JVC GR-DV808, Instructions Manual

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EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video
Camera. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in the
following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (
Z
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 “Controls, Indications and Connectors”
(
Z
pg. 74 – 79) 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
your new camcorder.
You are recommended to carefully read the
cautions on pages 80 — 81 before use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote
control unit)
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 Electronic), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
n
Dispose of used battery properly.
n
Keep away from children.
n
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
NOTES:
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Charger Station is on its bottom.
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-
type colour television signals. It cannot be used for
playback with a television of a different standard.
However, live recording and viewfinder playback
are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V607U or
BN-V615U battery pack and, to recharge it, the
provided multi-voltage AC Charger Station
AA-V60EK. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate different
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
CAUTIONS:
n
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
n
When you are not using the AC Charger Station
for a long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION
(applies to the AC Charger Station)
:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER–
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the
power points in your home or the cable is too short
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace
the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immedi-
ately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
Publ. 65.