JVC GR-AX1010U User's Guide

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

CAMESCOPE COMPACT VHS 

GR-AX1010

Compact VHS

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INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

YU30052-587

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Dear Customer,

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 (

• 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 and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 53 and 54 before use.

Z pg. 7).

Z pgs. 49 – 52) and

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 

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

The AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,

AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s'applique à l'AA-V11U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

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 (212°F) 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.

NOTES:

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The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

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The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference – Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur de Canada.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color 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-V11U/V12U/V22U/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.)

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future

reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire

grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

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5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

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

surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING  CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

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

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

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

4. Safety Check

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

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

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SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z P. 8)

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

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

STOP

INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE

EJECT

PUSH

1 Slide EJECT. 2 Insert a video cassette. 3 Press PUSH.

(For more details, Z P. 13)

SHOOTING

Insert.

LENS COVER open/close knob

Set to “CAMERA”

Recording Start/Stop button

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 P. 38.)

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS

VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak). Z P. 36

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 RECORDING START/STOP.

— Recording starts.

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily press the Recording Start/Stop button once again. (For more details, Z P. 16)

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MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Program AE with Special Effects (

n Cinema n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter n Classic Film n Strobe n Slow Shutter

Z pg. 26)

Digital Wipes and Fades

Z pg. 28)

(

● Black Fader ● Blue Fader

● Mosaic Fader ● Shutter Wipe

● Slide Wipe ● Corner Wipe

● Dissolve ● Auto Select

with VHS Playpak

Multi Function Control

Z pg. 22 – 35)

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Digital Hyper Zoom (

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Z pg. 17)

Digital Image Stabilizer

Z pg. 22)

(

Random Assemble Editing

Z pg. 40 – 43)

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Built-In Auto Light (Z pg.19)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V11U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V706U

•DC Cord •Lithium Battery

Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder.

•Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) C-P7U

CR2025

•Battery Pack BN-V11U

•Editing Cable

•Shoulder Strap

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Power ................................................................................................ 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal................................................... 10

Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................................................... 10

Date/Time Setting ............................................................................... 11

Tape Length Setting .............................................................................. 12

Recording Mode Setting ......................................................................... 13

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ................................................................. 13

Grip Adjustment .................................................................................. 14

Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................................................................... 14

Tripod Mounting ..................................................................................14

Using The RM-V706U Remote Control Unit .................................................. 15

RECORDING

Basic Recording ...................................................................................16

Basic Features..................................................................................... 17

Video Light ........................................................................................ 19

Advanced Features ............................................................................... 20

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter..................................................................... 36

Basic Connections .................................................................................37

Basic Playback .................................................................................... 38

Features ........................................................................................... 39

EDITING

Tape Dubbing ...................................................................................... 40

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]...........................................................40

Insert Editing ......................................................................................44

Audio Dubbing.....................................................................................45

USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Controls ............................................................................................49

Connectors......................................................................................... 50

Indicators .......................................................................................... 50

Other Parts ........................................................................................50

Viewfinder ........................................................................................ 51

Terms ............................................................................................... 52

CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS

Date/Time Insert ................................................................................... 20

Snapshot .............................................................................................. 21

Digital Image Stabilizer (D.I.S.) .............................................................. 22

Exposure Control .................................................................................. 22

White Balance Adjustment..................................................................... 23

Focusing ............................................................................................... 24

Program AE With Special Effects............................................................. 26

Fade/Wipe ............................................................................................ 28

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment ..................................................... 30

Instant Titles ......................................................................................... 32

Self-Timer............................................................................................. 34

Animation ............................................................................................ 35

Time Lapse ........................................................................................... 35

46 47 49

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GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

EDITING

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END indicator

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

POWER indicator

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

To AC outlet

GETTING STARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

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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

outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs. BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

Hook on.

