JVC GR-FX12 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not, To prolong service life, After Use

LCD Monitor

1.To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .

... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.

2.To prolong service life . . .

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3.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 monitor may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

About moisture condensation . . .

●You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

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

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the camcorder.

2Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette.

3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button.

4Close and lock the LCD monitor.

5Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

6Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s lens.

2.Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

3 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper.

4 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

6RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

●Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

●Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

●Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

●When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.

●When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.