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.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (Z cover page).
•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to
read these as well.
•Basic and advanced features/operation are
separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to the Index (
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that
follow and cautions (Z pgs. 53, 54). They
contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
Z pgs. 49 – 52) and
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this 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
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately,
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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 the 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.
WARNING: AC Power Adapter/Charger is NOT
FOR USE WITH TOYS.
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.
NOTES:
●
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.
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
n The Crossed Out Dust Bin
Mark on the battery pack
indicates that the product
complies with Directives 91/
157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.
n Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery pack must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
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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 and
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U 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.)
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
Cassettes marked “” and “” can be
used with this camcorder. However, S-VHS
recordings are possible only with cassettes
marked “”.
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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.
read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-
ment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for
infirm or handicapped people.
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
PAL
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MAJOR FEATURES
REMEMBER
The Logical Choice
PAL
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
Program AE with Special
Effects (
n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release
n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect
n Sepia n Twilight n Sports
n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter
n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 22)
Z pg. 18, 19)
Program Manager
Z pg. 18 – 29)
(
Program AE with special effects, Focus,
Picture Stabilizer, Exposure Control,
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Instant Titles, Date/
Time Character Insert, White Balance
Adjustment, Menu Adjustment
Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 6)
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into
place.
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
PLAYBACK
STOP
REW
2
3
PLAY/PAUSE
1
Set to “PLAY”
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press REW.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.
— Playback starts and the playback picture
appears in the viewfinder.
•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details, Z pg. 34.)
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
n
VCR using the Cassette Adapter.
Z
pg. 36
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
EJECT
1
3
PUSH
1 Slide EJECT.
2 Insert a video cassette.
3 Press PUSH.
(For more details, Z pg. 11)
SHOOTING
2
Insert.
1
LENS COVER
open/close knob
2
Set to “CAMERA”
Recording Start/Stop button
3
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.
— The power indicator will light and an
image will appear in the viewfinder.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
— Recording starts.
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop button once
again.
(For more details, Z pg. 14)
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CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
POWER
indicator
END
indicator
** CHARGE MARKER
A charge marker is provided on the battery
pack to help you remember whether it has
been charged or not. Two colours are provided
(red and black)—you choose which one
means charged and which means discharged.
To AC outlet
REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch
Charge marker
Hook on.
GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
●
No function is available without power supply.
●
Use only specified power supply.
●
Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
1
outlet. The power indicator lights.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
2
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The CHG. indicator lights.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
When charging is completed, the END indicator
3
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction
of the arrow.
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
approx.
3 hrs. 30 min.
2
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
BATT. PACKAPPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME
BN-V12U50 min.
BN-V22U1 hr. 50 min.
BN-V25U2 hrs. 25 min.
**REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that
allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before
recharging.
To discharge the battery . . .
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the
illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The
REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,
and goes out when discharging is complete.
NOTES:
●
The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
●
Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully
charged battery pack.
●
Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery
pack.
●
Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
●
Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
●
High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.
●
If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.
●
Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.
●
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
●
Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.
●
A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to
continue.
●
The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
To AC outlet
DC OUT
To DC in jack
Core Filter
DC cord
terminal
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11EK
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USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter
(connect as shown in the above illustration).
NOTES:
●
When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
●
The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
●
When using the optional Car Battery Charger,
refer to the respective instruction booklet.
To car's cigarette
lighter socket
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the above illustration).
NOTES:
●
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
●
When using the provided DC cord, make sure
you connect the end of the cable with the core
filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves
performance of equipment.
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GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
A
SWITCH OFF POWER
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
1
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
Open the clock battery compartment cover while
2
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
3
battery and the compartment (A) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025
4
lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
5
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
3
1
2
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
1
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
2
ADJUST DIOPTER
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
3
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Date/Time Setting
9
MENU
FAR
Menu Screen
SELECT MODE
First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
1
PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
SELECT FUNCTION
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/
3
Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time
+
–
PROGRAM AE
select dial
NEAR
Gain UpNORM
Tele MacroOFF
Interval TimerOFF
Rec TimeOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
TallyON
Set Character
Date/Time
END :MENU KEY
screen appears.
SET DATE/TIME
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set
4
begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct
setting appears.
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to
move the highlight bar to “Cancel”, then press
MENU.
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.
START CLOCK OPERATION
Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or
5
NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then press MENU.
The Menu screen reappears.
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU.
6
Set Time and
Date Screen
Date
Day/Month/Year
1.1.00 10:45
Set Cancel
Time
24-hour indication
NOTES:
●
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a
connected TV, see “Date/Time Character Insert”
(Z pg. 26).
●
If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2., 31. 6.,
etc.) and perform step 5, “Input Error” appears blinking
at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to
input the correct number.
10
30•45•60 tape
length select button
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
S-VHS/VHS recording
format select button
Tape length indicator
30
30
Recording format
indicator
4560
T
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
SET TAPE LENGTH
Press 30•45•60 until the required indication appears
1
in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of recording time,
45 = 45 minutes, and 60 = 60 minutes.
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (Z pg. 14) displayed in the
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been
selected.
Recording Format Setting
When using an S-VHS-C cassette, set to either of the
recording formats.
SET RECORDING FORMAT
Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required
1
indication appears in the viewfinder.
: Super VHS
T : Regular VHS
NOTE:
Super VHS recordings cannot be made on normal VHS-C
tapes.
COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS
RecordingPlayback
Recorded tapeCamcorderBlank tapeCassette adapter
S-VHS-C cassette
Playback
The pictures recorded with the camcorder can be viewed in playback by directly connecting it to a TV; and
can also be played back using a VCR.
S-VHS
recordings
• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot
VHS recordingsVHS-C cassette
S-VHS VCR
• The recorded format (S-VHS or
VHS) is automatically detected
when playlback begins.
Regular VHS VCR
be viewed on regular VHS VCRs.
GearErase protection
Turn to take
up slack.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
1
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Make sure the label is facing outward.
2
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
3
locked.
NOTES:
●
A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
●
Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
●
Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position
that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some
cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
●
The cassette holder can’t be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.
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12
Recording Start/Stop button
GETTING STARTED
Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
Separate the Velcro strip.
1
INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
2
grip.
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
3
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom
lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
(cont.)
Shoulder Strap Attachment
13
3
2
1
1
2
ATTACH STRAP
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
1
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.
ADJUST LENGTH
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then
2
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to
prevent slipping 2.
