JVC GR-D372U manual EN Cautions, Memory Cards, LCD Monitor, Main Unit, Not

48 EN CAUTIONS

Memory Cards	... near a television set.
	... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
To properly use and store your memory cards,
	electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
be sure to read the following cautions:	etc.).
● During use	... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or	104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
MultiMediaCard mark.	temperatures.
... make sure the memory card is positioned	● DO NOT leave the unit
properly when inserting.	... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
● While the memory card is being accessed	... in places where humidity is extremely low (below
(during recording, playback, deletion,	35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
initialization, etc.)	... in direct sunlight.
... never unload the memory card and never turn off	... in a closed car in summer.
the camcorder.	... near a heater.
● Store memory cards	● To protect the unit, DO NOT
... away from heaters or other heat sources.	... allow it to become wet.
... out of direct sunlight.	... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary	... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
shock or vibration.	transportation.
... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic	... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
fields (such as those generated by motors,	for long periods.
transformers or magnets).	... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct
LCD Monitor	sunlight.
	... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO	viewfinder.
NOT	... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or
	the grip.
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
	... swing the soft camera case excessively when the
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the
	camcorder is inside it.
bottom.
	● Dirty heads can cause the following
● To prolong service life
	problems:
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
● 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
	... No picture during playback.
monitor may heat up.
	... Blocks of noise appear during playback.
... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
	... During recording or playback, the Head Clog
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
	Warning indicator “ ” appears.
Main Unit
	... Recording cannot be performed properly.
	In such cases, use an optional cleaning
● For safety, DO NOT
	cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette
... open the camcorder’s chassis.
	is used more than once consecutively, damage
... disassemble or modify the unit.
	to the video heads may result. After the
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
	camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
	stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning
use.
	cassette’s instructions.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
	If, after using the cleaning cassette, the
enter the unit.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power	problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC
supply while the power is on.	dealer.
... leave the battery pack attached when the	Mechanical moving parts used to move the
camcorder is not in use.	video heads and video tape tend to become dirty
● Avoid using the unit	and worn out over time. In order to maintain a
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.	clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a	recommended after using the unit for about
cooking stove.	1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.	consult your nearest JVC dealer.