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Before Using This Camcorder

Provided Accessories

Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini

 

DV mark

.

 

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

 

digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

 

” can be used with this unit.

 

Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

Remember that this camcorder is intended for

 

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

a AC Adapter AP-V17E

obtain permission beforehand).

b Battery Pack BN-VF707U

Before recording important video, be sure to

c Audio/Video Cable(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA

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

NOTES:

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

 

area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the

 

camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the

 

camcorder in a bag or other container.

 

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 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 40 – 41.

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