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GR-AX210 

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

YU30052-557-1

Compact VHS

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PAL

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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 (Z pg. 3).

•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (Z pgs. 34, 35) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Z pgs. 36, 37). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the

VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

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 battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic), 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.

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.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording is possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/ Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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 unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

PAL

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n Programme AE with Special Effects (Z P. 12) n Intelligent Function Control (Z P. 14 – 21) n 12x Variable-Speed Hyper

Zoom (Z P. 11 )

n EasyEdit (Random

Assemble Editing) (Z P. 28 – 31)

REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•Shoulder Strap

•AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V11EG

•Battery Pack BN-V12U

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

•Cable adapter

•Lithium Battery CR2025

CONTENTSMAJOR FEATURES

GETTING STARTED 4

Power............................................ 4

Clock (Lithium) Battery

Removal/Insertion ............................. 6

Date/Time Settings ............................ 6

Viewfinder Adjustment ........................ 7

Tape Length Setting ............................ 7

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............... 7

Grip Adjustment ................................ 8

Shoulder Strap Attachment ................... 8

Tripod Mounting ................................ 8

RM-V20U Remote Control Unit .............. 9

RECORDING 10

Basic Recording ............................... 10

Basic Features ................................ 11

Advanced Features ........................... 12

PLAYBACK 24

Using The Cassette Adapter ................ 24

Basic Connections............................. 25

Basic Playback ................................ 26

Features ....................................... 27

EDITING 28

Tape Dubbing.................................. 28

Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit) ...... 28

Insert Editing.................................. 32

Audio Dubbing ................................ 33

INDEX 34

Controls........................................ 34

Connectors .................................... 34

Indicators ...................................... 34

Other Parts ................................... 34

Viewfinder .................................... 35

CAUTIONS 36 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 SPECIFICATIONS 39 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 39

•AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) cable

•Editing cable

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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.

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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.

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-V12U approx. 1 hr. 5 min. BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 15 min. BN-V25U approx. 3 hrs

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

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.

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

CHG. (charge) indicator

To AC outlet

Marks

END indicator

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

POWER indicator

**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.

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**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.

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 4 are for fully discharged battery 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.

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If you stop recharging or discharging partway 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.

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To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

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Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

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A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to continue.

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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.

Charge marker

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-V3E) 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-V7E), 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.

DC OUT terminal

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V11EG

DC cord

Car Battery Cord AP-V7E (optional)

To car's cigarette lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E (optional)

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion

This battery is necessary to operate the clock 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 (

) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert the supplied lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

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

Date/Time Settings

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

SET DATE/TIME

Press SET and the day blinks. Press + or – to set the day. Repeat to set month, year, hour and minute.

START CLOCK

Press SET. The blinking stops. The date and time are both displayed for confirmation, then the time display disappears.

NOTE:

The clock does not keep time while the date and time are blinking.

–/+ SET

POWER

Date

Day/Month/Year DATE ... Date setting is performed

Time

24-hour indication

TIME .... Time setting is performed

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T30

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.

Tape Length Setting

SET TAPE LENGTH

Set the tape length button according to the length of the tape used. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time and T45 = 45 minutes.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time indicator does not work with tapes other than EC30 and EC45. (See Basic Recording on pg. 10 for “tape remaining time indicator”.)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until holder opens. Do not use force to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked.

NOTES:

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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.

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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.)

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

TAPE30•45 tape length select button

Tape length indicator

GearErase Protection

Turn to take up slack.

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

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 switch. 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).

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.

Recording Start/Stop button

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RM-V20U Remote Control Unit

The RM-V20U (optional) permits VCR functions to be controlled from a distance. When using the RM-V20U, connect its cable to the camcorder's REMOTE jack.

* Before use, refer to the RM-V20U instruction

booklet.

To REMOTE

Buttons

Functions

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

1 LED indicator Lights when a signal is transmitted.

2 KEY-LOCK switch

Switching to “;“ turns off the remote control unit‘s power. Decreases battery power consumption, and prevents accidental operation by young children, etc.

