Digital HD Video Camera RecorderHDR-CX405/CX440/CX470/PJ410/PJ440

On moisture condensation

If this product is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside this product. This may cause a malfunction to this product.

If moisture condensation occurs

Leave this product for about 1 hour without turning it on.

Where moisture condensation frequently occurs

Moisture may condense when you bring this product from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use this product in a humid place as follows:

  • You bring this product from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.
  • You bring this product from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
  • You use this product after a squall or a rain.
  • You use this product in a hot and humid place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

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