JVC GR-AXM1U User Manual

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COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM1U

Compact VHS

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial Nos. of the GR-AXM1U camcorder and the AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger. The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR-AXM1U, and the AA-V11U.

Model No. GR-AXM1U

AA-V11U

Serial No.

LYT0002-002B

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 48 – 50 before use.

Z pg. 7).

Z pgs. 44 – 47) 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.

●

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 du 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-V12U/V18U/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.

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

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

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 pg. 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

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 or the LCD monitor.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, Z pg. 31.)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak). Z pg. 34

INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE

PUSH OPEN

1 Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor.

•Open to an angle of over 60 degrees.

2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder. 3 Insert a video cassette. 4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, Z pg. 12)

PUSH

EJECT

SHOOTING

LENS COVER open/close knob

Set to “CAMERA” Recording Start/Stop button

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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

— Recording starts.

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

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

Z pg. 15, 16)

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 Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter n 15 sec. Self Timer

Z pg. 19)

3" LCD Color Monitor

45°

90°

Intelligent Function Control

Z pg. 21 – 28)

(

Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom

Z pg. 18)

(

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

Z pg. 36 – 38)

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V11U

•Battery Pack BN-V18U

•Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) C-P7U

Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder.

•DC Cord

•Shoulder Strap

•Lithium Battery CR2025

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

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

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

Date/Time Settings ................................................................... 10

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 11

Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting .............................................. 11

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 12

Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 13

Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 13

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 13

RM-V20U Remote Control Unit (optional) ......................................... 14

RECORDING

Basic Recording ........................................................................ 15

Basic Features ......................................................................... 18

Advanced Features .................................................................... 19

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ......................................................................... 31

Features ................................................................................ 32

Basic Connections...................................................................... 33

Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 34

EDITING

Tape Dubbing........................................................................... 35

Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)................................................ 36

Insert Editing........................................................................... 39

Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 40

USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Controls................................................................................. 45

Connectors.............................................................................. 45

Indicators ............................................................................... 45

Other Parts............................................................................. 45

LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................................................. 46

Terms .................................................................................... 47

CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ESPAÑOL FOR SERVICING WARRANTY

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

PLAYBACKEDITING

41 42 44

48 51 51 52 54 55

CHG. (charge) indicator

POWER indicator

END indicator

Marks

To AC outlet

GETTING STARTED

Power

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

NOTES:

●

No function is available without power supply.

●

Use only specified power supply.

●

Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

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.

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

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.

**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.

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-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V18U approx. 1 hr. 40 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs. BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

approx. 5 hrs. 30 min.

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.

RECORDING TIME

BATT. LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/ PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on

BN-V12U approx. 45 min. approx. 1 hr. 5 min. BN-V18U approx. 1 hr. 15 min. approx. 1 hr. 40 min. BN-V22U approx. 1 hr. 40 min. approx.2 hrs.15 min. BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs.

**CHARGE MARKER (OPTIONAL BATTERY

Charge marker

ONLY)

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.

● The battery pack BN-V18U does not have a charge marker.

NOTES:

●

The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

●

High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

●

If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

●

Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

DC OUT terminal

To DC in jack

AC Power Adapter/Charger

DC cord

Car Battery Cord AP-V7U (optional)

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3U (optional)

AA-V11U

To AC outlet

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:

●

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.

●

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.

GETTING STARTED

Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion

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

(cont.)

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.

) and pull the

INSERT BATTERY

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

SET–/+

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

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

LCD monitor or viewfinder

DATE JAN 1.00

TIME AM12:00

Time

12-hour indication with AM or PM

TIME .... Time setting is performed

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POWER

Date/Time Settings

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

SET DATE/TIME

Press SET and the month blinks. Press + or – to set

the month. Repeat to set day, 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.

SP-EP recording mode and T20•30•40 tape length select button

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/Recording Mode Setting

SET TAPE LENGTH

Set the tape length button according to the length of

the tape used. T20 = 20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP).

