JVC LYT0085-001A 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 (pgs. 50 – 52) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (pgs. 53, 54). 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

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.

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-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.

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.

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Contents GR-AX780 Safety Precautions Contents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackDC OUT AA-V15EGClose Cover Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery Jog Dial Viewfinder Select DialMenu Menu ScreenMenu Jog Dial Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode INSERT/REMOVE Cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder Close Cassette HolderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Start ShootingTape remaining time indicator Stop RecordingBasic Features Quick Review FeatureRetake R/F PurposeLight OFF/AUTO/ON Feature Purpose OperationSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Video LightDate/Time/Character Insert DATE/TIMEDisplay Select Dial Mark Recording Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects Auto Mode Lock IndicationTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Fade/WipeWide Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode Super LoLuxGain UpTitle Select Preset TitleInstant Titles Title displayTop left corner, and then press it Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Setting Menu Ex. REC TimeMenu Screen Explanations On NextREC Time To darken the image To brighten the image Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenExposure Menu Screen Focusing Auto FocusFocus Menu Screen END Adjustment of FocusClose Menu Access White Balance Menu Screen Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BAccess Menu Screen Select White BalanceJog Dial Recording Start/Stop Button Select Dial Menu Jog Dial INT. Time Menu INT. Time IndicatorREC Time Indicator REC Time Menu INT. TimeSET Interval Between Recordings Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Recording TimeRewind or Fast-forward the tape FF Select ModePlayback Basic Playback Play BackTracking Activate Manual TrackingCounter R/M PLAY/PAUSE FeaturesStop Feature Insert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to TV Basic ConnectionsConnect Camcorder to VCR RF-V5ETape Dubbing RM-V700U provided Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder FunctionsInterval Timer Indicator START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC TimeOperate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR ProvidedPrepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder Cont END Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing VCR REC Stby ON/OFFSTART/STOP Play Begin Insert EditingEND Insert Editing PauseCapped Audio dubbing indicatorViewfinder To external Microphone Input jack Play REW DUB PauseTape is running, but there’s no playback picture Recording cannot be performedRecording does not start Lens Cover Warning indicator Review or Retake modeOn again. If the error number still appears in the view Shooting a very bright object50EN Indicators 52EN IndexTo avoid hazard For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useClean Viewfinder Clean ExteriorClean Lens Remove EyepieceSpecifications EN GR-AX780