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If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation 
occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation 
Indication [ 

 DEW ] (yellow or red) blinks on the 

Viewfi nder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [DEW 
DETECTED] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is 
inserted) appear. In this case, follow the procedure 
below.

Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape.

Dew has adhered to the head or the tape.

•  It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette 

Holder. This is not a malfunction.

•  You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback 

Mode. Leave the Camcorder for about 30 minutes.

•  However, you can use the Card Recording Mode 

or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is 
not inserted.

•  The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1 

minute and then the Camcorder automatically 
turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.

Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. In 
this case, it may take more time before the 
condensation indication disappears.

• The condensation indication may not appear 

depending on circumstances. When condensation 
occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, it also may 
occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the 
Cassette Compartment Cover.

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the 
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the 
lens temperature becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.

If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) 
are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the 
playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes 
black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording 
performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the 
Camcorder cannot record at all.

• Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or 

Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and 
removing the Cassette.)

• If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, 

the camera body may be deformed and the surface 
fi nish may peel off.

• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact 

with the Camcorder for a long period of time.

• The Camcorder body may be deformed and the 

surface fi nish may peel off.

• Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the 

AC Cable from the AC Jack.

• Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth. To remove 

stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in 
a detergent diluted with water and afterwards fi nish 
wiping with a dry cloth.

• For storing or transporting the Camcorder, place it in 

a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent 
the coating on the camera body from being worn.

• If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape sags 

and deteriorates.

• If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long time, 

the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will 
not function even after it is recharged.

•  If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or 

extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue 
fl ashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After 
the temperature of the Battery has decreased or 
increased suffi ciently, charging starts automatically. 
If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to fl ash even after 
the Battery temperature has decreased or increased 
suffi ciently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. 
In this case, please contact a dealer.

• If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time 

than normal.

• If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio 

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 3 
feet (1 meter) or more away from radio.

• When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate whirring 

sounds. However, this is normal.

• After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the 

AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a minute amount 
of current is consumed.)

• Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery 

always clean.