JVC GR-AXM307EG User Manual

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Dear Customer,

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

Using This Instruction Manual

• All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3).

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

...... refer to the Index (

yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

...... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow

and cautions (Z pgs. 45, 46). They contain
extremely important information regarding the safe
use of your new camcorder.

Z pgs. 42 – 44) and familiarize

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

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

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.

n When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/

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

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.

n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the

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

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

PAL

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

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC

Publ. 65.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the

power points in your home or the cable is too short
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace
the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immedi­ately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

n LCD Colour Monitor (Z pg. 12)
n Programme AE with Special Effects

(Z pgs. 16, 17)

• Auto Mode Lock

• Auto Mode Release

• Electronic Fog Filter • ND Effect

• Sepia • Twilight • Sports

• 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

• 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

n Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 15)
n Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom

(Z pg. 14)

n EasyEdit with Random Assemble

Editing (Z pg. 33 – 35)

The Logical Choice

The only compact video cassettes that can be used with
your VHS VCR*

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11EG/EK

*With Cassette Adapter

•Battery Pack
BN-V12U

CONTENTSMAJOR FEATURES

GETTING STARTED

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

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ......... 6

Viewfinder Adjustment ................................ 6

Date/Time Setting...................................... 7

Tape Length Setting..................................... 8

Recording Mode Setting................................ 8

Loading/Unloading A Cassette........................ 8

Grip Adjustment......................................... 9

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................ 9

Tripod Mounting......................................... 9

RECORDING

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

Basic Features ......................................... 14

Advanced Features ................................... 16

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ........................................ 28

Features................................................ 29

Basic Connections ..................................... 30

Using The Cassette Adapter ......................... 31

EDITING

Tape Dubbing .......................................... 32

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ...............33

USING REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT

Insert Editing .......................................... 38

Audio Dubbing ......................................... 39

TROUBLESHOOTING

EN 3

EN 3

4

10

28

32

36

40

•Remote Control
Unit RM-V704U
or RM-V700U

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•Shoulder Strap

•Lithium Battery
CR2025 x2

•AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) cable

•DC cord•Editing cable

INDEX

Controls ................................................ 42

Connectors ............................................. 42

Indicators .............................................. 42

Other Parts ............................................ 42

LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................ 44

CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS

42

45

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END
indicator

Charge marker

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

POWER
indicator

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

** 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.

To AC outlet

Hook on.

1

1

GETTING STARTED

Power

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

NOTES:

●

No function is available without power supply.

●

Use only specified power supply.

●

Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

1

outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

2

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

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator

3

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

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.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

1

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

Push in.

2

BATT. RELEASE

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make
sure that the camcorder’s power is turned
off. Failure to do so can result in a
camcorder malfunction.

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack
before recharging.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration above. Then push REFRESH. The

REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

2

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BATT. PACK

BN-V12U 50 (35) 55 (35)
BN-V22U 110 (75) 120 (80)
BN-V25U 150 (100) 160 (105)

( ): when the video light is on.

LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder off Viewfinder on

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 4 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 partway 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.

To AC outlet

DC OUT
terminal

To DC in jack

DC cord

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11EG/EK

To car’s cigarette
lighter socket

EN 5

USING A CAR BATTERY

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

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.

Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)

USING AC POWER

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

NOTE:

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

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GETTING STARTED

(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

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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

Menu Screen

GAIN UP S.LX
TELE MACRO OFF
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIME OFF
JLIP ID NO. 07
SET CHARACTER 

DATE/TIME 

NEAR

MENU 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 7

Set Time and
Date Screen

Date

Day/Month/Year

END :MENU KEY

1.1.00 10:45
SET
CANCEL

Time

24-hour indication

NOTES:

●

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. 22).

●

If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2, 31. 6,
etc.) and perform step 5, “INPUT ERROR” appears
blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or
NEAR to input the correct number.

