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 cooking1Set the Power Switc to hOOFF� to turn off the
stove.
camcorder.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
.... near a television set.2Open the LCD monitor* to an angle of over 60 degrees.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electricSlide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove
fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).the cassette.
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F)3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the
extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.Close button.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .4Close and lock the LCD monitor*.
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
5Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or
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
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt,
.... in dusty places such as a beach.
then wipe again with a dry cloth.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
2Open the LCD monitor* and wipe it gently with a soft
.... allow it to become wet.
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the
LCD monitor*.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transpor-
tation.3Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for longwith lens cleaning paper.
periods.4Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
5Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor*. Be
sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.6Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.
YAvoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
LCD Monitor (for applicable models)alcohol.
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,YCleaning should be done only after the battery pack has
been removed or other power units have been disconnected.
DO NOT . . .
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.YMould may form if the lens is left dirty.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.YWhen using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to
the cautions that came with it.
2. To prolong service life . . .
YWhen removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.securely.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor*Applicable models only.
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.
About moisture condensation . . .
YYou may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a
glass will cause drops of water to form on the glassO
outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the
head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool
place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under
extremely humid conditions or in a place directly
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
YMoisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to
the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the
camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately
and consult your local JVC dealer.
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