Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact
VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the
safety information and precautions contained
in the following pages to ensure safe use of
your new camcorder.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in
the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7).
•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to
read these as well.
•Basic and advanced features/operation are
separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to the Index (Z pgs. 43 – 46) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that
follow and cautions (Z pgs. 47, 48). They
contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
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.
This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type colour television signals. It cannot
be used for playback with a television of a
different standard. However, live recording is
possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/
V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge
them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power
Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion
adapter may be necessary to accommodate
different designs of AC outlets in different
countries.)
NOTES:
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
CAUTIONS:
n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
n When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.
EN 3
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. 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.
2. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
4 EN
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
EN 5
SUPPLY POWER
Hook on.
1
Push in.
2
BATT. RELEASE
Using the battery pack
1
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
1
Set to “PLAY”
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press REW.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.
— Playback starts and the playback picture
appears in the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor.
•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details,
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is opened
at an angle of over 45 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR
using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).
Z pg. 35
Z pg. 32.)
3
STOP
2
REW
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
EJECT
2
4
1
MONITOR OPEN
1 Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD
monitor.
•Open to an angle of over 45 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. 13)
3
PUSH
SHOOTING
1
LENS COVER
open/close knob
2
Set to “CAMERA”
Recording Start/Stop button
3
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.
— The power indicator will light and an
image will appear in the 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, Z pg. 15, 16)
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is
opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.
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MAJOR FEATURES
REMEMBER
The Logical Choice
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
Program AE with Special
Effects (
n Auto Mode Lock
n Auto Mode Release
n Electronic Fog Filter
n ND Effect
n Sepia
n Twilight
n Sports
n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter
n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to
help you remember whether it has been charged or
not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means charged and which
means discharged.
NOTES:
●
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.
EN 9
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-V11EG
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.
10 EN
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
A
SWITCH OFF POWER
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
1
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
Open the clock battery compartment cover while
2
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
3
battery and the compartment (A) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025
4
lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
5
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
3
1
1
2
2
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
1
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
2
ADJUST DIOPTER
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
3
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
PROGRAM AE select dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder
GAIN UPS.LX
Menu Screen
TELE MACROOFF
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIMEOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
MENU
NEAR
FAR
Date/Time Setting
SELECT MODE
First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
1
PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
SELECT FUNCTION
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/
3
TIME”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time
screen appears.
SET DATE/TIME
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set
4
begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct
setting appears.
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to
move the highlight bar to “CANCEL”, then press
MENU.
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.
START CLOCK OPERATION
Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or
5
NEAR until “SET” begins to blink, then press MENU.
The Menu screen reappears.
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU.
6
EN 11
Set Time and
Date Screen
Date
Month/Day/Year
Time
12-hour indication with
AM or PM
END :MENU KEY
JAN 1.00 AM 12:00
SET
CANCEL
NOTES:
●
To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time
Insert” (Z pg. 26).
●
If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (FEB 30, JUN 31,
etc.) and perform step 5, “INPUT ERROR” appears
blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or
NEAR to input the correct number.
12 EN
T20•30•40 tape length select button
SP-EP recording
mode button
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Tape length indicator
T30
T30T40
T20
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
SET TAPE LENGTH
Press T20•30•40 until the required indication
1
appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T20 =
20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes,
and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP).
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (Z pg. 15) displayed in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected.
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
SET RECORDING MODE
Press SP•EP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides
1
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.
NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Recording mode indicator
SP
SP
EP
EN 13
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN LCD MONITOR
2
2
4
4
3
3
1
5
1
Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor
1
to an angle of over 45 degrees.
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
2
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Make sure the label is facing outward.
3
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
4
locked.
GearErase Protection
Turn to take
up slack.
CLOSE LCD MONITOR
First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the
5
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 in the position
that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some
cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
●
The cassette holder can’t be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.
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Recording Start/Stop button
3
2
1
1
2
GETTING STARTED
Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
Separate the Velcro strip.
1
INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
2
grip.
