Power Saving; Rechargeable Battery - JVC GY-HM650U Instructions Manual

Transportation
Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object
when transporting.

Power Saving

When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the
[POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to "OFF(CHG)" 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.
o The battery is not charged when purchased.
o When using the battery in a low temperature
environment (10°C/50 °F or below), the operating
time may be shortened, or it may not function
properly. When using the device outdoors in the
winter weather, warm the battery, such as by
placing it in the pocket, before attaching it.
o Do not expose the battery to excessive heat,
such as direct sunlight or fire.
o If the battery is not to be used for a long time
Use up the charge completely and detach it from
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the camera to prevent deterioration. (Wait for the
battery to run out by itself such as through
continuous shooting or playback.)
Charge the battery once every half a year, and
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store it again after using up the charge.
o Store the removed battery in a dry place between
15 °C and 25 °C (59 °F and 77 °F).
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.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Under normal environment, dust will accumulate
on the camera recorder when it is used over a long
period. Dust may enter the camera recorder
especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the
image and sound quality of the camera recorder.
Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours
(suggested guideline).
You can check the usage time of the fan in
[System] B [System Information] B [Fan Hour].
(A P111 [ Fan Hour ] )
If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without
replacement, "FAN MAINTENANCE REQUIRED"
will be displayed every time you turn on the power.
SDHC/SDXC Cards
o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as "SD card" in
this manual.
o This camera recorder saves the recorded
images and audio sound on the SD card (sold
separately) in the card slot.
o Use an SD card (4 GB to 128 GB) with Class 6
or higher performance, formatted using this
camera recorder.
o Depending on the recording format, SD card with
Class 4 or higher performance can also be used.
(A P45 [Selecting System Definition, File
Format and Video Format] )
* Using cards other than those from Panasonic,
TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording
failure or data loss.
o If the SD card contains files recorded by devices
other than this camera recorder or files that are
saved from a PC, the recordable time may be
shorter or data may not be properly recorded. In
addition, the remaining space on the card may not
increase even when files are deleted using a PC.
Handling of SD Cards
o The status indicator lights up in red when data
on the SD card is being accessed.
Do not remove the SD card during data access
(such as recording, playback, or formatting). Do not
turn off the power or remove the battery and AC
adapter during access either.
o Do not use or store the SD card in a place that is
subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
o Do not place the SD card near locations that are
exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.
o Inserting the SD card incorrectly may result in
damage of this unit or the SD card.
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