3 REC —— 4STOP — Stop (Z P. 26) 5 PAUSE/MONITOR — Pause (Z P. 27) 6 AUDIO DUB — Audio Dubbing (Z P. 33) 7 INSERT — Insert Editing (Z P. 32) 8 REC TIME Animation/Time-Lapse (Z P. 23) — 9 INTERVAL Self-Timer (Z P. 22)/Time-Lapse (Z P. 23) — 0 POWER OFF Power off ! POWER ON Power on @ ZOOM (T/W) Slow-speed zoom (Z P. 11) — # FF/RETAKE Retake (Forward) (Z P. 11) FF/FF Shuttle Search (Z P. 26) $ PLAY — Playback start (Z P. 26) % REW/RETAKE Retake (Rewind) (Z P. 11) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z P. 26) ^ START/STOP Functions same as the Recording/Stop button of a camcorder. & VISS Index Code Marking (Z P. 11) —

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45MIN 44MIN

3MIN

2MIN (Blinking)

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

* MIN.....(Now calculating)

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

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

●

Power (Z pg. 4)

●

Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 7)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

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.

START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress, and “

REC

” appears in the viewfinder.

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again.

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

NOTES:

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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.

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The tape‘s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown.

●

”TAPE END“ appears when the tape recheas 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, 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. 11) to find the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

●

The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, whether the cover is open or closed.

LENS COVER SWITCH

POWER

Tally lamp

Start/Stop

The power indicator

Tape remaining time indicator

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FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To vary the length of the focal lens and

produce zoom in/out effect.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

1) Pull the power zoom switch down

toward “T”.

Zoom Out

2) Push the switch up toward “W”.

NOTES: ●

The further the power zoom switch is pushed or pulled, the faster the zoom speed becomes.

●

Focusing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set zoom while in Record–Standby, set manual focus or Focus Lock (

pg. 16), then zoom in or

out in RECORD mode.

FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check end of last recording for

confirmation.

OPERATION: 1) Press “

” for less than 2 seconds during

Record–Standby mode.

• Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for next shot.

NOTE:

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

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

Record–Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to reach start

point for new recording.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.

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

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

OPERATION:

Auto Marking

An index code is always marked to start the first recording on a new date after a cassette is inserted.

Manual Marking

1) Press VISS once to place index code.

INDEX blinks in the viewfinder during marking.

NOTES: ●

If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby mode, the mark is placed where START/STOP is pressed.

●

If the date changes during a recording, it becomes the first recording of the new date and an index mark is placed at that point.

RETAKE

Power zoom switch

RM-V20U (optional)

START/STOP

VISS

Zoom indicator

RECORDING

Basic Features

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

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DIAL

VIEWFINDER MODE

SYMBOL

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

15sec. Self-Timer

Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start/ Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operator can enter scene before recording starts.

1) Set PROGRAM AE dial to “

”. “ 15S” appears

in viewfinder.

2) Press Recording Start/Stop.

•Recording starts after 15 seconds.

•Tally lamp begins blinking; blinking speed increases about 5 seconds before recording starts. Blinking stops when recording begins but light stays on.

NOTES:

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Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

●

When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one mode to another, the newly selected mode's name and its indication is displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader (Z pg. 14) is used in the Sepia mode.

●

The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted 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.

DIAL

VIEWFINDER MODE

SYMBOL

Auto Mode Lock

Locks camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing accidental misoperation/button pressing during shooting.

•CINEMA, FADER, FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY, TITLES and MWB (Manual White Balance) controls are disabled in this mode.

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock.

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes picture look misty white, as when external fog filter is attached to lens. Softens image and gives it “fancy“ look.

ND EFFECT

Black mist darkens picture, as when ND filter is used. Helps to counter effects of glare on subject.

Sepia

Scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving effect of older movie. Use together with Cinema (

Z pg. 15) for

authentic look of classic Hollywood movie.

Twilight

Disengages auto gain control and auto focus, locks focus to infinity and white balance to “

” (outdoor) mode. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic.

RECORDING

Advanced Features

Auto Mode Lock

LOCK

AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode  Release

RELEASE

AUTO RELEASE

Electronic Fog Filter

FG:FOGFG

Sports

SPORTS

15 sec. Self-Timer

SELF TIMER

Program 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 until the desired indication appears in the viewfinder. The mode is activated about 1 second later.