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
3
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom
lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
1
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.
ADJUST LENGTH
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then
2
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to
prevent slipping 2.
(cont.)
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
1
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
RECORDING
Tape remaining time indicator
25MIN
Power indicator
POWER
Start/Stop
Basic Recording
-
*(Now calculating)
120MIN
119MIN
3MIN
2MIN (Blinking)
1MIN (Blinking)
0MIN (Blinking)
-MIN
LENS COVER
Switch
DISPLAY button
EN 15
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. 12)
●
Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 14)
LOAD A CASSETTE
First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD
monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.
1
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 viewfinder
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
2
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.
3
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
REC
and “
” appears in the viewfinder.
Tally lamp
NOTES:
●
When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 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 (Z pg. 12).
●
“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition
for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.
●
While shooting, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove some indiations from the screen (Z pg. 43).
●
If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA”
to turn the camcorder on again.
●
If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes,
recording may not start immediately.
●
If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (Z pg. 19) to find the end of the last
recording so you don’t erase any of it.
●
The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed.
●
While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop
recording.
4
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
STOP RECORDING
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RECORDING
Basic Recording (cont.)
Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 15).
Start/Stop
MONITOR
OPEN
25MIN
LENS COVER
Switch
POWER
Power indicator
Tape remaining time indicator
-
-MIN
*(Now calculating)
120MIN
119MIN
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the
2
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
3
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
4
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. 15).
●
For other notes, refer to pg. 15.
Tally lamp
3MIN
2MIN (Blinking)
1MIN (Blinking)
0MIN (Blinking)
EN 17
Journalistic shooting
In some situations different angles of shooting may be
required for more dramatic results.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
1
TILT LCD MONITOR
Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
2
direction.
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle
(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).
Self-recording
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in
the LCD monitor.
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180
1
degrees so that it faces forward.
BRIGHT dial
START RECORDING
Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
2
•During self-recording, the monitor image and
indications do not appear inverted as when
viewing a mirror.
Brightness control
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
turning the BRIGHT dial.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
If you want to brighten the image...
1
Turn the dial toward “+”.
If you want to darken the image...
Turn the dial toward “–”.
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Zoom-in
Zoom-out
Zoom indicator
Power zoom lever
RECORDING
FEATURE:Zooming
PURPOSE:Varies the focal length of the lens
OPERATION:
NOTES:●
and produces the zoom in/out effect.
Zoom In
1) Push the power zoom lever down
toward “T”.
Zoom Out
1) Push the lever up toward “W”.
The further the power zoom lever
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 (Z pgs. 22, 23), then zoom
in or out in Record mode.
Basic Features
EN 19
RETAKE (R/F)
FEATURE:Quick Review
PURPOSE:To check the end of the last record-
OPERATION:1) Press “ ” and release quickly
NOTE:
ing.
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.
Pressing “F” fast-forwards the tape
and pressing “R” reverses it.
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start
recording.
Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.
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1 second later, the mode is activated.
SEPIA
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
PROGRAM AE
select dial
After 1 sec.
0
0
0
2
/
1
0
0
0
1
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1
O
L
A
Mark
K
C
R
T
U
O
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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.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol
1
of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for
approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and
only the indication remains. The mode is activated.
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release
mode is selected, only the mode’s name is
displayed. Then the name disappears and the
mode is activated.
NOTES:
●
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
●
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader
(Z pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode.
●
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed
Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.
●
E
L
E
A
O
S
D
E
E
F
G
N
D
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.
DialLCD monitor/
symbol Viewfinder indication
LOCK
AUTO LOCK
Mode
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Lock
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
incorrect operation due to accidental button
pressing during shooting.
•In this mode the following controls are disabled;
FADE, WIDE, TITLE, DISPLAY, M.W.B (Manual
White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,
Exposure Control and MENU
RELEASE
AUTO RELEASE
Auto Mode
Release
Auto Mode Release
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
DialLCD monitor/
symbol Viewfinder indication
FG:FOGFG
Mode
Electronic Fog Filter
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 EffectND:ND EFFECTND
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.
