4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
About moisture condensation . . .
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.I You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration duringglass will cause drops of water to form on the glass
outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the
transportation.
head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room,
for long periods.
under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
I Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
viewfinder.
damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strapdamage to the camcorder itself.
or the grip.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
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 functioning
properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power
Y No picture during playback.supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait
Y Blocks of noise appear during playback.a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed
Y During recording or playback, the Head Clogas usual from the beginning.
Warning indicator O � appears.
Y Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.For Your Maintenance
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more
1) After Use
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about1. Turn off the camcorder.
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the2. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT Q in the direction
cleaning cassetteOs instructions.of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problemsopen until it locks. The cassette holder opens
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.automatically. Remove the cassette.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
3. Press OPUSH HERE� to close the cassette holder.
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn
out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture atY Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
all times, periodic check-ups are recommended afterautomatically. Wait until it recedes completely
using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodicbefore closing the cassette holder cover.
check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.4. Tilt the viewfinder upward. Press BATT.
RELEASE p and remove the battery pack.
How to handle a CD-ROM
2) Cleaning The Camcorder
Y Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface1. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anythingPut the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well
or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. Ifto wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry
the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft clothcloth.
outward from the centre hole using a circular motion.
2. Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft
Y Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
spray.
Close the LCD monitor.
Y Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
Y Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid3. To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
NOTES:
I Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
I Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has
been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
I Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
I When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to
the cautions of each product.
EN
38CAUTIONS
1 D50/30A EN 34-48_J3803.2.4, 18:12 |