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.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. PACK RECORDING TIME

BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. (35 min.) BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. (35 min.) BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. (1 hr. 20 min.) BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 50 min. (1 hr. 50 min.)

( ): When the Video Light is on

**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.

**CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

NOTES:

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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.

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Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack.

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Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

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Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder.

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Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

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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.

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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.

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To DC OUT

terminal

DC IN Jack

DC cord

Car Battery Cord AP-V7U (optional)

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3U (optional)

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V11U (provided)

To car's cigarette lighter socket

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration to the left).

NOTES:

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When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

●

The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can also be used to charge the battery pack.

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When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective instruction booklet.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration to the left).

NOTE:

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

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GETTING STARTED

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

(cont.)

) and pull the

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”(Z pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Shooting mode selector

FAR

NEAR

–

Main Menu Screen

Set Time and Date Screen

Shift Zoom OFF Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T30 Title

Date/Time

Sub Menu

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JAN 1.00 AM 12:00

Set Cancel

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Date/Time Setting

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the

Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/

Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time screen appears.

SET DATE/TIME

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

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 month, day, year and time,

press FAR or NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then press MENU. The Main Menu screen reappears.

CLOSE MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

NOTES:

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To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (Z pg. 20).

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If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (FEB 30, JUN 31, etc.) and perform step 5, “Input Error” appears blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make the day blink, and input the correct number.

Date

Month/Day/Year

Time

12-hour indication with AM or PM

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Shooting mode selector

FAR

GETTING STARTED

Tape Length Setting

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the

Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

(cont.)

NEAR

–

Main Menu Screen

Shift Zoom OFF Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR.

Tape Length T40

Title Date/Time Sub Menu

T20

SELECT FUNCTION

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Tape

Length”.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct

setting appears (depending on the tape used). T20 = 20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 min., and T40 = 40 min. (when recording in SP mode).

CLOSE MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (Z pg. 16) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

T40

T30

SP/EP

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Recording Mode Setting

Pressing SP/EP alternates the setting between SP

(standard play-provides higher picture and sound quality, better for dubbing) and EP (Extended Playmore economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP).

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

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 present. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab's position.)

Turn to take up slack.

GearErase Protection

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Recording Start/Stop button

GETTING STARTED

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

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

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2.

(cont.)

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

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Using The RM-V706U Remote Control Unit

The RM-V706U full-function MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit is useful when dubbing from the camcorder to your VCR, and it makes additional recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

Infrared beam effective area

10°

5m(16.4ft)

30°

10°

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the infrared beam sensor window is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

3 4 5

6 7 8 9

BUTTONS

1 PAUSE IN Connector —(Z P. 42) 2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

3 MBR SET Button —(Z P. 41) 4 INT. TIME Button Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 34, 35) — 5 REC TIME Button Animation/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 35) — 6 FF Button Retake (forward) (Z pg. 18) FF/FF Shuttle Search (Z pg. 38) 7 REW Button Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (Z pg. 17) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z pg. 38) 8 PAUSE Button — Pause/Play (Z pg. 38) 9 PLAY Button — Playback start (Z pg. 38)

0 SNAPSHOT Button

! START/STOP Button

@ VISS Button Index Code marking (Z pg. 18) — # ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in and out (Z pg. 17) $ VCR CTL Button —(Z P. 41) % A.DUB Button — Audio dubbing (Z pg. 45) ^ STOP Button — Stop (Z pg. 38) & INSERT Button — Insert Editing (Z pg. 44) * R.A.EDIT Buttons —(Z P. 42)

Infrared beam sensor window

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With the camcorder’s power switch With the camcorder’s power switch set set to “CAMERA”. to “PLAY”.

Transmits the beam signal.

Functions same as the SNAPSHOT Button on the camcorder (Z pg. 21).

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out while sliding the lock hole.

INSERT BATTERY

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium battery (CR2025) into the battery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit, and push the holder until it clicks into place.

NOTE:

Read the caution concerning lithium batteries (Z pg. 2).