DialLCD monitor/
symbol Viewfinder indication
Mode
DialLCD monitor/
symbol Viewfinder indication
EN 21
Mode
SEPIA
Sepia
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
an older movie. Use together with Wide (Z pg. 24)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
TWILIGHT
Twilight
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•Auto gain control is turned off.
•White Balance is set to “
can also be manually changed to another mode
(Z pg. 27).
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-tocamera distance is less than 10 m, use manual
focusing (Z pg. 23).
Sepia
Twilight
” (outdoor mode), but
SPORTS
Sports
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
1/1000
1/2000
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
1
2
S 1/1000
S 1/2000
Sports
1/1000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
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
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Exposure Level Indicator
To brighten the image
–
06
+
02
+
06
To darken the image
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level
2
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
3
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
22 EN
PROGRAM AE select dial
Focus
detection zone
NEAR
FAR
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Focusing
Auto Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall,
or a clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The low-contrast warning “
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
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. *When Tele Macro (Z pg. 29) is
activated, the camcorder will not zoom out
automatically.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
LOCK FOCUS
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “”
2
appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock
3
indication disappears.
FAR
NEAR
EN 23
Manual Focus
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
Power zoom lever
PROGRAM AE select dial
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
ADJUST FOCUS
To farther subject . . .
Press and hold FAR . The Manual Focus indications
2
“” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
To nearer subject
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications
“” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
. . .
LOCK FOCUS
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is
3
replaced by the focus lock indication
“” and the adjusted focus is locked in.
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual
4
Focus mode is immediately released and the focus
lock indication disappears.
NOTES:
●
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
●
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “
” or “ ” will blink.
24 EN
FADE IN
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
Fade-Standby
indication
FADE OUT
Function indication
FADE
FADE
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
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
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SEL. repeatedly until “
FADE
” appears.
2
ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE
Press SET to engage the Fade–Standby mode.
3
The Fade-Standby indication “FADE” is displayed.
SET button
SEL. button
PROGRAM AE select dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Wide mode
START RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and
4
activate fade-in.
OR . . .
END RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and
engage fade-out.
NOTES:
●
Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button
allows you to record a black blank screen.
●
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is
used with Sepia (Z pg. 21).
●
With the Electronic fog filter mode (Z pg. 20)
engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.
Wide
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like
“wide-screen” effect.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SEL. repeatedly until “
WIDE
” appears.
2
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
Press SET.
3
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Press SET again while “
WIDE
4
” appears.
SEL. button
MENU button
FAR
PROGRAM AE
select dial
No indication
GAIN UPS.LX
TELE MACROOFF
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIMEOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
END :MENU KEY
SET : MENU KEY
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R S
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
I L I
END
CLEAR
SET button
NEAR
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
TITLE
Title indication
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
OUR VACATION
MERRY CHRISTMAS
A SPECIAL DAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
OUR NEW BABY
WEDDING DAY
CONGRATULATIONS
The characters you have
set using Character
Generator
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
SET : MENU KEY
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R S
T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü
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: . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
I L I KE YOU
ENDCLEAR
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EN 25
Instant Titles
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title
as shown in the illustration to the left.
DISPLAY
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.
1
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SEL. repeatedly until “
TITLE
” appears.
2
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is
3
displayed.
NOTES:
●
To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SET.
●
To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and
then press SET to select the desired title.
Character Generator
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.
1
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “SET
CHARACTER”, then press NEAR. The Character Set
2
menu appears.
INPUT CHARACTERS
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to the
desired character, then press MENU. The selected
3
characters appear at the bottom of the screen. Repeat as
many times as desired (max. 18).
•To select the location of the next character, press +, –,
FAR or NEAR to highlight the row of squares at the
bottom of the screen, then press FAR or NEAR to
make the desired location blink. Press + when you’re
done, and the pointer returns to the character grid.
