Sharp VL-WD250U AC Adapter/Battery Charger, Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp, Dew Formation

Appendix

Appendix

AC Adapter/Battery Charger

•The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception if used near a radio.

•Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter/charger.

•The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it.

•Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter/ charger to vibration.

•Do not leave the adapter/charger in direct sunlight.

•Avoid using the adapter/charger in humid or extremely hot places.

Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp

This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluores- cent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice.

Dew Formation

•What is “dew formation”?

When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation.

•When dew forms in your camcorder.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew forma- tion occurs, recording and playback may not function properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circum- stances:

—When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from an air conditioned room.

—When placing the camcorder in the direct

path of air blowing from an air conditioner.

—When placing the camcorder in a humid room.

•How to prevent trouble due to dew formation.

When using the camcorder in a place where dew formation is likely to occur, allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimate to the surroundings for about one hour.

For example, when bringing the camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

Plastic bag

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

•“Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimate to the surrounding temperature.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that “DEW” has disappeared.

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

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