Sony CCD-FX510 - Manual (Page 61)

Chapter 4: Additional Information
Maintenance Information
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. In this condition,
the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate
correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is
furnished with moisture sensors.
However, take the following precautions.
If moisture condenses inside the unit
Moisture is present inside the camcorder when;
• The IS indicator in the viewfinder and the display window blinks.
When a tape is inserted, the ± indicator also blinks.
• Several beeps sound continuously for five seconds when the BEEP switch is set to ON
and a tape is inserted.
In such cases, no functions, except for tape ejection, work.
Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave It with the cassette holder open for
at least 1 hour.
The camcorder can be used again if the QD indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
If moisture condenses on the surface of the tape
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Moisture is present on the surface of a tape when:
• The A indicator blinks inside the viewfinder and the display window when a tape is
inserted and a tape transport button (C>, '<4, etc.) is pressed.
• Several beeps sound continuously for about five seconds when the BEEP switch is set
to ON.
In such cases, no functions, except for tape ejection, work.
Eject the tape and let the camcorder and the tape sit for at least 1 hour.
The tape can be used again if the ± indicator does not appear when the tape is inserted
and a tape transport button is pressed.
If moisture condenses on the lens
No caution indicators will appear, but the picture becomes dim.
Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for at least 1 hour.
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