JVC GR-FXM25 Camcorder User Manual


 
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About moisture condensation . . .
You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the
glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs
on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved
from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a
cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a
place directly subjected to the cool air from an air
conditioner.
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage
to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to
the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immedi-
ately and consult your local JVC dealer.
CAUTIONS
(cont.)
For Your Maintenance
1. After Use
1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off
the camcorder.
2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder,
then remove the cassette.
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
PUSH.
4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.
5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery
pack.
6 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close
the lens cover.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to
wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry
cloth.
2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR
Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a
soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
Close the LCD monitor.
3 CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently
with lens cleaning paper.
4 REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it
out.
5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
6 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.
NOTES:
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been
removed or other power units have been disconnected.
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to
the cautions that came with it.
When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the
viewfinder securely.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
...
in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
... in places of over 50°C.
... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with
both hands or use the grip.
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
LCD Monitor
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.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . .
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
may heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.