JVC GR-D340 E: Provided Accessories

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GETTING STARTED

EN 11

Before Using This Camcorder

Provided Accessories

Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini

DV mark .

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

“ ” can be used with this unit.

OR

Remember that this camcorder is not

compatible with other digital video formats.

Remember that this camcorder is intended for

private consumer use only.

Any commercial use 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 you

obtain permission beforehand).

Before recording important video, be sure to

make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly.

GETTING STARTED

We recommend cleaning your video heads

before use.

a AC Adapter AP-V17E or AP-V14E

If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the

b Power Cord (only for AP-V14E)

heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically

c Battery Pack BN-VF707U

cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette

d Audio/Video Cable(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA

(optional).

plug)

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and

e Shoulder Strap (墌 pg. 12 for attachment)

camcorder in the proper environment.

f Lens Cap (墌 pg. 12 for attachment)

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your

cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty

NOTES:

area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the

● In order to maintain optimum performance of the

camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the

camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with

camcorder in a bag or other container.

one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video

filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be

recordings.

connected to the camcorder.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

● Make sure to use the provided cables for

video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may

connections. Do not use any other cables.

experience mosaic-like noise during playback

depending on the tape characteristics and the

usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend using

SP mode.

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.

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 40 – 41.