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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information
and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.
Using This Instruction Manual
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (
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pg. 7).
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to the Index (
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pgs. 49 – 52) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium battery
(for clock operation)
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
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Dispose of used battery promptly.
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Keep away from children.
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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
NOTES:
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The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
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The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot
be used for playback with a television of a
different standard. However, live recording
and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are
possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/
V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the
provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/
Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate different
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 53 and 54 before use.
CAUTIONS:
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To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
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When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