Lock hole

FUNCTIONS

—

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Start/Stop

The power indicator

POWER

LENS COVER SWITCH

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (Z pg. 8)

●

Tape Length (Z pg. 12)

●

Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 13)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 14)

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

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

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.

25min

Tape remaining time indicator

120min 119min

1min (Blinking)

0min (Blinking)

* min.....(Now calculating)

2min (Blinking)

Tally lamp

3min

START SHOOTING

Press the RECORDING START/STOP button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

•If you want to turn the tally lamp off, see page 31.

STOP RECORDING

Press the RECORDING START/STOP button again to

stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

” appears in the viewfinder.

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 (Z pg. 12).

●

“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 you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (Z pg. 18) to find the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

●

The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 8 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is closed.

RECORDING

Zoom-in

Shooting mode selector

FAR

NEAR

–

Main Menu screen

Zoom indicator bar

Power zoom lever

Shift Zoom l50x

Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T30 Title Date/Time Sub Menu

Zoom-out

Basic Features

Zoom level indicator

FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image magnification.

OPERATION: 28X Hyper zoom

Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 14x magnification offered by optical zoom.

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

toward “T”.

2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”. Shift Zoom

By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 5 – 14 times the optical zoom limit, to a maximum of 140x magnification.

1) Set the Shooting Mode Selector to “PRESET” and press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

2) Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Shift Zoom.”

3) Press FAR or NEAR to set the magnification. “50x” magnifies wide-angle images to approximately 3.6 times the original size, and enables zooming in the 18x – 50x range. “140x” magnifies wide-angle images to approximately 10 times the original size, and allows zooming from 50x to 140x. To disable Shift Zoom, set it to “OFF”. “140x” is useful when you want to confirm letters or numbers from a distance.

4) Press MENU to close the Main Menu screen.

NOTES:

●

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. 24, 25), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

●

The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only moves during optical zoom. Once the indicator reaches “T”, all magnification from that point is through digital processing.

●

During digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last

recording.

OPERATION: 1) Press “

” and release quickly

during the Record–Standby mode.

• Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds

and played back automati-cally, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for

NOTE:

the next shot.

Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

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START/STOP

VISS

RM-V706U (provided)

RETAKE

Record-Standby

Normal Upside down

Record

AUTO PAUSE

Record-Standby

RECORDING

FEATURE: Index Code Marking PURPOSE: To give you automatic access to any

OPERATION:

NOTE:

FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

NOTE:

FEATURE: Auto Pause System PURPOSE: To automatically stop recording

OPERATION: 1) Set AUTO PAUSE to “ON”. When

NOTES: ●

Basic Features (cont.)

selected point on a recording. Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available.

Auto Marking

An index code is marked to start the first recording after a cassette is inserted, as long as the Power switch is set to “CAMERA”.

Manual Marking

1) Press VISS once to place the index 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.

Record–Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording.

3) Press RECORDING START/STOP to start recording.

Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.

when the camcorder is pointed down, preventing accidental recordings of the ground, your feet, etc.

the camcorder is tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during recording, the Record-Standby mode is automatically engaged. “AUTO PAUSE” appears in the viewfinder.

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, make sure you set AUTO PAUSE to “OFF”.

Record-Standby

Down

LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF

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Video Light

When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light.

SET VIDEO LIGHT

Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s power on.

•It is recommended to set the white balance (Z pg. 23) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the video light.

•When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.

NOTES:

●

Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink in the viewfinder, if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

●

When the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF switch is set to “AUTO”:

•

Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT ON/ AUTO/OFF switch.

•

While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode (Z pg. 27) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•

While the Twilight mode (Z pg. 27) is engaged, the light will not activate.

DANGER

•The video light become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the video light and people or objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

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DISPLAY

Date display

Date/Time-off mode

Date display

DEC 25. 96

PM 3:29:43

Time display

Date/Time display

RECORDING

Advanced Features

Date/Time Insert

This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV.

