Camcorder User Manual

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Additional

Information

Condensation

Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a

warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both

the tape and the camcorder.

Condensation may become a problem:

When the camcorder is taken from an air-

conditioned room to a warm, humid place

Protecting the camcorder from condensation

• Before you take the camcorder to a warm or humid place where condensation is

likely to be a problem, unload the cassette and put the camcorder in a plastic

bag. Wait until the camcorder reaches room temperature before you take it out

of the bag.

What happens when condensation is detected

• “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” is displayed for approximately

four seconds. Then, the power indicator flashes and the

mark flashes in the

display. If there is a cassette in the camcorder, it stops automatically and

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and

then v flashes in the display. If you have the beep turned on, it will sound.

• The camcorder may not detect the condensation immediately — the

condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes.

• You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected.

What you should do

• Remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and turn the

camcorder off.

• Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates. After the condensation

warning stops flashing, wait at least another hour before trying to use the

camcorder.

When you take the camcorder from a cold

place to a warm room

When the camcorder is left in a humid

room

When a cold room is heated rapidly

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