Sony HXR-NX5P User Manual

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Moisture may condense when you bring your 
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or 
vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a 
humid place as shown below.
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski 

slope into a place warmed up by a heating 
device.

• When you bring your camcorder from an air 

conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.

• When you use your camcorder after a squall or a 

shower.

• When you use your camcorder in a hot and 

humid place.

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When you bring your camcorder from a cold place 
into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic 
bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the 
air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached 
the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).

• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD 

screen, as it may cause damage.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a 

residual image may appear on the LCD screen. 
This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the 

LCD screen may heat up. This is not a 
malfunction.

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If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, 
it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. 
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold 
separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid 
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper 
moistened with the liquid.

The buttons on the touch panel may not 
work correctly. If this happens, follow the 
procedure below. It is recommended that 
you connect your camcorder to the wall 
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC 
Adaptor/Charger during the operation.

1

Turn on the camcorder.

2

Press the MENU button 

t select 

(OTHERS) 

t [CALIBRATION] 

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3

Touch “

×” displayed on the screen with 

the corner of memory card or the like 3 
times.

• If you did not press the right spot, try the 

calibration again.

• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration.

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• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for 

calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD 
screen.

• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body 

with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, 
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the 

finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, 

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide 
and sunscreen.

– Handling with above substances on your 

hands.

– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or 

vinyl objects for a long period of time.

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft 

cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens 

surface.

– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as 

at the seaside.

• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to 

little dirt or dust.

• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as 

described above.

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)