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1-3 Precautions1 INTRODUCTION

Cassette tape

5 Type
•Only cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark can be used
with this VCR.
•Exclusive JVC DVM60 or DVM30 cassette tape is
recommended.
5Handling
• Cassette tapes cannot be loaded upside-down.
•Rewind the tape to the beginning before storage.
•The number of times a tape can be reused is limited. If
the tape is reused more than this, increased noise
(such as dropouts) may result. Do not use dirty or
damaged tapes. Doing so not only results in poorer
performance, but may also shorten the service life of
the rotary heads.
•It is possible that some distortion may occur at the
beginning and end of tapes. This can vary depending
on the tape. However, for best results, do not use
these sections of the tape for any important recordings.
•Store cassettes in a case.

Installation and storage

5To avoid malfunctions or damage to your recorder, do
not use or store it in places subject to the following
conditions.
–Extreme heat or cold — temperature outside the
allowable range (5˚C to 40˚C)
–Strong magnetic fields (generated by transformers,
motors, etc.)
–Electrical waves generated by equipment such as a
transceiver or cellular phone
–High humidity —outside the allowable operating range
(30% to 80%)
–Dust and soil
–Vibrations
–Condensation

Condensation

5Do not use this unit immediately after moving it from a
cold place to a warm place or after switching on a heater
in a cold room. This will cause water vapor to condense
on the video head drum and tape guides and may
damage the tape and the VCR.
5When condensation occurs, the DEW indication appears
on the tape counter display and the warning indication
on the on-screen display. Leave the VCR in this state
with the power on and wait until the warning message
turns off.

Handling

5Do not block the ventilation openings.
5Do not place anything heavy on the unit.
5Do not put any foreign materials into the cassette
loading slot.
5Operate the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.
5Avoid violent shocks to the unit.

Transportation

5Remove the cassette tape from the unit prior to
transportation.

Energy saving

5When not using the unit, turn the power off to avoid
unnecessary power consumption.
Safety slide
REC
SAVE
•Move the slide to SAVE to prevent erasure.
•Move the slide to REC to allow recording.

Power supply

5This unit is provided with both AC and DC power
supplies. For editing over an extended period, it is
recommended that you use a stable AC power supply or
DC power supply from an AC adapter. Using battery
power is recommended only as a supplementary power
source or for field use.
5The AC and DC power supplies are switched automati-
cally. When the AC power supply is switched to the DC
power supply, the power turns off. When both power
supplies are connected, the AC power supply has
priority. Be sure to confirm which power supply is in use
when plugging or unplugging the power supply.
5Use power voltage from DC 11 V to 15 V. Your unit may
not function properly otherwise.

Erasure prevention

MiniDV cassettes are provided with a safety slide on the
side to prevent accidental erasure. Set it as required.
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1-4 Precautions for use of head cleaning tape
Adhere to the following precautions when using the head
cleaning tape.
1.The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY
mode. (The tape stops automatically.)
Press the PLAY button after the cleaning tape is fully
loaded.
2.Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for
each cleaning.
3.The cleaning tape can be used approximately 100 times.
5Use the following chart as a guide for periodical head
cleaning.
Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment (10%
RH to 30% RH), head cleaning should be
conducted at intervals half of those given in the
above chart.
Note 2) When an ME80 tape is used immediately after
head cleaning, the VTR warning (head) indicator
may remain on. In this case, let the tape run as the
indicator will turn off after the tape has run for a
while.
Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature
(10˚C to 35˚C).
Note 4) The cleaning tape case contains instructions for
use of the cleaning tape. However, some of these
instructions differ from the contents of this sheet.
When using the cleaning tape, please follow the
instructions of this sheet.
*If you need to purchase a cleaning tape, consult your JVC
dealer.
Operating Low Room High
environment temperature temperature temperature
5˚C to 10˚C10˚C to 35˚C35˚C to 40˚C
Yardstick for 1 to 2 times 1 to 2 times 1 to 2 times
use of every 5 hours every 20 to every 5 hours
cleaning tape 30 hours
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