Safety Precautions - JVC GR-DV3 Instructions Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point tile lens or the viewfinder directly into
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead
to the malfu nctioning of internal circuitry. There is
also a rid< of fire or electric shock.
CAUTIONt The following notes concern possible
physical damage t_ file camcorder and to tile user.
When carrying, be sure to always attach and use
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly
in your hand, with the strap securely around your
wrist. ( arrying or holding the camcorder by the
viewfinder car/ result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Tal<e care not to get your finger caught in the
cassette cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to
this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces,
It could tip ()vet, causing serious damage to tile
camcorder.
CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to tile AC
Charger Station, connecting cables (AUDIO/VIDEO,
S-VIDEO, Editing, DC)and leaving the unit on top
of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the
cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in
damage.
m This camcorder is designed exclusively for
the digital video cassette. Only cassettes
marked u"'l_" can be used with this unit.
Belbre recording arl importarlt scene . . .
.... mal<e sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV marl< _''l_'.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only. Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if
you record an event such as a show, perform-
a+lce or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain
permission beforehand.)
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as
there is a rid< of fire or explosion.
WARNING! Dr) not allow the battery tern7illals, or
the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as
this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery pacl<s are small but possess a
large power capacity. HoweveB when tile battery
pacl< becomes cool in an environment subject to
cold temperatures (below 10%3, the battery pacl<
has a characteristic that its usage time becomes
shorter and may cease to function. Ifthishappens,
[)lace the battery pacl< in your pocl<et or other
warm, protected [)lace for a short time, then re-
attach it to the camcordet: As long as the battery
pacl< itself is not cold, it should not affect perform-
4rice.
(If you're using some kind of heating pad, mal<e
sure the battery pack does not come in direct
contact with the pad.)