To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it.
Battery pack BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U BN-VF733U * Provided Charging time Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.
Charging The Battery Pack

Power switch

POWER/ CHARGE
POWER/CHARGE lamp Battery pack mount PUSH BATT. Battery pack Arrow mark To DC connector

Open the cover.

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

1 Set the Power Switch to OFF. 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.
3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in

place b.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the POWER/ CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again. If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder. After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps in Charging The Battery Pack. Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U BN-VF733U * Provided CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE LCD monitor on 1 hr. 5 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 5 hr. 25 min. Viewfinder on 1 hr. 25 min. 3 hr. 7 hr. 5 min.
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
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To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.

Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. The LED Light is used. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MENU/DATA Power Switch Lock Button

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time. 1) Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF. 2) Open the LCD monitor fully. 3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen appears. It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed. It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds. If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
POWER/ CHARGE lamp VIDEO/MEMORY
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch. Power Switch Position A (Full Auto Recording): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. The A indicator appears on the display. M (Manual Recording): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 31) If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC. Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 31)

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 in Charging The Battery Pack.
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.
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VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If REC SELECT is set to / ( pg. 35), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card. MEMORY: Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card. When the Power Switch is set to A or M, the currently selected image size appears.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Example:

Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.

Cassette holder

Diopter Adjustment Control

PUSH HERE

Cassette holder cover
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1 Set the Power Switch

to M or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
OPEN/EJECT Make sure the window side is facing out.

Erase protection tab

2 Open the LCD monitor

fully. ( pg. 18)

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER ( pg. 31, 34). MENU
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction
of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
Do not touch internal components.
2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH
HERE to close the cassette holder.
Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

3 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears.
4 Press + or to select n, and press MENU. The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Press + or to select BRIGHT, and press
MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.
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When the battery packs charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.

4 To start playback, press 4/9. 5 To stop playback, press 8.
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape.
To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/) towards + to turn up the volume, or towards to turn down the volume.
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 22) If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to OFF, then to PLAY. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged.
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Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.
Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction. If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected. The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 19)
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press MENU to select t. The VIDEO

Menu appears.

6 Press + or to select BLANK SRCH, and
press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.
7 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press
The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion. To cancel Blank Search, press 8.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 32X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback. 1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images.
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D.S.C. RECORDING
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 480/STANDARD 1024 x 768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/FINE SD Memory Card

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 13) Loading a Memory Card ( pg. 17) SNAPSHOT Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO/ MEMORY

47 145

625 1285
MultiMediaCard 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 100 320
640 x 480/STANDARD 1024 x 768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD
1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

MEMORY.

Interval Shooting
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting.
4 Set the Power Switch to A or M while
To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, pg. 31, 34.
1 Set INT.SHOT to ON. ( pg. 31, 35)

INTERVAL and appear.

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The O indication
appears while the snapshot is being taken.
2 Set INT.TIME to the desired shooting

interval. ( pg. 31, 35)

Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame. To delete unwanted still images, refer to Deleting Files ( pg. 29). When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP to OFF. ( pg. 31, 33)
3 Set the Power Switch to A or M while

4 Press SNAPSHOT.

If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to A or M and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
First shot is taken after 2 seconds. The O indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken. The clock icon turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken. The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or to select DISPLAY, and press
MENU. The Sub Menu appears.
If you press during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order. If you press + during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.
4 Press + or to select OFF, and press
MENU. The operation mode indicator, folder/file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear.
To display the indicators again, select ON. Operation mode indicator Folder/file number
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

Index Playback Of Files

You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
Images ( pg. 26). Index Screen appears.

D I SPLAY

OF F ON RETURN

3 Press + or to move

the frame to the desired file.
Press to display the previous page. Press + to display the next page.

4 Press MENU. The

selected file is displayed.