PROGRAM AE select dial

Tally lamp

ND EffectND:ND EFFECTND

Sepia

SEPIA

Twilight

TWILIGHT

High Speed Shutter

1/2000

S 1/2000

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No indication  (Auto)

MWB

White balance mode indicator

MWB

White Balance Adjustment

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

Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the required indication appears in the viewfinder.

“ ” .............. Outdoors on cloudy day

“

” ............... Outdoors on sunny day

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

...................... lamp

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

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

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.

ADJUST FOCUS

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually (Z pg. 17).

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:

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To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK.

●

Re-adjust the White Balance Mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or when the PROGRAM AE 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. 25).

●

When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 , 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.

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SEL

FADER CINEMA

FOCUS

EXP.

TITLE

DISP.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

SEL.

F1 F2

RECORDING

Advanced Features

INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL

This feature makes it easier for you to make selections during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual

Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant Title.

PREPARATION

Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except LOCK.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until the required function’s indication appears in the viewfinder.

ENTER SELECTION

Press either F1 or F2 (the one to the immediate left of the desired function name).

NOTE:

If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK, F1 and F2 disappear from the viewfinder, indicating that IFC (Intelligent Function Control) is unusable.

Fader

This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “FADER” appears to the right of F1.

ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE

Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode. “FADER”appears in the viewfinder.

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and activate fade-in.

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and engage fade-out.

NOTES:

●

Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia (Z pg. 12).

●

With the Electronic fog filter mode (Z pg. 12) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

Viewfinder

F2 buttonF1 button

PROGRAM AE select dial

Function SEL. button

FADE OUT

FADE IN

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Cinema

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

Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to the right of F2.

ENGAGE CINEMA MODE

Press F2.

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

Press F2 again while “CINEMA” appears next to F2 in the viewfinder.

Cinema mode

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RECORDING

Advanced Features

Focus detection zone

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.

* The low-contrast warning “

” appears in the

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, centre 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.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the right of F1.

LOCK FOCUS

Press F1. The focus lock indication “ ” appears in the viewfinder.

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press F1. Focus lock is immediately released. 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. 11). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject.

F1 F2

Function SEL.

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SEL

FOCUS EXP.

Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the right of F1.

ADJUST FOCUS

TO FARTHER SUBJECT

While holding down F1, slide the power zoom

switch to T. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

TO NEARER SUBJECT

While holding down F1, slide the power zoom switch to W. The Manual Focus indications “

” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

LOCK FOCUS

Release the power zoom switch. The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication “ ” and the adjusted focus is locked in.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Press F1. 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.

●

Two manual focusing speeds are available. For slow-speed, push the switch slightly and hold that position. For fast-speed, push the switch fully.

●

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

F1 button F2 button

Function SEL. button

Power zoom switch

Viewfinder

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SEL

FOCUS EXP.

RECORDING

Advanced Features

Exposure Control

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

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “EXP.” appears to the right of F2.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

While holding down F2, slide the power zoom switch to T. The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

While holding down F2, slide the power zoom switch to W. The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder.

When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

Press F2. The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure indicator bar disappears.

F1 button F2 button

Function SEL. button

Power zoom switch

Viewfinder

Exposure indicator bar

To brighten the image

To darken the image

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NOTES:

●

In the On-Screen Display mode, the date is displayed and recorded.

●

The on-screen display is not available during recording.

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 (

pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

DISPLAY

SELECT DISPLAY

Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right of F2.

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Press F2 while in Record–Standby to cycle through 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 F2.

●

If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the Record– Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using F2.

AUTO DATE RECORD

Your camcorder automatically records the month, day and year 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 F2. In this mode, the month, day and year are 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.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO MONITOR

Connect the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in “BASIC CONNECTIONS” (Z pg. 25).

DISPLAY VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

Press F2 until the indications appear on the connected monitor.

