133E AdditionalInformationCondensationCondensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both thetape and the camera.Condensation may become a problem:When the camera is taken from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid placeProtecting the camera from condensation• Before you take the camera to a warm or humid place where condensation islikely to be a problem, unload the cassette and put the camera in a plastic bag.Wait until the camera reaches room temperature before you take it out of thebag.What happens when condensation is detected• “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” is displayed for approximatelyfour seconds. Then, the power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in thedisplay. If there is a cassette in the camera, it stops automatically and“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” is displayed for approximately 4 seconds andthen v flashes in the display. If you have the beep turned on, it will sound.• The camera may not detect the condensation immediately — the condensationwarning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes.• You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected.What you should do• Remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and turn the cameraoff.• Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates. After the condensationwarning stops flashing, wait at least another hour before trying to use thecamera.When you take the camera from a coldplace to a warm roomWhen the camera is left in a humid roomWhen a cold room is heated rapidly
