JVC GZ-F170, User Manual

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Built-in Battery
This unit is equipped with a built-in lithium-
ion battery. Before using this Unit, be sure to
read the following cautions:
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To avoid hazards
… do not burn.
…
do not modify or disassemble.
… do not expose this Unit to temperatures
exceeding 60 °C, as this may cause the
built-in battery to overheat, explode or
catch fire.
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To prevent damage and prolong
service life
… do not subject to unnecessary shock.
…
charge within the temperature range of
10°C to 35°C. Cooler temperatures require
longer charging time, or in some cases
stop charging at all.
Warmer temperatures prevent complete
charging, or in some cases stop charging
at all.
… store in a cool, dry place. Extended
exposure to high temperatures will
increase natural discharge and shorten
service life.
… keep a 30% battery level (
i
) if the
battery is not to be used for a long period
of time.
In addition, fully charge and then fully
discharge the battery every 6 months, then
continue to store it at a 30% battery level
(
i
).
…
remove the AC adapter from the unit when
not in use, as some machines use current
even when switched off.
… do not drop intentionally or subject to
strong impact.
Recording Medium
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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 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 erasing data using the camcorder,
the data won’t be erased completely.
When handing over your camcorder
and/or SD card, you are recommended to
erase all of the data by either performing
“FORMAT” or “FACTORY PRESET”
operation on this unit, using commercially
available software, or by physically
destroying the camcorder.
LCD Monitor
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To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT
… push it strongly or apply any shocks.
…
place the camcorder with LCD monitor on
the bottom.
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To prolong service life
… avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
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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