Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Operating Instructions Manual page 96

This is not a malfunction. Do not close the
cassette lid unti! the cassette is _iected.
Note on moisture condensation
Moistnre may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use yonr camcorder
in a humid place as shown below.
• When you bring yonr camcorder from a ski
slope into a place wam_ed np by a heating
device.
• When you bring yonr camcorder from an air-
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or
a shower.
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder in
a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag
when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
has reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 honr).
Video head
• When the video head becomes dirty, yon
cannot record pictures normally, or distorted
picture or sonnd is played back.
• If the following problem occurs, clean the
video heads for 10 seconds with the cleaning
cassette.
Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the
playback picture or the screen is displayed
in blue.
Playback pictures do not move.
A part of playback pictnres does not move.
Playback pictures do not appear or the
sound breaks oft'.
[_ _ Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
• The video head suffers from wear after long
use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even
after using a cleaning cassette, it might be
becanse the video head is worn. Please contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility to have the video head
replaced.
LCDscreen
• Do not add excessive
pressure on the LCD
screen, as it :nay cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used m a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat np. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
• If fingerprints or dnst make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended to use an LCD
cleaning cloth (optional) to clean it. When you
use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not
apply the cleaning liqnid directly to the LCD
screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
Cleaning the casing
• It" the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder
body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with
water, and then wipe the casing with a dlT soft
cloth.
• Avoid the following to prevent the finish from
being damaged.
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
Handling with above substances on yonr
hands.
Leaving the case in contact with rubber or
vinvl objects for a long period of time.
Aboutcare and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints on the lens
surfi:ce.
In hot or humid locations
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
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