How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).
Video head
•When the video head becomes dirty, you cannot record pictures normally, or distorted picture or sound is played back.
•If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony
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–Playback pictures do not move.
–Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off.
–[x 
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording.
•The video head suffers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced.
LCD screen
•Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
•If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you using the cleaning cloth (supplied) to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not
apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommend you connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
1Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
2Eject the cassette and “Memory Stick” from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from your camcorder.
3Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode while pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder, then press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for about 5 seconds.
4Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with the corner of the supplied “Memory Stick.”
The position of the “×” changes.
If you did not press the right spot, start from Step 4 again.
bNote
•You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have rotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen facing out.
Cleaning the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Avoid the following as they may damage the finish.
–Using solvents such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, volatile materials like insecticide.
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