Cleaning The Tape Transport System; Performing Maintenance After Use Under Severe Condition; Note About The Battery Terminal - Sony HDW-800P Manual

Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning
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1 Viewfinder barrel
2 Eyecup holder
3 Protecting filter
4 Packing ring
5 Eyecup
1
Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder
barrel.
For the detaching procedure, see "Detaching
the eyepiece" on page 29.
2
Remove the eyecup from the eyecup
holder.
3
Remove the protecting filter, together
with the packing ring, from inside the
eyecup holder.
4
Detach the protecting filter from the
packing ring.
Fog-proof filter
Depending on the temperature and humidity, the
protecting filter may mist because of vapor or
your breath. To ensure that the viewfinder is
always clear, replace the protecting filter with a
fog-proof filter (option, part No. 1-547-341-11).
Fitting the fog-proof filter
Replace the protecting filter on the packing ring
with the fog-proof filter.
Be sure to correctly assemble the fog-proof filter,
the packing ring, and the eyecup so that the
reassembled eyepiece is waterproof.
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Note
When cleaning the fog-proof filter, wipe it very gently
with a soft cloth to avoid damaging the anti-fogging
coating.
Cleaning the tape transport
system
In order to utilize the capability and obtain the
best performance of the camcorder and to prolong
the life of the camcorder and the cassette tape,
cleaning the tape transport system regularly is
recommended.
For details on how and when to clean the tape
transport system, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Performing maintenance after use
under severe condition
After using the camcorder in dusty location, or near
beach or hot spring, or when water has got inside the
camcorder due to bad weather or similar situations,
inspection and cleaning is recommended.
For details on inspection and cleaning, contact your
nearest Sony dealer.

Note about the battery terminal

The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for
battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable
part.
Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if
the pins of the battery terminal are bent or
deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they
become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep
the unit working properly and to prolong its
usable lifetime.
Contact a Sony service or sales representative for
more information about inspections.