Sony Handycam DCR-PC9 Operating Instructions Manual page 175

Maintenance information and
precautions
If your camcorder is brought directly Dora a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside vour camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your canrcorder, the beep sounds and
the [] indicator flashes. When the A indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not
appear.
If moisture condensation occurred
None of tlr_, functions except cassette, _,jection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
carncorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your
camcorder can be used again if the [] indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your canrcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope 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 vour camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your
carncorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
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