LCD Monitor5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
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.
Y No picture during playback.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
Y Blocks of noise appear during playback.
monitor use.
Y During recording or playback, the Head Clog
These are not malfunctions:
Y While using the camcorder, the surface around theWarning indicator O � appears.
Y Recording cannot be performed properly.
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
may heat up.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
Y If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
Insert 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 Unit
cleaning cassetteOs instructions.
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems
... open the camcorderOs chassis.still 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
use.all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects tousing the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic
enter the unit.check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power
supply while the power is on.
Built-in ClockOs Rechargeable Lithium Battery
... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
To store the date/time in memory, the clockOs recharge-
2. Avoid using the unit . . .able lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder.
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near ausing the AC Adapter, or while the battery pack
cooking stove.attached to the camcorder continues to supply power,
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.the clockOs rechargeable lithium battery is always
... near a television set.charged. However, if the camcorder is not used for
... near appliances generating strong magnetic orapprox. 3 months, the clockOs lithium battery will
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,become discharged and the date/time stored in
etc.).memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C) orcamcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for
extremely low (under 0!C) temperatures.over 24 hours to charge the clockOs rechargeable
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting
... in places of over 50!C.before using the camcorder.
... in places where humidity is extremely low (below
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
the date/time.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.How to handle a CD-ROM
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
Y Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
... allow it to become wet.
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth
transportation.
outward from the centre hole using a circular motion.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
Y Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
for long periods.
spray.
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
Y Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
Y Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid
viewfinder.
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
... swing it excessively when using the strap or the
grip.
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