JVC GR-D74 manual EN Cautions, LCD Monitor, How To Handle a CD-ROM, Main Unit

46 EN CAUTIONS

LCD Monitor	In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and
	play back. If the cassette is used more than once
● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT…	consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.	the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
	automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.
	instructions.
● To prolong service life…
	If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist,
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
	consult your nearest JVC dealer.
● Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD	Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and
monitor use. These are not malfunctions…	video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In
... While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD	order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-
	ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
	hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest
... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around
	JVC dealer.
the LCD monitor becomes hot.
	How To Handle A CD-ROM
Main Unit
	● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite
● For safety, DO NOT…
	to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker
... open the camcorder’s chassis.	on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets
... disassemble or modify the unit.	dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away	hole.
from metallic objects when not in use.	● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the	● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
unit.	● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply	environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder 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 and viewfinder’s 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.

... swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.

●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.

... Recording cannot be performed properly.