2. Avoid using the unit . . .For Your Maintenance
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
1. After Use
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.1Set the Power Switch to OOFF� to turn off the camcorder.
.... near a television set.2Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fieldsSlide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the
(speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).cassette.
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C or 104!F)3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close
extremely low (under 0!C or 32!F) temperatures.
button.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
4Close and lock the LCD monitor.
.... in places of over 50!C (122!F).
.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or5Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
extremely high (above 80%).6Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorderOs lens.
.... in direct sunlight.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater.1Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth. Put cloth in
.... in dusty places such as a beach.diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt,
then wipe again with a dry cloth.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.2Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Be
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.3Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.lens cleaning paper.
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
4Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Be sure
to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.5Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.6Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.
LCD MonitorY Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,Y Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been
DO NOT . . .removed or other power units have been disconnected.
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.Y Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.Y When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the
cautions that came with it.
2. To prolong service life . . .
Y When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
use. These are not malfunctions:
subject to the following two conditions:
Y While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor(1) This device may not cause harmful
and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
Y If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around thereceived, including interference that may cause undesired
LCD monitor becomes hot.operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
userOs authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has
About moisture condensation . . .been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
Y You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into adigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
glass will cause drops of water to form on the glassO outerare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head druminterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to auses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremelyand used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the coolinterference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
air from an air conditioner.
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
Y Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to thethe equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
camcorder itself.the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Serious malfunctioningIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately andthat to which the receiver is connected.
consult your local JVC dealer.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numŽrique de la classe B est conforme ? la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
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