NOTE:

You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

DISPLAY

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Press DISPLAY during Record–Standby to cycle

through the available 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 DISPLAY.

●

If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the Record-Standby mode and then press DISPLAY to

select the desired display mode.

DEC 25. 96

Time display

PM 10: 59:20

Date/Time display

DEC 25. 96

PM 10: 59:20

SNAP SHOT MODE

Pin-upFrame

Full

Multi 9Multi 4

SNAP SHOT

Pin-Up

A still image on a blue background. The image is bordered in white and a shadow effect is added to give it a more dimensional feel.

Multi4

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Snapshot

This interesting feature lets you record several types of digital still images that look, and sound, like photographs. It’s a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties, weddings and graduations.

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Press SNAP SHOT MODE to cycle through the

modes as shown in the illustration at left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected and activated, and its indicator appears, within 2 seconds.

PERFORM SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAP SHOT.

If you press during recording . . .

.... a still image is displayed and recorded in the

selected mode, then the camcorder resumes normal recording. In the Full and Frame modes, the new image comes in gradually overall. In the Pin-Up and Multi-Analyzer modes, the new image comes in gradually from the center.

If you press during RECORD–STANDBY . . .

.... a still image is displayed and recorded in the

selected mode, then the camcorder re-enters the Record–Standby mode.

Frame

A still image with a white border is recorded.

Full

A still image that occupies the entire image field is recorded.

Multi-Analyzer 4/Multi-Analyzer 9

AB CD

Record multiple images in one scene (4 or 9 at a time). The images appear and are stored in this order: A, B, C, D (E, F, G, H, I for Multi-Analyzer 9). In the Motor Drive mode, after “I”, the next image recorded is “A”, and the cycle is repeated.

AB DE GH

C F

Motor Drive Function

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Select as in step 1 above.

ACTIVATE MOTOR DRIVE

During Snapshot recording, press and hold down

SNAP SHOT. You can take rapid snapshots with an

interval of approximately 0.7 seconds between stills.

NOTES:

●

The Date/Time display will disappear during Snapshot recording.

●

The Motor Drive function cannot be activated using the SNAP SHOT button on the RM-V706U remote control unit (provided).

●

When Multi-Analyzer is activated, the shutter sound may not match the appearance of the images.

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Shooting Mode Selector

D.I. STABILIZER

–

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Digital Image Stabilizer

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification.

ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER

Press D.I.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder.

•To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press

D.I.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

●

When the Slow Shutter function is activated (Z pg. 27), the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) cannot be used. If you try to activate this function while DIS is engaged, “ ” blinks, telling you that DIS has been deactivated.

●

Switch off DIS when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

Viewfinder

D.I.S. Indicator

Exposure Level Indicator

To brighten the image

–

To darken the image

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

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

immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears.

MWB

Shooting Mode Selector

No indication  (Auto)

MWB

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White Balance Adjustment

This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions:

•When an object is in various shades of the same color.

•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 SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the

required indication appears in the viewfinder.

“MWB” .... With a memorized personal White

................Balance setting (see below)

“ ” ......... Outdoors on sunny day

“ ” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day

“ ” ..........Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp

MWB sets the color temperature for the subject’s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

White balance mode indicator

Set the Shooting Mode selector to ”PRESET”.

ADJUST FOCUS

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually (Z pg. 25).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press MWB until “MWB” appears, then press and

hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.

•“MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during

adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.

NOTES:

●

To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the Shooting Mode selector to “FULL AUTO”.

●

Re-adjust the White Balance mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or when the Shooting Mode selector’s position has been changed.

●

It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance (“Basic Connections”

●

When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST FOCUS”), this unit makes its color temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colors. For example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colors, the image becomes the color which aproximates to green, orange or purple respectively.

pg. 37).

