JVC LYT0060-001B 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. 48 – 50) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (pgs. 51, 52). 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-AX480 GR-AX280 Safety Precautions Contents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackCharge marker To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCar Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional DC OUTClose Cover Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery Jog Dial Viewfinder Select DialMenu Menu ScreenMenu Jog Dial Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Set depending on your preferenceINSERT/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 ShootingNow calculating Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording BlinkingEN Recording Basic Features Feature Purpose Operation5SEC. REC Retake R/F 5Sec. Rec mode indicatorFeature Quick ReviewSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Basic FeaturesTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Light OFF/AUTO/ONDate/Time/Character Insert DATE/TIMEDisplay Select Dial Mark Recording Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Captures faster action than Sports modeIndication Wide Advanced FeaturesFader Super LoLuxGain Up Select Super Lolux ModeSelect Preset Title Instant TitlesMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen GR-AX480 only Normal Screen Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentSetting Menu Ex. REC Time Adjusts exposure automatically Adjusts focus automaticallyAllows you to adjust focus manually pg Allows you to adjust exposure manually pgLapse recording pg Setting isRecording pg Available only for GR-AX480Focusing Auto FocusFocus Menu Screen END Adjustment of FocusClose Menu To darken the image To brighten the image Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenExposure Menu Screen Jog Dial Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BSelect Dial Menu Screen Recording Start/Stop Button Select Dial Viewfinder INT. Time Menu INT. Time IndicatorREC Time Indicator REC Time Menu INT. TimeTime-Lapse PLAY/PAUSE REW Stop Power SwitchBasic Playback Playback Fast-ForwardTracking 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-V5ETo Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors Tape DubbingRM-V705URM-V700U Provided withoptional GR-AX480 only 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 MBR SETPrepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder RM-V700U optionalRegister END of Scene Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayRegister Beginning of Scene Register Additional ScenesEND Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing ON/OFF VCR REC StbyRM-V700URM-V705U Tape Counter ViewfinderSTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder Microphone REW Play Pause DUBTape 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 object48EN Remote Sensor GR-AX480 only Clock Battery Compartment Power Switch Pg.12Power Indicator Tally Lamp GR-AX480 only Counter R/M ButtonPgs ,30 Recording Mode SP/LP Indicator Programme AE Indicator@ Interval Timer/Recording Time Condensation WarningDuring use To avoid hazardStore in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure Make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C markCont Output Vp-p, 75 ohms Unbalanced via Video OUT connector Adjustment Auto/Manual adjustmentDimensions 188 25 H 104 Weight Approx g Accessory Output DBs, 1 k-ohm Via Audio OUT ConnectorMemo Memo GR-AX280