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For safety, DO NOT
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open the camera’s chassis.
disassemble or modify the unit.
allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.
leave the battery pack attached when the camera is not in
use.
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place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on
the apparatus.
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expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
leave dust or metal objects adhered to the power plug or
an AC wall outlet.
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insert any objects in the camera.
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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 104°F) or
extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.
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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.
in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the unit in high
places while a cable is connected may result in a malfunction
if the cable is caught and the unit falls onto the floor.
remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply
while the power is on.
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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.
swing it excessively when using the hand strap.
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swing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is
inside it.
store the camera in a dusty or sandy area.
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To prevent the unit from dropping,
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Fasten the grip belt securely.
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When using the camera with a tripod, attach the camera to
the tripod securely.
If the camera drops, you may be injured and the camera may
be damaged.
When a child uses the unit, there must be parental guidance.
Make a backup of important recorded data
Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be
responsible for any lost data.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to
a disc or other recording media for storage once every 3 months.
While the LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective
pixels, 0.01% of the pixels may be bright spots (red, blue, green)
or dark spots. This is not a malfunction. The spots will not be
recorded.
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Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent
corruption or damage to your recorded data.
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Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or subject it to
strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
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Do not splash the recording medium with water.
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Do not use, replace, or store the recording medium in
locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or
electrical noise.
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Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery
or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise
accessing the recording medium.
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Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have
a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic
waves.
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Do not store the recording medium in locations with high
temperature or high humidity.
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Do not touch the metal parts.
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When formatting or erasing data using the camera, only
the file administration information is changed. The data is not
completely erased from the recording medium.
If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend
either using commercially available software that is specially
designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying
the camera with a hammer etc.
Recording Medium
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To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT
LCD Monitor
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place the camera with LCD monitor on the bottom.
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To prolong service life
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avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
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