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
1
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
14
Tape remaining time indicator
25min
-
-min
*(Now calculating)
60min
59min
RECORDING
Basic Recording
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
1
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open
2
the lens cover, then set the power switch to
“CAMERA”.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder
enters the Record–Standby Mode.
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.
START SHOOTING
Press the Start/Stop button.
POWER
Start/Stop button
3
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
REC
and “
” appears in the viewfinder.
STOP RECORDING
Tally lamp
NOTES:
●
A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.
●
There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.
●
The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown.
●
The indicated remaining time is approximate.
●
The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
●
The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been
selected (
●
“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this
condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is
loaded.
●
If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations,
the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to
“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.
●
If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5
minutes, recording may not start immediately.
●
Sometimes even simply ejecting and reloading the tape may cause the tape’s present position to change
slightly. If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (
end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.
●
The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover
is closed.
Z
pg. 10).
Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.
4
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
Z
pg. 15) to find the
RECORDING
Basic Features
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Power zoom Lever
Zoom-in
RETAKE (R/F)
Zoom-out
Zoom indicator
FEATURE:Zooming
PURPOSE:To produce the zoom in/out effect, or
OPERATION:36X Hyper zoom
NOTES:●
FEATURE:Quick Review
PURPOSE:To check the end of the last record-
OPERATION:1) Press “
NOTE:
FEATURE:Retake
PURPOSE:To re-record certain segments.
OPERATION:1) Make sure the camcorder is in the
NOTE:
an instantaneous change in image
magnification.
Digital circuitry doubles the
maximum 18x magnification offered
by optical zoom.
1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever
toward “T”.
2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.
During Hyper Zoom, the speed
increases the further you slide the
Zoom Lever.
●
Focusing may be come unstable
during Hyper Zoom. In this case,
set the zoom while in Record–
Standby, set manual focus or Focus
Lock (Z pg. 20, 21), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
●
The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only
moves during optical zoom. Once
the Zoom Level indicator reaches
the top of the zoom indicator bar,
all magnification from that point is
through digital processing.
●
During digital image processing,
the quality of the image may suffer.
ing.
during the Record–Standby mode.
•Tape is rewound for about 2
Distortion may occur at start of
playback. This is normal.
Record–Standby mode.
2) Press either RETAKE button to
reach the start point for new
recording.
Pressing “F” fast-forwards the tape
and pressing “R” reverses it.
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start
recording.
Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.
” and release quickly
seconds and played back
automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the
next shot.
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RECORDING
Basic Features (cont.)
Record-Standby
NormalUpside down
Record-Standby
AUTO
PAUSE
APS ON
Up
Record-StandbyRecord
Down
APS ONAPS OFF
AUTO PAUSE
FEATURE:Auto Pause System
PURPOSE:To automatically stop recording
OPERATION:1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that “APS
NOTES:●
when the camcorder is pointed
down, preventing accidental
recordings of the ground, your feet,
etc.
ON” appears in the viewfinder for
2 seconds. When the camcorder is
tilted down by a large degree from
its horizontal position during
recording, the Record-Standby
mode is automatically engaged.
During this, “AUTO” is displayed
above “
•To switch off the Auto Pause
The Auto Pause System is also
effective when the camcorder is
pointed up, or is positioned upside
down.
●
Auto Pause also works when the
camcorder is twisted by a large
degree to the left or right.
●
When you want to shoot in any of
the aforementioned positions, be
sure to switch off Auto Pause.
PAUSE
System, press AUTO PAUSE
again so that “APS OFF” appears
in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.
”.
QUICK RECFEATURE:Quick Rec
PURPOSE:To record a scene for 5 seconds,
OPERATION:1) During Record–Standby, press and
NOTES:●
providing quick scene transitions like
those seen in TV programmes.
release QUICK REC. Recording
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder
reenters the Record–Standby mode
automatically.
•To continue shooting longer than
5 seconds, press and hold
QUICK REC. Recording
continues as long as QUICK REC
is kept pressed.
The Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 23) cannot
be activated by pressing QUICKREC.
●
QUICK REC cannot be used during
Animation and Time-Lapse
(Z pg. 31).
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18
1 second later, the mode is activated.
R
E
L
M
O
D
E
A
S
E
E
F
G
N
D
After 1 sec.
Sepia
Viewfinder
C
O
L
U
A
0
0
0
2
/
1
+
0
0
0
FAR NEAR
1
/
1
–
K
T
O
Mark
PROGRAM AE
select dial
RECORDING
Advanced Features
Programme AE With Special Effects
All you have to do to access any of the variety of
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol
1
of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed in the viewfinder for approx.
1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the
indication remains. The mode is activated.
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release
mode is selected, only the mode’s name is
displayed. Then the name disappears and the
mode is activated.
NOTES:
●
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
●
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe (Z pg. 23) is used in the Sepia mode.
●
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed
Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
●
In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture
colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.
DIALVIEWFINDER
SYMBOLINDICATION
MODE
DIALVIEWFINDER
SYMBOLINDICATION
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MODE
LOCK
Auto Mode Lock
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
incorrect operation due to accidental button
pressing during shooting.
•In this mode the following controls are disabled;
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B (Manual
White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,
Exposure Control and MENU.
RELEASE
Auto Mode Release
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
Electronic Fog Filter
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the
image and gives it a “fancy“ look.
ND Effect
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on
the subject.
Auto Lock
Auto Release
FG : FogFG
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
ND EffectND : ND EffectND
Twilight
Twilight
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•Auto gain control is turned off.
•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but
can also be manually changed to another mode
(Z pg. 27).
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-tocamera distance is less than 10 m, use manual
focusing (Z pg. 21).
Sports
Sports
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
1/1000
1/2000
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
1
2
S 1/1000
S 1/2000
Twilight
Sports
1/1000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
Sepia
Sepia
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
an older movie. Use together with Wide (Z pg. 24)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
Sepia
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Focus
detection zone
NEARFAR
PROGRAM AE select dial
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Focusing
Auto Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The low-contrast warning “
viewfinder.
Focus Lock
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially
helpful in the following situations:
•When things pass between your subject and the
camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your
subject in before recording.
•When you want your subject to be focused, and to
appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the
subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage
the focus lock function and move the camcorder until
the subject is where you want it.
” appears in the
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
LOCK FOCUS
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “”
2
appears in the viewfinder.
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock
3
indication disappears.
NOTES:
●
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is
not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece
of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,
wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
●
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out
first (
Z
pg. 15). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,
the camcorder could automatically zoom out
depending on the distance between the camcorder and
the subject. *When Tele Macro (
the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
Z
pg. 29) is activated,
FARNEAR
PROGRAM AE select dial
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Manual Focus
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (Z pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
ADJUST FOCUS
To farther subject . . .
