Introduction, Precautions on Proper USE

1. INTRODUCTION

PRECAUTIONS ON PROPER USE

•When recording an important event, be sure to try the camera first before using it in order to check that the cam- era operates properly.

•JVC does not guarantee the contents of a recording if the color video camera, VCR or video cassette malfunctions during recording.

Unique phenomenon of CCD

SMEAR AND BLOOMING

Due to the physical structure of the CCDs in this camera it is possible to induce vertical streaking which is called smear when shooting a light source with high luminance.

Another effect is the spreading of light around a bright light or object called Blooming.

To protect your image against lens flare (internal lens reflec- tions), JVC has adopted a CCD which has less of these phe- nomenon, however, please be careful when shooting a light source with high luminance.

SMEAR

Vertical streaks trailing from a bright object.

Bright object

(i.e. light bulb, sun, etc.)

BLOOMING

Bright portion bleeds

MONITOR SCREEN

When stripe pattern or lines are shot, they may become jag- ged.

White dot

Whit dots may appear on a screen when operating at high temperature.

Please turn off the power switch when camera is not in use.

RS-232C INTERFACE

With regard to CONTROL COMMAND etc., please consult with your local JVC authorized service dealer.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Storage

Avoid using or placing the unit in places;

•subject to extreme heat or cold;

•with excessive dirt or dust;

•with high humidity or moisture;

•subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface

•subject to smoke or vapor such as near a cooking stove;

•also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car under direct sunlight or near room heating equipment.

Ambient Temperature

Ambient temperature influence to an image sensing device. Make sure to operate the camera in the temperature range of –5˚C to 45˚C.

Ventilation holes

A malfunction may be caused if heat is not properly venti- lated. Make sure that the cooling fan ventilation holes are not blocked by an obstruction.

Effects of strong electric waves and magnetism

To avoid picture interference and color variation, do not use the camera near a radio, TV antenna, transformers or mo- tors which generate strong magnetic field.

COMPATIBLE LENSES

The lens mount for this camera, KY-F58 is a C-Mount, how- ever, there remain some lenses adopting a C-Mount which cannot be used because of camera limitations.

Refer to “MOUNTING THE OPTIONAL LENS (T14 x 5.5MD) TO THE CAMERA HEAD” on page 9.

The KY-F58 is not equipped with a back focus adjustment feature, therefore a lens with this feature should be mounted.

EFFECT FROM A WIRELESS MICROPHONE

When using a wireless microphone or a receiver, noise inter- ference might be pick-up during recording. Please check this before using.

CLEANING THE BODY

When cleaning the cabinet, wipe it with soft cloth.

Do not use benzene or thinner as these may deform or discolor the cabinet surface.

To remove excessive dirt, clean the unit with a mild deter- gent diluted with water, then wipe it with dry cloth.

Note:

CAMERA MOUNTING

Make sure to mount the camera firmly.