74EN AFTER USE

Cleaning The Camcorder

Battery pack

Battery cover

Viewfinder eject knob

LCD monitor

1 REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

2 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.

3 CLEAN LENS

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

4 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder fully.

5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Use a small screwdriver to lift the viewfinder eject knob up and clean the viewfinder with a lens blower or a soft cloth.

6 PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN Return the viewfinder eject knob to its original position and push the viewfinder back in.

7 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor fully.

8 CLEAN LCD MONITOR

With soft cloth, gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircular pattern. Avoid using too much pressure as this will smear the monitor screen, making it much more difficult to clean.

9 CLOSE LCD MONITOR

NOTES:

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. This may damage the unit's body or cause malfunction.

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

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GR-DVX specifications

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With an eye towards ease of use, the camcorder includes a 3.5-inch vari-angle LCD screen that facilitates various shooting angles and compositions. This versatile screen allows users to easily frame their shots, while the intuitive menu system simplifies navigation through settings. Additionally, the built-in image stabilization technology helps reduce blurriness caused by hand movements, ensuring that recordings are smooth and stable.

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