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

Tape length and recording mode indicator

T30 SP

LCD monitor or

viewfinder

T20 SP T40 EP T40 SP T30 EP

T20 EP T30 SP

SET RECORDING MODE

Set depending on your preference. “SP” (Standard

Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP.

NOTES:

●

The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (Z pg. 15).

●

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

●

When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

GETTING STARTED

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an

angle of over 60 degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Press 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.

(cont.)

GearErase Protection

Turn to take up slack.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

LCD monitor.

NOTES:

●

Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

●

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.)

Power zoom switch

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.

Recording Start/Stop button

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.

RM-V20U Remote Control Unit (optional)

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.

GETTING STARTED

To REMOTE

(cont.)

2 3 4 5

6 7

0 !

@ # $ %

^ &

8 9

Buttons

1 LED indicator Lights when a signal is transmitted.

2 KEY-LOCK switch

3 REC —— 4STOP — Stop (Z pg. 31) 5 PAUSE/MONITOR — Pause (Z pg. 32) 6 AUDIO DUB — Audio Dubbing (Z pg. 40) 7 INSERT — Insert Editing (Z pg. 39) 8 REC TIME Animation/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 30) — 9 INTERVAL Self-Timer (Z pg. 29)/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 30) — 0 POWER OFF Power off ! POWER ON Power on @ ZOOM (T/W) Slow-speed zoom (Z pg. 18) — # FF/RETAKE Retake (Forward) (Z pg. 18) FF/FF Shuttle Search (Z pg. 31) $ PLAY — Playback start (Z pg. 31) % REW/RETAKE Retake (Rewind) (Z pg. 18) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z pg. 31) ^ START/STOP Functins same as the Recording/Stop button of a camcorder. & VISS Index Code Marking (Z pg. 18) —

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

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

Functions

RECORDING

POWER

Start/Stop

Basic Recording

LENS COVER Switch

NOTE:

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

●

Power (Z pg. 8)

●

Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 11)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 13)

LOAD A CASSETTE

First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor

to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press 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.

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

Power indicator

PUSH/OPEN

120MIN 119MIN

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

* MIN.....(Now calculating)

LCD monitor

Tape remaining time indicator

2MIN (Blinking)

3MIN

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. 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 in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best

viewability (Z pg. 17) and press the Recording Start/Stop button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

” appears in the LCD monitor.

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

recording.

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

NOTES:

●

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder (Z pg. 16).

●

For other notes, refer to pg. 16.

Tally lamp

POWER

Start/Stop

Power indicator

LENS COVER Switch

RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting while watching the viewfinder

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 15).

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

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,

REC

and “

” appears in the viewfinder.

viewfinder

Tape remaining time indicator

120MIN 119MIN

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

* MIN.....(Now calculating)

2MIN (Blinking)

Tally lamp

3MIN

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

recording.

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

NOTES:

●

When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

●

A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

●

There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.

●

The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the LCD monitor or 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 indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (

●

“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

●

If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, 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 ( 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.

●

While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

pg. 18) to find the end of the last

pg. 11).

High-angle shooting

If you tilt the LCD monitor downward, you can shoot from a high angle.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

TILT LCD MONITOR DOWNWARD

•The LCD monitor can be tilted downward up to 45 degrees.

Low-angle shooting

If you tilt the LCD monitor upward, you can shoot from a low angle.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 45 degrees.

Brightness control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT dial.

LCD monitor

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image...

Turn the dial toward “+”.

If you want to darken the image...

Turn the dial toward “–”.

BRIGHT dial

45°45°

–

BRIGHT

MAX

MIN

SPEAKER

VOLUME

Side view

RECORDING

Basic Features

Zoom indicator

RETAKE

Power zoom switch

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

START/STOP VISS

RM-V20U (optional)

FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: Varies the focal length of the lens and

OPERATION:

NOTES: ●

produces the zoom in/out effect.

Zoom In

1) Pull the power zoom switch down

toward “T”.

Zoom Out

1) Push the switch up toward “W”.

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

●

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

pgs. 23, 24), then zoom in or out

in Record mode.

FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” for less than 2 seconds

NOTE:

during the Record–Standby mode.

