JVC KA-M790G Instructions Manual

MULTICORE REMOTE ADAPTER

KA-M790G

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INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before beginning to operate this unit, please read
the instruction manual carefully in order to make
sure that the best possible performance is
obtained.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the

body.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. KA-M790G

Serial No.

LST1109-001A

Introduction

FOR USA
These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all of these instructions.

1.

Save these instructions for later use.

2.

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

3.

Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or

4.

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth f or cleaning.

5.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6.

Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

7.

Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.

8.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

9.

This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

10.

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

11.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.

12.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

13.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

14.

Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the appliance.

15.

Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16.

Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage

and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

17.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

18.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

II

Safety Precautions

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash wish arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
thatmay be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

CAUTION:

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED
BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on this unit.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF
THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS
DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.

POUR CANADA

ATTENTION

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE
D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE
BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A
REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A
UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un
triangle équilatéral est destiné à
alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence
d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée
dans le boîtier du produit. Cette
tension est suffisante pour provoquer
l’électrocution de personnes.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un
triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter
l’utilisateur sur la présence
d’opérations d’entretien importantes au
sujet desquelles des renseignements
se trouvent dans le manuel
d’instructions.
Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu’aux
Etats-Unis.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This unit should be used with 12V DC only. To
prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT
use anyother power source.

III

Introduction

Safety Precautions
(contiuned)

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit.

REMARQUE:

La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie)
est située surle cadre inférieur de l’unité.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Due to design modifications, data given in this
instruction book are subject to possible change
without prior notice.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed close to the apparatus.

FOR EUROPE

This equipment is in conformity with the
provisions and protection requirements of the
corresponding European Directives. This
equipment is designed for professional video
appliances and can be used in the following
environments:

● Controlled EMC environment (for example,

purpose-built broad-casting or recording
studio), and rural outdoors environments.

In order to keep the best performance and
furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we
recommend to use cables not exceeding the
following lengths:

Port Cable Length

[RM] Shielded Cable 10 m

[PROMPTER
OUTPUT]

[INTERCOM] Shielded Cable 1.5 m

Shielded Cable 10 m

AVERTISSEMENT:

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

ATTENTION:
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du
courant direct en 12V.

Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou
d’electrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres sources
d’alimentation électrique

Caution:

Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or
magnetism, for example near a radio or TV
transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and
the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please
keep the apparatus away from the sources of the
disturbance.

IV

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general
household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery
and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent
potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
waste, in accordance with national legislation.

product. For more information about collection point and recycling

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain
information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national
legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding
electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Germany

Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin,

dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und Normen bezüglich
elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und elektrischer Sicherheit überein.
Die europäische Vertretung für die Victor Company of Japan, Limited ist:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Deutschland

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Introduction

Safety Precautions
(contiuned)

VI

VII

Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Names of Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Attaching this Unit to the Camera . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control Unit Connection

Connecting the Remote Control Unit . . . . . . .11

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Synchronizing with the Camera . . . . . . . .12

Displaying the Return Video . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Tally Function and

Call Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

List of Remote Control Unit Functions . . . . 14

Others

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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