| CAUTIONS | EN 53 | |
| Memory Cards |
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... near a television set. | |||
| ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or | ||
To properly use and store your memory cards, | |||
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, | |||
be sure to read the following cautions: | etc.). | ||
● During use | ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or | ||
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or | 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) | ||
MultiMediaCard mark. | temperatures. | ||
... make sure the memory card is positioned | ● DO NOT leave the unit | ||
properly when inserting. | ... in places of over 50°C (122°F). | ||
● While the memory card is being accessed | ... in places where humidity is extremely low (below | ||
| (during recording, playback, deletion, | 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). | ||
| initialization, etc.) | ... in direct sunlight. | ||
... never unload the memory card and never turn off | ... in a closed car in summer. | ||
the camcorder. | ... near a heater. | ||
| ● Store memory cards | ● To protect the unit, DO NOT | ||
... away from heaters or other heat sources. | ... allow it to become wet. | ||
... out of direct sunlight. | ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. | ||
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary | ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during | ||
shock or vibration. | transportation. | ||
... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic | ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects | ||
fields (such as those generated by motors, | for long periods. | ||
transformers or magnets). | ... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct | ||
| LCD Monitor | sunlight. | ||
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the | |||
● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO | viewfinder. | ||
| NOT | ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or | ||
the grip. | |||
... push it strongly or apply any shocks. | |||
... swing the soft camera case excessively when the | |||
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the | |||
camcorder is inside it. | |||
bottom. | |||
| ● Dirty heads can cause the following | |||
| ● To prolong service life | |||
| problems: | |||
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. | |||
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... 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.
Main Unit●For safety, DO NOT... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
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... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.
●Avoid using the unit... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
... 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.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic