GR-AX247UM GR-AX847UM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER CAMARA DE VIDEO VHS COMPACTO CÂMERA VHS COMPACTA GR-AX847UM ENGLISH GR-AX247UM ESPAÑOL VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED PORTUGUÊS Compact VHS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES UM Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0198MKV*UN*YP LYT0105-001B 2 EN Dear Customer, Warning on lithium battery Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact The battery used in this device may present a VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do safety information and precautions contained not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C in the following pages to ensure safe use of or incinerate. your new camcorder. Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Using This Instruction Manual n Dispose of used battery promptly. • All major sections and subsections are listed in n Keep away from children. the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7). n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to fire. read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . This camcorder is designed to be used with .... refer to the Index (Z pgs. 51 – 54) and NTSC-type colour television signals. It cannot familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. be used for playback with a television of a before use. different standard. However, live recording .... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that and viewfinder playback are possible any- follow and cautions (Z pgs. 55, 56). They where. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V18U/V22U/ contain extremely important information V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the regarding the safe use of your new camcorder. provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/ Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) SAFETY NOTES: c The rating plate (serial number plate) and PRECAUTIONS safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. c The rating plate (serial number plate) of the WARNING: AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR This unit is produced to comply with Standard MOISTURE. IEC Publ. 65. CAUTIONS: n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. n When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet. EN 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding Electrical energy can perform many useful func- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected tions. But improper use can result in potential to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has is grounded so as to provide some protection been engineered and manufactured to assure your against voltage surges and built-up static charges. personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its NFPA 70, provides information with regard to installation, use and servicing. proper grounding of the mast and supporting ATTENTION: structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conduc- Follow and obey all warnings and instructions tors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection marked on your product and its operating instruc- to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and grounding electrode. operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference. 2. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and INSTALLATION unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable 1. Power Sources system. This will prevent damage to the product Operate your product only from the type of power due to lightning and power-line surges. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, 3. Power Lines consult your product dealer or local power An outside antenna system should not be located in company. If your product is intended to operate the vicinity of overhead power lines or other from battery power, or other sources, refer to the electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall operating instructions. into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be 2. Overloading taken to keep from touching such power lines or Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 3. Power Cord Protection EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER Power supply cords should be routed so that they NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular ANTENNA attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta- LEAD IN WIRE cles, and the point where they exit from the GROUND CLAMP product. ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT 4. Ventilation (NEC SECTION 810-20) Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ELECTRIC SERVICE ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS product and to protect it from overheating, these (NEC SECTION 810-21) openings must not be blocked or covered. GROUND CLAMPS • Do not block the openings by placing the product POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. (NEC ART 250. PART H) • Do not place the product in a built-in installation NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 5. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 4 EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, a marked change in performance and you are stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing unable to restore normal operation by following the serious injury to a child or adult, and serious detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do damage to the product. not attempt to service it yourself as opening or • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or removing covers may expose you to dangerous table recommended by the manufacturer or sold voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to with the product. qualified service personnel. • Use a mounting accessory recommended by the 2. Damage Requiring Service manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer instructions for any mounting of the product. servicing to qualified service personnel under the • Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across following conditions: thresholds or deep-pile carpets. a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. 2. Product and Cart Combination b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen A product and cart combination should be moved into the product. with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. surfaces may cause the product and cart combina- d. If the product does not operate normally by tion to overturn. following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating 3. Water and Moisture PORTABLE CART WARNING Do not use this product (Symbol provided by RETAC) instructions as an improper adjustment of other near water—for example, controls may result in damage and will often near a bath tub, wash require extensive work by a qualified technician bowl, kitchen sink or to restore the product to its normal operation. laundry tub, in a wet e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in basement, or near a any way. swimming pool and the f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in like. performance—this indicates a need for service. 4. Object and Liquid Entry 3. Replacement Parts Never push objects of any kind into this product When replacement parts are required, be sure the through openings as they may touch dangerous service technician has used replacement parts voltage points or short-out parts that could result in specified by the manufacturer or have the same a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized kind on the product. substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 5. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the 4. Safety Check manufacturer of this product as they may cause Upon completion of any service or repairs to this hazards. product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe 6. Cleaning operating condition. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 7. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. QUICK OPERATION GUIDE EN 5 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on.