Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
EN USING THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE Button

Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3. If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack. tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to detach it.
Approximate recording time
Battery pack LCD monitor on/ Viewfinder off 1 hr. (35 min.) 2 hrs. (1 hr. 10 min.) 3 hrs. 30 min. (2 hrs.) 7 hrs. (4 hrs.) LCD monitor off/ Viewfinder on 1 hr. 15 min. (40 min.) 2 hrs. 30 min. (1 hr. 20 min.) 4 hrs. 20 min. (2 hrs. 20 min.) 8 hrs. 40 min. (4 hrs. 40 min.)

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.
INFORMATION: VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger. Read the VU-V856KITs instruction manuals before using. It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/ Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.
BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional) BN-V856U (optional) (
) : when the video light is on.
NOTES: 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. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. For other notes, pg. 6. To AC outlet
Power cord AC Power Adapter/Charger

To DC Input connector

To DC OUT connector

DC cord

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Lever
Recording Start/Stop button

Power Switch

Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Dioptre Adjustment Control
Set the Power Switch to or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Shoulder Strap Attachment
Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is removed. Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the cameras mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a smallsized tripod.

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 30).
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select DISPLAY MENU appears. Press it and

Lock Button

Display
FAD E R / W I P E W I P E S CRO L L W I P E S HU T T E R RANDOM OF F F AD E R WH I T E F AD E R B L ACK F AD E R MOS A I C

D I S P L A Y MENU

ON S CR E E N DA T E / T I ME T I ME COD E C L OCK AD J.

DISPLAY MENU

1. : 00

Power lamp

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select CLOCK ADJ. Press it and day is highlighted. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to input the day. Press it. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select 1RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
NOTE: Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/ time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press MENU/BRIGHT, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set.

Erase protection tab*

Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
Make sure the window side is facing out.
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. Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. When the batterys charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing. Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place.

Cassette holder

OPEN/EJECT Switch
Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE
Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. Recording mode SP 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. LP 45 min. 90 min. 120 min.
* To Protect Valuable Recordings.
. slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to REC before loading it.
NOTES: It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover. Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder. Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading. When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See page 17 for information about recording from the middle of a tape. Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation ( pg. 8).

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select CAMERA MENU appears. and press it.
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select REC MODE and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or LP by rotating MENU/BRIGHT and press it. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select 1RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. Audio Dubbing ( pg. 49) is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode. LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

DANGER

The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
RECORDING Advanced Features
Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject
While focusing on a nearer subject
FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE:
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 obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): 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, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.* When a dark object is barely visible in 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 NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg. 16). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO ( pg. 22) is activated.
FEATURE: Manual Focus PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 8). 2) Set the Power Switch to , then press FOCUS (3). The manual focus indicator appears. 3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards +. appears and blinks. To focus on a nearer subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards. appears and blinks. 4) Press MENU/BRIGHT. Focus adjustment is complete. To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (3) twice or set the Power Switch to . If FOCUS (3) is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again. NOTES: Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, or will blink.

TELE MACRO

WIDE MODE

OFF CINEMA

SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. 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.
MANUAL MENU WIND CUT ON OFF CAM RESET ON SCREEN CANCEL Helps cut down on noise created by wind. sound will change. This is normal.
appears. The quality of the
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. Keeps the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, date, time, time code, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder. Also keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. The date/time is always displayed. The date/time does not appear. Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. Time code is not displayed.
EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset. LCD LCD/TV

SIMPLE

DATE/ TIME TIME CODE

ON OFF ON OFF

CLOCK ADJ.
Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 9).
NOTES: The MANUAL MENU settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . DISPLAY MENU functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to are also applied when the Power Switch is set to ( pg. 30). CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power Switch is set to . The DISPLAY MENU settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to . The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided) ( pg. 33, 36, 44).
FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , and , ) , ,
Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when you stop recording.

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 26). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select , then press it.
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function, then press it. Selection is complete. The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The indicator representing the selected effect appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION , , , , , and ) (
Recording Start/Stop Button Power Switch
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is started.
To Deactivate The Selected Effect. select OFF in step 4.
NOTES: You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start/ Stop Button. If the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording, the stored point is erased, disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combination. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/ Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode. The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored.
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording. press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory. If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during RecordStandby mode. press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory. If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during RecordStandby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/ Dissolve. the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory.
If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorders power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene.

