JVC Compact VHS GR-HF700 Instructions Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
™ To prevent shock, do not open the. cabinet. No
user serviceable parts-inside. Refer: servicing to
qualified personnel.
w;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.
| Warning on lithium battery
| The battery used in this device may present a fire
* or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge,. disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace battery with CR2025; use: of another
. battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
'| m Dispose of used battery promptly.
| . @.Keep away from children.
=:Do. not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
: Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
™ The Crossed Out Dust Bin
Mark on the battery pack
indicates that the product
complies with Directives
91/157/EEC. and 93/86/EEC.
w Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery pack must be
recycled or disposed of
Cd properly.
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® Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C:
video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can
be used with this unit.
@ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
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This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-
' type colour television signals. !t cannot be used
for playback with a television ofa different
standard. However, live recording is possible
anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U/V60U
battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided
multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary
to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different:countries.)
NOTES:
| ™ The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
m= The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Battery Charger is on its bottom.
You are recommended to carefully read the
cautions on page 38 and 39 before use.
CE mark on the rating plate declares that the
product complies with Directives 89/336/EEC and
93/68/EEC.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
Publ. 65.
_INSTRUCTIONS
MAJOR FEATURES
® Hi-Fi VHS Stereo Sound
= Programme AE with Special Effects
(c= P. 16) m Intelligent Function:
Control (<> P. 17 — 21) m 12x Variable-
Speed Hyper Zoom (c= P. 14)
= Design-Integrated Auto Light
(c> P. 15) = EasyEdit (Random
Assemble Editing)
(c= P. 29.— 31)
Compact VHS
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only compact video
conreene re be
AC power
Adapter/Charger
AA-VI1EG (c P. 7, 8)
Battery pack
BN-V12U
(c¥ P.7, 8)
Remote control unit
RM-V704U.
(c? P. 6, 18, 23, 24,
Cassette adapter
C-P7U (ic P, 25)
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Lithium battery CR2025
(c> P. 6, 10)
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Cable adapter
Editing cable
used with your VHS VCR* (ce P. 31, 32) (ce P. 28, 31,82)
"with Cassette Adapter
CONTENTS
Safety precautions...
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Major features 000000...
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Editing techniques
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Quick operation guide 10.0.0... eee 4 7
Controls and connectors ..............ceeeee 5 Viewfinder indications
Preparations ................. Systems flexibility
Recording operation
Helpful terms and information .............. 37
Advanced videography techniques ...... 16 Cautions
Using the cassette adapter ................... 25
Playback............ eidesenedsseosaewendeseceaeeesnass 26