END CHARACTER SETTING
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “END” blink, then
press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.
4
NOTES:
●
To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make “CLEAR” blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press
MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase selected characters only, first move the pointer to the row
of squares by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR to highlight them. Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character
blink, then press +, FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to “
●
To display the characters you have set — “Instant Title” or “Date/Time/Character Insert” (Z pg. 26).
●
Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode.
” in the top left corner. Press MENU.
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PROGRAM AE
select dial
SET
SEL.
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
DISP.
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Date/Time Character Insert
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters
in the LCD monitor or the 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 (Z pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so
before continuing.
DISPLAY
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT DISPLAY
Press SEL. repeatedly until “
DISP.
” appears.
2
Date-off mode
Character Generator
Date/Time display
Auto Date Record mode
AUTO DATE
Auto date record
mode
Date display
DEC 25.97
Character Generator
SET CHAR
No Characters
stored
Auto Date Record mode
Date display
DEC 25.97
Auto date record
executed
Date/Time display
DEC 25.97
PM 10:50
IN PARIS, FRANCE
Example of stored
characters
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through
3
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.
NOTES:
●
The selected display can be recorded.
●
If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off
mode before shooting.
●
If you want to delete the display during shooting, press
SET.
●
If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the
Record–Standby mode and then select the desired
display mode using SET.
AUTO DATE RECORD
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
•After changing the date.
•After loading a cassette.
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing
SET.
In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“AUTO DATE”.
NOTES:
●
Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the
auto date record 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.
SEL.
SET
EN 27
Manual White Balance Adjustment
(M.W.B.)
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.
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
PROGRAM AE
select dial
No indication
(Auto)
MWB
M.W.B.
MWB
White balance
mode indicator
NOTES:
●
To switch to automatic white balance
adjustment, press SET until the indication
disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE select
dial to “AUTO LOCK”.
●
Re-adjust the White Balance when the
lighting has changed, when the camcorder
has been turned off and on again, or when
the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has
been changed.
●
When adjusted by putting colored paper in
front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST
FOCUS”), this unit makes its color temperature standard for automatic white balance.
So you can enjoy shooting with different
colors. For example, when adjusting with
red, blue or yellow colors, the image
becomes the color which aproximates to
green, orange or purple respectively.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SEL. reapeatedly until “
M.W.B.
” appears.
2
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the
3
required indication appears in the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.
“MWB” .... With a memorized personal White
“ ” ......... Outdoors on sunny day
“” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day
“ ” ......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp
MWB
MWB sets the color temperature for the subject’s light
source so you can shoot with natural colors that are
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are
multiple subjects with different color temperatures.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
ADJUST FOCUS
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a
2
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually
(Z pg. 23).
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold
3
SET 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.
Balance setting (see below)
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MENU
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
NEARFAR
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
SELECT FUNCTION
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired
3
function.
PROGRAM AE select dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder
GAIN UPS.LX
TELE MACROOFF
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIMEOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
END :MENU KEY
GAIN UPNORM
TELE MACROON
INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN
REC TIME1/2S
JLIP ID NO.07
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
END :MENU KEY
PAUSE
MAKE SETTING
The setting procedure depends on the function you
4
select.
If you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVAL
TIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . .
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices
until the desired setting appears.
If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . .
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for
each function (SET CHARACTER – Z pg. 25;
DATE/TIME – Z pg. 11).
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.
5
NOTE:
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has
been changed from the factory settings, this
mark appears.
MENU
GAIN UP
TELE MACRO
INTERVAL TIMER
REC TIME
JLIP ID NO.
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
EN 29
S.LXTo record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more
NORMTo record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is
OFFAllows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
OFFUsually set to this position.
ONUsually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
OFF
15 S
30 S
1 MIN
5 MIN
OFF
1/4 S
1/2 S
1 S
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as
a computer using the J terminal (JLIP).
The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.
Allows you to input characters. (Z pg. 25).
Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 11).