Press and hold FAR . The Manual Focus indications
2
“” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
To nearer subject
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications
“” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
LOCK FOCUS
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is
3
replaced by the focus lock indication “” and the
adjusted focus is locked in.
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual
4
Focus mode is immediately released and the focus
lock indication disappears.
. . .
NOTES:
●
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
●
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “
” or “ ” will blink.
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P. STABILIZER
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Picture Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification.
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER
Press P.STABILIZER. “” appears in the viewfinder.
1
•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
•
When shooting dark or dim subjects
•
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
•
When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
•
When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
●
Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
+
–
To brighten the image
–
06
+
02
Exposure level indicator
+
To darken the image
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level
2
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
3
06
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
[Ex. : Black Fader]
FADE OUT
Function indication
Fade/Wipe
Mosaic Fader
B
K
Off
(No indication)
SELECT button
FADE IN
After
2 sec.
B
K
Black Fader
Mosaic Fader
Shutter Wipe
Slide Wipe
OFF
Fade/Wipe
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Fade/Wipe
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or
wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter
Record–Standby mode.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
2
appears.
Fade/Wipe
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPESTANDBY MODE
Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at
3
left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected
and reserved.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 2 seconds.
Then the name disappears, and only the indication
remains.
START RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and
4
activate fade- or wipe-in.
OR . . .
END RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and
engage fade- or wipe-out.
”
PROGRAM AE select dial
SET button
NOTES:
●
Pressing and holding the Recording Start/
Stop button allows you to record a black
blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic
Fader is selected.
●
The screen becomes slightly reddish when
the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia (Z pg. 19).
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPESTANDBY MODE
While “
Fade/Wipe
” is displayed, press SET twice.
5
•“OFF”
is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the
reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.
B
K
Black Fader
Fades in/out to a black screen.
Mosaic Fader
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic
pattern.
Shutter Wipe
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,
closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image
pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.
Slide Wipe
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover
the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.
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Title
Wide mode
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Wide
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like
“wide-screen” effect.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
Wide
2
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
Press SET.
3
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Press SET again while “ Wide” appears.
4
” appears.
Happy Birthday
Happy Holidays
Our Family
No indication
SELECT
PROGRAM AE select dial
SET
Movie Star
Party Time
Merry Christmas
Wedding Day
Congratulations
The characters you
have set using
Character Generator
Title indication
Instant Titles
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as
shown in the illustration to the left.
DISPLAY
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Title” appears.
2
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to
3
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is
displayed.
NOTES:
●
To delete the Instant Titles during recording, press SET.
●
To recall a title, press SET again.
MENU
PROGRAM AE select dial
Gain UpNORM
Tele MacroOFF
Interval TimerOFF
Rec TimeOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
TallyON
Set Character
Date/Time
END :MENU KEY
Character Generator
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Set
2
Character”, then press NEAR. The Character Set
menu appears.
INPUT CHARACTERS
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make the desired
3
character blink, then press MENU. The selected
characters appear at the bottom of the screen.
Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).
•To select the location of the next character, press
+, –, FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares
blink at the bottom of the screen, then press FAR
or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath
the desired location. Press + when you’re done,
and the blinking cursor returns to the character
grid.
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SET : MENU KEY
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R S
T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü
À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &
: . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
I L I
End
SET : MENU KEY
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R S
T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü
À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &
: . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
I L I KE YOU
EndClear
Clear
k
END CHARACTER SETTING
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “End” blink, then
4
press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.
NOTES:
●
To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make
“Clear” blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press
MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase
selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor
to the character at the bottom row which you want to
replace, then press +, FAR or NEAR to highlight “ ” in
the top left corner, and then press MENU.
●
To display the characters you have set — “Instant
Titles” (Z pg. 24) or “Date/Time/Character Insert”
(Z pg. 26).
●
Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby
mode.
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SELECT
PROGRAM AE select dial
SET
Date displayTime display
Date-off mode
(No indication)
The characters you have set using Character
Generator
Date display
Date/Time display
Auto Date Record
mode
Auto Date Record mode
Disp.
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Date/Time Character Insert
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters
in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor,
record them manually or automatically, and even make
your own titles.
NOTE:
You should already have performed the Date/Time
Setting procedure (Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
DISPLAY
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT DISPLAY
Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears.
2
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through
3
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.
NOTES:
●
The selected display can be recorded.
●
If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off
mode before shooting.
●
If you want to delete the display during shooting, press
SELECT repeatedly until “
SET.
●
To recall the display, press SET again.
Disp.
” appears then press
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Time display
10:45:56
Date/Time display
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Auto Date
Auto date record mode
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Auto date record
executed
Characters
I LIKE YOU k
Example of stored
characters
AUTO DATE RECORD
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
•After changing the date.
•After loading a cassette.
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing
SET.
In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“Auto Date”.
NOTES:
●
Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this
mode, and disables all other modes.
●
In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes
while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded for
about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded
during any other recordings made on that day.
SELECT
PROGRAM AE select dial
SET
White balance
mode indicator
No indication (Auto)MWB
M.W.B.
MWB
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Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses
the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic
white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions:
• When an object is in various shades of the same colour.
• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot
outdoors.
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for
white balance adjustment.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SELECT reapeatedly until "
2
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the
required indication appears in the viewfinder.
3
“MWB” ..... With a memorized personal White Balance
“
“
“
MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light
source so you can shoot with natural colours that are
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple
subjects with different colour temperatures.
MWB
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
setting (see below)
” ......... Outdoors on sunny day
”......... Outdoors on cloudy day
” .......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp
M.W.B.
" appears.
ADJUST FOCUS
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually
2
(
Z pg. 21).
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold
SET for more than 3 seconds.
3
• “MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment, then
NOTES:
●
To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press SET until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE
select dial to “AUTO LOCK”.
●
Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or
when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.
●
It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance (“Basic Connections”
Z
pg. 32).
●
When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST FOCUS”), this unit makes its colour
temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colours. For example, when
adjusting with red, blue or yellow colours, the image becomes the colour which aproximates to green, orange or purple
respectively.
●
Manual White Balance Adjustment is not possible when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to SEPIA
stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.
(
Z
pg. 19).
