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!
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked or can be used with this unit. Before recording an important scene.. make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark.. make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or.. remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.. remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Adapter AP-V11E or AP-V13E Battery Pack BN-V408U Audio/Video Cable (3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder)

Power Cord

Shoulder Strap

USB Cable

Lithium Battery* CR2025 (for remote control unit)
Lens Cap (See below for attachment)
Remote Control Unit* RM-V718U
Pull out by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot. CD-ROM
Core Filter x 2 (for optional S-Video Cable and Editing Cable provided with Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU pg. 6 for attachment)

Cable Adapter

* A battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit a time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
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.
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE ( pg. 14). To turn the tally lamp 3 or beep sounds off, pg. 30. When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder ( pg. 42). When the Recording Start/Stop button e is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. 3 starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording. The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used. TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.

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Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 (90 downward, 180 upward).

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever & towards T. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever & towards W. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever &, the quicker the zoom action.

Self-Recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 26), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 28). Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to MEMORY ( VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position). Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever & is set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 29.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch u and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4. Power Switch Position
: Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF (CHARGE): Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. Allows you to access data stored on the memory card or to transfer still images stored on the memory card to a computer.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If REC SELECT is set to / in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well. Zoom magnification over 16X is available ( pg. 13, 28). MEMORY: Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card.
Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch u is set to
or , you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 37 39), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE in the following cases; When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. When power shuts off during shooting. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. When shooting using a partially recorded tape. When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction. Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape. 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.

Connections

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration. If using a VCR. go to step 3. If not. go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCRs instruction manual.

To AV ( Connector cover*

4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV
to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV. Date/Time.. set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 32). Or, press DISPLAY ; on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time Code.. set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31, 32). Indications other than date/time and time code.. set ON SCREEN to LCD, LCD/TV or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 32).

To S-VIDEO q

Audio/Video cable (provided)
S-Video cable (optional) To AUDIO**, VIDEO*** and -IN connectors Y/C/CVBS video out select switch To TV or VCR TV VCR If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorders Power Switch u to or , then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV, set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen (GR-D70 only, pg. 31). While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.

BATTERY LOW appears if the battery remaining power is too low. If you load a memory card already set as shown above 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. 21).
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select FORMAT and press it. The FORMAT Screen appears. EXECUTE and press it. The memory card is initialised. When initialisation is finished, NO IMAGES STORED appears. To cancel initialisation, rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN and press it.

Making A New Folder

New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will be stored in a new folder. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to MEMORY, then set the Power Switch u to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch. A stored file is displayed.
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it.
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select NO. RESET, then press it. The NO. RESET Screen appears.

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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.
Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot be used during Night-Scope.

* appears.

while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

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. 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.

desired mode. AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset). MWB: White balance is set manually. FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used. complete. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears. To Return To Automatic White Balance.. select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch u to .
5 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. Selection is
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 23) is activated.
Manual White Balance Operation
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment, and select MWB.
2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens.
Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
3 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in until
begins blinking rapidly. When the setting is completed, blinking. resumes normal

White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
4 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in twice. The
Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance ( is displayed. indicator
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 26). A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

For Recording Menu

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 28 31). Set the Power Switch u to while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

TELE MACRO [OFF]: To turn off this function. ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to ON, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm. 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. 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. 2 appears. 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 letterboxed 16:9 movie. The CINEMA mode is effective only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to VIDEO. SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the 2 appears. When screen without distortion. 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 SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to VIDEO. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. 7 appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

MANUAL

The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch u is set to .
MANUAL ON DIS T ELE MACRO OF F W I DE MODE OF F W I ND CUT OF F
DIS OFF: To turn off this function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. When shooting dark or dim subjects. When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. indicator ! blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser The cannot be used.

Make sure REMOTE in the SYSTEM Menu is set to ON ( pg. 30) and the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor 1. The transmitted beams approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m.

Playback Special Effects

To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image.

