Sony HANDYCAM CCD-TR100 Service Manual page 18

If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside
the 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 the unit may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under
these circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. However, take the following
precautions.
Inside the Camcorder
When the [] and -- indicators flash in the viewfinder,
moisture has condensed inside the camcorder. If
this happens, no other functions except for tape ejection will work.
Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave it with the cassette holder open for at least one
hour. The camcorder can be used again if the f_ indicator does not appear when the power is turned on
again.
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On the Surface of the Tape
If there is moisture on the surface of the tape, when you insert the cassette and press a tape transport
button (_'- PLAY, etc.), the A indicator in the viewfinder flashes.
In this case, no other functions except for tape ejection will work.
Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave it with the cassette holder open for at least one
hour. The camcorder can be used again if the • indicator does not appear when you insert the cassette
and press one of the tape transport buttons.
On the Lens
If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the
power and do not use the camcorder for about one hour.
How tO Prevent Moisture Condensation
When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag
and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.
(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.
(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it
(after about I hour).
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To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads often. When the 0 indicator and
"1_ CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another in the viewfinder or playback
pictures are "noisy" or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.
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[a] Slightly dirty
[b] Very dirty
If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After
checking the picture, if it is still "noisy," repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than
5 times.)
Caution
Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.
Note
If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
For Models with a Monochrome Viewfinder (CCD-TR36/TR83 only)
(1) While holding down the switch on the viewfinder barrel, slide the eyecup to the left.
(2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower.
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