Canon E 230 - Manual (Page 82)

Condensation (DEW)
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^ What is condensation?
Condensation (DEW) means tiny droplets of water
that occasionally form on the camera surface
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm
place. Using the camera when condensation is
present may damage both tape and camera.
Condensation is iikely to occur when:
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A. Camera is brought from a cold place to a warm
place.
B. A cold room is heated rapidly.
C. Camera is taken from an air-conditioned room
to a warm and humid place.
D. Camera is placed in a humid environment.
Preventing condensation
Remove video cassette and place the camera in a
plastic bag prior to bringing it into a warm area
where condensation is likely to occur. Wait until
the camera reaches room temperature before
removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected
When condensation is detected in the camera, the
mode indicator flashes, “DEW” flashes in the
viewfinder and the tape automatically stops.
Immediately remove video cassette, leave video
cassette compartment open and turn camera off.
Leave the camera in a dry place until
condensation evaporates.
• Sometimes “DEW” may not appear in the
viewfinder until 10-15 minutes after
condensation has formed.
To start using camera again
Even when “DEW” and the mode indicator no
longer flash when the camera is turned on, wait at
least one more hour before attempting operation.
The time required for condensation to clear varies
with surrounding conditions; it can be as long as
1 hour.
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