149Additional InformationCondensationMoving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (waterdroplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected.Continued use may damage the camcorder.Condensation may form in the following cases:When the camcorder is moved from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid placeWhen the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm roomWhen the camcorder is left in a humid roomWhen a cold room is heated rapidlyHow to avoid condensation:Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperaturechanges slowly before removing it from the bag.When condensation is detected:The camcorder stops operating, and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS BEENDETECTED” appears for approx. 4 seconds and starts flashing.If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVETHE CASSETTE” appears and starts flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave thecassette compartment open. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape.A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.Resuming use:It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate. After the condensation warning stopsflashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use.Using the Camcorder AbroadPower SourcesYou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in anycountry with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center forinformation on plug adapters for overseas use.Playback on a TV ScreenYou can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. The NTSC system is usedin the following countries/areas:American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, CostaRica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis,Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela,Virgin Islands.COPY
