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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 | . | 1 |
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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 |
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compatible with other digital video formats. |
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Remember that this camcorder is intended for | 2 | 3 | |||
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 |
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obtain permission beforehand.) | 4 | 5 | |||
Before recording important video, be sure to | |||||
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make a trial recording. |
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Play back your trial recording to make sure the |
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video and audio have been recorded properly. |
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We recommend cleaning your video heads |
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before use. |
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If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the | 2 Battery Pack | ||||
heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically | 3 Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 | ||||
cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette | |||||
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(optional). |
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| 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 the | |||||
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your | |||||
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with | |||||
cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty | |||||
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one | |||||
area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the | |||||
camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the | core filter, the end that is closest to the filter | ||||
camcorder in a bag or other container. | should be connected to the camcorder. Make sure | ||||
Use SP (Standard) mode for important video | to use the provided cables for connections. Do not |
recordings. | use any other cables. |
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more |
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video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may |
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experience |
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depending on the tape characteristics and the |
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usage environment. |
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So, for important recordings, we recommend using |
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SP mode. |
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It is recommended that you use JVC brand |
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cassette tapes. |
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Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of |
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commercially available cassette tapes complying |
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with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette |
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tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the |
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performance of your camcorder. |
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Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 39 – 41.