JVC GR-AXM43, LYT0075-001A manual Safety Precautions

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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 (pg. 3).

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 (pg. 52 – 54) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (pg. 55, 56). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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.

PAL

Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit.

HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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 or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

The Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/ EEC.

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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 LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-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.)

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 unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

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Contents GR-AXM43 Safety Precautions Contents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackDC OUT AA-V15EGInsert Battery Close CoverMenu DATE/TIME Setting Menu Hour indicationSelect Dial Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinderSelect Function Tape Length SettingAccess Menu Screen SET Tape LengthLoading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Start ShootingTape remaining time indicator Stop RecordingTally lamp Lights while recording is in progress Power Switch Start/Stop ButtonEN Recording Basic Recording Brightness control Journalistic shootingInterface shooting Power Zoom button EN Recording Basic FeaturesZoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speedOperation FeaturePurpose Picture Stabiliser Basic FeaturesStabilizer Feature Purpose Operation Display Select Dial Feature Purpose OperationDATE/TIME Date/Time/Character InsertAfter 1 sec Recording Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects MarkViewfinder indication DialMode To Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Fade/WipeWide Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode Super LoLuxGain UpLCD monitor or viewfinder Title display Select Preset TitleTitle END Character Setting Menu ScreenEND Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Select Dial Menu Jog DialMenu Screen Explanations On NextREC Time Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image To darken the imageFocusing Auto FocusManual Focus Screen END Adjustment of FocusFocus Menu Screen Select White Balance Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BAccess White Balance Menu Screen B. Menu ScreenB. Menu Screen Select Dial Menu Jog Dial REC Time Menu IndicatorINT. Time Menu INT. TimeSET Interval Between Recordings Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Recording TimePlay Back Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape Stop PlaybackBright Volume Speaker volume controlAdjust Volume TrackingFeatures Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSE REW FF Stop FeatureInsert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to TV Basic ConnectionsConnect Camcorder to VCR Power Switch Tape DubbingRM-V700U optional Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder FunctionsSTART/STOP Viss INT. Time REC Time Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Prepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder Cont END Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing ON/OFF VCR REC StbyCounter R/M START/STOP REW Play Pause InsertDUB Audio dubbing indicatorREW Play Doesn’t come back on by itself No power is suppliedPower suddenly goes off Recording cannot be performedTape won’t eject Indicators and the pictureAn error number i.e. E03 appears Some functions are not available52EN Indicators 54EN To avoid hazard For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useClean Lens Clean ExteriorClean LCD Monitor Clean ViewfinderSpecifications Page Page GR-AXM43