CAUTIONS
…near a heater.
…in dusty places such as a beach.
4)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.
… direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
… carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor*. Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.
*
… swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.
LCD Monitor (GR-FXM41 only)
1)To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT…
…push it strongly or apply any shocks.
…place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.
2) To prolong service life…
… avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3)Beware 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 monitor may heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
About moisture condensation…
•You may 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 malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
For Your Maintenance
1)After Use
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Open the LCD monitor* to an angle of over 60 degrees.
Press EJECT for approximately 2 seconds to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette.
3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button.
4Close and lock the LCD monitor*.
5Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
6Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s lens.
2)Cleaning The Camcorder
1Gently wipe the exterior with a soft cloth, with diluted mild soap, wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2Wipe the LCD monitor* gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor*.
3Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper.
4Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
5Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.
6
clockwise.
*
•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.
•Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
•When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.
•When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.
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