48 EN
CAUTIONS
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For Your Maintenance

1. After Use
1Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn
off the camcorder.
2Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then
remove the cassette.
3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
PUSH.
4Close and lock the LCD monitor.
5Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery
pack.
6Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to
close the lens cover.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder
1CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
2CLEAN LCD MONITOR
Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD
monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth. Be
careful not to damage the monitor. Close the
LCD monitor.
3CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
4REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull
it out.
5CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
6RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and
turn it clockwise.
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.
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
..... open the camcorder’s chassis.
..... disassemble or modify the unit.
..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep
it away from metallic objects when not in use.
..... 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
5. This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner
which automatically cleans the heads and head
drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If,
however, the heads become dirty and cause
blurriness or interruption in the playback
picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

LCD monitor

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. Make be aware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not mulfunctions. . . .
• 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 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 immedi-
ately and consult your local JVC dealer.