2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa-tion and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.Warning on lithium batteryThe battery used in this device may present afire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Donot recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C orincinerate.Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;use of another battery may present a risk of fireor explosion.n Dispose of used battery promptly.n Keep away from children.n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of infire.PALn Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can beused with this unit.n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSUsing This Instruction Manual• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3).• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.It is recommended that you . . ..... refer to the Index (Z pg. 40 – 42) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (Z pg. 43, 44). They contain extremelyimportant information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.CAUTIONS:n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.No user serviceable parts inside. Referservicing to qualified personnel.n When you are not using the AC PowerAdapter/Battery charger for a long period oftime, it is recommended that you disconnectthe power cord from AC outlet.WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE.This camcorder is designed to be used withPAL-type colour television signals. It cannot beused for playback with a television of a differentstandard. However, live recording andviewfinder playback are possible anywhere.Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packsand, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (Anappropriate conversion adapter may benecessary to accommodate different designs ofAC outlets in different countries.)NOTES:●The rating plate (serial number plate) andsafety caution are on the bottom and/or theback of the main unit.●The rating plate (serial number plate) of theAC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.This unit is produced to comply with StandardIEC Publ. 65.