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if
the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected
when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK
mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux)
more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although
the subject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for
measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard
for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement)
*EIA : Electronic Industries Association
adjustment.
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a
distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus
at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you
can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of
approx. 60 cm.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
focus.
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer
(Z pg. 30) and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 31).
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation
and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 31).
= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK
NOTE:
During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,
use Manual Focus (Z pg. 23).
30 EN
MENU
PROGRAM AE select dial
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Self-Timer
You can set the delay between pressing the Recording
NEARFAR
Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you
secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode
before performing the following steps.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.
SET INTERVAL TIME
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
2
“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR to
cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “15S”, “30S”, “1MIN”,
“5MIN”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU.
3
Interval Timer Indicator
Rec Time Indicator
LCD monitor or viewfinder
GAIN UPS.LX
TELE MACROOFF
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIMEOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
END :MENU KEY
1/2S1S
1MIN5MIN
1/4S
Tally lamp
1MIN
1/2S
OFF
15S30S
OFF
START DELAYED RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button. The tally lamp
4
begins blinking, and the blinking frequency
increases about 5 seconds before recording is to
start. Once recording begins, the lamp stops
blinking but stays lit.
To Release Self-Timer . . .
..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set
“INTERVAL TIMER” to “OFF”.
Animation
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of
movement. This function allows you to shoot a
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same
object for a brief period of time.
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before
performing the following steps.
EN 31
Time-Lapse
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,
you can record subtle changes over an extended
period of time.
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before
performing the following steps.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
1
position except AUTO LOCK, then press
MENU.
SET RECORDING TIME
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
2
“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,
“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.
START RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button after
3
focusing on the subject. The recording stops
automatically after the selected period of time.
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF
PICTURES
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
4
pictures.
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.
5
NOTES:
●
For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or
Time-Lapse mode.
●
Fade-in/out cannot be performed during
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
●
Before performing other operations following
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
1
position except AUTO LOCK, then press
MENU.
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
RECORDINGS
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
2
“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR
to cycle through the choices. Stop when the
desired time appears. Choose from “15S”,
“30S”, “1MIN”, “5MIN”, or select to turn the
function “OFF”.
SET RECORDING TIME
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
3
“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,
“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.
START TIME-LAPSE
RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
4
Recording and intervals alternate
automatically.
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,
5
set “REC TIME” and “INTERVAL TIMER” in the
Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the
tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set
“INTERVAL TIMER” and “REC TIME” in the
Menu screen to “OFF”.
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POWER
PLAY/PAUSE
FF
STOP DISPLAY
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback
LOAD A CASSETTE
First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD
1
monitor to an angle of over 45 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
2
the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator
lights.
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in
3
the LCD monitor.
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP.
4
REW
Speaker
BRIGHT
VOLUME
Recording mode indicator
Tape running indicator
SP
M-1:23:45
Tape counter
LCD Monitor in Retracted Position
4
: Playback
3
: Fast-Forward/
Forward Search
2
: Rewind/Reverse
Search
6 : Still Playback
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
VOLUME dial.
ADJUST VOLUME
If you want to turn up the volume...
1
Turn the dial toward “+”.
If you want to turn down the volume...
Turn the dial toward “–”.
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 45 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 (
same as described in this section.
●
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
moitor with it flipped over and retracted.
●
During playback, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all
indications from the screen.
Z
pg. 34). Camcorder operation is the
PLAYBACK
Features
EN 33
STOPFF
REWPLAY/PAUSE
COUNTER R/M
FEATURE:Manual Tracking
PURPOSE:To eliminate noise bars that appear
OPERATION:1) Press either +/– button as many
NOTES:●
FEATURE:Still Playback
PURPOSE:To pause during playback.
OPERATION:1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during
NOTE:
FEATURE:Shuttle Search
PURPOSE:To allow high-speed search in either
OPERATION:
NOTE:
FEATURE:Counter Memory Function
PURPOSE:To make it easier to locate a specific
OPERATION:1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for
NOTES:●
on the screen during playback.
times as necessary for best picture.
