2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.About moisture condensation . . .
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cookingYYou may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a
stove.glass will cause drops of water to form on the glassO
.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the
.... near a television set.head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electricplace to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under
fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). extremely humid conditions or in a place directly
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C) extremelysubjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
low (under 0!C) temperatures.YMoisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to
the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
camcorder itself.
.... in places of over 50!C.
.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or
extremely high (above 80%).Serious malfunctioning
.... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately
.... near a heater.
and consult your local JVC dealer.
.... in dusty places such as a beach.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.
For Your Maintenance
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
1. After Use
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.1Set the Power Switch to OOFF� to turn off the
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for longcamcorder.
periods.2Open the LCD monitor* to an angle of over 60 degrees.
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor*. Bethe cassette.
sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.
3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the* Applicable models only.
Close button.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.
4Close and lock the LCD monitor*.
LCD Monitor (for applicable models)
5Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT . . .6Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorderOs lens.
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.2. Cleaning The Camcorder
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.
1Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth. Put cloth in
2. To prolong service life . . .diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt,
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.then wipe again with a dry cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor2 Open the LCD monitor* and wipe it gently with a soft
use. These are not malfunctions:cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the
YWhile using the camcorder, the surface around the LCDLCD monitor*.
monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
3Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently
YIf you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the
with lens cleaning paper.
LCD monitor becomes hot.
4Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
How To Handle a CD-ROM (for applicable
5Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.
models)
6Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.
YTake care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite
to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker* Applicable models only.
on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty,
YAvoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole
alcohol.
using a circular motion.
YCleaning should be done only after the battery pack has
YDo not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
been removed or other power units have been disconnected.
YDo not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
YMould may form if the lens is left dirty.
YDo not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid
YWhen using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
the cautions that came with it.
YWhen removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder
securely.
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