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

Date/Time display

Date-off mode

On-screen display

Character Generator

25.12.96 

AUTO DATE

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

Date/Time display

Character Generator

Auto date record mode

Auto date record executed

No Characters stored 

Example of stored characters

IN PARIS, FRANCE

25.12.96 10:50

SET CHAR

TITLE DISP.

F1 F2

SEL

F2 button

Function SEL. button

F1 button

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SET CHAR

IN PARIS, FRANCE

CHARACTER SET MODE

J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ' - / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A B C D E F G H I

CHARACTER SET MODE

J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ' - / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A B C D E F G H I

I N PA R I S, FR

RECORDING

Advanced Features

Character Generator

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right of F2.

SET CHARACTER OR TITLE

Press F2 until “SET CHAR” or a previously stored title appears in the viewfinder.

ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN

Press SET. A character grid appears in the view finder.

ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS

Press + or – to move the cursor on the character grid to the desired character, then press SET to enter. The selected characters appears at the bottom of the screen. When you’re done, press SET as many times as necessary to exit the screen. The title you made appears at the bottom of the screen.

NOTES:

●

You can store up to 18 characters.

●

You can only make and store one title at a time. To replace it, repeat the procedure.

●

To create a space between two characters in a title you make, choose “

” on the CHARACTER SET MODE

screen.

SET–/+

CHARACTER SET MODE screen

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

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Example of Character Generator & Title

Viewfinder

Character Generator:

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Title indication

Title: HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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. The preset titles appear in this order: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR FAMILY, MOVIE STAR, PARTY TIME, MERRY CHRISTMAS, WEDDING DAY, CONGRATULATIONS.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “TITLE” appears to the right of F1.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press F1 to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed.

NOTES:

●

To delete the Instant Title during recording, press F1.

●

To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and then press F1 to select the desired title.

●

To display a title you made in the position usually occupied by an Instant Title, cycle through in step 2 above until your title appears (after “CONGRATULATIONS”). You can superimpose two personal titles on the scene being shot.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/ 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:

You need the optional RM-V20U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, set the power switch to CAMERA.

SET TIME DELAY

On the RM-V20U, press INTERVAL to set the delay time. There are four choices, and they appear in the viewfinder in the following order (each time INTERVAL is pressed): 15S (15 seconds), 30S (30 seconds), 1MIN (1 minute) and 5MIN (5 minutes). Pressing again releases the Self-timer.

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins blinking, and the blinking speed increases about 5 seconds before recording starts. When recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.

RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press INTERVAL continuously until “ ” disappears. To release when the tally lamp is blinking, press Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press INTERVAL continuously until “ ” disappears.

NOTE:

If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to “ ”, 15S is automatically selected.

Tally lamp PROGRAM AE

RM-V20U (optional)

START/STOP

INTERVAL REC TIME

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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:

You need the optional RM-V20U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power switch to CAMERA.

SET RECORDING TIME

Press REC TIME on the remote control. Three choices are available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S (one-half of a second) and 1S (one full second). Press again to release the Animation mode.

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop after focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the desired number of pictures.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Play back the series of pictures to see if the results were satisfactory.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the viewfinder.

NOTES:

●

For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting.

●

If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self-Timer mode, Animation is cancelled and Self-Timer mode is engaged with 15S selected.

●

Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation shooting.

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.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power switch to CAMERA.

SET RECORDING TIME

Press REC TIME on the remote control. There are three choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S and 1S. Press again to reset.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS

Press INTERVAL on the remote control. There are four choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time INTERVAL is pressed): 15S, 30S, 1MIN, and 5MIN. Press again to reset.

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop. Recording and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press INTERVAL and REC TIME repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” disappear. To release when the tally lamp is blinking, press Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press INTERVAL and REC TIME repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” disappear.

NOTES:

●

Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Time-Lapse shooting.

●

For best results, keep the camcorder secured while shooting.

●

If, during steps 2 and 3, the PROGRAM AE dial is set to the Self-Timer mode, the Self-Timer mode is engaged with 15S selected.

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PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any 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 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 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 tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens 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.

●

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.

VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Compact video cassette

Recording safety hole

Reels

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There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR.

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV.

SELECT MODE

Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in its instructions).

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

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.

