Precautions For Proper Use - JVC GY-HM250E Instructions Manual

Precautions for Proper
Use
Storage and Usage Locations
o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Be sure to use this unit within the allowable
temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to
104°F) and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %.
Using this unit at a temperature or humidity
outside the allowable ranges could result not
only in malfunction but also serious impact on
the CMOS elements as small white spots may
be generated. Please exercise care during use.
o Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or
the colors may be incorrect if this unit 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.
o Use of wireless microphone near this unit
When a wireless microphone or wireless
microphone tuner is used near this unit during
recording, the tuner could pick up noise.
o Avoid using or placing this unit in the following
places.
Places subject to extreme heat or cold
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Places with excessive dirt or dust
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Places with high humidity or moisture
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Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near
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a cooking stove
Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable
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surfaces
In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a
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heater for long hours
o Do not place this unit at places that are subject
to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases
occur.
o Protect this unit from being splashed with water.
(Especially when shooting in the rain)
o Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting
on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may
adhere to the body. Be sure to clean the unit after
use.
o Protect this unit against penetration of dust
when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.
Carrying the Camera
o Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object
when transporting.
Power Saving
o When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the
[POWER ON/OFF] switch to "OFF" in order to
reduce power consumption.
Maintenance
o Turn off the power before performing any
maintenance.
o Wipe the external cabinet of the unit 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.
Rechargeable Battery
o Be sure to use only the specified batteries.
We do not guarantee the safety and
performance of this device if an unspecified
battery is used.
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Charge the battery first before using.
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If you are not using the battery for a prolonged
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period of time, remove and keep the battery at
a 30 % to 40 % charge level to prevent
deterioration.
Recharge the battery to a level of 10 % to 20
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% once every six months when storing the
battery.
Storing the battery at a fully discharged state
will result in over discharging and inability to
charge the battery.
Store the removed battery with the battery cap
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attached in a dry place between 15 °C and
25 °C (59 °F and 77 °F).
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For details, refer to the "INSTRUCTIONS" of
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the battery.
o ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased
is powered by a rechargeable
battery that is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this
battery.

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