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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.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (墌 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 (墌 pgs. 47 – 50) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.
.....read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety
Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of
your new camcorder.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
The AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger should
be used with:
AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,
AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V15U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

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 (212°F)
or incinerate.
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use
of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
䡲Dispose of used battery promptly.
䡲Keep away from children.
䡲Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
NOTES:
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The rating plate (serial number plate) and safetycaution are on the bottom and/or the back of themain unit.
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The rating plate (serial number plate) of the ACPower Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all require-
ments of the Canadian Interference – Causing
Equipment Regulations.
“Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.”
This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-
type color 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.)

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla-
ble. At the end of its useful life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Check
with your local solid waste officials for details in
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions
on pages 51 and 52 before use.