Canon E 430 - Manual (Page 77)

Condensation (DEW)
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What is condensation?
Condensation (DEW) means tiny droplets of
water that occasionally form on the camera
surface when it is moved from a cold place to a
warm place. Using the camera when
condensation is present may damage both tape
and camera.
Condensation is iikeiy to occur when:
A. Camera is brought from a cold place to a
warm place.
B. A cold room is heated rapidly.
C. Camera Is taken from an air-conditioned room
to a warm and humid place.
D. Camera is placed in a humid environment.
Preventing condensation
Remove video cassette and place the camera in
a plastic bag prior to bringing it into a warm area
where condensation is likely to occur. Wait until
the camera reaches room temperature before
removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected
When condensation is detected in the camera,
the OPERATE indicator flashes, “DEW’ flashes
in the viewfinder and the tape automatically
stops.
Immediately remove video cassette, leave video
cassette compartment open and turn camera off.
Leave the camera in a dry place until
condensation evaporates.
• Sometimes “DEW may not appear in the
viewfinder until 10-15 minutes after
condensation has formed.
To start using camera again
Even when “DEW and the OPERATE indicator
no longer flash when the camera is turned on,
wait at least one more hour before attempting
operation. The time required for condensation to
clear varies with surrounding conditions; it can be
as long as an hour.
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