Sony CCD-TR400 - Manual (Page 38)

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 SI and A indicators 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 SI 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 f^PLAY, etc.), the ft indicator 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 ft indicator does not light up when you insert the cassette and press a tape transpi>rt 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).