EN 81
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
....open the camcorderOs chassis.
....disassemble or modify the unit.
....short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
....allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
YNo picture and sound during playback (blue back
to enter the unit.screen).
....remove the battery pack or disconnect the
YBlocks of noise appear during playback.
power supply while the power is on.YDuring recording, the Head Clog Warning
....leave the battery pack attached when theindicator O � appears.
camcorder is not in use.
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning Cassette.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more
....in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.than once consecutively, damage to the video
....in places subject to soot or steam such as nearheads may result. After the camcorder plays back
a cooking stove.for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also
....in places subject to excessive shock orrefer to the Cleaning CassetteOs instructions.
vibration.If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems
....near a television set.still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
....near appliances generating strong magnetic orMechanical moving parts used to move the video
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
nas, etc.).worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
....in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C)picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
or extremely low (under 0!C) temperatures.recommended after using the unit for about
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
....in places of over 50!C.
....in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).About moisture condensation . . .
....in direct sunlight.c You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
....in a closed car in summer.into a glass will cause drops of water to form
....near a heater.on the glass� outer surface. This same
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
camcorder when it is moved from a cool
....allow it to become wet.
place to a warm place, after heating a cold
....drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.room, under extremely humid conditions or
....subject it to shock or excessive vibrationin a place directly subjected to the cool air
during transportation.
from an air conditioner.
....keep the lens directed at extremely brightc Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
objects for long periods.damage to the video tape, and can lead to
....expose the lens to direct sunlight.internal damage to the camcorder itself.
....carry it by holding the viewfinder.
....swing it excessively when using the hand strap
Serious malfunctioning
or the grip.
....swing the soft camera case excessively when
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
the camcorder is inside it.immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from a
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-
ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Charger
Station, etc.) and press the RESET button and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from
the beginning. |
ACEC
JVC
