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LCD MonitorI Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
I 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.
I To prolong service life
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
I Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use. These are not malfunctions ...No picture during playback.
...While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD ...Blocks of noise appear during playback.
monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. ...During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around indicator ?? appears.
the LCD monitor becomes hot.
...Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and
Main Unitplay back. If the cassette is used more than once
consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After
I For safety, DO NOT
the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
...open the camcorder?s chassis.automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette?s
...disassemble or modify the unit.instructions.
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist,
from metallic objects when not in use.consult your nearest JVC dealer.
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and
video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In
unit.
order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply
ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
while the power is on.hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest
...leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not JVC dealer.
in use.
I Avoid using the unitHow To Handle A CD-ROM
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
I Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking
to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker
stove.
on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre
...near a television set.
hole.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric
I Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
I Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or
I Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
I DO NOT leave the unit
...in places of over 50°C.
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or
About moisture condensation
extremely high (above 80%).
I You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass
...in direct sunlight.will cause drops of water to form on the glass? outer
...in a closed car in summer.surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head
...near a heater.drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place
I To protect the unit, DO NOTto a warm place, after heating a cold room, under
...allow it to become wet.extremely humid conditions or in a place directly
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during I Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to
transportation.the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long camcorder itself.
periods.
...expose the lens and viewfinder?s lens to direct sunlight.Serious malfunctioning
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the
camcorder is inside it.
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 supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
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