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SP-LP recording
mode button

LCD monitor
or viewfinder

SP

1

1

T30•45•60 tape length select button

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Tape length indicator

T30

4

4

T45 T60

T30

Recording mode
indicator

SP

LP

2

2

3

3

5

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Tape Length Setting

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

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press T30•45•60 until the required indication appears
in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes

1

of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60
minutes. (in SP)

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (Z pg. 11) 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•LP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides
higher picture and sound quality and is better for

1

dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical,
recording at 1/2 the speed of SP.

NOTE:

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to
an angle of over 45 degrees.

1

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

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

2

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

3

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

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

4

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD
monitor.

5

Erase Protection

Gear

Turn to take
up slack.

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.

Power zoom lever

Recording Start/Stop button

1

3

2

EN 9

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

2

1

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.

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.

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Start/Stop button

LENS COVER switch

POWER

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

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

●

Power (Z pg. 4)

●

Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 8)

●

Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 8)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 9)

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.

Power indicator

Tally lamp

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.

25MIN

Tape remaining time indicator

-

-MIN

*-

(Now calculating)

(Blinking) (Blinking)(Blinking)

Tally lamp

Start/Stop button

120MIN

1MIN0MIN

DISPLAY button

2MIN

119MIN

3MIN

EN 11

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

4

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’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. 8).

●

“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. 44).

●

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. 14) to find the end of the
last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

●

The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds
when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is
closed.

●

While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

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RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 10).

POWER

Start/Stop

Power indicator

MONITOR OPEN

Speaker

25MIN

Tape remaining time indicator

*-

-

-MIN

(Now calculating)

120MIN

LENS COVER
Switch

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. 13) 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. 10).

●

For other notes, refer to pg. 11.

(Blinking) (Blinking)(Blinking)

1MIN0MIN

Tally lamp

2MIN

3MIN

EN 13

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

RETAKE (R/F)

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator

Power zoom lever

RECORDING

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

OPERATION:

NOTES: ●

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

OPERATION: 1) Press “

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

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. 18, 19), then zoom in or
out in Record mode.

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.

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 button

to start recording.

Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.

Basic Features

” and release quickly

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

EN 15

Video Light

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

SET VIDEO LIGHT

Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required.

1

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

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

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

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

•

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

•

While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode
(Z pg. 17) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•

While the Twilight mode (Z pg. 17) is engaged, the
light will not activate.

DANGER

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

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

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

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

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

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1 second later, the mode is activated.

After 1 sec.

SEPIA

LCD monitor or
viewfinder

PROGRAM AE
select dial

RECORDING

Advanced Features

Programme 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

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/

1

S

D

E

E

F

G

N

D

mode is activated.

NOTES:

●

Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader
(Z pg. 20) is used in the Sepia mode.

●

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

●

In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture
colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

Dial

symbol

LOCK

LCD monitor/

Viewfinder indication

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.

Dial

symbol

LCD monitor/

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.

SEPIA

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. 20)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.

Dial

symbol

LCD monitor/

Viewfinder indication

Mode

Dial

symbol

LCD monitor/

Viewfinder indication

EN 17

Mode

TWILIGHT

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 “ ” (outdoor mode), but
can also be manually changed to another mode
(Z pg. 23).

•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. 19).

+

02

LCD monitor or
viewfinder

Exposure Level Indicator

To brighten the image

SPORTS

Sports

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.

1/1000

1/2000

1

2

S 1/1000

S 1/2000

1/1000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

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.

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

–

06

To darken the image

+

06

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is

3

immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.

18 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-colour
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

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

•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

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.

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. 14). 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 (
the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Z

pg. 25) is activated,

FAR NEAR

EN 19

Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (Z pg. 6). 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 . . .

2

Press and hold FAR . The Manual Focus indications
“ ” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.

To nearer subject

Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications
“ ” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.

. . .

LOCK FOCUS

Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is

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.

20 EN

FADE IN

Fade-Standby
indication

LCD monitor
or viewfinder

FADE OUT

Function indication

FADE

FADE

SET button

SEL. button

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.