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MENU
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an
easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many
of the more detailed camcorder settings.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
+
FAR
Gain UpNORM
Tele MacroOFF
Interval TimerOFF
Rec TimeOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
TallyON
Set Character
Date/Time
END :MENU KEY
Gain UpOFF
Tele MacroON
Interval Timer1min
Rec Time1/2s
JLIP ID NO.07
TallyON
Set Character
Date/Time
END :MENU KEY
NEAR
–
SELECT FUNCTION
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired
3
function.
MAKE SETTING
The setting procedure depends on the function you
4
select.
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer,
Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices
until the desired setting appears.
If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for
each function (Set Character – Z pg. 25; Date/
Time – Z pg. 9).
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.
5
NOTE:
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
PAUSE
If “Gain Up” or “Tele Macro” in the Menu
has been changed from the factory settings,
this mark appears in the viewfinder.
MENU
Gain UpNORMTo record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is
OFFAllows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
Tele MacroOFFUsually set to this position.
ONUsually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
Interval TimerThis feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer
Rec TimeThis feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation
JLIP ID NO.This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such
TallyONThe tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
Set CharacterAllows you to input characters (Z pg. 25).
Date/TimeAllows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 9).
OFF
15s
30s
1min
5min
OFF
1/4s
1/2s
1s
5s
as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP) (Z pg. 51).
The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.
OFFThe tally lamp remains off at all times.
more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although
the subject becomes slightly dark.
adjustment.
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a
distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus
at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you
can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of
approx. 60 cm.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
focus.
(
Z pg. 30) and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 31).
and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 31).
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= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK
NOTE:
During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,
use Manual Focus (Z pg. 21).
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Interval Timer
Indicator
Rec Time Indicator
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Self-Timer
You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/
1min
1/2s
+
Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the
camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode
before performing the following steps.
FAR
–
Tally lamp
Gain UpNORM
Tele MacroOFF
Interval TimerOFF
Rec TimeOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
TallyON
Set Character
Date/Time
END :MENU KEY
MENU
NEAR
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.
SET INTERVAL TIME
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
2
“Interval Timer”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired time
appears. Choose from “15s”, “30s”, “1min”, “5min”,
or select to turn the function “OFF”.
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU.
3
START DELAYED RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins
4
blinking, and the blinking frequency increases about
5 seconds before recording is to start. Once
recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays
lit.
To Release Self-Timer . . .
..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press Recording
Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then set “Interval
Timer” to “OFF”.
1/2s1s5s
1min5min
1/4s
OFF
15s30s
OFF
Animation
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of
movement. This function allows you to shoot a
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same
object for a brief period of time.
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode before performing the following steps.
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Time-Lapse
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,
you can record subtle changes over an extended
period of time.
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode before performing the following steps.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
1
position except AUTO LOCK, then press
MENU.
SET RECORDING TIME
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
2
“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,
“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.
START RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button after
3
focusing on the subject. The recording stops
automatically after the selected period of time.
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF
PICTURES
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
4
pictures.
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
Set “Rec Time” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.
5
NOTES:
●
For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or
Time-Lapse mode.
●
Fade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
●
Before performing other operations following
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
1
position except AUTO LOCK, then press
MENU.
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
RECORDINGS
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
2
“Interval Timer”, then press FAR or NEAR to
cycle through the choices. Stop when the
desired time appears. Choose from “15s”,
“30s”, “1min”, “5min”, or select to turn the
function “OFF”.
SET RECORDING TIME
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
3
“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,
“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.
START TIME-LAPSE
RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
4
Recording and intervals alternate
automatically.
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,
5
set “Rec Time” and “Interval Timer” in the
Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the
tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set
“Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Menu
screen to “OFF”.
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These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
PLAYBACK
Basic Connections
A. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible
only with regular video signal
Cable Adapter
jack cover*
White to AUDIO
Yellow to VIDEO
A/V cable
(optional)
White to AUDIO
(L/MONO)
Yellow to VIDEO
(provided)
To
TV or VCR
Set to CVBS
TV
VCR
B. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible
with Y/C signal
Cable Adapter
jack cover*
Yellow: not connect
White to AUDIO
To S VIDEO OUT
A/V cable
(optional)
White to AUDIO (L/MONO)
S-VIDEO cable
(optional)
Yellow: not connect
To S-IN
(provided)
To
TV or VCR
Set to Y/C
TV
VCR
C. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V
input (RCA type) connectors
To TV or VCR
White to AUDIO
S
To
VIDEO OUTTo S-VIDEO IN
jack cover*
*jack cover: When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.
A/V cable (optional)
←(
When the S-VIDEO cable is not used.
S-VIDEO cable (optional)
White to AUDIO L in
)→
Yellow to VIDEO inYellow to VIDEO
TV
VCR
A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped
with a SCART connector compatible
only with regular video signals
NOTE:
Use the A/V cable and cable adapter.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO
TV/VCR
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the
A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connec-
1
tors on the camcorder and to those on the
cable adapter, and then connect the cable
adpter to the SCART connector on the VCR or
TV.
SET “Y/C”/“CVBS” SWITCH
Set the “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch
2
on the cable adapter to “CVBS”.
SUPPLY POWER
Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.
3
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
4
B: Connection to a TV or VCR
equipped with a SCART connector
compatible with Y/C signals
NOTE:
Use the S-VIDEO cable, A/V cable and cable
adapter.
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C: Connection to a TV or VCR
equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/
or A/V input (RCA type)
connectors
NOTE:
Use the A/V cable and S-VIDEO cable.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO
TV/VCR
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the
1
S-VIDEO cable and/or the A/V cable to the SVIDEO (or the VIDEO) and AUDIO connectors
on the camcorder and to those on the VCR or
TV.
SUPPLY POWER
Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.
2
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
3
TV to its VIDEO mode.
D: Connection to a TV with NO A/V
Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)
NOTE:
Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.
Connect it to the camcorder's VIDEO, AUDIO and
RF DC OUT connectors.
* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for the
connection procedure.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO
TV/VCR
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the
S-VIDEO cable and the A/V cable to the S-
1
VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the
camcorder and to those on the cable adapter,
and then connect the cable adapter to the
SCART connector on the VCR or TV.
SET “Y/C”/“CVBS” SWITCH
Set the “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch
2
on the cable adapter to “Y/C”.
SUPPLY POWER
Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.
3
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
4
TV to its VIDEO mode.
NOTES:
●
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack.
●
To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder's Power switch to "CAMERA", then set
your TV to the appropriate input mode.
●
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to
the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
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STOP
REW
PLAY/PAUSE
FF
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback
NOTE:
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in
“Basic Connections” (Z pg. 32).
