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TX

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D03 (U21)

 

 

 

 

 

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HXC-100

D04

 

 

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Appendices

Precautions

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage the CCDs. If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let a laser beam become directed into the lens of the camera.

Do not subject to severe shocks

Damage to the case or internal components may result.

When finished using

Set the power switch to OFF.

Operation and storage environment

Store in a level place with air conditioning.

If the unit gets wet, make sure it is completely dry before storage.

Avoid use or storage in the following places:

•Extremely hot or cold places

•Places with high humidity

•Places with strong vibration

•Near strong magnetic fields

•In places where it receives much direct sunlight, or near heating equipment

Condensation

If you move the camera from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the lens or inside the camera.

The camera has no built-in condensation indicator. If you find condensation on the body or lens, switch the camera off and wait for the condensation to disappear for about one hour.

Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

White flecks

Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high- precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays.

This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white flecks especially tend to be seen

•when operating at a high environmental temperature

•when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)

The problem may be alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment (see page 13).

Smear

When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may be distorted.

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