JVC GZ-MG50U Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording Medium
Be sure to follow the guidelines below to
prevent corruption or damage to your
recorded data.
Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or
subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
Do not splash the recording medium with water.
Do not use, replace, or store the recording
medium in locations that are exposed to strong
static electricity or electrical noise.
Do not turn off the camera power or remove the
battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback,
or when otherwise accessing the recording
medium.
Do not bring the recording medium near objects
that have a strong magnetic field or that emit
strong electromagnetic waves.
Do not store the recording medium in locations
with high temperature or high humidity.
Do not touch the metal parts.
Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC
shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It
is recommended that you copy the data
from your PC to DVD or other media for
storage.)
A malfunction may cause the recording
medium to fail to operate properly. JVC
shall not provide any compensation for any
lost contents.
LCD Monitor
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...place the camera with LCD monitor on the
bottom.
To prolong service life
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
Be aware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not
malfunctions.
...While using the camera, the surface around the
LCD monitor may heat up.
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
Main Unit
For safety, DO NOT
...open the camera’s 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.
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power
supply while the power is on.
...leave the battery pack attached when the camera
is not in use.
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
104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
DO NOT leave the unit
...in places of over 50°C (122°F).
...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.
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.
...expose the lens to direct sunlight.
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap.
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the
camera is inside it.
How to Handle a CD-ROM
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 center hole.
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
spray.
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
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