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CAUTIONS
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Memory Cards
To properly use and store your memory cards, be
sure to read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
....make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
....make sure the memory card is positioned
properly when inserting.
2. While the memory card is being accessed (during
recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.) . . .
....never unload the memory card and never turn
off the camcorder.
3. Store memory cards . . .
....away from heaters or other heat sources.
....out of direct sunlight.
....where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
....where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
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.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
....open the camcorder’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
camcorder is not in use.
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 anten-
nas, 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.
....expose the lens to direct sunlight.
....carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
....swing it excessively when using the hand strap
or the grip.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
•No picture during playback.
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.
•During recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator “ ” appears.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used
more than once consecutively, damage to the
video heads may result. After the camcorder
plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s
instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
consult your nearest JVC dealer.