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Do not subject the unit to sudden
changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature may affect the
camera picture output.
Do not leave the unit with the camera
facing the sun
Sunlight can enter the camera, be focused inside
the unit and cause a fire.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, be sure to disconnect the
power cord.
When the cabinet becomes dirty
• Clean the surface with a 50 to 70 v/v%
concentration of isopropyl alcohol or a 76.9 to
81.4 v/v% concentration of ethanol.
• Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft
cloth such as a cleaning cloth lightly dampened
with mild detergent solution and then cleaned
using the above chemical.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene or thinner,
or acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent, or
chemical cleaning cloth for cleaning the
surface, as they will damage the surface.
• Do not use unnecessary force to rub the surface
with a stained cloth. The surface may be
scratched.
Transporting the unit
When transporting the unit, use the original
carton and packing to wrap it and ensure it is not
subject to violent impacts.
After use
Press the 1 (on/standby) switch to turn the
standby mode.
When not using the unit for a long period
of time
Disconnect the power cord.
On moisture condensation
If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm
location, or if ambient temperature suddenly
rises, moisture may form on the outer surface of
the unit and/or inside of the unit. This is known as
condensation. If condensation occurs, turn off the
unit and wait until the condensation clears before
operating the unit. Operating the unit while
condensation is present may damage the unit.
Phenomena specific to the CMOS image
sensor
The following phenomena are specific to the
CMOS image sensor, and their presence on the
shooting screen do not indicate malfunctions.
White spots
The CMOS image sensor is fabricated using
extremely high-precision technology, however,
in very rare cases, outside influence, such as
cosmic rays, may cause minute white spots to
appear on the screen. This not a malfunction, but
is related to the principle of the imaging element.
White spots may also be visible in the following
situations.
• When the unit is used in locations subject to
high temperatures
• When the gain is raised
Aliasing
When shooting fine patterns or lines, a jagged or
flickering effect may occur.
Flicker
When shooting under discharge tube lighting,
such as fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or
mercury vapor lamps, the screen may flicker,
change color, or horizontal stripes may appear to
roll across the screen.
Focal plane distortion
Due to characteristics of how the CMOS image
sensor reads image signals, subjects that quickly
move across the screen may appear slightly
distorted.
Additionally, light from a flash or quickly
flashing light sources may cause the brightness to
change at the top and bottom of the screen.
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