| LCD Monitor | ... Recording cannot be performed properly. | |
| In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and | |
| ● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT | ||
play back. If the cassette is used more than once | ||
... push it strongly or apply any shocks. | consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After | |
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. | the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops | |
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s | ||
| ● To prolong service life | ||
instructions. | ||
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. | ||
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, | ||
| ● Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD | consult your nearest JVC dealer. | |
| monitor use. These are not malfunctions | Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and | |
... While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD | video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In | |
monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. | order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check- | |
ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 | ||
... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around | ||
hours. For periodic | ||
the LCD monitor becomes hot. | ||
JVC dealer. | ||
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... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
...
... 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.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
●DO NOT leave the unit... in places of over 50°C.
... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
●To protect the unit, DO NOT... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.
... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct sunlight.
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.
... swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.
●Dirty heads can cause the following problems:... No picture during playback.
... Blocks of noise appear during playback.
... During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator “
” appears.
●Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the
●Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
●Do not bend the
●Do not store your
●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioningIf malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a