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Moisture Condensation
11 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 ai indicator in the viewfinder blinks.
When the tape is inserted, the A indicator also blinks.
• Several beeps sound continuously for five seconds when the BEEP switch is set to ON
and the 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 ffi indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
If moisture condenses on the surface of the tape
Moisture is present on the surface of the tape when
• The A indicator blinks inside the viewfinder when the
tape is inserted and a tape transport button (O,
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 don't use the camcorder for at least 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 one hour).
Additional Information
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