JVC GZ-MC500U Instructions Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified by the
manufacturer, or
sold with the
apparatus. When a
cart is used, use
caution when
moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Before Using this Camera
This camera is designed exclusively for
CompactFlash Card (CF card) and SD Memory
Card.
The removable hard disk (provided) or
®
Microdrive is a type of CF card compliant with
CF+ Type II.
This camera records video in MPEG2 format
compliant with SD-VIDEO format.
Remember that this camera is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
Remember that this camera 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, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the
video and audio have been recorded properly.
Make a backup of important recorded data
Protect your important recorded data by copying the
files to PC. It is recommended to copy it from your
PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage.
Refer to the software installation and USB
connection guide.
Bring your camera together with the removable
hard disk
When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your
dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your
camera together with the removable hard disk. If
one of them is not included, the cause cannot be
diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.
Also read "Cautions" on pages 57 to 59.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
®
Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi
Global Storage Technologies, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI
CORPORATION in Japan.
Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All rights
reserved.
Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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