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. 16).

●

With the Electronic fog filter mode (Z pg. 16)
engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

PROGRAM AE select dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Wide mode

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

” appears.

4

SEL. button

SET button

MENU button

PROGRAM AE
select dial

Title indication

No indication

GAIN UP S.LX
TELE MACRO OFF
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIME OFF
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
T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü
À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &
: . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I L I
END

CLEAR

FAR

LCD monitor
or viewfinder

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
OUR FAMILY
MOVIE STAR
PARTY TIME
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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
À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &
: . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I L I KE YOU

END CLEAR

TITLE

k

NEAR

EN 21

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 Titles” or “Date/Time/Character Insert” (Z pg. 22).

●

Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode.

” in the top left corner. Press MENU.

22 EN

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 colour 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. 7). 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

25.12.97

Character Generator

SET CHAR

No Characters 
stored


Auto Date Record mode

Date display

25.12.97

Auto date record 
executed

Date/Time display

25.12.97

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Example of stored 
characters

10:45

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 this
mode, and disables all other modes.

●

In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes
while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded
for about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded
during any other recordings made on that day.

PROGRAM AE
select dial

No indication
(Auto)

MWB

SET

SEL.

LCD monitor
or viewfinder

White balance
mode indicator

M.W.B.

MWB

EN 23

Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)

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

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

•When a predominantly red or brown object is being
shot outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters
for white balance adjustment.

SELECT MODE

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

Balance setting (see below)

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 on and off again, or when the
PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been
changed.

●

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

MWB

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

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. 19).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold

3

SET for more than 3 seconds.

•“MWB” blinks in the LCD moitor or the viewfinder
during adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit
when adjustment is complete.

24 EN

MENU

FAR

NEAR

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
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 UP S.LX

TELE MACRO OFF
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIME OFF
JLIP ID NO. 07
SET CHARACTER 
DATE/TIME 

END :MENU KEY

GAIN UP NORM

TELE MACRO ON

INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN
REC TIME 1/2S
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. 21;
DATE/TIME – Z pg. 7).

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.

EN 25

MENU

GAIN UP S.LX To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more

NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is

OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

TELE MACRO OFF Usually set to this position.

ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

INTERVAL TIMER This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer

REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation

JLIP ID NO. This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such

SET CHARACTER Allows you to input characters. (Z pg. 21).
DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (

OFF
15 S
30 S
1 MIN
5 MIN

OFF
1/4 S
1/2 S
1 S

as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP).
The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

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.

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.

(

Z pg. 26) and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 27).

and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 27).

Z pg. 7).

= 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. 19).

26 EN

MENU

FAR NEAR

PROGRAM AE select dial

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording
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 UP S.LX
TELE MACRO OFF

INTERVAL TIMER OFF

REC TIME OFF
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 27

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”.

28 EN

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

LP

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 PLAY 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. 30). Camcorder operation is the

PLAYBACK

Features

EN 29

FF STOP

REW PLAY/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.

30 EN

When
connecting the
cables, open
the jack cover.

To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT connectors

Audio and Video
cables (provided)

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 provided 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-V5E
(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 provided 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-V5E RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

PLAYBACK

Compact video cassette

Recording safety hole

Using The Cassette Adapter

+

VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Reels

EN 31

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS
video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery
powered and automatically performs tape loading and
unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

1

one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the
illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

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.

32 EN

When connecting
the cables, open the
jack cover.

PLAY/PAUSE

Power switch

To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
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.

Audio and Video
cable (provided)

To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors

VCR

(Recording deck)

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.

