Sony CCD-TR82 - Manual (Page 36)

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 hapjaens, 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. Howe\ er, 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 IB 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
(► PLAY, etc.), the — 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 A indicator does not light up when you insert the cassette and press a tape transport 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 one hour).