Panasonic NV-S99A - Manual (Page 62)

Cautions (cont)
Condensation
If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie
Camera, Recording is Not Possible.
■ Symptoms of Condensation
• if the following symptoms occur, condensation
has formed inside the Movie Camera.
O The Condensation Indication in the Viewfinder
flashes.
(After this indication flashes for a few
seconds, the Movie Camera will automatically
turn itself off again.)
O When turning on the Movie Camera, it turns
itself off,
(However, the Movie Camera also turns itself
off when the Battery Pack is exhausted.)
■ How to Remedy Condensation
When condensation has formed inside the Movie
Camera, the“U10/[S[]” Indication appears in the
Viewfinder. In this case, remedy as follows:
1. Take out the Video Cassette and leave the
Cassette Compartment Cover open.
Keep the Battery Pack attached or the AC
Adaptor connected to the Movie Camera, and
turn in the [POWER] Switch to turn the Movie
Camera off.
Wait a few hours before operating the Movie
Camera again. (The actual time depends on
the surrounding conditions.)
Turn on the Movie Camera.
Confirm that the Condensation Indication is not
displayed any more.
For added safety, wait about 1 more hour.
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■ Remarks about Condensation
•Condensation can form if the Movie Camera is
suddenly brought from cold surroundings to a
place where it is hot or humid.
•Since condensation forms gradually, there may
already be some condensation inside the Movie
Camera even before the Condensation indication
begins to flash.
•In an extremely cold place, condensation may
freeze and turn into frost. As the Movie Camera
cannot detect frost, the Condensation indication
does not appear until the frost melts.
■ Precautions against Condensation
When moving it from a very cold place to a very
warm place, keep it in a tightly closed plastic bag
or similar to prevent condensation from forming.
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