86 ENCAUTIONS (cont.)
2. Store cassettes . . .2. Avoid using the unit . . .
... away from heaters or other heat sources.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... out of direct sunlight.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary shockcooking stove.
or vibration.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
... where they wonOt be exposed to strong magnetic... near a television set.
fields (such as those generated by motors,... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
transformers or magnets).electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
... vertically, in their original cases.etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C or
104!F) or extremely low (under 0!C or 32!F)
Memory Cardstemperatures.
To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
to read the following cautions:... in places of over 50!C (122!F).
... in places where humidity is extremely low (below
1. During use . . .35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or... in direct sunlight.
MultiMediaCard mark.... in a closed car in summer.
... make sure the memory card is positioned properly
when inserting.... near a heater.
2. While the memory card is being accessed (during4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.) . . .... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... never unload the memory card and never turn off... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
the camcorder.transportation.
3. Store memory cards . . .... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.for long periods.
... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary shock... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
or vibration.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
... where they wonOt be exposed to strong magnetic... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap
fields (such as those generated by motors,or the grip.
transformers or magnets).
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT . . .
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the
bottom.
2. To prolong service life . . .
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCDYNo picture during playback.
monitor use.YBlocks of noise appear during playback.
These are not malfunctions:YDuring recording, the Head Clog Warning
YWhile using the camcorder, the surface around theindicator O � appears.
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
may heat up.In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
YIf you leave power on for a long time, the surfaceInsert it and play back. If the cassette is used more
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.than once consecutively, damage to the video heads
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the
Main Unitcleaning cassetteOs instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
... open the camcorderOs chassis.exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
... disassemble or modify the unit.Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn
Keep it away from metallic objects when not inout over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at
all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after
use.using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects tocheck-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
enter the unit.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power
supply while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use. |