CAUTION: To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet. CAUTIONS: This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour 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. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out). No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused). Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

DONT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DONT listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock; NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry!
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6 EN Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 31)

Fade in

Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 29) You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 29, Spot Exposure Control)

Fade out

Program AE, Effects and Special Effects
For example, SPORTS mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 31)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 13)
BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL MAX TIME LCD

100% 50 0

FINDER 90min

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. ( pg. 14)
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CONTENTS

8 ADVANCED FEATURES
Index... 8 Provided Accessories.. 11 Power.. 12 Operation Mode... 14 Auto/Manual Mode.. 14 Power-Linked Operation.. 15 Language Settings.. 15 Date/Time Settings... 15 Grip Adjustment... 15 Viewfinder Adjustment. 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display. 16 Tripod Mounting... 16 Loading/Unloading A Cassette.. 17

NOTES:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.
Charging The Battery Pack

Battery pack mount

Battery pack

PUSH BATT.

Place here during shooting.
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

POWER/ CHARGE lamp
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap

guide and the buckle.

To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.

To DC connector

To AC outlet
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Buckle Strap guide

Power switch AC Adapter (ex. AP-V17E)
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 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

(AP-V14E only)

Eyelet
6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
7 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 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.

or to select the desired date display format, and then press SET or. Select from MONTH.DATE.YEAR, DATE.MONTH.YEAR or YEAR.MONTH.DATE. or to select the time display format, then press SET or. Select from 24h or 12h. Press or to select the value, then press SET or. Repeat this step until you have input all the settings. NOTE: Press to return to the previous setting.

4 Press

2 Open the LCD monitor
fully. ( pg. 18) Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 14)
5 Set the year, month, date, hour and minute.
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press or to select DISPLAY, and
press SET or. The DISPLAY Menu appears.
6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

5 Press

or to select LANGUAGE, and press SET or.

Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand
through the loop and grasp the grip.

6 Press

or to select the desired language, and press SET or.

7 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen closes.
ENGLISH FRANAIS ESPAOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS

3 Adjust your thumb and

fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.
Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen. You cannot enter menu screen during recording.
or to select CLOCK ADJ., and press SET or. The date display format is highlighted.
D I S PLAY CL OCK AD J. MONTH.DATE.YEAR 24h
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Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1 Set the Power Switch

to REC or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

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The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON. ( pg. 25)

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording. 1) Press QUICK REVIEW during the Recording-Standby mode. 2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 21) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 21) 2) Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.
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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback
5 4/Speaker VOL. +/ Lock 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.

MENU 8

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 17) 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 19)
3 To start playback, press 4/9. 4 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.

3 Press BLANK.

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.
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 midway, press 8 or

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 23 26)

Lock button

Video Recording Menus
FUNCTION ( pg. 24) SETTING ( pg. 24) SYSTEM ( pg. 25) DISPLAY ( pg. 25) 1) Press or to select the desired selection and press SET or. The Sub Menu appears. Example: FUNCTION

Menu Selected parameter

FUNCTION WIPE/FADER EFFECT PROGRAM AE SHUTTER EXPOSURE W.BALANCE TELE MACRO OFF WHITE BLACK SLIDE SCROLL

Indicator

2) Press or. Select the desired parameter and press SET or. Selection is complete.
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. MENU
1 For Video Recording Menus:
The indicator shows the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorders memory. 3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.
Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 14) For Video Playback Menus: Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Video Playback Menus

REC MODE ( pg. 26) SOUND MODE ( pg. 26) NARRATION ( pg. 26) BRIGHT ( pg. 26) DATE/TIME ( pg. 26) ON SCREEN ( pg. 26) TIME CODE ( pg. 26) 1) The Sub Menu appears.

