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Before Using This Camcorder | Provided Accessories | ||
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini |
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DV mark | . |
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This camcorder is designed exclusively for the |
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digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked |
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“ | ” can be used with this unit. |
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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. |
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Any commercial use without proper permission is |
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prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a |
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show, performance or exhibition for personal |
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enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you | a AC Adapter | |
obtain permission beforehand). | ||
b Battery Pack | ||
Before recording important video, be sure to | ||
c Audio/Video Cable(Ø3.5 | ||
make a trial recording. | plug) | |
Play back your trial recording to make sure the | ||
d Shoulder Strap ( pg. 12 for attachment) | ||
video and audio have been recorded properly. | ||
e Lens Cap ( pg. 12 for attachment) | ||
We recommend cleaning your video heads | ||
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before use. | ||
If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the | ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the | |
heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically | camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with | |
cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette | ||
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core | ||
(optional). | ||
filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be | ||
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and | ||
connected to the camcorder. | ||
camcorder in the proper environment. | ● Make sure to use the provided cables for | |
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your | connections. Do not use any other cables. | |
cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty | ||
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area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the |
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camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the |
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camcorder in a bag or other container. |
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Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience
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 40 – 41.
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