Canon MV500i Camcorder User Manual


 
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Additional
Information
Condensation
Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a
warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both
the tape and the camcorder.
Condensation may become a problem:
When the camcorder is taken from an air-
conditioned room to a warm, humid place
Protecting the camcorder from condensation
Before you take the camcorder to a warm or humid place where condensation is
likely to be a problem, unload the cassette and put the camcorder in a plastic
bag. Wait until the camcorder 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 camcorder, 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 camcorder 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
camcorder 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
camcorder.
When you take the camcorder from a cold
place to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid
room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
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