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Notes on 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. In this condition,
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. However, take
the following precautions.
If moisture condenses inside the unit
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Moisture is present inside the camcorder when
the J indication in the viewfinder blinks.
indication also blinks when the tape is
inserted. In this case, no function except for
tape ejection will work.
Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder, and
leave it with the cassette compartment open
for at least 1 hour.
The camcorder can be used again if the [4]
indication does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
If moisture condenses on the surface of the
tape
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If moisture is present on the surface of the
tape when the tape is inserted and a tape
transport button ([>, Be, etc.) is pressed, the
# indication blinks inside the viewfinder. In
such case, no function except for tape ejection
will work.
Eject the tape and let it sit for at least 1 hour.
The tape can be used again if the
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indication does not appear when the tape is
inserted and a tape transport button is
pressed.
lf moisture condenses on the lens
No indications will appear, but the picture
becomes dim.
Turn off the power and leave the camcorder
unused for at least 1 hour.
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