LOAD A CASSETTE
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
1
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
SELECT MODE
Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On
2
indicator lights.
Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL
output audio select button
POWER
Recording format indicator
: S-VHS
No indication: regular VHS
HiFi
M-0:23:45
Tape counter
Tape running indicator
4
3
2
6 : Still Playback
: Playback
: Fast-Forward/
Forward Search
: Rewind/Reverse
Search
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in
3
the viewfinder and the connected TV.
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP.
4
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape
during Stop mode.
NOTE:
The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5
minutes in Stop mode or Still Playback mode. To turn on
again, set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, then to
“PLAY”.
PLAYBACK
+
–
COUNTER R/MFFPLAY/PAUSE
STOP
Features
REW
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FEATURE:Manual Tracking
PURPOSE:To eliminate noise bars that appear
OPERATION:1) Press either +/– button as many
NOTES:●
FEATURE:Still Playback
PURPOSE:To pause during playback.
OPERATION:1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during
NOTE:
FEATURE:Shuttle Search
PURPOSE:To allow high-speed search in either
OPERATION:
NOTE:
FEATURE:Counter Memory Function
PURPOSE:To make it easier to locate a specific
OPERATION:1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for
NOTES:●
on the screen during playback.
times as necessary for best picture.
To reset TRACKING to the original
preset, press both + and – buttons
simultaneously.
●
Manual Tracking may not work
with tapes recorded on other VCRs
or camcorders.
playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press
PLAY/PAUSE again.
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome during Still
Playback. This is normal.
direction.
Forward Search
1) Press FF during playback.
Reverse Search
1) Press REW during playback.
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome or darken in
Shuttle Search. This is normal.
tape segment.
more than 2 seconds. The counter
resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M less than 1
second. “M” appears.
3) After recording or playback, press
STOP, then REW. The tape
automatically stops at or close to
0:00:00.
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start
playback.
The counter memory functions in
the FF and REW modes.
●
To disable Counter Memory
Function, press COUNTER R/M
less than 1 second so the “M”
disappears.
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+
Compact video cassette
Recording safety hole
VCR
Compartment door
Sliding latch
Reels
PLAYBACK
Using The Cassette Adapter
Cassette Adapter
Use this to play back a S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette
recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with
any VHS/S-VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U
adapter is battery powered and automatically performs
tape loading and unloading.
INSERT BATTERY
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
1
one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the
illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment
2
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the
3
tape back as you would any other.
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM
ADAPTER
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
4
automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on
the underside of the adapter as shown in the
illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.
NOTES:
●
During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the
reels for safety and tape protection.
●
Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on
regular VHS VCRs.
●
During special-effect playback (slow motion, still
frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may
appear on the screen.
●
To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with
adhesive tape.
EDITING
PLAY/PAUSE
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
Following the illustration at left, connect the
1
camcorder and the VCR. (refer also to page 32 and
33)
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To AUDIO
and VIDEO
connectors
A/V cable
(optional)
To AUDIO,
VIDEO and
S
-IN connectors
If your VCR has the
SCART connector,
use the provided
cable adapter.
Power switch
S
-VIDEO
To
connector
S-VIDEO cable
(optional)
“Y/C”/”CVBS”
video out
select switch
VCR (Recording deck)
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
Set the camcorder’s Power switch to “PLAY”, turn
2
on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
SELECT VCR MODE
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
3
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
4
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
START EDITING
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
5
Record mode.
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
6
PAUSE on the camcorder.
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
7
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
NOTES:
●
If your VCR has an S-VIDEO input connector or a
SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect
the camcorder and the VCR using the S-VIDEO cable.
This can improve the dubbed picture quality.
●
If you use the provided cable adapter, set the “Y/C”/
“CVBS” video out select switch as required.
Y/C: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C
signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.
CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video
cable.
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EDITING
(cont.)
Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the
source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic
MBR SET
2 3
1
4
5 6
8
9
7
VCR CTL
0
editing, in any order you like. R.A. Edit is more easily
performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RMV704U or RM-V700U) is set to operate with your brand
of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed
by operating the VCR manually.
RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(provided)
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND
NAME
AKAI
BLAUPUNKT
FERGUSON
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
JVC A
B
C
MITSUBISHI
NEC
PANASONIC
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
6 2
6 4
7 7
1 3
9 7
9 8
3 2
1 4
3 4
6 6
6 3
9 1
9 6
9 3
6 7
6 8
3 7
3 8
1 3
1 7
1 1
9 4
1 8
VCR BRAND
NAME
PHILIPS
SANYO
SELECO, REX
SHARP
SONY
THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
NORDMENDE
TOSHIBA
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
1 9
9 5
1 1
9 4
9 1
9 6
1 2
3 3
3 6
3 5
9 1
9 6
1 5
1 `
6 5
6 `
3 9
3 1
9 1
9 6
9 7
3 2
6 9
6 1
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is
installed in the remote control RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(Z pg. 42).
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote
1
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to
the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBRSET, and press button (A) and then (B).
•The code is automatically set once you release the
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.
OPERATE THE VCR
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
2
holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for
the desired function. The functions the remote can
control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR
REC STBY (you don't need to press VCR CTL for this
one).
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
IMPORTANT
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and
those of many other makers, it may not work with yours
or may offer limited functions.
NOTES:
●
If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
●
Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
●
If the RM-V704U/V700U is not able to control the
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
A
To AUDIO
and VIDEO
connectors
Open the
cover
To J terminal
(JLIP)
S
To
-VIDEO
connector
MAKE CONNECTIONS
CONNECT TO . . .
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
1
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
terminal.
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR.
Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT
connector.
C
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/
V700U’s Pause-In jack.
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B
A/V cable
(optional)
To AUDIO,
VIDEO and
S
-IN
connectors
If your VCR
has the SCART
connector, use
the provided
cable adapter.
VCR (Recording deck)
S-VIDEO cable
(optional)
Editing cable
(provided)
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
video out
select switch
To Remote
A
PAUSE
B
C
To Pause-In
RM-V704U or
RM-V700U (provided)
PREPARE CAMCORDER
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to
2
“PLAY”.
PREPARE VCR
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and
3
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).
NOTES:
●
If your VCR has an S-VIDEO input connector or a
SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect
the camcorder and the VCR using the S-VIDEO cable.
This can improve the dubbed picture quality.
●
If you use the provided cable adapter, set the “Y/C”/
“CVBS” video out select switch as required.