To reset TRACKING to the original
preset, press both + and – buttons
simultaneously.
●
Manual Tracking may not work
with tapes recorded on other VCRs
or camcorders.
playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press
PLAY/PAUSE again.
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome during Still
Playback. This is normal.
direction.
Forward Search
1) Press FF during playback.
Reverse Search
1) Press REW during playback.
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome or darken in
Shuttle Search. This is normal.
tape segment.
more than 2 seconds. The counter
resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M. “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 Fast-Forward and Rewind
modes.
●
To disable Counter Memory
Function, press COUNTER R/M
less than 1 second so the “M”
disappears.
34 EN
When
connecting the
cables, open
the jack cover.
To AUDIO and
VIDEO connectors
Audio and Video
cables (optional)
PLAYBACK
There are three basic types of connections. When making
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
Basic Connections
Connection To A VCR [A]
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
NOTE:
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the
1
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on
the VCR.
A
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
VCR
Antenna
To AUDIO,
VIDEO and RF DC
OUT connectors
RF unit RF-V5U
(optional)
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.
B
SUPPLY POWER
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
2
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV
3
to its VIDEO mode.
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 at left, connect the
1
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
2
its instructions).
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.
PLAYBACK
Compact video cassette
Recording safety hole
Using The Cassette Adapter
+
VCR
Compartment door
Sliding latch
Reels
EN 35
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
1
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
2
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the
3
tape back as you would any other.
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM
ADAPTER
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
4
automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on
the underside of the adapter as shown in the
illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.
NOTES:
●
During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the
reels for safety and tape protection.
●
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.
36 EN
When connecting
the cables, open the
jack cover.
Audio and Video
cable (optional)
PLAY/PAUSE
To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
connectors
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
EDITING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
Following the illustration at left, connect the
1
camcorder and the VCR.
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
Set the camcorder’s Power switch to “PLAY”, turn
2
on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
SELECT VCR MODE
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
3
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
4
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
START EDITING
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
5
Record mode.
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
6
PAUSE on the camcorder.
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
7
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
VCR (Recording deck)
A
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.
MBR SET
2 3
1
4
5 6
8
0
9
7
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND
NAME
GE 1 1
HITACHI 6 6
JVC 9 1
MAGNAVOX 9 5
MITSUBISHI 6 7
NEC 3 7
PHILIPS 1 9
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
9 2
9 `
9 4
6 3
A
9 6
B
9 3
C
1 1
7 1
7 6
6 8
3 8
9 5
1 1
9 4
9 1
9 6
VCR CTL
RM-V700U (optional)
VCR BRAND
NAME
PHILIPS
PANASONIC
RCA 9 2
SANYO 3 6
SHARP 1 5
SONY
TOSHIBA 6 9
ZENITH 1 6
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
1 2
3 3
1 3
1 7
1 1
9 4
1 8
9 4
6 6
6 3
9 `
3 5
1 `
6 5
6 `
3 9
3 1
6 1
EN 37
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote
1
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to
the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBRSET, and press button (A) and then (B).
•The code is automatically set once you release the
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.
OPERATE THE VCR
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
2
holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for
the desired function. The functions the remote can
control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR
REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this
one).
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
IMPORTANT
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and
those of many other makers, it may not work with yours
or may offer limited functions.
NOTES:
●
If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
●
Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
●
If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use
the controls on the VCR.
●
The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate this
camcorder.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
CONNECT TO . . .
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
1
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
terminal.
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
C
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 38.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
38 EN
EDITING
PREPARE CAMCORDER
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to
2
“PLAY”.
(cont.)
REW/FFSTOP
PLAY/PAUSE
CANCEL
To AUDIO
and VIDEO
out connectors
Audio and
Video cable
(optional)
To AUDIO
and VIDEO IN
connectors
IN/OUT
R.A. EDIT
Open the cover
To J terminal
(JLIP)
Editing cable
(optional, 3.5ø
mini-plug cable)
A
B
To Remote
PAUSE
To Pause-In
PREPARE VCR
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and
3
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
1
counter display appears in the viewfinder and the
screen of the connected TV.
