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Maintenance
CondensationHead cleaning
The water vapor in the air may form as tiny dropletsUse the AJ-CL12LP cleaning cassette if the heads
on the head drum when the unit is moved from a coldneed to be cleaned. Take care to read the
location to a warm location or used in a very humidinstructions accompanying the cleaning tape since the
place. This phenomenon is known as condensation,video heads may be damaged if the tape is not used
and running the tape under these conditions is liablein the correct way.
to cause the tape to stick to the drum.
Note the following points:
Cleaning inside the viewfinder
ORemove the tape when the units operation is to be
started in conditions where condensation may form.ODo not use thinners or any other solvent to remove
OBefore loading the tape, set the power switch to
dirt.
ON, and check that the HUMID display is notOUse a lens cleaner available on the market to wipe
lighted in the display window.
the lens.
<Note>
ONEVER wipe the mirror.
For safety reasons, the HUMID display will flash andIf dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror,
the drum will rotate for 80 minutes after condensation
remove it using an air blower available on the
detection is released.market.
During this time, the operation buttons cannot be
operated.
Phenomena inherent to CCD
Check that the HUMID display
is not lighted.cameras
Smear
This phenomenon may occur when very bright
subjects are shot.
The faster the electronic shutter speed, the more likely
that it will occur.
White blemish
This phenomenon is caused by small white spots
when dark places are shot. The lower the frame rate
or the higher the gain, the more noticeable it
becomes.
Replacing the backup battery
The backup battery is already installed when the unit
is shipped.
When it has discharged, the BACK UP BATT
EMPTY display appears for 3 seconds on the
viewfinder screen when the POWER switch is set to
ON.
Moreover, the time code value of the TCG will be set
to 00:00:00:00 and the backup of the time code
value will no longer be possible: this means that the
backup battery should be replaced.
Consult with your nearest service center, and replace
the spent battery with a new battery (CR2032 or
BR2032).
CAUTION:
Backup battery
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified
service personel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operaiting instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.
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