Y/C: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C
IN OUT
ç 1 0:00:25 0:01:05
2 0:03:18 0:03:31
3 0:02:33 0:02:53
4 0:04:11 -- :--:--
5
6
7
8
COUNTER 0:04:11
TOTAL 0:01:13
IN/OUT
R.A. EDIT
PLAY/PAUSE
EDITING
(cont.)
SELECT SCENES
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER
DISPLAY
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the
1
counter display appears in the viewfinder and the
screen of the connected TV.
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene
2
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
The data appears under IN on the display.
REGISTER END OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and
3
press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under
OUT on the display. The total time of the registered
scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as
4
many as 8).
MAKE CORRECTIONS
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the
5
most recently registered point.
NOTES:
●
The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other
camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/
V700U at the camcorder's remote sensor and press any
of the following buttons (function appears in
parentheses):
— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)
— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)
— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)
●
There must be at least one second between an in-point
and its corresponding out-point.
●
To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds
open between scenes.
●
Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points
or out-points.
●
If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,
the VCR's Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing
doesn't take place.
●
Pressing R.A. EDIT clears all in- and out-points from
memory.
●
Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to
ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)
1 3 2
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE
MODE
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared
1
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
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EDITED TAPE (VCR)
STOP
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
Player (JVC VCR)
To
R.A.EDIT
To
PAUSE IN
Editing cable
(provided)
EDIT
AV OUT
AV IN
Recording deck
RM-V704U or
RM-V700U
(provided)
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously
2
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the
specified order.
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
When all selected scenes have been copied, the
3
camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.
Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit
counter display disappear, press R.A. EDIT.
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the
editing cable and the audio/video cable.
NOTES:
●
If you performed step 1C on page 39 (“MAKE
CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at
the VCR during editing.
●
The on-screen display only appears while the
camcorder searches for each scene.
●
There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited
tape with certain VCRs.
Using the RM-V704U/V700U, it is also possible to perform
deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback
deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording
deck can be...
n a VCR other than JVC, or
n a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an
R.A. EDIT connector
How to use:
— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as
shown on the left.
— Set the RM-V704U/V700U to correspond to the brand
of the recording deck. (Z pg. 38)
— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to
the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as
the playback deck.
Notes:
n RM-V704U/V700U cannot be used to control the
playback deck.
n RM-V704U/V700U is capable of controlling basic
operations of the recording deck. While pressing VCR
CTL, press PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these
functions. (Not possible with some brands and models).
Other buttons cannot be used.
n To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use
the controls on the recording deck itself.
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A
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
B
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your
VCR. This remote control unit makes additional
recording functions possible.
Lock hole
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(provided)
BUTTONSFUNCTIONS
1 PAUSE IN Connector
2 Infrared beam
transmitting window
3 MBR SET Button
4 INT. TIME Button
5 REC TIME Button
6 FF Button
7 REW Button
8 PAUSE Button
9 PLAY Button
0 START/STOP Button
! VISS Button
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
# VCR CTL Button
$ A.DUB Button
% STOP Button
^ INSERT Button
& R.A.EDIT Buttons
Release tab
2
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
Pull out the battery holder according to the type of
1
remote control unit you have.
TypeA: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding
TypeB: Pinch the release tab and pull out the
0
!
@
#
$
%
^
&
With the camcorder’s power switch set to
“CAMERA”.
—
Transmits the beam signal.
—
Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 43)
Animation/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 43)
Retake (forward) (Z pg. 15)
Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (Z pg. 15)
—
—
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.
Index Code marking (Z pg. 43)
Zoom (invariable speed, Z pg. 15)
—
—
—
—
—
INSERT BATTERY
Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium
2
battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,
3
and push the holder until it clicks into place.
* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(Z pg. 2).
Installing The Battery
the lock hole.
battery holder.
With the camcorder’s power switch set to
“PLAY”.
Z pg. 39
Z pg. 38
—
—
FF/FF Shuttle Search (Z pg. 34)
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z pg. 34)
Pause (Z pg. 35)
Playback start (Z pg. 34)
—
—
Z pg. 38
Audio Dubbing (Z pg. 45)
Stop (Z pg. 34)
Insert Editing (Z pg. 44)
Z pg. 40
Transmitted beam
effective area
15°
5m
30°
15°
30°
Remote sensor
When using the remote control, be sure to
point it at the remote sensor. The above
illustration shows the approximate transmitted
beam effective area for indoor use.
The transmitted beam may not be effective or
may cause incorrect operation outdoors or
when the remote sensor is directly exposed to
sunlight or powerful lighting.
Interval Timer Indicator
Viewfinder
INDEX
1min
1/2s
Index Code
Marking
Rec Time Indicator
START/STOP
VISS
INT. TIME
REC TIME
RM-V704U or
RM-V700U
(provided)
FEATURE:Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse
PURPOSE:The remote control lets you set/release
OPERATION:
NOTE:
FEATURE:Index Code Marking
PURPOSE:To give you automatic access to any
OPERATION: 1) Press VISS once to place the index
NOTE:
Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as
well as the Menu screen.
Self-Timer
1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3
on pg. 30 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.
TIME on the remote control. Each time
INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer
indicator appears, changing in the
following order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min
and No indication (off).
2) Release
Instead of setting “Interval Timer” to
“OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME on
the remote control until the Interval
Timer indicator disappears.
Animation
1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on
pg. 31 (“Animation”), press REC TIME
on the remote control. Each time RECTIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator
appears, changing in the following
order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No
indication (off).
2) Release
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on
pg. 31, press REC TIME on the remote
control until the Rec Time indicator
disappears.
Time-Lapse
1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3
on pg. 31 (“Time-Lapse”), press INT.TIME and REC TIME on the remote
control. Each time INT. TIME is
pressed, the Interval Timer indicator
appears, changing in the following
order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min and No
indication (off). Each time REC TIME is
pressed, the Rec Time indicator
appears, changing in the following
order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No
indication (off).
2) Release
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on
pg. 31, press INT. TIME and REC TIME
on the remote control until the
indicators disappear.
Also refer to pgs. 30 and 31.
selected point on a recording.
code. “INDEX” blinks in the viewfinder
during marking.
If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby
mode, the mark is placed where
Recording Start/Stop is pressed.
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44
COUNTER R/M
Viewfinder
M-0:23:45
POWER
Tape counter
Insert editing indicator
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The
original audio on the normal audio track remains
unchanged.
NOTE:
Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform
this procedure.
SELECT MODE
Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.
1
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.
2
RESET COUNTER
Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than
2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for
3
less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in
the viewfinder.
