JVC 1204YDR-NF-VM Instructions Manual page 20

2) Avoid using the unit...
... in places subject to excessive humidity, dust,
shock or vibration.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers,
antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
3) DO NOT leave the unit . . .
... in places of over 50°C.
... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
... in dusty places such as a beach.
4) To protect the unit, DO NOT...
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both
hands or use the grip.
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
LCD Monitor
1) To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT...
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
2) To prolong service life...
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3) Beware of the following phenomena for
broadcasting LCD
malfunctions:
• While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
• If you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
20
monitor use. These are not