JVC GR-AXM23EA, GR-AXM23EG, GR-AXM23EK, GR-AXM33 Instructions Manual

GR-AXM23

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0091-001A

Compact VHS

PAL

GETTING STARTED

6

RECORDING

14

Basic Recording ...................... 14

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

Advanced Features .................. 22

Programme AE With Special

Effects .................................. 22

Fader ..................................... 24

Wide ..................................... 24

Super LoLux (Gain Up) ............ 25

Instant Titles ........................... 25

Character Generator ............... 26

Using Menu For Detailed

Adjustment ........................... 27

Focusing ................................ 30

Exposure Control .................... 32

Manual White Balance

Adjustment ........................... 33

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

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

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

PLAYBACK

36

Basic Playback ....................... 36

Features ............................... 37

Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 39

Basic Connections .................... 40

TAPE DUBBING

41

USER MAINTENANCE

42

TROUBLESHOOTING

43

INDEX

45

LCD monitor/viewfinder ............ 45

Controls ............................... 47

Connectors ............................ 47

Indicators ............................. 47

Other Parts ........................... 47

Term s .................................. 48

CAUTIONS

49

SPECIFICATIONS

51

CONTENTS

2 EN

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS
camcorder. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in the
following pages to ensure safe use of your new
camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (

Z cover page).

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (

Z pg. 45 – 48) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Z pg. 49, 50). They
contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

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

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.

n Dispose of used battery promptly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.

n When you are not using the AC Power

Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

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

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

EN 3

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

n This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

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

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

PAL

ATTENTION USERS OF

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON­REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE
RECYCLED.

AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,

IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (Australasia) B.V. 5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia

Attn : Service Dept.
Phone : [phone]

IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland 1000
Phone : [phone]

4 EN

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Programme AE with Special
Effects (

Z pg. 22)

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

22 x Optical Hyper Zoom
(

Z pg. 18)

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)
(

Z pg. 20)

LCD Colour Monitor
(

Z pg. 16)

Program Manager II

(Z pg. 22 – 35)

Programme AE with Special Effects,
Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant
Titles, Menu Adjustment (Focus,
Exposure Control and so on.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15EA

• Cassette Adapter
C-P7U

•Battery Pack
BN-V12U

•Shoulder Strap

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

PAL

180°

90°

• Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 1 (for clock operation)

•DC Cord

EN 5

2

1

3

3

4

2

1

Using the battery pack

1

Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 6)

2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

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.

•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details, Z pg. 36.)

•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.

Z pg. 39

1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch

to open the lens cover.

2 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear.

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 pgs. 14 – 17)

• 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.

SUPPLY POWER

INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

1 Open the LCD monitor 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. 11)

2

1

BATT. RELEASE

3

2

1

Hook on.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Push in.

Recording
Start/Stop Button

Set to
“CAMERA”.

Set to “PLAY”.

REW

EJECTPUSH

Open

LENS COVER
Open/Close Switch

6 EN

1

1

2

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

1

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

2

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

3

When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite
the direction of the arrow.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge
the battery pack before recharging.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter

as shown in the above illustration.
Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights when discharging
starts, and goes out when discharging
is complete.

CHG. (charge)
indicator

Marks

To AC outlet

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH switch

BATT. PACK

CHARGE DISCHARGE

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

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.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

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

BN-V12U 60 60 50
BN-V22U 125 130 110
BN-V25U 165 170 145

EN 7

CHARGE MARKER

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battery 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.

●

While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to
discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger
does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/
Charger to store it.

●

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.

●

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 blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

Charge marker

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter
(connect as shown in the illustration above).

NOTES:

●

When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

●

The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.

●

When using the optional Car Battery Charger,
refer to the respective instruction booklet.

USING AC POWER

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

NOTE:

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

To DC IN jack

DC cord

DC OUT
terminal

To AC outlet

Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)

To car’s
cigarette
lighter socket

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V15EA

8 EN

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

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

SWITCH OFF POWER

1

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
supply unit.