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the
4
recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the
Edit-In point where the new scene should start.
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode
5
is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed
at appears on the screen, go to the next step.
(cont.)
START/STOP
REW
PAUSE
INSERT
PLAY
RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(provided)
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter
reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and
6
the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.
END INSERT EDITING
Press STOP.
7
NOTES:
●
After step 5, Retake (Z pg. 15) can be performed.
●
The tape may stop slightly before or after the
designated end point, and noise bars may appear.
Neither indicates a defect in the unit.
●
Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing
mode.
Audio dubbing indicator
Viewfinder
M-0:05:20
45
Audio Dubbing
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape
e
(normal audio only).
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure
(Z pg. 44) before continuing.
•The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an
external microphone if connected).
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
1
scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press
PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE
at exactly the point where dubbing should start.
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
MODE
Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing
2
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.
To MIC
(capped)
REW
A. DUB
PAUSE
PLAY
RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(provided)
Microphone
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,
3
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.
END AUDIO DUBBING
Press STOP.
4
NOTES:
●
Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or
the edit points will not be accurate.
●
If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s
volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.
NOTES (for Insert Editing and
Audio Dubbing):
●
Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work
correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the
recording speed was changed during the original
recording.
●
To edit/dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
●
Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.
●
During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert–
Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,
stops at exactly 0:00:00.
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Set to “POWER OFF”.
BATT. RELEASE
LENS COVER
open/close switch
EJECT
USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off
1
the camcorder.
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove
2
the cassette.
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
3
PUSH.
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
4
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close
5
the lens cover.
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
1
PUSH
Remove
Marks
CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with
2
lens cleaning paper.
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it
3
out.
2 Remove dust using a blower brush.
3 Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn
it clockwise.
NOTES:
●
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
●
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack
has been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
●
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
The power suddenly goes off and
doesn’t come back on by itself.
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
Recording does not start.
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there’s no
playback picture.
Noise bars appear in the playback
picture.
Noise appears throughout the entire
playback picture.
Playback picture is blurred or
interrupted.
The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.
Tape was played back on VCR using
cassette adapter but picture could
not be viewed.
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● The battery pack has not been attached correctly
(Z pg. 6).
● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 6).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
(Z pg. 7).
● The battery pack has completely discharged.
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,
then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If
it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing.
Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have
sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)
● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to
“CAMERA” (Z pg. 14).
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV switch has
not been set to VIDEO.
● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.
● Manual Tracking has not been performed (Z pg. 35).
● This occurs when playing back a blank portion of tape.
● If this occurs when playing a recorded portion, there is a
possibility that the video heads are dirty or the camcorder
is broken. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.
● This is normal.
● Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on
regular VHS VCRs (Z pg. 10).
Connect camcorder directly either to VCR or to TV, then
playback can be performed on camcorder (Z pg. 32).
TAPE TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward or
rewind.
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
(Z pg. 35).
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
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SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
The tape won’t eject.
Some functions are not available.
Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear
in the viewfinder.
An error number (i.e. E03) appears
in the viewfinder.
The image is out of focus.
A character generator title and the
date and time displays disappear
from the viewfinder.
Even though the Lens Cover is open,
the Lens Cover Warning indicator
blinks.
When the camcorder is swung or
shaken, a noise can be heard.
The wrong date and time are
displayed/recorded.
TROUBLESHOOTING
● The battery pack is running low.
● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of
the camcorder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the
power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power
on again. If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (Z pg. 8).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation
of Auto Focus (Z pg. 20).
● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased.
Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before
disconnecting the power source.
● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position
of the Lens Cover.
● This camcorder is equipped with Auto Pause System
which has a sensor for detection. Because of the sensor,
when the camcorder is swung or shaken, noise can be
heard from the sensor. This is not a malfunction.
● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (Z pg. 9),
the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be
sure that Date/Time Setting is carried out.
(cont.)
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit
(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.
INDEX
Viewfinder
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1
18min
7
REC
Sepia
8
9
0
!
1minAPS ON
1/2s
AUTO
PAUSE
TAPE END
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Viewfinder Indications
1 Cassette Warning/Remaining
Tape Time ...........................................
When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (
Warning blinks.
When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that
allows recording: the Cassette (
Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is displayed.
2, 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 18
Displayed at
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one
position to another. Then only the indicator
remains at
2, 9 Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator ........ Z pg. 23
Displayed at
Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to
another by pressing the SET button. Then only
the indicator remains at
3
Program Manager Function Indication
Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is
set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.
4 Recording Format Indicator ................ Z pg. 10
5 Tape Length Display ........................... Z pg. 10
6 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. Z pg. 15
7 Recording Indicator ............................ Z pg. 14
0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator.................. Z pg. 22
! Interval Time/Recording
Time Indicator.....................................
@ •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ...... Z pg. 14
•Auto Pause System Indicator ............
•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER ..
# Instant Titles Display ........................... Z pg. 24
$ Date/Time Character Display .............. Z pg. 26
2 for approx. 1 second when the
8.
2 for approx. 2 seconds when the
9.
Z pg. 14
)
) Warning lights.
... Z pg. 23
Z pg. 30
Z pg. 16
Z pg. 14
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% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s
remaining power level: “
When the power is almost gone, the indicator
blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened
squares —
that the battery pack is fully charged.)
^ Focus Indicator ................................... Z pg. 20
& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... Z pg. 22
* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... Z pg. 27
( Menu Setting Change Indicator ........... Z pg. 28
) Index Code Marking ........................... Z pg. 43
q Clock Warning
Once the power is turned on and the indicator
blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date
and time settings (
complete, turn the power off and disconnect the
power source. If you re-connect it and turn the
power on and the indicator is blinking, that
means that the clock (lithium) battery is either
not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace
the old battery with, a new one (
w • Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... Z pg. 14
Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.
•Condensation Warning:
When this indication appears, all functions are
disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing
the power source) for a few hours, and when
you turn it on again the indicator should
disappear.
— does not necessarily mean
Z pg. 9). After setting is
Z pg. 8).
”.
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Controls
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Controls
1 Diopter Adjustment ............................ Z pg. 8
2 QUICK REC Button ............................ Z pg. 17
3 Power Zoom Lever ............................ Z pg. 15
6 POWER Switch ............................. Z pg. 14, 34
7 STOP Button ...................................... Z pg. 34
8 Tape Length [30•45•60]
Select Button...................................... Z pg. 10
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]
Button ................................................ Z pg. 35
9 EDIT Button ....................................... Z pg. 41
0 R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... Z pg. 40
! •R.A.EDIT Button .............................. Z pg. 40
•S-VHS/VHS Recording Format
Select Button ................................... Z pg. 10
@ •R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button ................. Z pg. 40
•AUTO PAUSE Button .......................