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene
2
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
The data appears under “IN” on the display.
REGISTER END OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and
3
press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under
OUT on the display. The total time of the registered
scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
There must be at least one second between an in-point
and its corresponding out-point.
●
To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds
open between scenes.
●
Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points
or out-points.
●
If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,
the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing
doesn’t take place.
●
Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from
memory.
●
Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to
ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)
1 3 2
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE
MODE
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared
1
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
EN 39
EDITED TAPE (VCR)
STOP
EDIT
R.A. EDIT
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously
2
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the
specified order.
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
When all selected scenes have been copied, the
3
camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.
Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit
counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT.
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the
editing cable and the audio/video cable.
NOTES:
●
If you performed step 1C on page 37 (“MAKE
CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at
the VCR during editing.
●
The on-screen display only appears while the
camcorder searches for each scene.
●
There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited
tape with certain VCRs.
40 EN
BATT. RELEASE
MONITOR OPEN
LENS COVER
open/close switch
Set to “POWER OFF”.
PUSHEJECT
Remove.
USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the
1
camcorder.
Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove
2
the cassette.
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
3
PUSH.
Close and lock the LCD monitor.
4
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
5
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close
6
the lens cover.
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
1
CLEAN LCD MONITOR
Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor
2
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
3
lens cleaning paper.
Marks
REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
4
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
5
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it
6
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
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
The power suddenly goes off and
doesn’t come back on by itself.
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
Recording does not start.
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there’s no
playback picture.
Noise bars appear in the playback
picture.
Playback picture is blurred or
interrupted.
The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.
EN 41
● 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).
● The battery pack has completely discharged.
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,
then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If
it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover
the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding
tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)
● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to “CAMERA” (Z pg. 15).
● 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. 33).
● 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. 33).
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
42 EN
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
The tape won’t eject.
Some functions are not available.
Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear
in the 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 (i.e. E03) appears
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
The image is out of focus.
A character generator title and the
date and time displays disappear
from the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
Even though the Lens Cover is open,
the Lens Cover Warning indicator
blinks.
TROUBLESHOOTING
● The battery pack is running low.
● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT
switch does not function.
● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the
camcorder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
the camcorder.
● 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. 12).
● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the
power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power
on again. If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (Z pg. 10).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation
of Auto Focus (Z pg. 22).
● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make
sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting
the power source.
● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position
of the Lens Cover.
(cont.)
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit
(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.
INDEX
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
1 *
2 *6 * 7
EN 43
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18MIN
8
9
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REC SP
SEPIA
LENS COVER
FADE
PAUSE
!
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1MIN
1/2S
TAPE END
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LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications
1 * Cassette Warning/Remaining
Tape Time ......................................... Z pg. 15
When no cassette is inserted or when Erase
Protection tab is not in the position that allows
recording, the Cassette ()Warning blinks.
Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is
displayed.
2 * Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator .... Z pg. 12
3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 20
Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one
position to another. Then only the indicator
remains at 9.
4 Program Manager Function
Indication ........................................... Z pg. 24
Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is
set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.
5 Lens Cover Warning ........................... Z pg. 15
6 * Tape Length Display ......................... Z pg. 12
7 Zoom Level Indicator.......................... Z pg. 18
8 Recording Indicator ............................ Z pg. 15
0 Fade–Standby Indicator ...................... Z pg. 24
! Interval Time/Recording
Time Indicator.....................................Z pg. 30
@ Record–Standby Mode Indicator ......... Z pg. 15
# Instant Title Display ............................ Z pg. 25
$ Date/Time Character Display .............. Z pg. 26
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Changes as follows according to the battery
pack’s remaining power level:
“”.
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one.
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened
squares —
that the battery pack is fully charged.)
