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Chapter : Additional Information Main enance Information Moistu • Condensation 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. If moisture condenses Inside the unit --, l/ - ! .' .-- 1I I 0o 0 CZ:toa, 0 0 0 { m 5 can Moisture is present inside the camcorder when: • The W indicator in the viewfinder and the display window blinks. When a tape is inserted, the indicator also blinks. • Several beeps sound continuously for five seconds when the BEEP switch is set to ON and a tape is inserted. In such cases, no functions, except for tape ejection, work. Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave it with the cassette holder open for at least 1hour. The camcorder can be used again if them indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again. If moisture condenses on the surface of the tape aoueualuiEm /I% Viewfinder I I Display window Moisture is present on the surface of a tape when: • The indicator blinks inside the viewfinder and the display window when a tape is inserted and a tape transport button (I>. *IC etc.) is pressed. • Several beeps sound continuously for about five seconds when the BEEP switch is set to ON. In such cases, no functions, except for tape ejection, work. Eject the tape and let the camcorder and the tape sit for at least 1 hour. The tape can be used again if the indicator does not appear when the tape is inserted and a tape transport button is pressed. If moisture condenses on the lens No caution indicators will appear, but the picture beccmes dim. Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for at least 1 hour. 61 Additional Information