10 EN GETTING STARTED

 

 

Before Using This Camcorder

Provided Accessories

Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini

 

 

DV mark

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This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

 

 

digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

 

 

“

” can be used with this unit.

 

OR

Remember that this camcorder is not

 

 

 

compatible with other digital video formats.

 

 

Remember that this camcorder is intended for

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private consumer use only.

 

 

Any commercial use without proper permission is

 

 

prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a

 

 

show, performance or exhibition for personal

 

 

enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you

 

 

obtain permission beforehand.)

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Before recording important video, be sure to

 

 

make a trial recording.

 

 

Play back your trial recording to make sure the

 

 

video and audio have been recorded properly.

 

 

We recommend cleaning your video heads

 

 

before use.

 

1 AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U

If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the

2 Battery Pack BN-VF707U

heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically

3 Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA

cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette

plug)

 

(optional).

 

 

 

4 Shoulder Strap ( pg. 11 for attachment)

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and

5 Lens Cap ( pg. 11 for attachment)

camcorder in the proper environment.

● In order to maintain optimum performance of

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your

the camcorder, provided cables may be

cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty

area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the

equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable

camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the

has only one core filter, the end that is closest

camcorder in a bag or other container.

to the filter should be connected to the

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video

camcorder. Make sure to use the provided

recordings.

 

cables for connections. Do not use any other

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

cables.

 

video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.

It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder.

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 39 – 41.