Index number

2 Press INDEX. The

Selected file

Battery remaining power indicator
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.
1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) 2 Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) 3 Set SNAP/SLOW to the desired mode.
(except SLOW, pg. 31, 32)
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or to select PROTECT, and press
4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press + or to select 5 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while CURRENT, and press ME NU

6 Set

( pg. 31, 35)
MENU. The PROTECT screen appears.

PROTECT

CURRENT PROT. AL L CANC. AL L RETURN

COPY to ON.

5 Slide the Power Zoom
Lever towards T or W to select the desired file.
7 Press 4/9 to start playback. 8 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9
again to engage Still Playback.

EXECUTE, and press MENU.

P ROTECT
9 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
The indication appears during dubbing.
To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 using the remote control. ( pg. 24) Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

4 Press + or to select CANC.ALL, and press
To cancel selection, select RETURN.

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or to select DELETE, and press
MENU. The Sub Menu appears. To delete the currently displayed file
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each) or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints.
CURRENT, and press MENU. The DELETE screen appears.
ME NU DELETE CURRENT ALL RETURN
If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically. To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card. ( pg. 28)
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

D ELETE

To cancel deletion, select RETURN. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or to select
DPOF, and press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.
ME NU DPOF CURRENT AL L 1 RESET RETURN

DELETE? EXECUTE RETURN

ALL 1, and press MENU. The DPOF screen appears.
If the mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted.
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
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EXECUTE, and press MENU. The normal playback screen appears.
To Reset The Number Of Prints
1 Perform steps in To Print All Still

AL L 1 ? EXECUTE RETURN

Images (One Print For Each).
2 Press + or to select RESET, and press
MENU. The DPOF screen appears.
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints
3 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press
MENU. The normal playback screen appears.
To cancel selection, select RETURN. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.

MANUAL

The q MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M. [ ] = Factory-preset DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
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5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 37) Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving. TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m (3.3 ft), set TELE MACRO to ON. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm (1.4 ft).

SYSTEM

The s SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY. [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 25, 38) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 25, 38) REMOTE OFF: Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations. DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases:
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON. With DEMO MODE set to ON, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to A or M. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/ LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. ( pg. 22, 43)
TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. ( pg. 19)
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REC SELECT [ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the tape. / (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the SNAP/SLOW selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording. INT.SHOT [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Enables interval shooting. ( pg. 25) INT.TIME 15SEC / 30SEC / [1MIN] / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 30MIN / 60MIN Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting. ( pg. 25)

Playback Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 31, select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. SOUND L : Sound from the L channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the R channel is output. NARRATION [OFF]: Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. ( pg. 46) MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels. REC MODE [SP] / LP
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( pg. 43, 44) COPY [OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card. ( pg. 28)

WIPEWINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.
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SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000): This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions. SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow. SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights. TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 40) is automatically set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode ( pg. 33, WIDE MODE) for a classic look. MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode ( pg. 33, WIDE MODE), it enhances the classic film effect. CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.
Program AE With Special Effects
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Set r to the desired mode. ( pg. 31)
The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated. The selected effect indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2. The effect indicator disappears.
Program AE with special effects cannot be changed during recording. Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive. When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1/250 1/4000 is selected. Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. ( pg. 41) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

To DV IN/OUT

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit
equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

Core filter

DV cable (optional)
3 Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY. 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP. ( pg. 35) 5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
engage the Record-Pause mode.
The DV IN indication appears on the screen.
6 Start playback on the player. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again
to stop dubbing. The rotating.
Video unit equipped with DV connector

indication stops

9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting. ( pg. 32)
equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
3 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video units instruction manual.)
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video
unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.
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Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable
[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable
It is possible to do the following thing: Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows XP, you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows Messenger.

To USB

Core filter USB cable (provided) DV cable (optional) Core filter To USB connector

PC with DV connector

When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.

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USER MAINTENANCE

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once and reinsert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Cleaning The Camcorder

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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CAUTIONS

. remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.
When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the units power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a Siemens Plug, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10C/ 50F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder.

. While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
. No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator appears. Recording cannot be performed properly.
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Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-D275U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-3175000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.