detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth.
≥For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates.
≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.
ªAbout AC Adaptor
≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.
≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead from the
AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean.
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:
1Take out 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.
2Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and wait for 2 to 3 hours.
≥The number of hours to wait depends on the amount of condensation and ambient temperature.
32 to 3 hours later, turn on the Movie Camera power and check to see if the Condensation Indication is 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] 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 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 1000 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.
