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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa-
tion and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.
Using This Instruction Manual
YAll major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3).
YNotes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
YBasic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to the Index (Z pg. 50 � 52) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (Z pg. 53, 54). They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKfire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSEnot recharge, disassemble, heat above 100!C or
incinerate.THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
MOISTURE.(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
n Dispose of used battery promptly.
CAUTIONS:n Keep away from children.
n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
No user serviceable parts inside. Referfire.
servicing to qualified personnel.
n When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnectThis camcorder is designed to be used with
the power cord from AC outlet.PAL-type colour 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-V12U/V22U/V25UNOTES:
battery packs and, to recharge them, the
cThe rating plate (serial number plate) and
provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate differentback of the main unit.
cThe rating plate (serial number plate) of the
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
PAL
n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be
used with this unit.
n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. |