Main Unit5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
... open the camcorderOs chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.Y No picture during playback.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the powerY Blocks of noise appear during playback.
supply while the power is on.Y During recording or playback, the Head Clog
... leave the battery pack attached when theWarning indicator O � appears.
camcorder is not in use.Y Recording cannot be performed properly.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads
cooking stove.
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the
... near a television set.
cleaning cassetteOs instructions.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
etc.).
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C) or
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn
extremely low (under 0!C) temperatures.
out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after
... in places of over 50!C.
using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic
... in places where humidity is extremely low (belowcheck-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.Built-in ClockOs Rechargeable Lithium Battery
... near a heater.
To store the date/time in memory, the clockOs recharge-
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .able lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder.
... allow it to become wet.While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.using the AC Adapter, or while the battery pack
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration duringattached to the camcorder continues to supply power,
transportation.the clockOs rechargeable lithium battery is always
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objectscharged. However, if the camcorder is not used for
for long periods.approx. 3 months, the clockOs lithium battery will
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.become discharged and the date/time stored in
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or thememory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the
viewfinder.camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for
... swing it excessively when using the strap or theover 24 hours to charge the clockOs rechargeable
grip.lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting
before using the camcorder.
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting
the date/time.
How to handle a CD-ROM
Y Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything
or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If
the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth
outward from the centre hole using a circular motion.
Y Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
spray.
Y Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
Y Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
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