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

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

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

NOTE:

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.

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

OPERATION:

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

Auto Marking

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

Manual Marking (Using the optional RM-V20U Remote Control Unit)

Press VISS once to place the index code. INDEX blinks in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during

NOTES: ●

marking.

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.

RECORDING

Advanced Features

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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder. The mode is activated about 1 second later.

DIAL

SYMBOL

LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting.

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

RELEASE

Auto Mode Release

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

MONITOR/ VIEWFINDER MODE INDICATION

AUTO LOCK

AUTO RELEASE

Auto Mode Lock

Auto Mode  Release

Tally lamp

PROGRAM AE select dial

DIAL

SYMBOL

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

1/2000

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000 s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

MONITOR/ VIEWFINDER MODE INDICATION

SPORTS

S 1/2000

Sports

High Speed Shutter

FG:FOGFG

Electronic Fog Filter

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

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject.

SEPIA

Sepia

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

Z pg. 22) for the authentic look of a classic

Hollywood movie.

TWILIGHT

Twilight

Disengages the 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.

Electronic Fog Filter

ND EffectND:ND EFFECTND

Sepia

Twilight

”

SELF TIMER

15 sec. 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 “

in LCD monitor or the 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.

15 sec. Self-Timer

”. “ 15S” appears

NOTES:

●

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 LCD monitor or 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. 21) 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 color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.

White balance mode indicator

No indication  (Auto)

MWB

LCD monitor or viewfinder

MWB

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

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 MODE

Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the

required indication appears in the LCD monitor or 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 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.

ADJUST FOCUS

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

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually (Z pg. 24).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press MWB until ”MWB“ appears, then press and

hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.

•”MWB” blinks in the LCD monitor or 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 PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK.

●

Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or when the PROGRAM AE dial’s position has been changed.

●

It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance (“BASIC CONNECTIONS” Z pg. 33).

●

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

Group 1

FADER CINEMA

Group 2

FOCUS

Group 3

TITLE

SEL.

Function SEL. button

F1 F2

FADER CINEMA

EXP.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

DISP.

PROGRAM AE select dial

F1 button

F2 button

FADE IN

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. repeatedly until the required

function’s indication appears in the LCD monitor or 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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder, indicating that IFC (Intelligent Function Control) is unavailable.

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. repeatedly until “FADER”

appears to the right of F1.

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. 19).

●

With the Electronic fog filter mode (Z pg. 19) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE

Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode.

“FADER”appears in the LCD monitor or 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.

Function SEL. button F2 button

Cinema mode

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

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. repeatedly 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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

Focus detection zone

F1 button

Function SEL. button F2 button

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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

* The low-contrast warning “

monitor or 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, 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 LCD

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FOCUS”

appears to the right of F1.

LOCK FOCUS

Press F1. The focus lock indication “ ” appears

in the LCD monitor or 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. 18). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject.

●

Manual focus — Z pg. 24.

FOCUS EXP.

button

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Power zoom switch

F1 button

F2 buttonFunction SEL.

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Manual Focus

NOTE:

To adjust focus while watching the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. repeatedly 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 in 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.

FOCUS EXP.

Function SEL. button

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Power zoom switch

F1 button

F2 button

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. repeatedly 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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

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

To brighten the image

Exposure indicator bar

To darken the image

F1 button

F2 button

Function SEL. button

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Date display

Character Generator

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Auto Date Record mode

Auto date record mode

No Characters stored 

Date-off mode

Date display

Date/Time display

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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.

F1 F2

TITLE DISP.

Auto Date Record mode

Date/Time display

On-screen display

AUTO DATE

Auto date

Character Generator

SET CHAR

record executed

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Example of stored characters

RECORDING

Date/Time Character Insert

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters on the LCD monitor or viewfinder and on a connected color monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles.

NOTE:

You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (

DISPLAY

1 2

NOTES:

●

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

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NOTES:

●

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Advanced Features (cont.)

pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT DISPLAY

Press Function SEL. repeatedly 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.

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.