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Shooting Mode Selector

FAR

NEAR

Focus detection zone

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-color 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 SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

LOCK FOCUS

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “ ”

appears in the viewfinder.

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The

focus lock 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. 17). 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 is activated, the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Shooting Mode Selector

FAR

NEAR

Power zoom lever

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Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ADJUST FOCUS

TO FARTHER SUBJECT

Press and hold FAR . The Manual Focus indications

“ ” 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 replaced by the focus lock indication “ ” and the adjusted focus is locked in.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual

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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Effect menu

Shooting Mode Selector

EFFECT/PROG.AE

OFF

1 Cinema 2 Sepia 3 Twilight 4 Sports 5 HI.S 1/2000 6 Classic Film 7 Strobe 8 Slow Shutter

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Program AE With Special Effects

Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive. Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in Record–Standby.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL

AUTO” or “PRESET”.

If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .

.... only the Cinema mode can be activated.

If you set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... you can choose any one of the 8 effects

available.

SELECT EFFECT

If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .

.... pressing EFFECT/PROG.AE turns the Cinema

mode on and off.

If you set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... pressing EFFECT/PROG.AE brings up the Effect

menu. Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect. Once you decide on an effect, it is selected and activated, and its indicator appears, within 2 seconds.

•If you started this procedure in the Record–

Standby mode, press RECORDING START/STOP to begin recording at this point.

DEACTIVATE EFFECT

When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to “FULL

AUTO”, . . .

.... press EFFECT/PROG.AE.

When set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... press EFFECT/PROG.AE to bring up the Effect

Menu, and press again to move the highlight bar to “OFF”.

EFFECT/PROG. AE indicator

NOTE:

If “Shift Zoom” (Z pg. 17) is set to “50x” or “140x”, Program AE effects cannot be used.

INDICATION MODE EFFECT

CINEMA

Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “16:9 wide-screen” effect.

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SEPIA

TWILIGHT

SPORTS

HI-SPEED

The picture becomes sepia-tinted (reddish brown) monochrome, creating the look of an old photograph.

Makes dusk and twilight scenes, etc. look more natural and dramatic. White balance is set to “ change the setting.

Automatically adjusts to high shutter speed (1/250 to 1/500) to clearly capture fast-moving action with less blur. Clarity is especially noticeable during slow motion or still playback on a VCR. Great for sports, races, etc.

Captures even faster action than Sports effect.

”. Press MWB if you want to

SHUTTER (1/2000)

CLASSIC FILM

STROBE

SLOW SHUTTER

A strobe effect that gives the black and white picture a “flickery” effect like an old movie, and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the picture for a wide-screen look.

Freezes images in rapid succession.

Sets the shutter speed to 1/15 sec. and boosts the sensitivity so that the camcorder can record subjects even in virtual darkness.

•Use it only in dark locations.

•The picture flickers like a quick strobe.

NOTES:

●

When the Sepia or Classic Film effects are activated, pressing MWB (white balance) has no effect.

●

When Slow Shutter is activated, Auto Focus may not work properly.

●

When Slow Shutter is activated, bright spots may appear on the screen. This is not a camcorder malfunction.

●

Certain effects cannot be used together with other functions. When an effect not usable in the present situation is selected, its indicator blinks.

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Fade/Wipe menu

Shooting mode selector

FADE/WIPE

OFF

1 Black Fader

2 Blue Fader 3 Mosaic Fader 4 Shutter Wipe 5 Slide Wipe 6 Corner Wipe 7 P Dissolve

––

 Auto Select

8

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Fade/Wipe

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL

AUTO” or “PRESET”.

If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .

.... only the Black Fader mode is available.

If you set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... you can choose any one of the effects available.

RESERVE EFFECT

If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .

.... pressing FADE/WIPE turns the Black Fader

mode on and off.

If you set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... pressing FADE/WIPE brings up the Fade/Wipe

menu. Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect. Once you decide on an effect, it is selected and reserved, and its indicator appears, within 2 seconds.