A

MBR SET

2 3

1

4

5 6

8

9

7

RM-V704U or

0

RM-V700U

VCR CTL

(provided)

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND
NAME

AKAI

BUTTONS
(A) (B)

6 2
6 4
7 7

BLAUPUNKT
FERGUSON

1 3

9 7
9 8
3 2

GRUNDIG 1 4

3 4

HITACHI 6 6

6 3

JVC 9 1

A

9 6

B

9 3

C

MITSUBISHI 6 7

6 8

NEC 3 7

3 8

PANASONIC 1 3

1 7
1 1
9 4
1 8

VCR BRAND
NAME

PHILIPS

BUTTONS
(A) (B)

1 9
9 5
1 1
9 4
9 1
9 6
1 2
3 3

SANYO 3 6

SELECO,
REX

SHARP 1 5




3 5

9 1
9 6

1 `

SONY

6 5
6 `
3 9
3 1

THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA 6 9


9 1

9 6
9 7
3 2

6 1

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-V704U/V700U is not able to
control the VCR, use the controls on the
VCR.

EN 33

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 MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM­V704U or RM-V700U) is set to operate with your brand
of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed
by operating the VCR manually.

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is
installed in the remote control RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(Z pg. 36).

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 MBR
SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

OPERATE THE VCR

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

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.

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 BUT EQUIPPED WITH
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

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

C

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/
V700U’s Pause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration
on page 34.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

B

34 EN

EDITING

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

2

“PLAY”.

(cont.)

PLAY/PAUSE

To AUDIO
and VIDEO
out connectors

Audio and
Video cable
(provided)

To AUDIO
and VIDEO IN
connectors

VCR (Recording deck)

IN OUT 

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

STOPREW/FF

IN/OUT

CANCEL

Open the cover

To J terminal
(JLIP)

Editing cable
(provided, 3.5ø
mini-plug cable)

A

B

To Remote
PAUSE

To Pause-In

RM-V704U or
RM-V700U
(provided)

VCR REC STBY

IN OUT 
ç 1 0:00:25 0:01:05
2 0:03:18 0:03:31
3 0:02:33 0:02:53
© 4 0:04:11 
5 
6
7
8
COUNTER 0:04:11 
TOTAL 0:01:13

R.A. EDIT

IN/OUT

CANCEL

C

ON/OFF

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 or the
LCD monitor 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.

REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

4

(as many as 8).

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

5

most recently registered point.

NOTES:

●

The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other
camcorder functions as well. Point the
RM-V704U/V700U at the camcorder’s remote sensor
and press any of the following buttons (function
appears in parentheses):
— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)
— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)
— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

●

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

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

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.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

2

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the
specified order.

EN 35

Player (JVC VCR)

To R.A. EDIT

To
PAUSE IN

STOP

R.A. EDITEDIT

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 33 (“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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the RM-V704U/V700U, it is also possible to perform

AV OUT

Editing cable
(3.5 ø -3.5 ø,
mini-plug cable)

AV IN

Recording deck

deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback
deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording
deck can be . . .

n a VCR other than JVC, or
n a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an

R.A. EDIT connector

How to use:

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as

shown on the left.

— Set the RM-V704U/V700U to correspond to the brand

of the recording deck. (Z pg. 33)

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to

the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as
the playback deck.

Notes:

RM-V704U or
RM-V700U
(provided)

n RM-V704U/V700U cannot be used to control the playback

deck.

n RM-V704U/V700U is capable of controlling basic operations

of the recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY,
STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible
with some brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

n To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the

controls on the recording deck itself.

36 EN

A

B

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your
VCR. This remote control unit makes additional
recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

Lock hole

1

3
4
5

6
7
8
9

RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided)

BUTTONS FUNCTIONS

1 PAUSE IN Connector — Z pg. 34
2 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal.

transmitting window

3 MBR SET Button — Z pg. 33
4 INT. TIME Button Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 37) —
5 REC TIME Button Animation/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 37) —
6 FF Button Retake (forward) (Z pg. 14) FF/FF Shuttle Search (Z pg. 29)
7 REW Button Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (Z pg. 14) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z pg. 29)
8 PAUSE Button — Pause (Z pg. 29)
9 PLAY Button — Playback start (Z pg. 28)
0 START/STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.
! VISS Button Index Code marking (Z pg. 37) —
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in and out (Z pg. 14) —
# VCR CTL Button — Z pg. 33
$ A.DUB Button — Audio dubbing (Z pg. 39)
% STOP Button — Stop (Z pg. 28)
^ INSERT Button — Insert Editing (Z pg. 38)
& R.A.EDIT Buttons — Z pg. 34

Release tab

2

0
!

