CAUTIONS (cont.)
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.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
Memory Cards.... near a television set.
To properly use and store your memory cards, be.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
sure to read the following cautions:electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-
nas, etc.).
1. During use . . .
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C
.... make sure the memory card bears the SD or
or 104!F) or extremely low (under 0!C or 32!F)
MultiMediaCard mark.
temperatures.
.... make sure the memory card is positioned
properly when inserting.3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
2. While the memory card is being accessed (during.... in places of over 50!C (122!F).
recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.) . . ..... in places where humidity is extremely low
.... never unload the memory card and never turn(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
off the camcorder..... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
3. Store memory cards . . .
.... near a heater.
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary.... allow it to become wet.
shock or vibration..... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
.... where they wonOt be exposed to strong.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
magnetic fields (such as those generated byduring transportation.
motors, transformers or magnets)..... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
LCD Monitor
.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,viewfinder.
DO NOT . . ..... swing it excessively when using the hand strap
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.or the grip.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on.... swing the soft camera case excessively when
the bottom.the camcorder is inside it.
2. To prolong service life . . .
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use.
These are not malfunctions:
YWhile using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
YIf you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
YNo picture during playback.
YBlocks of noise appear during playback.
Main UnitYDuring recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator O � appears.
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorderOs chassis.In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.more than once consecutively, damage to the
Keep it away from metallic objects when not invideo heads may result. After the camcorder
use.plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objectsautomatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassetteOs
to enter the unit.instructions.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect theIf, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems
power supply while the power is on.still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
.... leave the battery pack attached when theMechanical moving parts used to move the video
camcorder is not in use.heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
consult your nearest JVC dealer. |