog disappears naturally.

ªVideo Head Clogging and Care

If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the Movie Camera cannot record at all.

Causes of Dirty Heads

≥Large quantity of dust in the air

≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment ≥Damaged tape

≥Long operating hours

Using Mini-DV FormatDigital Video Head Cleaner1InserttheHeadCleanerintotheMovieCamera inthesame manner asa VideoCassette.

2Press the [1]Button,andapproximately 20secondslater,pressthe[∫]Button.(Donot rewind thetape.)

3Takeout the Head Cleaner. Insert aVideo Cassette and start recording. Then, playthe tape backto check therecordedimage.

4Ifthe image isnotstillclear, repeatSteps1 to 3. (Do not use theHead Cleaner for 3timesor 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 css.4(ape )bes clh t.4(ape )-15.2(t).4(ape ).2(he4(ape )

49