Sony DCR-TRV10 - Manual (Page 119)

Maintenance information and
precautions
Moisture condensation
If your c.imcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your 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 your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and
the 15 indicator flashes. When the A indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted in \ our camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not
^ppear.
If moisture condensation occurred
None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and lea\ e it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your
camcorder can be used again if the SI indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again. * •
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use )'our camcorder in a hot place as follows:
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device
• You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower
• You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place info a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
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