JVC GR-D338AH manual EN Cautions, Main Unit

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40 EN CAUTIONS

Main Unit

 

In such cases, use an optional cleaning

 

 

cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette

For safety, DO NOT

 

is used more than once consecutively, damage

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

 

to the video heads may result. After the

... disassemble or modify the unit.

 

 

camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it

... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

 

 

stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

 

 

cassette’s instructions.

use.

 

 

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

 

 

problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC

enter the unit.

 

 

dealer.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

 

 

Mechanical moving parts used to move the

supply while the power is on.

 

... leave the battery pack attached when the

 

video heads and video tape tend to become

camcorder is not in use.

 

dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain

Avoid using the unit

 

a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

 

are recommended after using the unit for about

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

 

1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please

cooking stove.

 

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

 

 

 

About moisture condensation

... near a television set.

 

 

You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

 

 

into a glass will cause drops of water to form on

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

 

 

the glass outer surface. This same

etc.).

 

 

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or

 

 

camcorder when it is moved from a cool place

extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

 

 

to a warm place, after heating a cold room,

DO NOT leave the unit

 

... in places of over 50°C.

 

under extremely humid conditions or in a place

 

directly subjected to the cool air from an air

... in places where humidity is extremely low (below

 

 

conditioner.

35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

 

 

Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

... in direct sunlight.

 

 

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

... in a closed car in summer.

 

 

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

... 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 or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator “” appears.

... Recording cannot be performed properly.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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Contents GR-D338AH Dear CustomerWe recommend cleaning your video heads before use Use SP Standard mode for important video recordingsFor safety and reliability Do not leave the unitSafety Precautions Page Data Battery Wipe/Fader EffectsProgram AE and Special Effects Backlight CompensationMake sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Before Using This CamcorderIt is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Quick Review Playback SnapshotIndex Connectors ÄIndicatorsControls ÃOther PartsDuring Video Recording Getting StartedDuring Video Playback How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Shoulder Strap Power Charging The Battery PackSlide the battery pack upward while pressing EN Getting StartedUsing The Battery Pack Using AC PowerData Battery System About BatteriesOperation Mode Language SettingsPower-Linked Operation Auto/Manual ModeDate/Time Settings Viewfinder AdjustmentBrightness Adjustment Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting To protect valuable recordingsBasic Recording Video Recording ENTape Remaining Time LCD Monitor And ViewfinderEN Video Recording Time CodeZoom Zoom OutQuick Review Recording From The Middle Of a TapeNormal Playback EN Video PlaybackBlank Search Playback SnapshotIf using a VCR , go to step Video Playback ENVideo Recording Menus EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentVideo Playback Menus Menus for Detailed Adjustment EN  pg , White Balance AdjustmentRecording Menus  pg , Program AE, Effects And Shutter EffectsPg , Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Pg , Date/Time SettingsLanguage setting can be changed.  pg Is displayedSound Mode and Narration Playback MenusOFF / on SP* / LPFeatures for Recording Motor Drive ModeTape Night-ScopeTo reset to Auto Focus Manual FocusExposure Control Manual focus is recommended in situations listed belowEN Features for Recording Iris LockTo return to automatic iris control To lock the exposure control and the irisWhite Balance Adjustment To change the settingAuto White balance is adjusted automatically Spot Exposure ControlSelect OFF in . The effect indicator disappears To RECSet WIPE/FADER to the desired mode.  pg To deactivate the selected effectFeatures for Recording EN EffectsProgram AE, Effects And Shutter SportsDubbing To a VCR To AV connector Audio/Video cable providedEN Editing Equipped With a DV Connector Digital DubbingTo a PC with a DV connector by using If you are using a Windows XP, you can useConferences over the Internet, using a It is also possible to transfer still/moving imagesTroubleshooting EN PowerAdvanced features Video PlaybackEN Troubleshooting Other problemsButton is pressed while the Power Switch is set Appears when the date/time is not setReplacement Displays the battery remaining powerCleaning The Camcorder EN User MaintenanceCassettes Battery PacksLCD Monitor EN Cautions Main UnitCamcorder AC AdapterTerms Tape Speed REC ModeRecording Capacity Memo GR-D338AH