JVC GR-DF573, GR-DF473 How To Handle a CD-ROM, Dirty heads can cause the following, Problems

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● Dirty heads can cause the following		How To Handle A CD-ROM
problems:
		● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
		(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
		anything or put a sticker on either the front or back
		surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it
		with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.
		● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
... No picture during playback.
... Blocks of noise appear during playback.		spray.
... During recording or playback, the Head Clog		● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
Warning indicator	” appears.	surface.
... Recording cannot be performed properly.		● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
In such cases, use an optional cleaning		humid environment. Keep it away from direct
cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette		sunlight.
is used more than once consecutively, damage		About moisture condensation
to the video heads may result. After the
		● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it
		into a glass will cause drops of water to form on
stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning
		the glass’ outer surface. This same
cassette’s instructions.		phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the		camcorder when it is moved from a cool place
problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC		to a warm place, after heating a cold room,
dealer.		under extremely humid conditions or in a place
Mechanical moving parts used to move the		directly subjected to the cool air from an air
video heads and video tape tend to become		conditioner.
dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain		● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups		damage to the video tape, and can lead to
are recommended after using the unit for about		internal damage to the camcorder itself.
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please		Serious malfunctioning
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
		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.