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1-3 Precautions
5Handle the unit carefully
• Do not place anything heavy on the unit (a monitor,
etc.). A malfunction may occur.
• Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette
loading slot.
• Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during
transportation. Remove the cassette tape from the unit
for transportation.
5Turn off the power to save electricity when not using the
unit.

Handling and storage place

5Avoid using the unit in places subject to the
following conditions:
• extreme heat or cold
• strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within
2 meters of this unit)
• high humidity
• dust and soil
• vibrations
• variations in temperature
5Use this unit in horizontal (flat position) only.
5Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause
mode for a long time as this may damage the tape.
To minimize tape damage, this VCR automatically
enters the Stop mode after about 5 minutes have
passed in the Still or Record Pause mode.

Video cassette

• Only use video cassette bearing the mark.
• To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, break
the erasure prevention tab on the cassette. To use a
cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane
tape over the broken tab.
• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.
• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long
time may damage the tape. Rewind the tape to the
beginning before storage.
Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time
which means that a durable tape is required.
•Use a T-120 tape or shorter.
•Do not use extended tapes (130 minutes or more such as T-130).
Erasure prevention tab

Condensation

5Condensation occurs in the
following cases.
• When the VCR is moved from a
cold place to a warm place.
• In a room that has just been heated
or in an area directly exposed to a
cooler.
• When there is excessive humidity
5When condensation is expected to occur
Turn the power of the VCR on before use.
5Condensation
When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops
appear on the glass’s surface. This phenomenon is
called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on
the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage
the tape.
Head drum
Video tape
1 INTRODUCTION1-4 Daily Inspection
Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation
over a long period of time, a daily inspection is recommended
to ensure optimum performance. In particular, be sure to
check the repeat recording function on a daily basis.
4Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several
seconds.
5Press the play button for playback.
6Check that the playback picture is normal.
7Check that the recorded date and time are correct.
• This unit includes a Recording Check function (using
the [REC CHECK] button) and an Automatic
Recording Check function for daily checking of
recording quality.
If any problems are found after inspection, turn the power off,
unplug the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your
JVC dealer.
Inspection procedure
1Turn on the power for all units connected to the
surveillance system.
2Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.
3Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are
correct.