^ Focus Indicator ................................... Z pg. 22
& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... Z pg. 21
* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... Z pg. 27
( Menu Setting Change Indicator ........... Z pg. 28
) Clock Warning
Displayed for about 5 seconds if the clock
(lithium) battery is not in place or is exhausted
when power is turned on. Also displayed for
about 5 seconds when clock battery becomes
exhausted while using the camcorder.
For inserting or replacing the clock
battery ................................................ Z pg. 10
q Condensation Warning
When this indication appears, all functions are
disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the
power source) for a few hours, and when you
turn it on again the indicator should disappear.
w Tape End Display ................................ Z pg. 15
Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.
When the power is
— does not necessarily mean
* : During recording, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.
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1 MONITOR OPEN Switch....................Z pg. 16
2 REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 32
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button .......
3 FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 32
RETAKE F Button ................................
4 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 32
5 STOP Button ...................................... Z pg. 32
6 SEL. Button ........................................ Z pg. 24
7 SET Button ......................................... Z pg. 24
8 Power Zoom Lever ............................ Z pg. 18
9 DISPLAY Button ................................. Z pg. 15
0 MENU Button .................................... Z pg. 28
! Multi-Function Control
•Exposure +/– ...................................
•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. Z pg. 22
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
General Battery Precautions
•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is
not functioning even when correctly operated, the
battery is exhausted. Replace it with fresh one.
•Use only the following batteries:
C-P6U or C-P7U .................... AA (R6) size
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when
replacing the battery.
2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it
can leak or explode.
3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.
4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage
which can cause malfunctions.
EN 47
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a
nickel-cadmium battery. Before using
the supplied battery pack or an
optional battery pack, be sure to read
the following cautions:
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... avoid repeated charging without fully
discharging.
.... charge in an environment where
temperatures are within the tolerances shown
in the chart below. This is a chemical
reaction type battery—cooler temperatures
impede chemical reaction, while warmer
temperatures can prevent complete charging.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current
even when switched off.
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to
deliver less recording time per charge.
NOTE:
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature 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.
Terminals
48 EN
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
.... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
.... vertically, in their original cases.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not
in use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
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.
CAUTIONS
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. Be sure to hold the main unit with
both hands or use the grip.
.... 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.
(cont.)
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.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Format: VHS NTSC standard
Power source: DC 6V
Power consumption
LCD monitor off,
viewfinder on: 6.3 W
LCD monitor on,
viewfinder off: 6.7 W
Signal system: NTSC-type
Video recording system
Luminance: FM recording
Color: Converted sub-carrier
Cassette:
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/sec.
EP: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)
Recording time (max.)
SP: 40 minutes
EP: 120 minutes
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity: 35% to 80%
Storage temperature: –20°C to +50°C
Weight: Approx. 1030 g (2.3 lbs)
Dimensions: 118 (W) x 115 (H) x
(Including viewfinder)231 (D) mm (4-11/16” x
CAMERA
Pick up: 1/4” format CCD
Lens: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,
Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder
White balance
adjustment: Auto/Manual adjustment
LCD MONITOR
Size: 3" diagonally measured
LCD system: LCD/TFT active matrix
VIDEO
Output: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
direct recording
Conforms to VHS
standard
cassette
(1-5/16 ips)
(with TC-40 cassette)
(32°F to 104°F)
(–4°F to 122°F)
4-9/16” x 9-1/8”)
18:1 power zoom lens
with auto iris and macro
control, filter diameter
46 mm
with 0.5” black/white
CRT
system
unbalanced (via VIDEO
out connector)
EN 49
AUDIO
Output: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm
Speaker: 20 mm round x 1,
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V11EG)
Power requirement: AC 110 V to 240 V`,
Power consumption: 23 W
Output
Charge:DC 8.5 V
VTR:DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A
Charging system: Constant current, peak
Dimensions: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x
Weight: Approx. 350 g (0.78 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
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U
The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate this
camcorder.
This camcorder can use the RM-V700U only for
R.A. Edit with a non-JVC VCR.
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.