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Condensation
Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a
warm place. Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both the
tape and the camera.
Condensation may become a problem:
When the camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room to a warm, humid place
Protecting the camera from condensation
• Before you take the camera to a warm or humid place where condensation is
likely to be a problem, unload the cassette and put the camera in a plastic bag.
Wait until the camera reaches room temperature before you take it out of the
bag.
What happens when condensation is detected
•“CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” is displayed for approximately
four seconds. Then, the power indicator flashes and the
h
mark flashes in the
display. If there is a cassette in the camera, it stops automatically and
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and
then v flashes in the display. If you have the beep turned on, it will sound.
• The camera may not detect the condensation immediately — the condensation
warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes.
• You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected.
What you should do
• Remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and turn the camera
off.
• Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates. After the condensation
warning stops flashing, wait at least another hour before trying to use the
camera.
When you take the camera from a cold
place to a warm room
When the camera is left in a humid room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
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