F2. In this mode, the month, day and year are replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”.

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.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO EXTERNAL MONITOR

Connect the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in “BASIC CONNECTIONS” (Z pg. 33).

DISPLAY VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

Press F2 until the indications appear on the connected monitor.

SET CHAR

CHARACTER SET MODE

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

: . , ' - / ! ? ¿ k

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SET–/+

CHARACTER SET MODE screen

Character Generator

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. repeatedly 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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN

Press SET. A character grid appears in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

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 “ screen.

” on the CHARACTER SET MODE

CHARACTER SET MODE

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

: . , ' - / ! ? ¿ k

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I N PAR I S, FR

IN PARIS, FRANCE

CHARACTER SET MODE screen

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

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, OUR VACATION, MERRY CHRISTMAS, A SPECIAL DAY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR NEW BABY, WEDDING DAY, CONGRATULATIONS.

F1 button

F2 button

Function SEL. button

Example of Character Generator & Title

Display



OUR VACATION

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Character Generator:

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Title: OUR VACATION

Title indication

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. repeatedly 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.

PROGRAM AE

Tally lamp

START/STOP

INTERVAL REC TIME

RM-V20U (optional)

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 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 remote control, press INTERVAL to set the

delay time. There are four choices, and they appear in the LCD monitor or 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.

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

RECORDING

Time-Lapse

You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time.

NOTE:

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

Advanced Features (cont.)

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the

power switch to CAMERA.

SET RECORDING SPEED

Set SP/EP to SP (Z pg. 11).

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). Pressing the button again will cancel the 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 3 and 4 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

LCD monitor or 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.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the

power switch to CAMERA.

SET RECORDING SPEED

Set SP/EP to SP (Z pg. 11).

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. Pressing the button again will cancel the mode.

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. Pressing the button again will cancel the mode.

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 3 and 4, the PROGRAM AE dial is set to the Self-Timer mode, the Self-Timer mode is engaged with 15S selected.

SPEAKER

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

BRIGHT

–

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

REW

POWER

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

LOAD A CASSETTE

First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor

to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press 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.

SELECT MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set

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

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in

the LCD monitor.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial toward “+”. To darken the image, turn the dial toward “–”.

Speaker volume control

You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the

SPEAKER VOLUME dial.

Speaker

ADJUST VOLUME

If you want to turn up the volume...

Turn the dial toward “MAX”.

If you want to turn down the volume...

Turn the dial toward “MIN”.

NOTES:

●

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.

●

When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

●

When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not heard from the speaker.

●

The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a connected TV (Z pg. 33). Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section.

PLAYBACK

Features

COUNTER R/M

REW

M 0:00:00

PLAY/PAUSETRACKING

STOP

Tape counter

LCD monitor or viewfinder

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

OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as

NOTES: ●

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

NOTE:

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

OPERATION:

NOTE:

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

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

NOTES: ●

on the screen.

many times as necessary for best picture.

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.

playback.

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

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

direction.

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback. (Speed is

3 times normal in SP, and 7 times normal in EP mode.)

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

(Speed is as noted above.)

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

tape segment.

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.

The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes.

●

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

PLAYBACK

Basic Connections

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 optional Audio and Video cables.

To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

VCR

Aerial

RF unit RF-V5U (optional)

Audio and Video cables (optional)

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

To AUDIO, VIDEO and DC OUT connectors

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration on the left, connect the

optional Audio and Video cables 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 or channel 3 or channel 4.

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

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration on the left, connect the

optional Audio and Video cables 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).

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.

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

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connection

procedure.

Compact video cassette

Recording safety hole

VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Reels

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)

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 “AA(R6)” 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.

EDITING

PLAY/PAUSE

EDIT

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration on the 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.

To EDIT

Editing cable (optional 3.5 ø mini-plug cable)

To Remote PAUSE

VCR (Recording deck)

Power switch

To AUDIO out To VIDEO out

Audio and Video cable (optional)

To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN

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 PLAY 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 “M0:00:00” 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-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.