EN Fader And Wipe Menu

Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.
FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER MOSAIC FADER B.W

To TV or VCR TV

Cable Adapter (provided)

Core filter To AV

Set to Y/C To S Core filter S-Video cable (provided) To -IN
C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors
When the S-Video cable is not used. Yellow to VIDEO IN Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) Core filter To AV White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN VCR To S Core filter S-Video cable (provided) To S-VIDEO IN To TV or VCR TV
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 32). 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. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 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 ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30). Time Code. set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30). Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays. set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided).
NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorders Power Switch 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. 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.
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections
Connection To A Personal Computer
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the image transfer software (GR-DVL300: provided, GR-DVL107/DVL100: optional software such as the HS-V14KIT) when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.

Connector cover****

To DV IN*/OUT

To PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)

SYMPTOM

1. No power is supplied.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1. The power is not connected properly. The battery is dead.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Connect the AC Power Adapter/Charger securely ( pg. 7). Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one ( pg. 6, 7). 2. Set the date/time ( pg. 9). Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
2. SET DATE/TIME! appears.
2. The date/time is not set. The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. 3. The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE. The Power Switch is set to or OFF. TAPE END appears. The cassette holder cover is open.
3. Recording cannot be performed.
3. Set the tapes erase protection tab to REC ( pg. 10). Set the Power Switch to or ( pg. 13). Replace with new cassette ( pg. 10). Close the cassette holder cover. 4. Turn the camcorders power off and on again ( pg. 12). 5. Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 13). 6. Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg. 19). Clean the lens and check the focus again ( pg. 62).

4. There is no picture.

4. The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists. 5. The Power Switch is set to . 6. Focus is set to the Manual mode. The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low. The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. 7. The cassette is in the wrong position. The batterys charge is low.
5. Some functions are not available using MENU/ BRIGHT. 6. The focus does not adjust automatically.
7. The cassette will not load properly.
7. Set it in the right position ( pg. 10). Install a fully charged battery ( pg. 6, 7).
8. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 9. The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
8. The Squeeze mode is selected. 9. The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. 10. Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. 11. 10X optical zoom is selected. P.AE/EFFECT is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen. Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition. 12. The Power Switch is set to . 13. The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. 14. The Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated. WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen. The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered.
8. Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 22). 9. Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 14). Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 26). 10. Press the BACKLIGHT Button ( pg. 27). 11. Set ZOOM to 40X or 100X in the Menu Screen ( pg. 21). Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode ( pg. 16, 26). Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed ( pg. 16, 24). 12. Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 24, 26). 13. Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 24, 26). 14. Turn off Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition ( pg. 24, 26). Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode ( pg. 22). Make sure you have selected the mode of Programme AE with special effects you want before starting editing ( pg. 24, 26).

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears. CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to or . Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. Appears if a tape in another format is loaded. Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 9) Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached. Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 49) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 49) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio. ( pg. 49) Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 49) ( pg. 13)

TAPE END

DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE

SET DATE/TIME!

LENS CAP A. DUB ERROR! A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON AN LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH> COPYING FAILED E01 E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. The error indications (E01 E06) 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.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

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&* (

PLAY O

Controls
1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]. pg. Dioptre Adjustment Control. pg. Battery Release Button 0 ! @ # $ % ^

Connectors

To connect cables to the following connectors & and *, open the LCD monitor.
[BATTERY RELEASE].. pg. 7 MENU Wheel [+, , PUSH].. pg. 20 LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, ]. pg. 12 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]. pg. 14, 15 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]. pg. 16 Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]. pg. 29 Snapshot Mode Button [MODE]. pg. 14 OPEN/EJECT Switch.. pg. 10 Stop Button [5].. pg. 29 Rewind Button [2].. pg. 29 BACKLIGHT Button. pg. 27 Play/Pause Button [4/6].. pg. 29 Fast-Forward Button [3].. pg. 29 FOCUS Button.. pg. 19 Power Switch [ , , , OFF]. pg. 13 Recording Start/Stop Button. pg. 12 Lock Button... pg. 12 Video Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON].. pg. 18

Remove.

OPEN/EJECT Switch Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE
NOTES: 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.
Cover BATTERY RELEASE Button

Lens blower

CAUTIONS

Video Light

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: Terminals 1. To avoid hazards. 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. NOTES: 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.
General Battery Precautions
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 39. 2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified. 3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction. 4. Do not use rechargeable batteries. 5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode. 6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. 7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

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. 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:

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.

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.

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