JVC GY-HM100U Instructions - Page 8

Getting Started Precautions for Proper Use Ⅵ Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this device within the allowable temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 35 % to 80 %. Using this device at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as small white spots may be generated. Ⅵ Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or television transmitting antenna, in places where strong magnetic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular phones. Ⅵ Use of wireless microphone near the camera When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near the camera during recording, the tuner could pick up noise. Ⅵ Avoid using or placing this device in the following places. ● Places subject to extreme heat or cold ● Places with excessive dirt or dust ● Places with high humidity or moisture ● Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a cooking stove ● Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces ● In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for long hours ● Places subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur Ⅵ Protect this device from being splashed with water. (Especially when shooting in the rain) Ⅵ Protect this device from getting wet when shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body. Be sure to clean the camera after use. Ⅵ Protect this device against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust. Ⅵ Do not expose this device and the remote control to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire. The built-in battery may explode if it gets heated up. Ⅵ Optical performance of lens Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur. This is not a camera malfunction. Ⅵ Noise may appear in the image when switching between the playback picture and the EE picture. Ⅵ If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate. Ⅵ Precautions for transportation ● When carrying the camcorder, be sure to hold the carrying handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in damage. ● Do not drop or hit this device against a hard object. Ⅵ Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot. Ⅵ Do not leave the card slot cover open for a long period of time. Dirt entering the interior of the slot may cause it to malfunction. 8 Ⅵ Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove the power cord during recording or playback. Ⅵ The camera may not show stable pictures for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction. Ⅵ Do not turn off the [POWER] switch when the camera reboots due to the following operations. ● Rebooting when the video/still picture mode is switched while the [SYSTEM SELECT] menu is set to [720-**] ● Rebooting when the [SYSTEM SELECT] menu is set ● Rebooting after a setting file stored on the SD card is loaded ● Rebooting when the [SYSTEM SELECT] menu is changed with the default value settings Ⅵ Use the supplied AC adapter as the power supply. Do not use the supplied AC adapter on other devices. Ⅵ When the connectors that come with connector covers are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the connectors. Ⅵ When this device is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB in order to reduce power consumption. Ⅵ Wipe the external cabinet of the device with a soft cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt or turn cloudy. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent. LCD Screen and Viewfinder Ⅵ The LCD and viewfinder screens are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD and viewfinder screens, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not turn off. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SD card. Ⅵ If you use this device continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SD card. They will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again. Ⅵ If you use this device in a cold place, the images may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. This is not recorded on the SD card. Ⅵ Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens. Handling of SD Cards Ⅵ The access lamp blinks when data on the SD card is being accessed (recording, playback, formatting, etc.). Do not remove the SD card, turn off the power, or remove the battery/AC adapter during access.