Z pg. 16
# REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 34
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button.......
$ FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 34
RETAKE F Button................................ Z pg. 15
% PLAY/PAUSE Button........................... Z pg. 34
^ SELECT Button ................................... Z pg. 23
& SET Button ......................................... Z pg. 23
* PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. Z pg. 18
( Multi-Function Control
•Exposure +/– ................................... Z pg. 22
•Focus FAR/NEAR .............................
•Menu Setting Change .......................
•Tracking +/– .................................... Z pg. 35
) MENU Button .................................... Z pg. 28
q P. [Picture] STABILIZER Button............Z pg. 22
w PUSH Button ..................................... Z pg. 11
e EJECT Switch ...................................... Z pg. 11
Z pg. 15
Z pg. 20
Z pg. 28
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Connectors
r J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
Connector.)
(Located beneath the jack cover)
•Connect the Editing Cable when performing
Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 39).
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
such as a personal computer.
For further detail consult your nearest JVC
dealer. Information (in English) is also available
at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/
t External MIC Jack (capped) .................Z pg. 45
y DC IN Jack......................................... Z pg. 7
The jacks
cover.
u AUDIO OUT Jack.............................. Z pg. 32
i VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... Z pg. 32
o
p RF DC OUT Jack................................ Z pg. 33
u to p are located beneath the jack
S
-VIDEO OUT Jack .......................... Z pg. 32
E
Q
r
t
R
a
Indicators
Q Tally Lamp ......................................... Z pg. 14
W Power On Indicator ........................... Z pg. 14
Other Parts
E • Camera sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.
•Remote sensor .................................
R Microphone ....................................... Z pg. 45
T Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ Z pg. 13
Y Clock Battery Compartment ................Z pg. 8
U Battery Pack Mount ........................... Z pg. 6
I Electronic Viewfinder......................... Z pg. 8
O LENS COVER Switch ......................... Z pg. 14
P Grip Strap .......................................... Z pg. 12
a Tripod Mounting Socket ......................Z pg. 13
Z pg. 43
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A
AC Power Adapter ................................ pg. 6
•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is
not functioning even when correctly operated, the
batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh
ones.
•Use only the following battery:
C-P6U or C-P7U .................... R6(AA) size
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when
replacing the battery.
2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they
can leak or explode.
3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
4. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage
which can cause malfunctions.
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a
nickel-cadmium battery. Before
using the supplied battery pack or
an optional battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service
life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... avoid repeated charging without fully
discharging.
.... charge in an environment where tempera-
tures are within the tolerances shown in the
chart below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current
even when switched off.
Terminals
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3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to
deliver less recording time per charge.
NOTE:
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Ranges
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C
NOTES:
●
Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
●
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or
VHS-C mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
.... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
.... vertically, in their original cases.
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Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
..... open the camcorder’s chassis.
..... disassemble or modify the unit.
..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
..... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
..... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
..... near a television set.
..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
..... in places of over 50°C.
..... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
..... in direct sunlight.
..... in a closed car in summer.
..... near a heater.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
..... allow it to become wet.
..... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
..... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
..... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
..... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
..... carry it by holding the viewfinder.
..... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
5. This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner
which automatically cleans the heads and head
drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If,
however, the heads become dirty and cause
blurriness or interruption in the playback
picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
About moisture condensation . . .
• You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a
glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘
outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the
head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a
cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold
room, under extremely humid conditions or in a
place directly subjected to the cool air from an air
conditioner.
• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage
to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to
the camcorder itself.
CAUTIONS
(cont.)
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS
Dust and dirt on video heads
1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to
acclimatize to its environment before using it.
2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.
(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)
•From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor
situation, then immediately being used in a warm
indoor situation.
•From being used or stored in a cool air-conditioned
situation, then being used in a high-humidity
outdoor situation.
•Other areas where rapid large temperature changes
can occur.
3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette tapes.
•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position,
complete in their cassette cases.
•During transportation, always store cassettes in
their cassette cases.
4. Check recorded information at regular intervals. If
the camcorder is equipped with a quick review
facility, use this facility to check whether the picture
is clear or not.
If the quick review or playback picture is not clear,
then the video heads may be dirty.
Note:
As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar
symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the
tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.
Cleaning the video heads
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video
heads may cause the playback picture to become
blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is
equipped with a built-in head cleaner which
automatically cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood
of dirty heads, if such troubles are encountered, we
recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically
designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U.
Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below:
1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the
Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally,
5 seconds is sufficient).
2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the
playback picture with a previously good-recorded
tape.
3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape
can begin when desired.
4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to
two more times.
5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC
dealer.
Important Note:
If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will
also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.
•A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the
video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is
loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging.
•Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your JVC
local dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Format: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard
Power source: DC 6V
Power consumption: 6.8 W
Signal system: PAL-type
Video recording system
Luminance: FM recording
Colour: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
Conforms to S-VHS
standard
Cassette: / cassette
Tape speed: 23.39 mm/sec
Recording time Max.: 60 minutes
(with EC-60 cassette)
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity: 35% to 80%
Storage temperature: –20°C to +50°C
Weight: Approx. 860 g
Dimensions: 112 (W) x 112 (H)
(Including viewfinder)x 232 (D) mm
CAMERA
Pick up: 1/4” format CCD
Lens: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,
18:1 power zoom lens
with auto iris and macro
control, filter diameter
46 mm
Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder
with 0.5” black/white
CRT
White balance
adjustment: Auto/Manual adjustment
VIDEO
Output: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced (via VIDEO
out connector)
AUDIO
Output: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm (via
AUDIO out connector)
External
microphone input: –68 dBs, high
impedance, unbalanced
with ø3.5 mm (MONO)
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C POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V11EK) SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirement: AC 110 to 240 V`,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 23 W
Output
Charge: DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A
VTR: DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A
Charging system: Constant current,
peak detection,
timer controlled
Dimensions: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x
68 (D) mm
Weight: Approx. 400 g
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x
104 (D) mm
Weight: Approx. 240 g
Accessory: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1
Provided Accessories Z pg. 4
Optional Accessories
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E
•RF Unit RF-V5E
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or
RM-V700U
•S-VHS-C Cassettes SE-C45/30
•VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
Some acccessories are not available in some areas.
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on
accessories and their availability.
E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.