Canon ELURA 2 MC Instruction Manual page 123

Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a
warm place. Using the citmera while condensation is present can damage both the
tape and the camerm
Condensation may become a problem:
When you take the camera from a cold
place to a warm room
When the camera is left in a hmnid room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
When the camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room to a warm, humid place
Protecting the camera from condensation
, Before you take the camera to a warm or humid place where condensation is
likely to be a problem, unload the cassette and put the camera in a plastic bag.
Wait until the camera reaches room temperature before you take it out of the
bag.
What happens when condensation is deteeted
• "CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED" is displayed for approximately
four seconds. Then, the power indicator flashes and the [] mark flashes in the
display. If there is a cassette in the camera, it stops automatically and
"REMOVE THE CASSETTE" is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and
then _w flashes in the display. If you have the beep turned on, it will sound.
, The camera may not detect the condensation immediately -- the condensation
warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes.
, You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected.
What you should do
• Remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and turn the camera
off,
• Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates. After the condensation
warning stops flashing, wait at least another hour before trying to use the
cilinera,
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