To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

Aerial

RF unit RF-V5E (optional)

To AUDIO, VIDEO and DC OUT connectors

PLAYBACK

Basic Connections

A/V cable (provided)

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

VCR

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M 0:00:00

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

NOTE:

Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “BASIC CONNECTIONS” (Z pg. 25 ).

LOAD A CASSETTE

Load as you did in the recording procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator lights.

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

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. To turn on again, set the power switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.

REW

POWER

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Tape counter

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FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear

on the screen.

OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as

many times as necessary for best picture.

NOTES: ●

To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously.

●

Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: To allow high-speed search in either

direction.

OPERATION:

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome in Shuttle Search. This is normal.

FEATURE: Counter Memory Function PURPOSE: To make it easier to locate a specific

tape segment.

OPERATION: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

more than 2 seconds. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M. “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.

NOTES: ●

The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes.

●

To disable Counter Memory Function, press COUNTER R/M so the “M” disappears.

COUNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSETRACKING

STOP

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

PLAYBACK

Features

REW

RM-V20U (optional)

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EDITING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. If you have a Remote PAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect it to the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” below for details.)

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s power switch to PLAY, turn 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.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder.

START EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

NOTES:

●

When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, pressing EDIT on the camcorder in step 5 automatically engages the VCR’s Record mode.

●

When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, you can access a function called Master Edit Control System. Before beginning, reset the camcorder’s counter to “0:00:00” at an edit-out point. When the tape reaches this point (remember there’s a small margin of error) during editing, the camcorder and VCR pause automatically. However, some VCRs are not compatible with the Master Edit Control System.

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 editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the optional RM-V704U MBR (MultiBrand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see chart at left), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.

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Power switch

EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

VCR (Recording deck)

To EDIT

To AUDIO out To VIDEO out

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN

To Remote PAUSE

Editing cable (provided)

A/V cable (provided)

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2 3

5 6

VCR BRAND NAME

BUTTONS (A) (B)

AKAI 6 2

6 4 7 7

GRUNDIG 1 4

3 4

HITACHI 6 6

6 3

6 7 6 8

3 7 3 8

JVC A B C

MITSUBISHI

NEC

9 1 9 6 9 3

PANASONIC 1 3

1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8

FERGUSON 9 7

9 8 3 2

BLAUPUNKT 1 3

VCR BRAND NAME

BUTTONS (A) (B)

PHILIPS 1 9

9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3

SANYO 3 6

3 5

SELECO, REX 9 1

9 6

TOSHIBA 6 9

6 1

6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1



SHARP

SONY

1 5 1 `

THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE 

9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2

VCR CODE LIST

MBR SET VCR. CTL.

RM-V704U (optional)

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to the chart at left, press and hold MBR SET, 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 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 chart.

●

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 is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

●

The RM-V704U cannot be used to operate the camcorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U's Pause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 30.

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IN OUT 

ç© 1 0:00:25  © 2 © 3 © 4 © 5 © 6 © 7 © 8 COUNTER 0:00:25  TOTAL 0:00:00

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

A B

EDITING (cont.)

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to PLAY.

PREPARE VCR

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY

Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point. The data appears under IN on the display.

Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and 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.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as many as 8).

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point.

NOTES:

●

There must be at least one second between an in-point and its corresponding out-point.

●

The camcorder prerolls during R.A. Edit, so there must be at least 15 seconds of recording material prior to any in-point.

●

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.

CANCELREW/FF

IN/OUT

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

R.A. EDIT

VCR (Recording deck)

VCR REC STBY

RM-V704U (optional)

To EDIT

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

To Pause-In

To Remote PAUSE

To AUDIO and VIDEO out connector

Editing cable (provided)

A/V cable (provided)

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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE MODE

Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

When all selected scenes have been copied, the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode. Press STOP on both units.

NOTES:

●

If you performed step 1C on page 29, keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.

●

The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.

●

To dub a copy of the camcorder’s (source) tape, perform R.A.EDIT by specifying only one in-point (and no out-point). The contents of the tape from the specified in-point to the end of the tape are automatically copied.

