Condensation

If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Do the following to prevent this from happening.

•When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, be sure no cassette is loaded in the camcorder.

•Whenever you turn on the power, check that the HUMID indicator does not appear. If it appears, wait until it disappears before loading a cassette.

For more information, see “3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette” on page 3-1 and Section “6-3 Operation Warnings” on page 6-14.

6 6-1-2 Testing the Camera

Set the switches and selectors as follows.

Iris: Automatic

Zoom:

SERVO/MAN

VTR SAVE/STBY: SAVE

WHITE BAL: A or B

GAIN: Set as low as possible.

OUTPUT/DCC: BARS

6-2Chapter 6 Maintenance