JVC GR-D390EK manual Before Using This Camcorder, Provided Accessories

12 EN GETTING STARTED

Before Using This Camcorder				● Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini				trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
				Corporation in the United States and/or other
DV mark	.			countries.
Make sure you only use memory cards with the				● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
				Computer, Inc.
mark	or	.
				● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the
				Computer, Inc.
digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “			” and	Provided Accessories
memory cards marked “		” or
“	” can be used with this unit.
Remember that this camcorder is not
compatible with other digital video formats.				OR	OR
Remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission is
prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a
show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the
video and audio have been recorded properly.
We recommend cleaning your video heads
before use.
If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the
heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically
cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette
(optional).
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and
camcorder in the proper environment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your
cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty
area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the
camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the				a AC Adapter AP-V17E, AP-V19E or AP-V14E
camcorder in a bag or other container.
Use SP (Standard) mode for important video				b Power Cord (only for AP-V14E)
recordings.				c Battery Pack BN-VF707U
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more				d Audio/Video Cable(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA
video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may				plug)
experience mosaic-like noise during playback				e USB Cable
depending on the tape characteristics and the
				f Core Filter (for USB cable,  pg. 13 for
usage environment.
				attachment)
So, for important recordings, we recommend using
				g CD-ROM
SP mode.
It is recommended that you use JVC brand				h Remote Control Unit RM-V720U
				i Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control
cassette tapes.
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of				unit)
commercially available cassette tapes complying				j Memory Card SD 32 MB
with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette				(Already inserted in the camcorder)
tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the				k Shoulder Strap (see the right column for
performance of your camcorder.				attachment)
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 52 – 54.
				l Lens Cap (see the right column for
				attachment)

* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.