To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

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After Use

1 Turn off the camcorder.

2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then swing the cassette cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

Remove the cassette.

3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder, then close the cassette cover.

4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.

5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE and remove the battery pack.

6 Replace the lens cap over the lens.

OPEN/EJECT Switch

PUSH HERE

PUSH OPEN Button

Remove.

Cassette holder

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Cleaning The Camcorder

1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.

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

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

3

4 To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical position. Carefully lift the plastic tab on the bottom of the viewfinder, and open the cover

1.

5 Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it 2.

6 Replace the lens cap, making sure it locks in place. Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position.

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.

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

Bottom of viewfinder

Blower brush

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JVC GR-DVF11, GR-DVF21 specifications After Use, Cleaning The Camcorder, Turn off the camcorder

GR-DVF21, GR-DVF11 specifications

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