JVC GR-DVL505 Instructions Manual

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78 EN.... do not load and unload the cassetterepeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.This slackens the tape and can result in damage..... do not open the front tape cover. This exposesthe tape to fingerprints and dust.2. Store cassettes . . ..... away from heaters or other heat sources..... out of direct sunlight..... where they won’t be subject to unnecessaryshock or vibration..... where they won’t be exposed to strongmagnetic fields (such as those generated bymotors, transformers or magnets)..... vertically, in their original cases.LCD Monitor1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,DO NOT . . ..... push it strongly or apply any shocks..... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor onthe bottom.2. To prolong service life . . ..... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCDmonitor use.These are not malfunctions:• While using the camcorder, the surface aroundthe LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCDmonitor may heat up.• If you leave power on for a long time, thesurface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.Main Unit1. 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 inuse..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objectsto enter the unit..... remove the battery pack or disconnect thepower supply while the power is on..... leave the battery pack attached when thecamcorder 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 neara cooking stove..... in places subject to excessive shock orvibration..... near a television set.CAUTIONS (cont.).... near appliances generating strong magnetic orelectric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-nas, etc.)..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°Cor 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)temperatures.3. 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.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 vibrationduring transportation..... keep the lens directed at extremely brightobjects for long periods..... expose the lens to direct sunlight..... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or theviewfinder..... swing it excessively when using the shoulderstrap or the grip.5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:•No picture during playback.•Blocks of noise appear during playback.•During recording, the Head Clog Warningindicator “ ” appears.In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.Insert it and play back. If the cassette is usedmore than once consecutively, damage to thevideo heads may result. After the camcorderplays back for about 20 seconds, it stopsautomatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’sinstructions.If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problemsstill exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.Mechanical moving parts used to move the videoheads and video tape tend to become dirty andworn out over time. In order to maintain a clearpicture at all times, periodic check-ups arerecommended after using the unit for about1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups pleaseconsult your nearest JVC dealer.