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5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move
it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation
may occur, keep the recorder’s power turned on for a few hours to
let the moisture dry.

How to use the remote control

The remote control can operate most of your recorder’s functions,
as well as basic functions of TV, cable box, satellite receiver, and
DVD sets of JVC and other brands.
●Point the remote control toward the sensor window on the
target component.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about
8m.
NOTES:
●When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
●If the remote control does not work properly, remove its
batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then
try again.

Video heads cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases:
●in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity
●in a dusty environment
●flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
●continuous usage for a long time
Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:
●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with
“O.S.D.” set to “ON”).
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Front Panel

Rear Panel

ATTENTI ON
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause
picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a
blue back display.
On placing the recorder:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields.
Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may
cause picture disturbance.
Cassette
loading slot
VIDEO/AUDIO
input
connectors
Display panel
Play indicator
Record indicator
Timer mode indicator
Channel and auxiliary input/Clock time
Infrared beam
receiving
window
Mains power cord
Lithium battery
compartment
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