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. 47, 48). They contain
extremely important information regarding the safe
use of your new camcorder.
Z pgs. 44 – 46) 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 Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 20)
n Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 14)
n Digital Fades/Wipes (Z pg. 21)
n EasyEdit with Random Assemble
Editing (Z pg. 35 – 37)
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
EN 3
EN 3
GETTING STARTED
Power .................................................... 4
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. PACKCHARGEDISCHARGE
BN-V12Uapprox. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V22Uapprox. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.
BN-V25Uapprox. 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.
LCD monitor on/LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder offViewfinder 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.
6 EN
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
A
SWITCH OFF POWER
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
1
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
Open the clock battery compartment cover while
2
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
3
battery and the compartment (A) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025
4
lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
5
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
3
1
1
2
2
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
1
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
2
ADJUST DIOPTER
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
3
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
PROGRAM AE select dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Menu Screen
Set Time and
Date Screen
Gain UpS.LX
Tele MacroOFF
Interval TimerOFF
Rec TimeOFF
JLIP ID NO.07
TallyON
Set Character
Date/Time
END :MENU KEY
1.1.00 10:45
Set Cancel
NEAR
MENU FAR
EN 7
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
NOTES:
●
To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time
Insert” (Z pg. 24).
●
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.
Date
Day/Month/Year
Time
24-hour indication
8 EN
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
T45T60
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.
10 EN
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. 46).
●
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.
12 EN
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.
1min0min
(Blinking)(Blinking)(Blinking)
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 “–”.
14 EN
Zoom-in
RETAKE (R/F)
Zoom indicator bar
Power zoom lever
Zoom-out
Zoom Level
indicator
RECORDING
FEATURE:Zooming
PURPOSE:To produce the zoom in/out effect, or
OPERATION:36X Hyper zoom
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:
an instantaneous change in image
magnification.
Digital circuitry doubles the
maximum 18x magnification offered
by optical zoom.
1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever
towards “T”.
2) To zoom out, slide towards “W”.
During Hyper Zoom, the speed
increases the further you slide the
Zoom Lever.
●
Focusing may be come unstable
during Hyper Zoom. In this case,
set the zoom while in Record–
Standby, set manual focus or Focus
Lock (Z pg. 18, 19), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
●
The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only
moves during optical zoom. Once
the Zoom Level indicator reaches
the top of the zoom indicator bar,
all magnification from that point is
through digital processing.
●
During digital image processing,
the quality of the image may suffer.
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. 25) 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.
16 EN
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
mode is activated.
NOTES:
●
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
●
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Mark
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Wipe (Z pg. 21) is used in the Sepia mode.
●
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed
Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.
●
In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture
colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.
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