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Condensation (DEW)
What is condensation?
Condensation or 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.
Preventing condensation
Remove video cassette and place camera in a plastic bag prior
to bringing it into a warm area where condensation is likely to
occur. Wait until camera reaches room temperature before
removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected E
When condensation is detected in the camera, the CAMERA
or PLAY indicator flashes, and “DEW” flashes in the
viewfinder. If a video cassette is loaded, “EJECT” flashes in
the viewfinder and the tape automatically stops. Immediately
remove video cassette, leave video cassette compartment
open and turn camera off. Leave camera in a dry place until
condensation evaporates.
• Sometimes “DEW” may not appear in the viewfinder until
10-15 minutes after dew has formed.
•You cannot load a video cassette when condensation is
detected in the camera.
To start using camera again
Even when “DEW” and the CAMERA or PLAY 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 one hour.
Condensation is likely to occur when: [2
O Camera is brought from a cold place to a warm place.
0 A cold room is heated rapidly.
0 Camera is placed in a humid room.
O Camera is taken from an air-conditioned room to a
warm and humid place.