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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.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONSUsing This Instruction Manual
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table
Of Contents (Z cover page).
• 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 (Z pgs. 40 – 42) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before
use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and
cautions (Z pgs. 43, 44). They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your
new camcorder.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.
If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid
a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to
the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-
ance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
Publ. 65.
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 or incinerate.
Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
nDispose of used battery promptly.
nKeep away from children.
nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
CAUTIONS:
nTo prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
nWhen you are not using the AC Power Adapter/
Battery charger for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power cord
from AC outlet.
NOTES:
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The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
nThe Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on
the battery pack indicates that the
product complies with Directives
91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.
nNickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
pack must be recycled or disposed
of properly.