Sony GV-S50 - Manual (Page 39)

Moisture Condensation
If this unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the unit or
on the surface of the tape. If this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum, damaging both the tape
and the unit. Although this unit is furnished with a moisture sensor to prevent possible damage from
condensation, it cannot prevent damage if a tape is left inside the unit. It is best to remove the tape if you
are not using the unit.
If moisture condenses inside the unit
“DEW” appears on the screen.
No button will function except EJECT
Eject the cassette, turn off the unit and leave the cassette holder open for at least an hour.
The unit can be used again if “DEW” does not appear when one of the tape transport buttons 0>, □,
PAUSE II, FF ►► or REW «) is pressed.
Using Your Video Recorder/Monitor Abroad
If you prepare fully charged battery packs and the supplied AC power adaptor (which can be used in all
areas with a local power supply ranging from 100 V - 240 V), you can use your video recorder/monitor in
any country. However, since the shape of the outlet differs widely in the world, you may need an AC plug
adaptor.
Each country has special TV color broadcast and electricity systems. This unit Is designed to play back
and record using the NTSC color video signals. Playback and recording of video sources of other color
signals (PAL and SECAM) cannot be guaranteed.
Countries using NTSC color signal
Bahama Islands, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, the Philippines, U.S.A., etc.