Appendixes; Important Notes On Operation - Sony PMW-10MD Operating Instructions Manual

Appendixes

Important Notes on
Operation
On operation and storage locations
Store the unit in a level, ventilated place. Avoid
operation or storage in any of the following
places.
• Location subject to extremes of temperature
(operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F
to 104°F))
• Location subject to direct sunlight for long
periods, or close to heating appliances (Note
that the interior of a car left in summer with the
windows closed can exceed 50°C (122°F).)
• Damp or dusty places
• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
• Location subject to severe vibrations
• Location near equipment generating strong
electromagnetic emissions
• Location near transmitting stations generating
strong radio waves
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage the CMOS image
sensors.
If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam, be
careful not to let the laser beam be directed into
the lens of this unit.
Avoid violent impacts
Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a
violent shock to it, is likely to cause it to
malfunction.
Do not obstruct ventilation openings
To prevent the unit from overheating, do not
obstruct ventilation openings, by for example
wrapping the unit in a cloth while it is in
operation.
Do not leave the unit with the lens facing
the sun
Direct sunlight can enter through the lens, be
focused in the unit, and cause fire.
On cleaning
Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the
lenses or optical filters using a blower.
If the casing or panel is dirty, wipe it gently with
a soft dry cloth. In the event of extreme dirt, use a
cloth steeped in a neutral detergent to remove the
dirt, then wipe with a dry cloth. Applying alcohol,
thinners, insecticides, or other volatile solvents
may result in deforming the casing or damaging
the finish.
On repacking and shipping
• Remove the memory cards before transporting
the unit.
• Save the original shipping carton and packing
material; they will come in handy if you ever
have to ship your unit. For maximum
protection, repack your unit as it was originally
packed at the factory, and take care not to
impart violent shocks in transit.
After use
Turn off the MAIN POWER switch to power off.
If not to be used for an extended period of
time
Disconnect the unit from the AC power source.
Phenomena specific to CMOS image
sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in
images are specific to CMOS (Complementary
Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors.
They do not indicate malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CMOS image sensors are produced
with high-precision technologies, fine white
flecks may be generated on the screen in rare
cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CMOS image
sensors and is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the
following cases:
• when operating at a high environmental
temperature
• when you have raised the master gain
(sensitivity)

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