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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 (
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 the Index (
Z
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
your new camcorder.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
The AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger should
be used with:
AC 120 V
`
, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,
AC 110 – 240 V
`
, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V11U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F)
or incinerate.
Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell 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:
●
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
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all require-
ments of the Canadian Interference – Causing
Equipment Regulations.
“Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.”
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 viewfinder playback
are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/
V22U/V25U 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.)
ATTENTION:
The product that you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla-
ble. At the end of its useful life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Check
with your local solid waste officials for details in
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions
on pages 53 and 54 before use.
