Sony CCD-TR30 Primary User Manual - Page 29

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 one hour). Precautions Camcorder Operation • Operate the camcorder on 6.0 V (battery pack) or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep the LENS COVER switch set to CLOSE when not using the camera. • Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally. • Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. • Do not drop the camcorder. On Handling Tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type, thickness of tape, or if the tab is out or in, etc. Camcorder Care • When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes. • Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on it, remove them with a soft cloth. • Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.