Maintenance Information and Precautions

Moisture 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. If this happens, the tape may stick to the head

drum and be damaged or the camcorder 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 { and 6 indicators flash in the viewfinder, moisture has condensed inside the camcorder. If this

happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work.

Eject the cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave it with the cassette compartment open for

about 1 hour.

If the { indicator does not light up when you turn on the power, you can use the camcorder again.

On the Surface of the Tape

If there is moisture on the surface of the tape, when you insert cassette and press a tape transport

button ( PLAY, etc.), the 6 indicator flashes in the viewfinder.  If this happens, none of the functions

except cassette ejection will work.

Eject the cassette and leave it for about 1 hour.

If the 6 indicator does not light up when you insert the cassette and press a tape transport button, you

can use the camcorder again.

On the Lens

No indicator will appear, but the picture becomes dim.  Turn off the power and do not use the

camcorder for about 1 hour.

Additional Information

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 1 hour).

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