70 ENCAUTIONS (cont.)
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .LCD Monitor
... in places of over 50!C (122!F).
... in places where humidity is extremely low.1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).DO NOT . . .
... in direct sunlight.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
... in a closed car in summer.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
... near a heater.the bottom.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .2. To prolong service life . . .
... allow it to become wet.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
transportation.monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . .
... keep the lens directed at extremely brightYWhile using the camcorder, the surface around the
objects for long periods.LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.may heat up.
... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCDYIf you leave power on for a long time, the surface
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit witharound the LCD monitor becomes hot.
both hands or use the grip.
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.About moisture condensation . . .
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:c You 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.
YNo picture and sound during playback (bluec Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
back screen).damage to the video tape, and can lead to
YBlocks of noise appear during playback.internal damage to the camcorder itself.
YDuring recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator O � appears.Serious malfunctioning
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning Cassette.
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used moreIf malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
than once consecutively, damage to the videoimmediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
heads may result. After the camcorder plays back
for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also
refer to the Cleaning CassetteOs instructions.
If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your
nearest JVC dealer. |
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