2 3

5 6

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME

GE 1 1

HITACHI 6 6

JVC A B C

MAGNAVOX 9 5

MITSUBISHI 6 7

NEC 3 7

PHILIPS 1 9

BUTTONS (A) (B)

9 2 9 ` 9 4

6 3 9 1

9 6 9 3

1 1 7 1 7 6

6 8

3 8

9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6

MBR SET VCR CTL

RM-V700U (optional)

VCR BRAND NAME

PHILIPS 1 2

PANASONIC 1 3

RCA 9 2

SANYO 3 6

SHARP 1 5

SONY 6 5

TOSHIBA 6 9

ZENITH 1 6

BUTTONS (A) (B)

3 3

1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 

9 4 6 6 6 3 9 `

3 5

1 `

6 ` 3 9 3 1 

6 1

EDITING

(cont.)

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 on the 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-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

●

The RM-V700U 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-V700U's Pause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 37.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

CANCELREW/FF

IN/OUT

R.A. EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

To EDIT

Editing cable (optional 3.5 ø mini-plug cable) Audio and Video

To Remote PAUSE

To Pause-In

A B

To AUDIO and VIDEO out connector

cable (optional)

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

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 LCD monitor or 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).

VCR (Recording deck)

RM-V700U (optional)

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

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.

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

1 3 2

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

EDITING

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.

(cont.)

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

RM-V700U (optional)

VCR REC STBY

EDIT STOP

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 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.

on page 36, keep the remote

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.

NOTE:

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

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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

M-0:12:34

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

RM-V20U (optional)

Tape Counter

Insert editing indicator

REW PLAY

PAUSE AUDIO DUB

INSERT

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:

●

When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor fully opened, the original audio will be heard from the speaker.

●

Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank segment exists in the recorded tape, or if the recording speed was changed.

●

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.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Mic

REW PLAY

PAUSE AUDIO DUB

Audio dubbing indicator

EDITING

(cont.)

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. 39) 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.

RM-V20U (optional)

USER MAINTENANCE

LENS COVER open/close switch

Set to “POWER OFF”.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH OPEN

PUSH

EJECT

Remove.

After Use

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove

the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

Close and lock the LCD monitor.

Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close

the lens cover.

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor and

wipe gently with soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

lens cleaning paper.

Marks

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

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

(Z pg. 8).

● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 8).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(Z pg. 9).

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. 15, 16).

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 or channel.

● 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. 32).

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

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be performed.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated (Z pg. 32).

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

Some functions are not available. Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor.

The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode.

An error number (E01, etc.) appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

● The battery pack is running low.

● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT

switch does not function.

● The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK (Z pg. 19).

● 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.

● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to

be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the power switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.

● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won’t come out easily.

● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode (Z pg. 11).

● Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

INDEX

Controls

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Controls

1 PUSH/OPEN Button ........................... Z pg. 5

2 Function SEL. Button .......................... Z pg. 21

3 F2 [Function 2] Button ....................... Z pg. 21

4 PROGRAM AE Select Dial ................. Z pg. 19

5 F1 [Function 1] Button ....................... Z pg. 21

6 EJECT Button ...................................... Z pg. 5

7 PUSH Button ..................................... Z pg. 5

8 Diopter Adjustment ............................ Z pg. 11

9 Power Zoom Switch ........................... Z pg. 18

0 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... Z pg. 8

! MWB [Manual White Balance]

Button ................................................ Z pg. 20

@ Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select

Button ................................................ Z pg. 11

Tape Length [T20•T30•T40]

Select Button......................................

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button ................................................