START RECORDING

Press RECORDING START/STOP to start recording

and activate a fade- or wipe-in.

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press RECORDING START/STOP to stop recording and engage a fade- or wipe-out.

DEACTIVATE EFFECT

When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to “FULL

AUTO”, . . .

.... press FADE/WIPE.

When set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... press FADE/WIPE to bring up the Fade/Wipe

menu, then press again to move the highlight bar to “OFF”.

FADE/WIPE indication

NOTES:

●

If “Shift Zoom” (Z pg. 17) is set to “50x” or “140x”, fades and wipes cannot be used.

●

When the Shooting Mode selector is set to “FULL AUTO”, after a fade-in, Black Fader is no longer reserved. To reserve it for a fade-out, press FADE/WIPE.

“

” appears in the viewfinder.

BLACK FADER

Fades in/out to a black screen.

BLUE FADER

Fades in/out to a blue screen.

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— — AUTO SELECT

Press RECORDING START/STOP to begin or end recording, and 6 wipe-ins are automatically generated, in the order shown below:

SLIDE WIPE

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 center. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen.

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. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen.

CORNER WIPE

A black screen starts in the lower left corner and gradually fills the screen, or a new image starts in the upper right corner and fills the black screen. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen.

DISSOLVE

1 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button.

— Recording starts.

2 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button

again. — Recording stops, and the Record–Standby

mode is engaged.

— Now the last scene is stored in memory.

Before the power turns off...

3 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button to

resume recording. — The stored scene is gradually replaced by the

new scene being shot.

SCROLL WIPE

CORNER WIPE

WINDOW WIPE

DOOR WIPE

SHUTTER WIPE

1 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button.

— Recording starts.

2 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button

again. — Recording stops and the Record-Standby

mode is engaged.

— Now the last scene is stored in memory.

Before the power turns off...

3 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button to

resume recording. — The new scene gradually wipes in over the

stored scene.

— Repeat steps 2 and 3 as you like.

NOTES (for Dissolve and Auto Select):

●

Turning off the camcorder will erase the scene stored in memory. When a scene is erased from memory, the symbol indication blinks.

●

The sound for the last recording’s scene is not stored in memory.

●

This mode indicator blinks unless an image is stored in memory. In this case, shoot a scene first.

SCROLL WIPE (AUTO SELECT only)

A new image scrolls up onto the screen.

WINDOW WIPE (AUTO SELECT only)

A new image enters from the center and moves towards the corners of the screen.

DOOR WIPE (AUTO SELECT only)

A new image opens like a door onto the screen.

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Main Menu screen

Shooting mode selector

FAR

MENU+

NEAR

–

Shift Zoom OFF Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T30 Title Date/Time

Sub Menu

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired

function.

MAKE SETTING

The setting procedure depends on the function you

select.

If you select Shift Zoom, Tele Macro, Gain Up, Color Filter or Tape Length, . . .

.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices

until the desired setting appears. Then go to step

If you select Title or Date/Time, . . .

.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for

each function (Title – Z pg. 32; Date/Time –

Z pg. 11).

If you select “Sub Menu”, . . .

.... press NEAR to bring up the Sub Menu screen.

Go to step 5.

Tally ON

Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07

Sub Menu screen

If any settings in the Main Menu have been changed from the factory settings, this mark appears in the viewfinder.

PAUSE

SELECT FUNCTION AT SUB MENU

Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired

option, then press NEAR. The selected item begins blinking.

CHANGE SETTINGS

Press + or – to change the displayed setting of the

selected function, then press FAR to enter your choice. The selected item stops blinking.

CLOSE SUB MENU

Press FAR , and setting is complete. The Sub menu

screen disappears and the Main Menu screen reappears.

•To go directly past the Main Menu screen to the

normal screen, press MENU.

CLOSE MAIN MENU

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

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