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CAUTIONS (cont.)
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.
.... 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.
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
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
For Your Maintenance
1. After Use
1Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn
off the camcorder.
2Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then
remove the cassette.
3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
PUSH.
4Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery
pack.
5Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to
close the lens cover.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder
1CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
2CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
3REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull
it out.
4CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
5RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and
turn it clockwise.
NOTES:
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Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
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Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
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Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.