# EDIT Button ....................................... Z pg. 35

$ DATE/TIME +/– Buttons ...................... Z pg. 10

CHAR. [Character] SET +/– Buttons.... Z pg. 26

TRACKING +/– Buttons...................... Z pg. 32

% DATE/TIME SET Button....................... Z pg. 10

CHAR. SET Button ............................. Z pg. 26

R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button ................... Z pg. 37

^ R.A.EDIT Button ................................. Z pg. 37

& REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 31

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... Z pg. 18

* FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 31

RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 18

( R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button .................. Z pg. 37

) STOP Button ...................................... Z pg. 31

q PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 31

w POWER Switch .................................. Z pg. 5

e Recording Start/Stop Button ............... Z pg. 5

r BRIGHT Dial ....................................... Z pg. 17

t SPEAKER VOLUME Dial .................... Z pg. 31

Z pg. 11

Z pg. 32

Connectors

y REMOTE Jack ..................................... Z pg. 14

For connection of the RM-V20U wired remote control unit (optional).

u Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ Z pg. 13

i DC in jack ......................................... Z pg. 9

o EDIT Jack ........................................... Z pg. 35

p VIDEO Out Jack ................................. Z pg. 33

Q RF DC OUT Jack................................ Z pg. 33

W AUDIO Out Jack................................ Z pg. 33

Indicators

E Tally Lamp ......................................... Z pg. 15

R Power On Indicator ........................... Z pg. 15

Other Parts

T Microphone Y Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

U Clock Battery Compartment ............... Z pg. 10

I Battery Pack Mount ............................ Z pg. 8

O Electronic Viewfinder......................... Z pg. 11

P LENS COVER Switch .......................... Z pg. 5

a Grip Strap .......................................... Z pg. 13

s Tripod Mounting Socket..................... Z pg. 13

d LCD monitor ...................................... Z pg. 15

f Speaker .............................................. Z pg. 31

FADER

1 2

MWB

4 5

LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications

1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator ............... Z pg. 19

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. 23

4 White Balance Mode Indicator........... Z pg. 20

5 Zoom Level Indicator ......................... Z pg. 18

Exposure Indicator Bar ....................... Z pg. 25

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. 8

7 Cassette Warning ............................... Z pg. 12

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

8 Intelligent Function Control

Indicator ............................................ Z pg. 21

9 Remaining Tape Time ......................... Z pg. 15

0 Tape Length Indicator ......................... Z pg. 11

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PAUSE

5 M I N

! Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ...... Z pg. 11

@ Recording Indicator ............................ Z pg. 15

# Record–Standby Indicator .................. Z pg. 15

$ Lens Cover Warning ........................... Z pg. 15

% Index Code Marking ........................... Z pg. 18

^ Fade–Standby Indicator ...................... Z pg. 21

& Clock Battery Warning

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

clock battery ...................................... Z pg. 10

* Insert Editing Indicator ....................... Z pg. 39

Audio Dubbing Indicator ................... Z pg. 40

( 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. 28

q Date/Time/Character .......................... Z pg. 26

w Interval Time/Recording

Time Indicator .................................... Z pg. 29

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

REC

@ #

INDEX

FADER

% ^ & *

10 : 55

INDEX

Terms

AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 9

Animation Recording .............................. pg. 30

Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 40

Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 26

Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 23

Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 19

Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 19

Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8, 49

Brighten the Image .................................. pg. 25

Brightness control of the LCD monitor .... pg. 17

Car Battery .............................................. pg. 9

Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 34

Character Generator ............................... pg. 27

Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 9

Charging the Battery Pack ....................... pg. 8

Cinama Mode ......................................... pg. 22

Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10

Connection to a VCR/TV ......................... pg. 33

Contents ................................................. pg. 7

Counter Memory ..................................... pg. 32

Darken the Image ................................... pg. 25

Date/Time Insert...................................... pg. 26

Date/Time Setting.................................... pg. 10

Discharge the Battery pack...................... pg. 8

Diopter Adjust ......................................... pg. 11

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ...................... pg. 19

Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 12

Exposure Control .................................... pg. 25

Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 21

Fast-Forward Tape................................... pg. 31

Focus Lock .............................................. pg. 23

Grip Adjustment...................................... pg. 13

High-angle shooting ................................ pg. 17

High Speed Shutter Mode ....................... pg. 19

Index Code Marking ............................... pg. 18

Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 12

Insert Editing ........................................... pg. 39

Instant Titles ............................................ pg. 28

Intelligent Function Control .................... pg. 21–28

LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications ...... pg. 46

Low-angle shooting ................................. pg. 17

Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 24

Master Edit Control ................................. pg. 35

MBR code Setting ................................... pg. 36

ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 19

On-Screen Display.................................. pg. 26

Playback ................................................. pg. 31

Program AE with Special Effects .............. pg. 19

Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 6

Quick Review ......................................... pg. 18

Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 36–38

Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 19–30

Recording ............................................... pg. 15

Recording, Start/Stop............................... pg. 15

Recording Mode Setting .......................... pg. 11

Record-Standby ...................................... pg. 15

Remote Control Unit ............................... pg. 14

Remove Cassette ..................................... pg. 12

Retake ..................................................... pg. 18

Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 31

Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 19, 29

Sepia Mode............................................. pg. 19

Shoulder Strap Attachment...................... pg. 13

Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 32

Specifications .......................................... pg. 51

Sports Mode ............................................ pg. 19

Still Playback .......................................... pg. 32

Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 32

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 35

Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 11

Time-Lapse Shooting............................... pg. 30

Tracking .................................................. pg. 32

Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 13

Twilight Mode ......................................... pg. 19

Viewfinder Adjustment............................ pg. 11

White Balance Adjustment...................... pg. 20

Zooming ................................................. pg. 18

Serious malfunctioning

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

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA

n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a "Siemens Plug", as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 ................................. AAA (R03) size

C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... AA (R6) 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.

Terminals

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.

NOTE:

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

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.

CAUTIONS

(cont.)

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not

in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as

near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over

40°C or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C

or 32°F) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).

.... 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 or the LCD

monitor.

.... 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.

LCD monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .

.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor

on the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Make be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These

are not mulfunctions. . . .

•While using the camcorder, the surface around the

LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6V Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 5.7 W LCD monitor on,

viewfinder off : 7.5 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording

Color : Converted sub-carrier

direct recording * Conforms to VHS

standard Cassette : cassette Tape speed

SP : 33.35 mm/sec.

(1-5/16 ips)

EP : 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

Recording time (max.)

SP : 40 minutes EP : 120 minutes

(with TC-40 cassette)

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

(32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C

(–4°F to 122°F) Weight : Approx. 1,000 g (2.3 lbs) Dimensions (Including viewfinder) : 124 (W) x 113 (H) x

230 (D) mm

(4-15/16" x 4-1/2"

x 9-1/16")

CAMERA

Pick up : 1/4" format CCD Lens : F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,

14:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5" black/

white CRT White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD MONITOR

Size : 3" diagonally measured LCD system : LCD/TFT active matrix

system

VIDEO

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

out connector)

AUDIO

Output : –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

Speaker : 20 mm round x 1,

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11U)

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 HZ Other countries : AC 110 V to

Power consumption : 23 W Output

Charge : DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A VTR : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

Charging system : Constant current,

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

Weight : Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Dimensions : 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

Weight : Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs) Accessory : “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 6

Optional Accessories

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

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

•Battery Charger BH-VC10U

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

•RF Unit RF-V5U

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

For R.A. Edit using a non-JVC VCR ( * The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate the

camcorder.

•Wired Remote Control Unit RM-V20U

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20

•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.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

(via AUDIO out connector)

monaural

240 V`, 50/60 Hz

peak detection, timer controlled

68 (D) mm (5-15/16" x 1-11/16" x 2-11/16")

104 (D) mm (7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")

Z pg. 36)

Indicador CHG. (carga) Al

Marcas

Indicador POWER

Indicador END

Interruptor REFRESH

tomacorriente de alterna

Indicador REFRESH

Enganche.

ESPAÑOL

Alimentación

Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más apropiada.

NOTAS:

●

Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible.

●

Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada.

●

No utilice la unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro equipo.

CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS

ALIMENTACION

Conecte el cordón de alimentación de CA del

cargador a un tomacorriente. Se encenderá la luz delindicador de alimentación.

COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS

Alinee las marcas y deslice el paquete de pilas en la

dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueado en su lugar. Se enciende la luz indicadora CHG.

Empuje.

