46 EN CAUTIONS
LCD Monitor |
| In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and | |
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| 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. |
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● To prolong service life… |
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| If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, | ||
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. |
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| 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. |
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... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around |
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| JVC dealer. | ||
the LCD monitor becomes hot. |
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| How To Handle A | ||
Main Unit |
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| ● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite | ||
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● 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 | |
... disassemble or modify the unit. |
| dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center | |
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| 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 | |
unit. |
| ● Do not store your | |
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply |
| environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight. | |
while the power is on. |
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... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not |
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in use. |
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● Avoid using the unit… |
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... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. |
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... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking |
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stove. |
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... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. |
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... near a television set. |
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... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric |
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fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). |
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... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) or |
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extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures. |
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● DO NOT leave the unit… |
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... in places of over 50°C (122°F). |
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... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or |
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extremely high (above 80%). |
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... in direct sunlight. |
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... in a closed car in summer. |
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... near a heater. |
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●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 “ 
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... Recording cannot be performed properly.