JVC gr-axm307 User Manual

 EN

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS

camcorder. Before use, please read the safety

information and precautions contained in the

following pages to ensure safe use of your new

camcorder.

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 Panasonic (Matsushita

Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another

battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

n Dispose of used battery promptly.

n Keep away from children.

n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

PAL

n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the

VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-

C can be used with this unit.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the

main unit.

● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC

Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the

power points in your home or the cable is too short

to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate

safety approved extension lead or consult your

dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to

remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immedi-

ately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by

inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains

plug then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger

Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the

terminal identifications of your plug, connect as

follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or

coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured

Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

• 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.

...... refer to the Index (

Z

 pgs. 42 – 44) and familiarize

yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

...... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow

and cautions (

Z

 pgs. 45, 46). They contain

extremely important information regarding the safe

use of your new camcorder.

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.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-

type colour television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard.

However, live recording is possible anywhere. Use

the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to

recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC

Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conver-

sion adapter may be necessary to accommodate

different designs of AC outlets in different

countries.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC

Publ. 65.