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 (Z pg. 50 – 52) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (Z pg. 53, 54). They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
n When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony 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
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/viewfinder playback are 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.
PAL
n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be
used with this unit.
n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
MAJOR FEATURES
n
LCD Colour Monitor (Z pg. 14)
n
Program Manager II (Z pg. 18 – 33)
n Programme AE with Special Effects
(
Z pg. 20, 21)
•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 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)
(
Z pg. 17)
22x Optical Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 16)
n
n Intergrated Auto Light (Z pg. 18)
CONTENTS
EN 3
EN 3
GETTING STARTED
Power .............................................. 4
Other Parts ..................................... 50
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications ........ 52
CAUTIONS
12
34
39
40
48
50
53
•AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) Cable
•DC Cord
•Editing Cable
SPECIFICATIONS
55
4 EN
Marks
CHG. (charge)
indicator
REFRESH switch
REFRESH indicator
REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge
the battery pack before recharging.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.
To discharge the battery . . .
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter
as shown in the above illustration.
Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights when discharging
starts, and goes out when discharging
is complete.
To AC outlet
GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
●
No function is available without power supply.
●
Use only specified power supply.
●
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
1
outlet.
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 begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
3
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite
the direction of the arrow.
BATT. PACK
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.
CHARGEDISCHARGE
Hook on.
1
1
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.
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.
2
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
BATT.monitor on/monitor off/monitor on/
PACKViewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to
help you remember whether it has been charged or
not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means charged and which
means discharged.
NOTES:
●
The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
●
Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully
charged battery pack.
●
Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
●
Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
●
Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
●
While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to
discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger
does not charge the battery. When discharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/
Charger to store it.
●
High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.
●
If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.
●
Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.
●
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
●
Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.
●
The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
To DC IN jack
DC cord
USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter
(connect as shown in the illustration above).
NOTES:
●
When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.
●
The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
●
When using the optional Car Battery Charger,
refer to the respective instruction booklet.
DC OUT
terminal
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
To AC outlet
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V15EG
To car’s
cigarette
lighter socket
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the illustration above).
NOTE:
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
6 EN
GETTING STARTED
A
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
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
Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a
4
CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
(cont.)
5
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
Select Dial
MENU
Jog Dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder
MENU
4
MENU END
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4
NEXT
Menu Screen
AUTO
AUTO
1. 1. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST
Date/Time Setting
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
1
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,
then press the MENU Jog Dial.
SELECT FUNCTION
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
2
to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME
Setting Menu appears.
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial
to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then
go to step 6.
•If you want to set only the time without changing
the date, go to step 4.
SET DATE
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
3
to the item you want to set and then press it. When
the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog
Dial until the correct setting appears and then press
it. The setting stops blinking.
•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with
the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).
EN 7
DATE TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
EXIT
DATE/TIME Setting Menu
4
MENU END
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4
NEXT
1998
1
1
22:50
24-hour indication
MENU
AUTO
AUTO
25. 12. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST
SET TIME
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
4
to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. When the
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute
setting stops blinking.
START CLOCK OPERATION
When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,
5
TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.
CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial.
6
NOTE:
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a
connected TV, see “Date/Time/Character Insert”
(Z pg. 19).
8 EN
LCD monitor or Viewfinder
4
MENU END
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4
NEXT
Menu Screen
TAPE LENGTH
T30
T45
T60
EXIT
TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu
4
MENU END
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4
NEXT
SP/LP Recording Mode Button
MENU
MENU
AUTO
AUTO
25. 12. 98
OFF
T60
AUTO
FAST
AUTO
AUTO
25. 12. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
1
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,
then press the MENU Jog Dial.
SELECT FUNCTION
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
2
to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE
LENGTH Setting Menu appears.
SET TAPE LENGTH
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
3
to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording
time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes (in SP).
•If you decide you want to return the tape length to
the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.
CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
4
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.
Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the
Menu Screen.
NOTES:
●
The tape remaining time (Z pg. 13) is correct only if
the correct tape length has been selected.
●
Once you have set the tape length, it remains unchanged even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO
LOCK.
Select Dial
MENU
Jog Dial
SP
T60
Tape length
indicator
Recording
mode indicator
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
SET RECORDING MODE
First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/LP
1
Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)
provides higher picture and sound quality and is
better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more
economical, providing twice the recording time.
NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
EN 9
2
4
4
1
Erase ProtectionGear
2
5
3
3
Turn to take
up slack.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45
1
degrees.
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
2
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Make sure the label is facing outward.
3
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
4
locked.
CLOSE LCD MONITOR
First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the
5
LCD monitor.
NOTES:
●
Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is
still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
●
A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
●
Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
●
Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position
that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some
cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
●
The cassette holder can’t be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.
10 EN
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Zoom Button
GETTING STARTED
Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
Separate the Velcro strip.
1
INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
2
grip.
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
3
the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom
Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Viewfinder Adjustment
(cont.)
3
1
1
2
2
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
POSITION VIEWFINDER
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
1
(see illustration to the left).
SELECT MODE
Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.
2
ADJUST DIOPTRE
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
3
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
3
2
4
1
1
2
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
1
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet
4, 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.
EN 11
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.
12 EN
LENS COVER Switch
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. 10)
Power
indicator
Power
Switch
Start/Stop Button
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)
LOAD A CASSETTE
First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45
1
degrees.
Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
Shooting while watching the viewfinder
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
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
REC
•“
” appears in the viewfinder while recording is
in progress.