●

There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited tape with certain VCRs.

1 3 2

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the RM-V704U remote control, 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 as shown on the

left.

— Set the RM-V704U to correspond to the brand of the recording

deck. (

Z P. 29)

— 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 cannot be used to control the playback deck. n RM-V704U is capable of controling 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.

EDIT STOP

Player (JVC VCR)

AV OUT

Editing cable (3.5 ø -3.5 ø, provided)

To R.A.EDIT

Recording deck

To PAUSE IN

RM-V704U (optional)

AV IN

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COUNTER R/M

POWER

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 remains unchanged.

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to PLAY.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for 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 recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start.

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and press PAUSE. The Insert mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the playback mode.

NOTES:

●

Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank segment exists in the recorded tape.

●

The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

●

To edit onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

●

Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. When the sound is to be recorded, press AUDIO DUB and PAUSE simultaneously after Step 5. When INSERT and PAUSE are pressed simultaneously again, the unit re-enters the Video-signal-only Recording mode.

●

If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

EDITING (cont.)

PLAY

REW

AUDIO DUB

RM-V20U (optional)

PAUSE

INSERT

Tape Counter

Insert editing indicator

Viewfinder

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Audio Dubbing

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only).

** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure

(Z pg. 32) before continuing.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the 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 AUDIO DUB, and press PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the playback mode.

NOTES:

●

Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording.

●

If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

PLAY

REW

AUDIO DUB

RM-V20U (optional)

PAUSE

Audio dubbing indicator

Mic

Viewfinder

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INDEX

Controls

1 PROGRAM AE Select Dial ................ (Z pg. 12)

2 F1 [Function 1] Button ...................... (Z pg. 14)

3 PUSH Button .......................................(Z pg. 7)

4 Function SEL. Button ......................... (Z pg. 14)

5 F2 [Function 2] Button ...................... (Z pg. 14)

6 EJECT Switch ....................................... (Z pg. 7)

7 Diopter Adjustment ............................. (Z pg. 7)

8 Power Zoom Switch .......................... (Z pg. 11)

9 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch .......... (Z pg. 4)

0 MWB [Manual White Balance]

Button ...............................................(Z pg. 13)

! Tape Length [TAPE30•45]

Select Button .......................................(

Z pg. 7)

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button ...............................................(

Z pg. 27)

@ EDIT Button ...................................... (Z pg. 28)

# DATE/TIME +/– Buttons .......................(Z pg. 6)

CHAR. [Character] SET +/– Buttons ...(Z pg. 20)

TRACKING +/– Buttons .....................(Z pg. 27)

$ DATE/TIME SET Button ........................(Z pg. 6)

CHAR. SET Button.............................(Z pg. 20)

R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................. (Z pg. 30)

% R.A.EDIT Button ................................ (Z pg. 30)

^ REW Button ...................................... (Z pg. 26)

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ..... (Z pg. 11)

& FF Button .......................................... (Z pg. 26)

RETAKE F Button ............................... (Z pg. 11)

* R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................. (Z pg. 30)

( STOP Button ..................................... (Z pg. 26)

) PLAY/PAUSE Button .......................... (Z pg. 26)

q POWER Switch ................................... (Z pg. 6)

w Recording Start/Stop Button ................ (Z pg. 8)

Connectors

e REMOTE Jack ...................................... (Z pg. 9)

r Shoulder Strap Eyelets ......................... (Z pg. 8)

t EDIT Jack .......................................... (Z pg. 28)

y VIDEO Out Jack ................................ (Z pg. 25)

u RF DC OUT Jack ............................... (Z pg. 25)

i AUDIO Out Jack ............................... (Z pg. 25)

Indicators

o Tally Lamp ........................................ (Z pg. 10)

p Power On Indicator ...........................(Z pg. 10)

Other Parts

Q Microphone W Camera Sensor (Be careful not to cover this area;

built-in here is the sensor necessary for shooting.)

