Appendix; Maintenance And Inspections; Note About The Camera Connector; Cleaning The Camera Connector - Sony SR-R4 Operation Manual

Appendix

Maintenance and
Inspections
Note About the CAMERA
Connector
Transmission errors may occur if there is any dust
or other matter adhering to the face of the optical
cable connector.
Always put on the connector cap when not using
the CAMERA connector.

Cleaning the CAMERA Connector

If the CAMERA connector is dirty, there is
increased risk of transmission error between the
unit and the F65. If the F65 DOCK indicator turns
on yellow or red, clean the connector using the
following procedure.
For details about the DOCK indicator, refer to the
Operation Manual for the F65.
The following items are required to clean the
CAMERA connector.
• Recommended cotton swabs
• HUBY-340, BB-012
• Cotton swabs for cleaning optical fibers
(commercially available)
• Pure alcohol (99.5% or higher)
1
Remove the unit from the F65.
If the unit is not mounted on the F65, remove
the CAMERA connector cap.
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2
Press point 1 on the CAMERA
connector using your finger or other
object to open the protective shutter
and expose the optical contacts.
Shutter
3
Once the shutter opening jig is attached,
open the shutter and check that you can
see the optical contacts.
Optical contacts
4
Dip an optical fiber cleaning swab in
alcohol and gently wipe the whole
optical contacts area about five times.
Notes
• Always use alcohol only in well-ventilated areas
away from heat or flame.
• Wiping firmly may damage the optical fiber
contacts.
5
Release the connector's shutter, and
connect the unit to the F65.
If not connecting the F65, reattach the
connector cap.