Sub Menu

REC MODE SOUND MODE NARRATION BRIGHT DATE / TIME ON SCREEN TIME CODE
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press or to select the desired function,
and press SET or menu appears.
Screen for Video Recording Menu
FUNCTION SETTING SYSTEM DISPLAY

. The selected function

Screen for Video Playback Menu
REC MODE SOUND MODE NARRAT I ON BR I GHT DA T E / T I ME ON SC REEN T I ME CODE

Example: REC MODE Menu.

Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. The indicator shows the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorders memory.
Press or to select the desired parameter and press SET or. Selection is complete.
2) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
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shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, is displayed. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANAIS / ESPAOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 15) DATE/TIME [OFF]: The date/time does not appear. ON: The date/time is always displayed. ON SCREEN

SYSTEM

The SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power switch is set to PLAY. [ ] = Factory-preset. MELODY OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. [ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 27) CAM RESET EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. PRIORITY [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.
LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. 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). DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe/Fader and Effect, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases:

DISPLAY

The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC. The DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT and LANGUAGE are effective only for shooting.
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 REC. 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.

1 Set the Power Switch to REC. 2 Press SNAPSHOT.

Night-Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
1 Set the Power Switch to REC. 2 Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 14) 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope

indicator

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

appears.

To deactivate Night-Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.
During Night-Scope, GAIN UP or DIS in SETTING Menu pg. 24 cannot be activated. Night-Scope cannot be activated simultaneously with SNOW or SPORTS of PROGRAM AE, or all modes of SHUTTER. pg. 32 During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.
[4:3]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. When using this mode on a TV with a normal screen ratio, refer to your TVs instruction manual. 16:9: 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.
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16:9 16:9 indicator) is selected. wide mode (

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 2 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

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Manual Focus

The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
1 Set the Power Switch to REC. 2 Set the recording mode

to M ( pg. 14)

3 Press FOCUS. The
manual focus indicator appears.
1 Set the Power Switch to REC. 2 Set the recording mode to M ( pg. 14). 3 Set EXPOSURE to MANUAL in

FUNCTION Menu ( pg. 24)

Manual focus indicator The exposure control Menu appears.

or on a subject.

to focus
4 To brighten the image, press

the image, press

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, or

will blink.

5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice. Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.
+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. ( pg. 29) 3 exposure has the same effect as when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT. ( pg. 32)

. To darken. (maximum 6)

5 Press SET or

complete.

. Exposure adjustment is
When two subjects overlap in the same scene. When illumination is low.* When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, onecolour wall, or a clear, blue sky.* When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.* When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background. * The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and.
To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 3.
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW ( pg. 32), or with the backlight compensation. If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set GAIN UP to AUTO. ( pg. 23, 24)
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Iris Lock

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations:

The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The selected effect indicator appears.
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out. To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) WHITE BLACK : Fade in or out with a white screen. : Fade in or out with a black screen.

EFFECT

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. MONOTONE : Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. CLASSIC : Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE : Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
SLIDE : Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. SCROLL : The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects can be changed during Record-Standby. Some modes of Program AE and Shutter Effects cannot be used during Night-Scope. When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or mode of SHUTTER 1/500 and 1/4000 is selected.
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PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) 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. 30) 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 to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

SHUTTER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) 50 SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. SHUTTER 1/500 / SHUTTER 1/4000: These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: During use
. make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage. do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). vertically, in their original cases.
. do not subject to unnecessary shock. charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging. store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time. remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

Store cassettes

LCD Monitor
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT
. push it strongly or apply any shocks. place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
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), 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.

To prolong service life

Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions
. 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.
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Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT
. open the camcorders chassis. disassemble or modify the unit. short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. near a television set. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). in places subject to extremely high (over 40C) or extremely low (under 0C) temperatures. in places of over 50C. in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). in direct sunlight. in a closed car in summer. near a heater. allow it to become wet. drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. expose the lens and viewfinders lens to direct sunlight. carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip. swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.

. During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator appears. Recording cannot be performed properly.

Avoid using the unit

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer. About moisture condensation
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

DO NOT leave the unit

To protect the unit, DO NOT
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
. No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback.
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