OPEN COVER

2

Open the clock battery compartment cover while
pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

3

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
battery and the compartment (A) and pull the
battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

4

Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a
CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

5

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

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

A

EN 9

Date/Time Setting

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,
then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

2

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME
Setting Menu appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial
to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then
go to step 6.

•If you want to set only the time without changing
the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

3

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to the item you want to set and then press it. When
the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog
Dial until the correct setting appears and then press
it. The setting stops blinking.

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with
the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

SET TIME

4

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. When the
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute
setting stops blinking.

START CLOCK OPERATION

5

When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,
TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

CLOSE MENU

6

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time/
Character Insert” (Z pg. 21).

MENU

4

MENU END
FOCUS
EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED

4

NEXT

MENU

4

MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED

4

NEXT

DATE TIME

YEAR

MONTH
DAY
TIME

EXIT

1998

1
1

22:50

AUTO
AUTO

25. 12. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST

AUTO
AUTO

1. 1. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME Setting Menu

LCD monitor or viewfinder

24-hour indication

MENU
Jog Dial

Select Dial

10 EN

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,
then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

2

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE
LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

SET TAPE LENGTH

3

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording
time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes (in SP).

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to
the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

CLOSE MENU

4

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.
Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the
Menu Screen.

NOTES:

●

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

●

Once you have set the tape length, it remains un­changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO
LOCK.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

1

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/LP
Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)
provides higher picture and sound quality and is
better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more
economical, providing twice the recording time.

NOTE:

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

MENU

4

MENU END
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED

4

NEXT

AUTO
AUTO

25. 12. 98
OFF

T60

AUTO
FAST

MENU

4

MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED

4

NEXT

AUTO
AUTO

25. 12. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST

T30

T45
T60

EXIT

TAPE LENGTH

SP

T30

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

SP/LP Recording Mode Button

Viewfinder

Tape length
indicator

Recording mode
indicator

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

EN 11

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

1

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45
degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

2

Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

3

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

4

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

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

5

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 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.

Erase Protection Gear

Turn to take
up slack.

12 EN

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

1

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

2

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

3

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom
Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

1

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
(see illustration to the left).

SELECT MODE

2

Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

3

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Power Zoom Button

1

1

2

2

3

Recording Start/Stop Button

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

EN 13

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.

2

4

3

2

1

1

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

1

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

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

1

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

4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

2

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to
prevent slipping 2.

14 EN

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

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

●

Power (Z pg. 6)

●

Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 10)

●

Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 10)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12)

LOAD A CASSETTE

1

First open the LCD 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.

Shooting while watching the viewfinder

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

2

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

3

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“

REC

” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

LENS COVER Switch

Power
indicator

Power
Switch

Start/Stop Button

Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)

EN 15

STOP RECORDING

4

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 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 remaining time is only displayed in the
viewfinder as shown.

●

The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder 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. 10).

●

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

●

If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes
without performing Zoom or any other operations, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the
Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to
“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

●

If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the
Record-Standby mode has continued for over
5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

●

If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such
as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during
recording), 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.

Tape remaining time indicator

(Now calculating)

(Blinking)

(Blinking)

(Blinking)

Start/Stop Button

25MIN

120MIN

119MIN

3MIN

2MIN

1MIN

0MIN

MIN

16 EN

RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 14).

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

2

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

3

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability (Z pg. 17) and press the Recording
Start/Stop button.

•“

REC

” appears in the LCD monitor while recording

is in progress.

STOP RECORDING

4

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. 14).

●

The tape remaining time is not displayed on the LCD
monitor. However, when the tape is about to reach its
end, the following indicators appear:
“

2MIN

” ¥“

1MIN

” ¥“

0MIN

”.

●

For other notes, refer to pg. 15.

180°

90°

LENS COVER Switch

Power
Switch

Start/Stop Button

Power
indicator

Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)