Tape remaining time indicator
25MIN
(Now calculating)
Start/Stop Button
MIN
120MIN
119MIN
3MIN
2MIN
(Blinking)
1MIN
(Blinking)
0MIN
(Blinking)
EN 13
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 remaining time is only displayed in the
viewfinder as shown.
●
The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is
approximate.
●
The time required to calculate the remaining tape
length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
●
The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected (Z pg. 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.
●
If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes
without performing Zoom or any other operations, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the
Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to
“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.
●
If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the
Record-Standby mode has continued for over
5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.
●
If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such
as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during
recording), use the Retake function (Z pg. 17) to find
the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of
it.
●
The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds
when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is
closed.
●
While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
14 EN
90°
180°
LENS COVER Switch
Power
Switch
Start/Stop Button
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)
Power
indicator
RECORDING
Basic Recording (cont.)
Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 12).
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. 15) and press the Recording
Start/Stop button.
REC
•“
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording
is in progress.
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. 12).
●
The tape remaining time is not displayed on the LCD
monitor. However, when the tape is about to reach its
end, the following indicators appear:
“
2MIN
” ¥“
1MIN
” ¥“
0MIN
●
For other notes, refer to pg. 13.
”.
EN 15
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).
Interface shooting
A person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD
monitor, and you can even 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.
•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an
angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor
image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder
also switches on.
BRIGHT Dial
Self-recording
START RECORDING
Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when
2
self-recording) and start recording.
•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and
indications do not appear inverted as they would
when viewing a mirror.
NOTE:
During Interface Shooting, indications other than the
Date/Time display and Title display do not appear in the
viewfinder.
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 towards “+”.
If you want to darken the image . . .
Turn the Dial towards “–”.
16 EN
RECORDING
Basic Features
Zoom-in
Power Zoom button
Select Dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder
4
MENU END
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4
NEXT
Menu Screen
ZOOM SPEED
FAST
SLOW
Zoom-out
Zoom indicator bar
MENU Jog Dial
MENU
AUTO
AUTO
25. 12. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST
FEATURE:Zooming
PURPOSE:To produce the zoom in/out effect, or
an instantaneous change in image
magnification.
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Press the “T” of the Power Zoom
Button.
Zoom Out
Press “W” of the Power Zoom
Button.
n Zooming speed is available. A total
of 4 zoom speeds are available. 2
speeds can be selected depending
on how hard the Power Zoom
Button is pressed (press the button
fully for regular-speed, press it
lightly for slow-speed), while 2
speed levels (FAST/SLOW) can be
selected in the ZOOM SPEED
Menu depending on the overall
speed you prefer.
The combinations of zoom speeds
are shown in the chart below.
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the
Menu
1) Set the Select Dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK and press the
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
appears.
2) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move
the highlight bar to “ZOOM
SPEED”, then press it. The ZOOM
SPEED Setting Menu appears.
3) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move
the highlight bar to the desired
speed and press it twice. The
Menu Screen disappears and
setting is completed.
NOTE:
Focusing may become unstable
during Zooming. In this case, set the
zoom while in Record-Standby, lock
the focus by using the manual focus
(Z pg. 29), then zoom in or out in
Record mode.
EXIT
ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu
Zooming Speed ( 1 – 4 in order of speed)
“ZOOM SPEED”
in the Menu
Screen
FAST1 (fastest)3
SLOW24 (slowest)
Pressing the
Power Zoom Button
fullylightly
: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.
5SEC. REC
RETAKE (R/F)
LCD monitor or viewfinder
PAUSE
5S
5Sec. Rec mode indicator
EN 17
FEATURE:Quick Review
PURPOSE:To check the end of the last
OPERATION:1) Press “ ” and release quickly
NOTE:
FEATURE:Retake
PURPOSE:To re-record certain segments.
OPERATION:1) Make sure the camcorder is in the
NOTE:
FEATURE:5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
PURPOSE:To record a scene for 5 seconds,
OPERATION:1) During Record-Standby, press
NOTE:
recording.
during the Record-Standby mode.
n 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” 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.
providing quick scene transitions like
those seen in TV programmes.
5SEC. REC. “
5S” appears and
5Sec. Rec is reserved.
2) Press Recording Start/Stop Button.
Recording starts, and after
5-second recording is finished, the
camcorder reenters the RecordStandby mode automatically.
n To cancel the 5Sec. Rec.
function, press 5SEC. REC again
so that “ 5S” disappears.
The Fader (Z pg. 22) cannot be
activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.
18 EN
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
DANGER
n 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.
n Do not place the camcorder into the
carrying case immediately after using
the video light, since it remains
extremely hot for some time.
n When operating, keep a distance of
about 30 cm. between the video light
and people or objects.
n Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
n It is recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the
video light.
RECORDING
FEATURE:Video Light
PURPOSE:To brighten the scene when natural
OPERATION:1)Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
NOTES:●
Basic Features (cont.)
lighting is too dim.
Switch as required:
ON: Always keeps the light on
AUTO : Automatically turns on
OFF: Turns off the light.
n The video light can only be used
n It is recommended to set the
n When not using the video light,
Even if the battery indicator ()
does not blink 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”:
•
•
•
as long as the camcorder
is turned on.
the light when the
camcorder senses
insufficient lighting on the
subject.
with the camcorder’s power on.
white balance (Z pg. 31) to
HALOGEN mode ( ) when you
use the video light.
turn it off to save battery power.
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. 21) is
engaged, the light is likely to stay
on.
While the Twilight mode
(Z pg. 21) is engaged, the light
will not activate.
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