52 EN CAUTIONS
Memory Cards

... 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 cardsTo 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

... No picture during playback.

monitor may heat up.

... Blocks of noise appear during playback.

... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

... During recording or playback, the Head Clog

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Warning indicator “ ” appears.

Main Unit

... Recording cannot be performed properly.

 

In such cases, use an optional cleaning

For safety, DO NOT

cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

is used more than once consecutively, damage

... disassemble or modify the unit.

to the video heads may result. After the

... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning

use.

cassette’s instructions.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the

enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC

supply while the power is on.

dealer.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

Mechanical moving parts used to move the

camcorder is not in use.

video heads and video tape tend to become

Avoid using the unit

dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

are recommended after using the unit for about

cooking stove.

1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please

... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

consult your nearest JVC dealer.