Slow-Motion Playback

To allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape playback. press SLOW (9) I or (0) h more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx. 5 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes. To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4) k.
sensor and press EFFECT g. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.
1 To start playback, press PLAY (4) k. 2 Point the remote control at the camcorders remote 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by
pressing EFFECT g. The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears. To deactivate the selected effect, press ON/OFF f on the remote control. Pressing it again re-activates the selected effect. To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.
1 To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback,
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW I h more than approx. 2 seconds. During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect. After SLOW (9) I or (0) h is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction. There may be a small margin between the slow-motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback. During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction. During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) U to pause playback.
The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 23 for more information.

Playback Zoom

3 Press PLAY (4) k, then begin narrating.
Speak into the microphone. To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6) U.
2 Press REW (2) O until the Edit-In point is located,

then press PAUSE (6) U.

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6) U, then
STOP (5) a. To hear the dubbed sound during playback.. set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen ( pg. 32).
3 Press and hold INSERT (w) P on the remote 4 Press START/STOP d to begin editing.
control, then press PAUSE (6) U. 6w 8 and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode. Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. To pause editing, press START/STOP d. Press it again to resume editing.
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately. If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TVs volume. If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began. During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops ( pg. 52). To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorders AV connector, first set S/AV INPUT to ON in the Menu Screen (GR-D70 only, pg. 31). AUX appears instead of MIC.
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP d, then

STOP (5) a.

Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 23) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing. During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes. If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops ( pg. 52).

The cassette will not load properly.
The cassette is in the wrong position. Set it in the right position ( pg. 9). The batterys charge is low. Install a fully charged battery ( pg. 7, 8).

No power is supplied.

The power is not connected properly. Connect the AC Adapter securely ( pg. 7). The battery is dead. Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one ( pg. 7, 8).
The memory card will not load properly.
The memory card is in the wrong position. Set it in the right position ( pg. 11).

SET DATE/TIME! appears.

The date/time is not set. Set the date/time ( pg. 10). The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The Squeeze mode is selected. Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 29).
The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 17, 25). The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 23).
Recording cannot be performed.
For Tape Recording The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE. Set the tapes erase protection tab to REC ( pg. 9). The Power Switch u is set to PLAY or OFF (CHARGE). Set the Power Switch u to or ( pg. 13). The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to MEMORY. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to VIDEO. TAPE END appears. Replace with new cassette ( pg. 9). The cassette holder cover is open. Close the cassette holder cover. For Memory Card Recording The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to VIDEO. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to MEMORY.
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. Press the BACKLIGHT Button ! ( pg. 26).
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
The subject is too bright. Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen ( pg. 23).
Digital Zoom does not work.
16X optical zoom is selected. Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X in the Menu Screen ( pg. 28). The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to MEMORY. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to VIDEO ( pg. 13).

There is no picture.

The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists. Turn the camcorders power off and on again ( pg. 13).

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The Black & White Fader does not work.
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 23).
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 12).

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO in the Menu Screen. If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 29).
White Balance cannot be activated.
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance ( pg. 23, 27).
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch u to OFF (CHARGE), and let the unit cool down.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.
The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear.
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Programme AE with special effects and DIS ( pg. 23, 24, 29).
The date/time does not appear.
DATE/TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen. Set DATE/TIME to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 32).
Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
Files stored on the memory card are protected. Remove protection from the files stored on the memory card and delete them ( pg. 20).
Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
Time code does not appear.
TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen. Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31, 32).
During recording, sound cannot be heard.

This is normal.

Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not work.
The Power Switch u is set to or . Set the Power Switch u to PLAY ( pg. 14).

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A memory card cannot be played back.

An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazards. Terminals. do not burn. do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. do not modify or disassemble. do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. use only specified chargers. 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life. 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 batterycooler 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.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. 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. 2. Store cassettes. 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.

Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use. make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.). never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3. Store memory cards. 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).

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging. 10C to 35C Operation.. 0C to 40C Storage. 10C to 30C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

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LCD Monitor

1. 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. 2. To prolong service life. avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. 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.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT. 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 to direct sunlight. carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip. 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

Main Unit

1. 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. 2. Avoid using the unit. 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. 3. DO NOT leave the unit. 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.
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. 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.