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SOME DO?S AND DON?TS ON THE SAFE USE OF Before Using This Camcorder
EQUIPMENT
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
This equipment has been designed and
Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
manufactured to meet international safety standards
or .
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video
if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only
be assured.cassettes marked ?? and memory cards marked
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use ?? or ?? can be used with this unit.
the equipment.
Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains other digital video formats.
plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces
Remember that this camcorder is intended for private
of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the consumer use only.
manufacturer?s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited.
mains plug when making or changing connections.(Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended
installation, operation or safety of your equipment.that you obtain permission beforehand.)
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial
DON?T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and
doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way
audio have been recorded properly.
? switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your
dealer.We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.
If you haven?t used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may
DON?T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video
dangerous voltages.
heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).
DON?T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in
unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
the proper environment.
unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette
using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your
tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette
family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other
DON?T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so container.
that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It
Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.
is illegal to watch television whilst driving.LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than
DON?T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like
permanently damage your hearing.noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics
DON?T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example and the usage environment.
with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.
damage and shorten the life of the equipment.It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette
DON?T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood tapes.
screws ? to ensure complete safety always fit the Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially
manufacturer?s approved stand or legs with the fixings available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard,
provided according to the instructions.but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to
maximize the performance of your camcorder.
DON?T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or
moisture.Also read ?CAUTIONS? on pages 49 and 50.
ABOVE ALL
I NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into I Microsoft? and Windows? are either registered trademarks
holes, slots or any other opening in the case ? this could or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
result in a fatal electrical shock;
and/or other countries.
I NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of
any kind ? it is better to be safe than sorry! I Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
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