Digital HD Video Camera RecorderHDR-AZ1/RM-LVR2V

On Moisture Condensation

If the camera and remote control are brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera and remote control. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate.

 

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you move the camera and the remote control from a cold place to a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use the camera and the remote control in a humid place, as shown below.

  • When you bring the camera from a ski slope into a warm place
  • When you bring the camera from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside
  • When you use the camera and the remote control after a squall or rain shower
  • When you use the camera in a hot and humid place

How to avoid condensation

Before carrying the camera or the remote control into a warmer place, put the camera in a plastic bag and seal it airtight. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).