JVC GR-DA30U - Manual (Page 34)

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EN Cautions
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.
CONDENSATION, OPERATION
PAUSED PLEASE WAIT
Appears if condensation occurs. When this
indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour
until condensation disappears.
LCD Monitor
• To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
• To prolong service life
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
Main Unit
• 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 infl ammables, 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.
• 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 appliances generating strong magnetic
or electric fi elds (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
• DO NOT leave the unit
... in places of over 50°C (122°F) .
... 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.
• 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.
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap
or the grip.
... swing the soft camera case excessively when
the camcorder is inside it.
• Dirty heads can cause the following
problems:
... No picture during playback.
... Blocks of noise appear during playback.
... During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Warning indicator “ ” appears.
... Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning
cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette
is used more than once consecutively,
damage to the video heads may result.
After the camcorder plays back for about 20
seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to
the cleaning cassette’s instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the
problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the
video heads and video tape tend to become
dirty and worn out over time. In order to
maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic
check-ups are recommended after using the
unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-
ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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