JVC videomovie GR-65 - OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS; General Handling and Environment; Component Protection; Malfunction and Focus Advice

PRECAUTIONS
For safety, strictly observe the following instructions.
®Do not open the cabinet,
@Preyent inflammables, water and metallic objects
from entering the unit.
@Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
®Do not use the unit when there is lightning in the |
vicinity. Disconnect the power cable of connected
equipment.
Avoid using the unit under the following conditions:
®Piaces subject to excessive humidity or dust.
@Near appliances generating strong magnetic or elec-
tric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
®@Places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
Places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
@Near a television set (roiling pictures or howling
might result).
@Extremely hot places.
Do not expose the unit to high temperatures over
50°C for long periods.
If the unit should be subjected to direct sunlight, or
left in a closed car in summer, or placed near a heater,
the CCD and the auto-focus sensor may deteriorate
and the cabinet may become deformed. Furthermore,
this also may cause the transistors and other elec-
tronic and mechanical parts to malfunction. Re-
member the following:
©Do not leave the unit in places of over 50°C.
©Do not use the unit in places of over 40°C.
©Do not use the unit in places of below 0°C.
@Protect the unit from excessively dry or humid
conditions (below 35 % or above 80 % humidity).
©For long storage, select a place between ~10°C and
30°C. : ‘
Take spacial care for protection of the unit.
®Do not allow the unit to become wet.”
©Do not leave the unit in closed cars on hot summer
days. %
®Take special care not to drop the unit or strike it
against hard objects. Protect from:.shocks during ~
transportation. : O98 5)
Moisture condensation
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into
a glass will cause drops of water to from on the --
glass’s outer surface: This same phenomenon occurs ©.
on the head drum of a VideoMovie when it is moved |: -
from a cool ‘place to a warm place, after heating ats
cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in
a place directly: subjected to the cool air from an air
conditioner. . | vat -
@Moisture on the head drum can ‘cause severe damage
to. the video tape, and can lead.to internal damage ~
to the VideoMovie itself... 2... = :
®If moisture condensation occurs on the head drum,
a condensation warning. appears above the counter
display and the unit enters the Stop mode, unable to
function. In: such a case. wait for a few hours until
the indicator disappears. ~.” . :
Make it a rule to observe the following instructions.
®Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect
other power supply units during recording or play-
back before pressing the: POWER switch to OFF.
If not observed, this will cause tape damage.
@When the unit is not in use, remove the battery pack.
Keep the lens and viewfinder eyepiece always clean.
®@When the lens if dirty or dusty, blow it off first
and then gently wipe with a soft brush or lens
cleaning paper.
©The lens is likely to become moldy if left dirty.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit im-
mediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
Be careful not to damage the CCD and auto-focus
sensor.
®Do not keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects such as the sun or other light sources for
long periods. Although the CCD is less susceptible
to such bum than a tube would be, caution should
be exercised when using this unit. Most important-
ly, the lens should be capped except while actually
shooting. :
@\f the aperture is left open, even while the camera
is not belng powered, the CCD may be damaged.
®Do not direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the
sun.
Auto-focus information.
®Do not touch the focus ring while the auto-focus
mechanism is in operation as this could damage
the auto-focus mechanism.
@When a filter or a special-effect lens is to be attach-
ed to the end of the lens, be sure to turn power off
or switch. from the Auto-focus mode. to the Manual
‘ mode. NEVER attempt. to attach a filter or lens
_, while‘the auto-focus mechanism is operating as this
~ will result in malfunctioning, (If -a.teleconversion
. or wide-angle conversion lens is attached, the Auto-
focus mode cannot be used.)
Handle the unit carefully,
®@Protect the microphone from excessive shocks.
@Do not carry. the unit by holding it only by the
viewfinder. :
Maintenance ey
®@When the cabinet is dusty, clean by gently wiping
with a soft cloths. °-- 4 TEs 4
®@Avoid the’ use of. strong-cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.as they may damage the-cabinet.
:/ @Cleaning should: be done only after the battery pack
has been removed. or other power units have been
disconnected.” 7 ae aS
ENGLISH
Front view
Vue de face
Vorderansicht
Vista frontal
Voorzanzicht
Sedd framifrin
Vista di fronte
Vue arriére
Riicksnsicht
Sedd bakifrén
Vista del lato
Right side
Coté doit
Rechte Seite
Vista del tado derecho
Rechterkant
Hoger sida
Lato destro
Left side
Cote gauche
Linke Seite
Vista dei lado izquierdo
Linkerkant
Vanster sida
Lato sinistro
Top view
Vue de dessus
Oraufsicht
Vista superior
Bovenaanzicht
Sedd ovanifrin
Vista del lato superiore
Bottom view
Vue de dessous
Unteransicht
Vista inferior
Onderaanzicht
Sedd underifran
Vista del lato
inferiore