E Clock Battery Compartment ................ (Z pg. 6)

R Battery Pack Mount ............................. (Z pg. 4)

T Electronic Viewfinder .......................... (Z pg. 7)

Y LENS COVER Switch ......................... (Z pg. 10)

U Grip Strap ........................................... (Z pg. 8)

I Tripod Mounting Socket ...................... (Z pg. 8)

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! Recording Indicator ...........................(Z pg. 10)

@ Record–Standby Indicator ................. (Z pg. 10)

# Lens Cover Warning .......................... (Z pg. 10)

$ Index Code Marking .......................... (Z pg. 11)

% Fade–Standby Indicator ..................... (Z pg. 14)

^ Clock Battery Warning

Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is not in place or exhausted. For inserting or replacing

the clock battery ................................. (Z pg. 6)

& Insert Editing Indicator ...................... (Z pg. 32)

Audio Dubbing Indicator .................. (Z pg. 33)

* Condensation Warning

When this indicator appears, all functions are disabled. Turn the unit off for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear.

( Instant Title ....................................... (Z pg. 21)

) Date/Time/Character ........................... (Z pg. 6)

q Interval

Time/Recording Time Indicator ......... (Z pg. 22)

Viewfinder Indications

1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator .............. (Z pg. 12)

Displayed at 2 for approx. 3 seconds when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at 1.

3 Focus Indicator ................................. (Z pg. 16)

4 White Balance Mode Indicator .......... (Z pg. 13)

5 Zoom Level Indicator ........................ (Z pg. 11)

Exposure Indicator Bar ...................... (Z pg. 18)

6 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 ........................................(Z pg. 4)

7 Cassette Warning ................................ (Z pg. 7)

Blinks when no cassette or a cassette with the Erase Protection tab removed is loaded.

8 Intelligent Function Control

Indicator ........................................... (Z pg. 14)

9 Remaining Tape Time........................ (Z pg. 10)

0 Tape Length Indicator .......................... (Z pg. 7)

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CAUTIONS

General Battery Precautions

•When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

•Use only the following batteries:

RM-V20U ................................. R03 (AAA) size

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 RM-V20U and C-P6U/C-P7U

instructions when replacing batteries.

2. Do not use old and new batteries together.

3. Do not use two different kinds of batteries.

Although sizes may be the same, voltages may differ.

4. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

can leak or explode.

5. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

6. 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

temperatures 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.

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 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.

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.

Terminals

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For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder.

2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

4 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

close the lens cover.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

3 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

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.

●

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

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.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(Z pg. 4).

● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 4).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(Z pg. 5).

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording does not start.

● 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. 10).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no playback picture.

Noise bars appear in the playback picture.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.

● 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. 27).

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

● This is normal.

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be performed.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated.

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the 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 (E01, etc.) appears in the viewfinder.

● The battery pack is running low.

● The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK (Z pg. 12).

● 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.

● Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

TAPE TRANSPORT

OTHER

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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6 V Power consumption : 5.7 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier

direct recording Conforms to VHS standard

Cassette : cassette Tape speed : 23.39 mm/sec Recording time

Max. : 45 minutes

(with EC-45 cassette)

Operating : 0°C to +40°C

temperature Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C Weight : Approx. 740 g Dimensions : 109(W) x 113(H) x

(incl. viewfinder) 226(D) mm

CAMERA

Pick up : 1/4" format CCD Minimum required : 3 lx

illumination (F1.6) Illumination range : 3 to 100,000 lx Lens : F1.6, f = 4.2 to 50.4 mm,

12:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 46 mm

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5" black/white CRT

White balance : Auto/Manual adjustment

adjustment

VIDEO

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO out connector)

AUDIO

Output : –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO out connector)

AAC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG) SPECIFICATIONS

Power requirement : AC 110 to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz Power consumption : 23 W Output : DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A

(CHARGE),

: DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

(VTR) Charging system : Constant current, peak

detection, timer

controlled Dimensions : 150(W) x 42(H) x

68(D) mm Weight : Approx. 350 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. 3

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

•Battery Charger BH-VC10EG

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7E

•RF Unit RF-V5E

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U

For R.A. Edit using a non-JVC VCR (

Z pg. 29)

* The RM-V704U cannot be used to operate the

camcorder.

•Wired Remote Control Unit RM-V20U

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-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.

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