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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.
This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-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/V18U/
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.
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 battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
nDispose of used battery promptly.
nKeep away from children.
nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

nTo prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
nWhen 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.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in
the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7).
•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 (Z pgs. 55 – 58) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that
follow and cautions (Z pgs. 59, 60). They
contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.