Sony DXC-325P - Precautions; CCD Characteristics

| Precautions
Safety
¢ Do not try to mount a 2/3-inch lens directly on the
DXC-325/325P.
Be sure to attach an LO-32BMT lens mount adaptor
(optional) to your 2/3-inch lens if you want to mount it.
e Operate the camera only on 12 V DC. For operation from
an AC power line, use the camera adaptor
recommended for this.camera.
¢ Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up. ;
Operation
¢ Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.
* Do not operate the camera outside a —5°C to + 45°C
(23°F to 113°F) temperature range.
° Keep the camera in a horizontal plane.
¢ Keep the camera away from very strong magnetic fields
to avoid distortion and flutter on the screen.
* Do not hold the camera by the viewfinder.
¢ Be sure to cover the lens with the supplied lens cap
when the video camera will not be used for a long period
of time.
Operation of the viewfinder
© Do not point the viewfinder directly at the sun, or the :
plastic inside the viewfinder may be damaged.
¢ The picture on the viewfinder screen may be distorted if
it is used in strong magnetic fields.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry soft
cloth, or soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol
or benzine, which might damage the finish.
Repacking
Do not discard the carton. It affords maximum protection
whenever the camera is transported. Do not transport or
ship the camera only in the carrying case. Repack it as it
was originally packed at the factory.
Special Characteristics of a CCD
The following phenomena may appear on the monitor
screen while the DXC-325 series color camera is used.
These phenomena are not indicative of a camera
malfunction.
Smear phenomenon
This may appear when a very bright object is shot.
Light belt-like line
(smear phenomenon)
-—— A very bright object is shot.
(Electric light, fluorescent lamp,
sunlight, strong reflected light,
etc.)
Video monitor screen
DXC -325 (UC)
DXC-325P (EK)
White dots
White dots may appear in the video output if the camera
is used under very high temperatures.
Wavy pictures
This may appear when fine stripes, straight lines, etc., are
shot. Their images monitored on the screen look wavy.
Note on the electronic shutter
If the GAIN selector is set to the 18 (dB) position when the
electronic shutter is used, a clear picture may not be
obtained. Use the electronic shutter under the lighting
conditions under which a clear picture is obtained with
the GAIN selector set to the 0 or 9 (dB) position.