@

#
$
%
^

&

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

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battery holder according to the type of

1

remote control unit you have.

TypeA: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding

TypeB: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

the lock hole.

battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium

2

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,

3

and push the holder until it clicks into place.
* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(Z pg. 2).

Transmitted beam
effective area

15°

5m(16.4ft)

30°

30°

15°

Remote sensor

When using the remote control, be sure to
point it at the remote sensor. The above
illustration shows the approximate transmitted
beam effective area for indoor use.
The transmitted beam may not be effective or
may cause incorrect operation outdoors or
when the remote sensor is directly exposed to
sunlight or powerful lighting.

Rec Time Indicator

Interval Timer Indicator

1MIN
1/2S

INDEX

Index Code
Marking

LCD monitor
or viewfinder

START/STOP
VISS

INT. TIME

REC TIME

RM-V704U or
RM-V700U (provided)

EN 37

FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse
PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release

OPERATION:

NOTE:

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

OPERATION: 1) Press VISS once to place the index

NOTE:

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions
as well as the Menu screen.

Self-Timer

1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 through
3 on pg. 26 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.
TIME on the remote control. Each

time INT. TIME is pressed, the
Interval Timer indicator appears,
changing in the following order: 15S,
30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication
(off).

2) Release

Instead of setting “INTERVAL TIMER”
to “OFF” in the Menu, press INT.
TIME on the remote control until the
Interval Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2
on pg. 27 (“Animation”), press REC
TIME on the remote control. Each
time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec
Time indicator appears, changing in
the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S
and No indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5
on pg. 27, press REC TIME on the
remote control until the Rec Time
indicator disappears.

Time-Lapse

1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 through
3 on pg. 27 (“Time-Lapse”), press
INT. TIME and REC TIME on the

remote control. Each time INT. TIME
is pressed, the Interval Timer
indicator appears, changing in the
following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN,
5MIN and No indication (off). Each
time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec
Time indicator appears, changing in
the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S
and No indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5
on pg. 27, press INT. TIME and REC
TIME on the remote control until the
indicators disappear.

Also refer to pgs. 26 and 27.

selected point on a recording.

code. “INDEX” blinks in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder during
marking.

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

38 EN

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

COUNTER R/M

(cont.)

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The
original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to
perform this procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.

1

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

2

press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote
control.

POWER

M-1:23:45

LCD monitor or
viewfinder

RM-V704U or
RM-V700U (provided)

Tape Counter

Insert Editing Indicator

START/STOP
REW

PAUSE

INSERT
PLAY

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

3

2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for
less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

4

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the
recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the
Edit-in point where the new scene should start.

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

5

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert

mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is
aimed at appears on the screen.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches

6

“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

7

NOTES:

●

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

●

After step 5, Retake (Z pg. 14) can be performed.

●

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

●

Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing
mode.

LCD monitor
or viewfinder

Audio dubbing indicator

e

M-0:05:20

Microphone

REW

EN 39

Audio Dubbing

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

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

(Z pg. 38) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in microphone.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

1

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press
PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE
at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

2

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,

3

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

4

A. DUB
PAUSE

PLAY

RM-V704U or
RM-V700U (provided)

NOTES:

●

Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or
the edit points will not be accurate.

●

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

NOTES (for Insert Editing and
Audio Dubbing):

●

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

●

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

●

Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

●

During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert­Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,
stops at exactly 0:00:00.

40 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

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.

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(Z pg. 4).

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

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(Z pg. 5).

● 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. 10).

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV switch has

not been set to VIDEO.

● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

● Manual Tracking has not been performed (Z pg. 29).

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

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward
or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.

● This is normal.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(

Z pg. 29).

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

EN 41

SYMPTOM

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 picture is blurred in the Quick
Review or Retake mode.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

Coloured bright spots appear all
over the LCD monitor.

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

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

● 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.

● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise
may be present while recording in the SP mode (

● 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.

Z pg. 8).

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.

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.

● 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 LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

● The diopter needs to be adjusted (Z pg. 6).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (

● 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.

Z pg. 18).

42 EN

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1

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INDEX

3 5 7 9

2 4 6 0 !

Controls

8

U

I

Y

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q

w

a Ps

W

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f

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Controls

1 MONITOR OPEN Switch.................... Z pg. 12

2 REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 28

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button .......

3 FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 28

RETAKE F Button ................................

4 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 28

5 STOP Button ...................................... Z pg. 28

6 SEL. Button ........................................ Z pg. 20

7 SET Button ......................................... Z pg. 20

8 Power Zoom Lever ............................ Z pg. 14

9 DISPLAY Button ................................. Z pg. 11

0 MENU Button .................................... Z pg. 21

! Multi-Function Control

•Exposure +/– ...................................

•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. Z pg. 18

•Menu Setting Change .......................

•Tracking +/– ....................................

@ PUSH Button ..................................... Z pg. 8

# EJECT Switch ...................................... Z pg. 8

$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... Z pg. 4

% Diopter Adjustment............................ Z pg. 6

^ Recording Start/Stop Button ................ Z pg. 10

& POWER Switch ..............................Z pg.10, 28

* • Recording Mode [SP/LP]

Select Button ................................... Z pg. 8

•R.A. EDIT CANCEL Button ...............

( R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................... Z pg. 34

) Tape Length [T30•45•60]

Select Button...................................... Z pg. 8

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

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

q EDIT Button ....................................... Z pg. 35

w R.A.EDIT Button................................. Z pg. 34

e PROGRAM AE Select Dial ..................Z pg. 16

r BRIGHT Dial ..................................... Z pg. 28

t VOLUME Dial ................................... Z pg. 28

Z pg. 14

Z pg. 14

Z pg. 17

Z pg. 24
Z pg. 29

Z pg. 34

Z pg. 29

EN 43

Connectors

y J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector.)
(Located beneath the jack cover)

• Connect the Editing Cable when performing
Random Assemble Editing (

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
such as a personal computer.
For further detail consult your nearest JVC
dealer.

Z pg. 34).

u DC IN Jack ......................................... Z pg. 5

The jacks i to p are located beneath the jack
cover.

i VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... Z pg. 30

o RF DC OUT Jack ................................ Z pg. 30

p AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. Z pg. 30

Indicators

Q Tally Lamp ......................................... Z pg. 10

W Power On Indicator ........................... Z pg. 10

Other Parts

E Video Light ........................................ Z pg. 15

R • Camera sensor

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

•Remote sensor .................................

T Microphone ....................................... Z pg. 39

Y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ Z pg. 9

U Clock Battery Compartment ................Z pg. 6

I Battery Pack Mount ........................... Z pg. 4

O Electronic Viewfinder......................... Z pg. 6

P LENS COVER Switch ......................... Z pg. 10

a Grip Strap .......................................... Z pg. 9

s VIDEO LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Switch ................................................ Z pg. 15

d Speaker .............................................. Z pg. 28

f Tripod Mounting Socket ......................Z pg. 9

Z pg. 37

44 EN

*

2

1

18MIN

8
9

0

!
@

#
$

LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications

*

1

Cassette Warning/Remaining

Tape Time .......................................... Z pg. 11

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/LP] Indicator ......Z pg. 8

3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 16

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. 20

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is
set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

5 Lens Cover Warning .......................... Z pg. 11

*

6

Tape Length Display .......................... Z pg. 8

7 Zoom Level Indicator ........................ Z pg. 14

8 Recording Indicator ........................... Z pg. 10

0 Fade-Standby Indicator .......................Z pg. 20

! Interval Time/Recording

Time Indicator ................................... Z pg. 26

@ Record-Standby Mode Indicator ......... Z pg. 10

# Instant Title Display ........................... Z pg. 21

$ Date/Time Character Display ..............Z pg. 22

REC SP

FADE

1MIN
1/2S

MERRY CHR ISTMAS

. 12 .

