Sony CCD-TR61 - Manual (Page 37)

On the Surface of the Tape
If there is moisture on the surface of the tape, when the cassette is inserted and a tape transport button
is pressed, the ^ indicator in the viewfinder flashes.
In this case, no other functions except for tape ejection wiil work. Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder
and leave it with the cassette holder open tor at least one hour in a dry place. The camcorder can be
used again if the A indicator does not appear when you insert the cassette and press one of the tape
transport buttons.
On the Lens
If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the power
and do not use the camcorder for about one hour.
How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
When bringing the camcorder from a coid piace 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).
Precautions
Camcorder Operation
e Operate the camcorder on 6.0 V (battery pack) or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor),
e For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual,
e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further,
e Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder [a].
e Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens,
e Keep the LENS COVER switch set to CLOSE when not using the camera,
e Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally,
e Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration,
e Do not let sand get Into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty
place, protect It from the sand or dusL Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes
the malfunction cannot be repaired p>].
e Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain or sea water. It may cause the
unit to malfunction and sometimes the maHundton cannot be repaired [c].
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