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CAUTIONS52 EN
Memory Cards ...near a television set.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or
To properly use and store your memory cards, electric Ţelds (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
be sure to read the following cautions:etc.).
IDuring use ...in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C or
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or 104!F) or extremely low (under 0!C or 32!F)
MultiMediaCard mark.temperatures.
...make sure the memory card is positioned IDO NOT leave the unit
properly when inserting. ...in places of over 50!C (122!F).
IWhile the memory card is being accessed ...in places where humidity is extremely low (below
(during recording, playback, deletion, 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
initialization, etc.) ...in direct sunlight.
...never unload the memory card and never turn off ...in a closed car in summer.
the camcorder. ...near a heater.
IStore memory cardsITo protect the unit, DO NOT
...away from heaters or other heat sources. ...allow it to become wet.
...out of direct sunlight. ...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
...where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary ...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
shock or vibration.transportation.
...where they wonOt be exposed to strong magnetic ...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
Å¢elds (such as those generated by motors, for long periods.
transformers or magnets). ...expose the lens and viewŢnderOs lens to direct
sunlight.
LCD Monitor
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewŢnder.
ITo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or
NOT
the grip.
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the
camcorder is inside it.
bottom.
IDirty heads can cause the following
ITo prolong service life
problems:
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
IBe aware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not
malfunctions
...While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
...No picture during playback.
monitor may heat up.
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
...During recording or playback, the Head Clog
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
Warning indicator O� appears.
Main Unit ...Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning
IFor safety, DO NOT
cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette
...open the camcorderOs chassis.
is used more than once consecutively, damage
...disassemble or modify the unit.
to the video heads may result. After the
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning
use.
...allow in�ammables, water or metallic objects to cassetteOs instructions.
enter the unit.If, after using the cleaning cassette, the
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC
supply while the power is on.dealer.
...leave the battery pack attached when the Mechanical moving parts used to move the
camcorder is not in use.video heads and video tape tend to become
IAvoid using the unitdirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a are recommended after using the unit for about
cooking stove.1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.consult your nearest JVC dealer. |