INDEX

*

43 5

DISP.

SEPIA
LENS COVER

PAUSE

TAPE END

97

*

%

Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s
remaining power level: “ ”.
When the power is almost gone, the indicator
blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened
squares — — does not necessarily mean
that the battery pack is fully charged.)

^ Focus Indicator .................................. Z pg. 18

& Exposure Level Indicator..................... Z pg. 17

* White Balance Mode Indicator ...........Z pg. 23

( Menu Setting Change Indicator .......... Z pg. 24

) Index Code Marking .......................... Z pg. 37

q 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. 6

w 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.

e Tape End Display............................... Z pg. 11

Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

6*7

T30

– 05

MWB

INDEX

10 : 2425

%
^
&

*
(
)
q

w
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*

* : During recording, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.

CAUTIONS

DANGER:

Video Light

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

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

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
between the video light and people or object.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the
video light unit.

General Battery Precautions

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

•Use only the following batteries:

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

Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

1. Refer to the instructions when replacing the

battery.

2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

can leak or explode.

3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

4. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage
which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a nickel­cadmium 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.

Terminals

EN 45

.... 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.

NOTES:

●

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

Charging ................................ 10°C to 35°C

Operation .............................. 0°C to 40°C

Storage .................................. –10°C to 30°C

●

Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C

mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

46 EN

CAUTIONS

(cont.)

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

..... open the camcorder’s chassis.

..... disassemble or modify the unit.

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

it away from metallic objects when not in use.

..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

..... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

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

cooking stove.

..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

..... near a television set.

..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or

extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

..... in places of over 50°C.

..... in places where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

..... in direct sunlight.

..... in a closed car in summer.

..... near a heater.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

..... allow it to become wet.

..... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

..... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

..... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods.

..... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

..... carry it by holding the viewfinder 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.

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. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use. These are not malfunctions. . . .

• 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.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn

off the camcorder.

2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.
5 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

6 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

close the lens cover.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD
monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth. Be
careful not to damage the monitor. Close the
LCD monitor.

3 CLEAN LENS

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

4 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull
it out.

5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

6 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and
turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

●

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.

●

Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has
been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.

●

Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

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

LCD monitor off,
viewfinder on : 6.3 W
LCD monitor on,
viewfinder off : 6.7 W

Light : 3 W
Signal system : PAL-type
Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording

Colour : Converted sub-carrier

direct recording
Conforms to VHS

standard
Cassette : cassette
Tape speed

SP : 23.39 mm/sec
LP : 11.70 mm/sec

Recording time Max.

SP : 60 minutes

(with EC-60 cassette)

LP : 120 minutes

(with EC-60 cassette)
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C
Weight : Approx. 1,040 g
Dimensions : 118 (W) x 115 (H) x

231 (D) mm

CAMERA

Pick up : 1/4” format CCD
Lens : F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,

18:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5” B/W CRT
White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD MONITOR

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

system

VIDEO

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

out connector)

EN 47

AUDIO

Output : –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO out
connector)

Speaker : 20 mm round x 1,

monaural

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V11EG/EK)

Power requirement : AC 110 to 240 V`,

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

(CHARGE),

DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

(VTR)
Charging system : Constant current, peak

detection, timer

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

68 (D) mm
Weight AA-V11EG : Approx. 350 g

AA-V11EK : Approx. 400 g

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

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

104 (D) mm
Weight : Approx. 240 g
Accessory : “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 3

Optional Accessories

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

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

•RF Unit RF-V5E

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

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.