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Beforerecording importantvideo,
besure
to make a trial
recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure
the video and audio have been recorded
properly.
• We recommend
cleaning
yourvideo
heads
before use.
If you haven't used
yourcamcorderfor
awhile, the heads
may be dirty. We
recommend
periodically
cleaning the video
heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).
•
Be sure to store
your cassette
tapes and
camcorderintheproperenvironment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if
your cassette tapes and camcorder
are stored
in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be
removed from the camcorder
and stored in
cassette cases. Store the camcorder
in a bag
• Remember
that this camcorder
is intended
for private
consumer
use only.
Any c ommercial
nse 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 y ou obtain p ermission
beforehand.)
•
DO NOT leave the unit
-in place of over 5O°C (122°F)
- in place where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (80%).
- in direct sunlight.
-in a closed car in summer.
- near a heater.
• The LCD monitor
is made with high-
precision technology.
However,
black
spots or bright
spots
of light (red, green or
blue) may appear
constantly
on the LCD
monitor.
These spots are not recorded
on
the tape. This is not due to any defect
of
characteristics
and the usage environment.
So, for important recordings,
we recommend
using SP mode.
•
Forsafety
and reliability.
It is recommended
only genuine JVC batteries
andaccessoriesareused
inthiscamcorder.
• This product
includes
patented
and other
proprietary
technology
and wiH operate
only with JVC Data Battery.
Usethe
JVC
BN-VFeOeU/VF815U/VF823U
battery
packs.
Using generic
non-JVC
batteries
can
cause damage
to the internal
charging
circuitry.
•
Remember
thatthis
camcorder
is not
compatiblewith
otherdigitalvideo
formats.
• It is recommended
that you use JVC brand
cassette
tapes.
Your camcorder
is compatible
with all brands
of commercially
available cassette tapes
complying
with the MiniDV standard, but
JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and
optimized
to maximize the performance
of
your camcorder.
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.
To deactivate the demonstration,
set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF". (_- 19, 22)
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the unit. (Effective
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Use SP (Standard
Play) modefor
important
*
Do not leavethe
battery
packattached
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video
recordings,
whenthecamcorderis
notin
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LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50%
checkthe
unit regularly
whether
it is
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morevideothanSP
(Standard
Play) mode,
working ornot,
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but you may experience
mosaic-like
noise
Also read "CAUTIONS" on pages 33 - 35.
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during playback depending
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