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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. 47 – 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.
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord- ance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black 
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
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.
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.
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.
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pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.