Sharp VL-WD450U VLWD450U|VLWD650U Operation Manual - Page 106

Appendix AC Adapter/Battery Charger • The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter/charger. • The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter/ charger to vibration. • Do not leave the adapter/charger in direct sunlight. • Avoid using the adapter/charger in humid or extremely hot places. • How to prevent trouble due to dew formation. When using the camcorder in a place where dew formation is likely to occur, allow the camcorder and the video tape to acclimate to the surroundings for about one hour. For example, when bringing the camcorder ;;;;;;;;; indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag. Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice. Plastic bag 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder. 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room. Dew Formation • What is "dew formation"? When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. • "Dew" warning feature If dew forms, the word "DEW" flashes on the screen, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds. • When dew forms in your camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew formation occurs, recording and playback may not function properly. Dew is likely to form in the following circumstances: -When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place. -When placing the camcorder in a cold room which is then heated rapidly. -When moving the camcorder outdoors from an air conditioned room. -When placing the camcorder in the direct path of air blowing from an air conditioner. -When placing the camcorder in a humid room. 1 If "DEW" flashes, remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and wait for a few hours to allow the camcorder to acclimate to the surrounding temperature. 2 To use the camcorder again, turn on the power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that "DEW" has disappeared. 3 Do not insert a cassette while "DEW" is flashing; this may result in damage to the tape. 4 Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages. Appendix 91