aCondensationNotes:
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, [DEW eDo not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner.
DETECTED] Indication will flash, and the Camera/Recorder Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use
will automatically turn off after about 1 minute. it again from the beginning in the same manner as before.
If this happens, follow the steps below:eIf the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may
be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that
1Take out the Cassette.
eNone of the other functions operate. Depending on the Cassette.
eDo not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning
amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may may cause excessive wear of the heads. If the heads are
even become difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3
hours before taking the Cassette out.worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads
are cleaned.)
2Open the Cassette Compartment and wait for 2
to 3 hours.eIf the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the head cleaner,
the Camera/Recorder needs to be cleaned at a service
eThe number of hours to wait depends on the amount of center. Please consult a distributor.
condensation and ambient temperature.
eVideo head cleaners can be purchased from service
32 to 3 hours later, turn on the Camera/Recorder centers.
and check to see if the [DEW DETECTED] eHead cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a
Indication is displayed.malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the
eEven if the [DEW DETECTED] Indication is not warranty.
displayed, as a precaution, please wait for another
hour before using the Camera/Recorder.Periodical Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend
Watch for Condensation Even Before the [DEW replacement of worn parts, such as heads, etc., after
DETECTED] Indication Is Displayed.approximately 1000 hours of use. (This, however, depends
eBecause condensation takes place gradually, the [DEW on operating conditions, such as temperature, humidity,
DETECTED] Indication may not be displayed during the dust, etc.)
first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the
Camera/Recorder.aOptimal Use of the Battery
eIn extremely cold places, condensation may freeze and Battery Characteristics
form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, thus forming This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to
condensation, and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that
eliminate the condensation.takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the
When the Lens Is Fogged:surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and leave the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the
Camera/Recorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in an
the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient extremely cold environment, the Battery may operate only
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.for about 5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a
protective function may operate, and the Battery may
aDigital Video Head Cleanerbecome unusable for a while.
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape) are dirty,
mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on the playback Be Sure to Detach the Battery After Use
image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camera/Recorder. (If
are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, it is left attached to the Camera/Recorder, a minute amount
in the worst case, the Camera/Recorder cannot record at all.of current is consumed even when the Camera/Recorder
power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Camera/
Causes of Digital Video HeadsRecorder for a long time, over-discharge takes place. The
eLarge quantity of dust in the airBattery may become unusable even after it is charged.
eHigh-temperature and high-humidity environment
eDamaged tapeDisposing of an unusable Battery
eLong operating hourseThe Battery has a limited life.
eDo not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleanerexplosion.
1Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camera/
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean
Recorder in the same manner as a Video
Cassette.Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or
other substances.
2Press the [1] Button, and 20 seconds later, If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if the
press the [+ ] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)
Battery body and terminals are damaged.
3Take out the head cleaner. Insert a Video Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camera/Recorder or AC
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the Adaptor may damage the Camera/Recorder or AC Adaptor.
tape back to check the recorded image.
4If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to
3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or
more consecutively.)
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