Moisture Condensation - Sony Handycam DCR-SR48 Handbook

Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
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example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
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lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
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such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
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pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
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If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
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Consult your local authorized Sony service
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facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted

your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with

plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
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long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before
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storing it.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture may condense
inside your camcorder. This may cause a
malfunction to your camcorder.
If moisture condensation has occurred
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Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without
turning it on.
Note on moisture condensation
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Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder
in a humid place as follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope
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into a place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring your camcorder from an air

conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a

shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid

place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
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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 hour).
LCD screen
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD

screen, as it may cause uneven color and other
damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
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residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
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the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
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dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft
cloth to clean it.
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold
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separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper
moistened with the liquid.
On adjustment of the touch panel
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure
below. It is recommended that you connect your
camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using
the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
 (HOME) 
Touch
[GENERAL SET]  [CALIBRATION].

Touch "" displayed on the screen with the
corner of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or
the like 3 times.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration.
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(SETTINGS) 