Sony XCD-MV6 - Manual (Page 8)

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Notes on Operation
Power supply
Power is supplied to the camera module via the
IEEE1394b cable connected to a PC. If the power supply
is insufficient, use the DC-700/700CE that supplies
stable power with less ripple or noise.
Foreign bodies
Be careful not to spill liquids, or drop any flammable or
metal objects in the camera body.
Locations for operation and storage
Avoid operation or storage in the following places.
• Extremely hot or cold locations. Recommended
temperature range is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Locations subject to strong vibration or shock
• Near generators of strong electromagnetic radiation
such as TV or radio transmitters
Care
Use a blower to remove dust from the surface of the lens
or optical filter. Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth.
If the camera is very grimy, apply a cloth soaked in a
mild detergent then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not apply
organic solvents such as alcohol which may damage the
finish.
Phenomena Specific to
CMOS Sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are
specific to CMOS sensors. They do not indicate
malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CMOS sensors are produced with high-
precision technologies, fine white flecks may be
generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic
rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CMOS sensors and is
not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the
following cases:
• when operating at a high environmental temperature
• when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)
• when using a slow shutter or the trigger cycle is long
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may
appear jagged or flicker.
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage a CMOS sensor. You are
cautioned that the surface of a CMOS sensor
should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an
environment where a laser beam device is used.