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Cautions for Use
$ Condensation
If the Condensation Indication flashes after the
Camera Recorder is turned on, condensation has
formed inside the Camera Recorder. In this case, the
Camera Recorder power is turned off automatically
after about 1 minute.
Follow the steps below:
Watch for Condensation even before the
Condensation Indication is displayed.
OBecause condensation takes place gradually, the
Condensation Indication may not be displayed
during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation
formation inside the Camera Recorder.
OIn extremely cold places, condensation may freeze
and form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, thus
forming condensation, and then it takes another 2
to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation.
When the Lens is Fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the
Camera Recorder in this condition for about 1 hour.
When the lens temperature becomes close to the
ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
Notes:
ODo not rewind every time you use the Head
Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches the
end, and then use it again from the beginning in the
same manner as before.
OIf the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the
tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately
stop using that Cassette.
ODo not clean the heads excessively.
(Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of
the heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be
played back even after the heads are cleaned.)
OIf the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head
Cleaner, the Camera Recorder needs to be cleaned
at a service center. Please consult a dealer.
OVideo Head Cleaners can be purchased from
service centres.
OHead cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered
a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the
warranty.
Periodical Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend
replacement of worn parts, such as heads, etc., after
approximately 1000 hours of use. (This, however,
depends on operating conditions, such as
temperature, humidity, dust, etc.)
$ Video Head Clogging and Care
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape)
are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the
playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes
black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording
performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the
Camera Recorder cannot record at all.
Causes of Dirty Heads
OLarge quantity of dust in the air
OHigh-temperature and high-humidity environment
ODamaged tape
OLong operating hours
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner
1
Take out the Cassette.
ONone of the other functions operate.
Depending on the amount of condensation,
removing the Cassette may even become
difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3 hours
before taking the Cassette out.
1
Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camera
Recorder in the same manner as a Video
Cassette.
2
Press the [1] Button, and approximately 20
seconds later, press the [$] Button. (Do not
rewind the tape.)
3
Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the
tape back to check the recorded image.
4
If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to
3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or
more consecutively.)
2
Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and
wait for 2 to 3 hours.
OThe number of hours to wait depends on the
amount of condensation and ambient
temperature.
3
2 to 3 hours later, turn on the Camera Recorder
power and check to see if the Condensation
Indication is displayed.
OEven if the Condensation Indication is not
displayed, as a precaution, please wait for
another hour before using the Camera Recorder.
