Sony CCD-TR9 - Manual (Page 54)

Cfiapler 4; Additional Infonnatlon
Maintenance Information
4.
This section shows you how to maintain the camcorder.
Moisture Condensation
Inside the
camcorder
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
camcorder 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 camcorder, the [S indication inside the
viewfinder and in the display window flashes. When the cassette is inserted, the
± indication also flashes.
On the surface of
the tape
In such case, no other function but the tape ejection works.
^ect the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave It with the cassette holder open
for at least 1 hour In a dry place.
The camcorder can be used again if the IS indication does not appear when the
power is turned on again.
When the cassette is inserted and a tape transport button (>,
pressed, the ± indication in the display window flashes.
etc.) is
In the display window
On the lens
In such case, no other function but the tape ejection works.
^ect the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave it with the cassette holder open
for at least 1 hour In a dry place.
The camcorder can be used again if the ± indication does not appear when you
insert the cassette and press one of the tape transport buttons.
If moisture condenses on the lens, no indication appears, but the picture
becomes dim. Turn off power and leave the camcorder unused for about 1 hour.
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Chapter 4: Additional Information