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Main UnitIn such cases, use an optional cleaning
cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette
I For safety, DO NOTis used more than once consecutively, damage
...open the camcorderOs chassis.
to the video heads may result. After the
...disassemble or modify the unit.camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
cassetteOs instructions.
use.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the
...allow in�ammables, water or metallic objects to
problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC
enter the unit.
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power dealer.
supply while the power is on.Mechanical moving parts used to move the
...leave the battery pack attached when the video heads and video tape tend to become
camcorder is not in use.dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain
I Avoid using the unita clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.are recommended after using the unit for about
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
cooking stove.consult your nearest JVC dealer.
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
About moisture condensation
...near a television set.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or I You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
electric Ţelds (speakers, broadcasting antennas, into a glass will cause drops of water to form on
etc.).the glass outer surface. This same
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C) or phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place
extremely low (under 0!C) temperatures.
I DO NOT leave the unitto a warm place, after heating a cold room,
...in places of over 50!C.under extremely humid conditions or in a place
directly subjected to the cool air from an air
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below
conditioner.
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
...in direct sunlight.I Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
...in a closed car in summer.
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
...near a heater.
I To protect the unit, DO NOT
Serious malfunctioning
...allow it to become wet.
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during immediately and consult your local JVC
transportation.dealer.
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
for long periods.The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
...expose the lens and viewŢnderOs lens to direct device. External noise and interference (from
sunlight.a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the functioning properly. In such cases, Ţrst
viewŢnder.disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and
the grip.
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the
the beginning.
camcorder is inside it.
I Dirty heads can cause the following
problems:
...No picture during playback.
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.
...During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Warning indicator O� appears.
...Recording cannot be performed properly. |
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