JVC LYT0002-048A Dear Customer, Safety Precautions, Using This Instruction Manual, Cautions

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Dear Customer,

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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 (cover page).

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. 45 – 48) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (pgs. 49, 50). 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.

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 Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell 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.

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.

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/BN-V22U/BN-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.)

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

This 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 Compact VHS CONTENTSGR-AX770 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDERUsing This Instruction Manual Dear CustomerSAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning on lithium batteryATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES REMEMBER MAJORFEATURESPROVIDED ACCESSORIES Program Manager pg. 16INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE SUPPLY POWERQUICK OPERATION GUIDE PLAYBACKATTACH BATTERY PACK PowerSUPPLY POWER DETACH BATTERY PACKTo AC outlet DC OUT terminal AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V11EA USING A CAR BATTERYUSING AC POWER Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optionalADJUST DIOPTER Viewfinder AdjustmentINSERT BATTERY GETTING STARTED contMENU START CLOCK OPERATIONCLOSE MENU PROGRAM AE select dial NEARLoading/Unloading A Cassette Tape Length SettingRecording Mode Setting SET TAPE LENGTHADJUST LENGTH Grip AdjustmentADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap AttachmentENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE RECORDING Basic RecordingLOAD A CASSETTE START SHOOTINGFEATURE RECORDING Basic FeaturesPower zoom Lever Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator RETAKE R/F FEATUREQUICK REC 14RECORDING BasicFeaturescontFEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Quick RecDANGER Video LightSET VIDEO LIGHT LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFFMark After 1 secViewfinder PROGRAM AE select dialINDICATION VIEWFINDERMODE Auto Mode Lock18RECORDING FocusingAdvancedFeaturescont LOCK FOCUSPower zoom lever FARNEAR PROGRAM AE select dial Picture Stabilizer RECORDINGAdvancedFeaturescontRESTORE INITIAL SETTING Exposure ControlSELECT FUNCTION TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODEFade/Wipe ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE STANDBY MODERECORDING RESTORE NORMAL SCREENSELECT PRESET TITLE WideMENU PROGRAM AE select dial SELECT DISPLAY RECORDING AdvancedFeaturescontDate/Time Character Insert CHOOSE DISPLAY MODEManual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B ADJUST FOCUSADJUST WHITE BALANCE SELECT WHITE BALANCEMAKE SETTING Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentACCESS MENU SCREEN PAUSEGain Up MENUInterval Timer S.LXNEAR Rec Time Indicator MENU +Interval Timer Indicator FAR Tally lampAnimation Time-LapseINSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAYBACKUsingTheCassetteAdapterCassette Adapter PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCRCONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors Playback ONLYConnection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TVSTOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tapePLAYBACK PLAYBACK BasicPlaybackManual Tracking PLAYBACK FeaturesCOUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE STOP REW FF 1 Press PLAY/PAUSE duringAudio and Video cable provided Power switchVCR Recording deck OPERATE THE VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR CONNECT TOPREPARE CAMCORDER ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY36 EDITING cont PREPARE VCRMODE How to useSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITINGPULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER USING REMOTE CONTROL UNITInstalling The Battery REPLACE BATTERY HOLDERFEATURE Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator START/STOP VISS INT. TIME REC TIME Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseCOUNTER R/M POWERInsert editing indicator Viewfinder START/STOP REW PAUSE INSERT PLAY Tape Countercapped Audio dubbing indicatorTo MIC REW A. DUB PAUSE PLAY RM-V704U or RM-V700U providedCLEAN EXTERIOR USERMAINTENANCECleaning The Camcorder CLEAN LENSRECORDING TROUBLESHOOTINGPOWER PLAYBACKOTHER TROUBLESHOOTING contSYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSES The battery pack is running lowViewfinder Indications INDEX Viewfinder@ # $ 18minINDEX Controls 7 8 9 0 ! @Controls Y U I O P 48INDEX Terms CAUTIONS49 General Battery PrecautionsBattery Packs DANGER1. For safety, DO NOT Main UnitSPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS 2. Avoid using the unitCASSETTE ADAPTER C-P7U SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONSC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER AA-V11EA SPECIFICATIONS Provided Accessories pg Optional Accessories0497TOV*UN*VP GR-AX770Printed in Japan VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED