Maintenance Information and Precautions
Moisture Condensation
If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. If this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. However, take the following precautions.
Inside the Camcorder
When {and 6indicators flash in the viewfinder, moisture has condensed inside the camcorder. If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work.
Eject the cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave it with the cassette compartment open for about 1 hour.
If the {indicator does not light up when you turn on the power, you can use the camcorder again.
On the Surface of the Tape
If there is moisture on the surface of the tape, when you insert cassette and press a tape transport button (·PLAY, etc.), the 6indicator flashes in the viewfinder. If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work.
Eject the cassette and leave it for about 1 hour.
If the 6indicator does not light up when you insert the cassette and press a tape transport button, you can use the camcorder again.
On the Lens
No indicator will appear, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour.
How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.
(1)Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.
(2)Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (after about 1 hour).
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