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CAUTIONS
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Main Unit
1.For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... 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.
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) tempera- tures.
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. Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.
How To Handle A CD-ROM
•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
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.