Marcador de carga

BATT. RELEASE

ATENCION:

Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación, asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté desconectada. El no hacerlo puede producir un error de funcionamiento en la cámara de video.

**INDICADOR DE CARGA

(PILA OPCIONAL EXCLUSIVAMENTE)

Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre el paquete de pilas para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargado o no. Los dos colores suministrados (rojo y negro), le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga. La pila BN-V18U no tiene indicador de carga.

**REFRESCADO

El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la función REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente el paquete de pilas antes de recargarlo.

Para descargar las pilas

..... coloque el paquete de pilas en el adaptador

como se muestra en la ilustración de la izquierda. Luego presione REFRESH. El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado.

. . .

EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS

Cuando la carga está completa, se encenderá el

indicador END. Deslice el paquete de pilas en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha.

PAQUETE DE PILAS

BN-V12U aprox. 1 h 10 m aprox. 3 h 30 m BN-V18U aprox. 1 h 40 m aprox. 5 h 30 m BN-V22U aprox. 2 h 10 m aprox. 7 h BN-V25U aprox. 2 h 40 m aprox. 10 h

USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS

CARGA DESCARGA

COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS

Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la cámara

de video y empuje el paquete de pilas hasta que se bloquee en su lugar.

EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS

Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga el paquete de

pilas.

TIEMPO DE GRABACION

PAQUETE DE PILAS Visor desactivado Visor activado

BN-V12U aprox. 45 m aprox. 1 h 5 m BN-V18U aprox. 1 h 15 m aprox. 1 h 40 m BN-V22U aprox. 1 h 40 m aprox. 2 h 15 m BN-V25U aprox. 2 h 10 m aprox. 3 h

Monitor LCD activado/

Monitor LCD desactivado/

GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA

Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.

ALIMENTACION

Enganche.

Empuje.

BATT. RELEASE (extracción de la batería)

Utilización de la batería

Enganche el extremo superior de la batería

en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para carga: Z P. 8 )

2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que

quede bloqueada en su lugar.

Para extraer la batería

Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

REPRODUCCION

PLAY/PAUSE

(reproducción/pausa)

REW

(rebobinado)

STOP (parada)

Colóquelo en “PLAY”.

1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”. 2 Presione REW.

— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al

comienzo de la misma.

3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE.

— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen

aparece en el visor o en el monitor LCD.

•Presione STOP para detener la grabación.

(Por más detalles, Z P. 31.)

•El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.

•El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.

O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette (VHS Playpak).

Z P. 34

INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO

PUSH

OPEN

(presione/abra)

PUSH (presione)

1 Presione PUSH/OPEN para abrir el monitor

LCD.

•Abra a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.

2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette. 3 Inserte un cassette de video. 4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.

(Por más detalles, Z P. 12.)

EJECT (eyección)

Inserte.

FILMACION

Perilla de abertura/cierre LENS COVER

Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.

Botón para inicio/parada de grabación

1 Deslice la perilla de abertura/cierre LENS

COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo.

2 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en

“CAMERA”. — El indicador de alimentación se

encenderá y aparecerá una imagen en el moitor LCD o en el visor.

3 Presione el botón inicio/parada de

grabación. — Comenzará la grabación.

• Para detener temporariamente la grabación, presione nuevamente el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. (Por más detalles, Z P. 15, 16.)

• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.

• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.

FOR SERVICING

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722

Dear customer:

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

— JVC

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING



107 Little Falls Road  1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357 Aurora, IL 60504-8149 (201) 808-9279 (770) 339-2522 (708) 851-7855

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Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

 

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

If you ship the product...

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.

ACCESSORIES

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.  Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:  1-800-882-2345.

Don't service it yourself.

CAUTION 

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

WARRANTY



JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

  THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.

If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1.Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,   faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility   authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if   the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2.Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3.Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4.Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5.Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6.Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of   purchase;

7.Accessories;

8.Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date   of purchase);

There are no other express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive  DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407

PARTS

LIMITED WARRANTY



1 YR

LABOR



90 DAYS

CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.: Serial No: Purchase date: Name of dealer:

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407

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