JVC GR-SZ5000 User Manual

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SZ5000

Super VHS

VHS

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INSTRUCTIONS

625

PAL

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED RECORDING

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

Basic Features ........................... 15

Advanced Features...................... 18

Programme AE With Special

Effects........................................ 18

Focusing ...................................... 20

Picture Stabilizer .......................... 22

Exposure Control .......................... 22

Fade/Wipe ................................... 23

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

Instant Titles ................................ 24

Character Generator .................... 25

Date/Time Character Insert ........... 26

Manual White Balance Adjustment ... 27 Using Menu For Detailed

Adjustment ................................ 28

Self-Timer .................................... 30

Animation .................................... 31

Time Lapse................................... 31

PLAYBACK

Basic Connections ....................... 32

Basic Playback........................... 34

Features .................................. 35

Using The Cassette Adapter ........... 36

EDITING

Tape Dubbing ............................ 37

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Insert Editing ............................ 44

Audio Dubbing

...............................

USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Viewfinder ............................... 49

Controls .................................. 50

Connectors ............................... 51

Indicators ................................ 51

Other Parts .............................. 51

Terms ..................................... 52

CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS

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LYT0002-0B6A

Dear Customer,

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

Using This Instruction Manual

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

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index (

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Z pgs. 53, 54). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

Z pgs. 49 – 52) and

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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

Warning on lithium battery

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

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

fire.

WARNING: AC Power Adapter/Charger is NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS.

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:

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

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

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

n The Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/ 157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

n Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)

battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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

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

Cassettes marked “ ” and “ ” can be used with this camcorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “ ”.

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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

PAL

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Program AE with Special Effects (

n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 22)

Z pg. 18, 19)

Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 17)

Program Manager

Z pg. 18 – 29)

(

Program AE with special effects, Focus, Picture Stabilizer, Exposure Control, Fade/Wipe, Wide, Instant Titles, Date/ Time Character Insert, White Balance Adjustment, Menu Adjustment

Digital Hyper Zoom

Z pg. 15)

(

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

Z pg. 38 – 41)

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V11EK

•Cable Adapter •Shoulder Strap •DC Cord•Editing cable•Lithium Battery

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

CR2025 x 2

•Battery Pack BN-V12U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or RM-V700U

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

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

2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

PLAYBACK

STOP

REW

PLAY/PAUSE

Set to “PLAY”

1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”. 2 Press REW.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears in the viewfinder.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, Z pg. 34.)

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS

VCR using the Cassette Adapter.

pg. 36

INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE

EJECT

PUSH

1 Slide EJECT. 2 Insert a video cassette. 3 Press PUSH.

(For more details, Z pg. 11)

SHOOTING

Insert.

LENS COVER open/close knob

Set to “CAMERA”

Recording Start/Stop button

1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to

open the lens cover.

2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear in the viewfinder.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

— Recording starts.

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily press the Recording Start/Stop button once again. (For more details, Z pg. 14)

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

POWER indicator

END indicator

** 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

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

Charge marker

Hook on.

GETTING STARTED

Power

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

NOTES:

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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

outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

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

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator

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

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 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

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

Push in.

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.

BATT. PACK APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

BN-V12U 45 min. (30 min.) BN-V22U 1 hr. 40 min. (1 hr. 10 min.) BN-V25U 2 hrs. 5 min. (1 hr. 35 min.)

( ) :When the video light is on.

**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 to the left. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

NOTES:

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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.

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Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack.

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Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

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Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder.

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Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

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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.

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If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

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Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

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To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

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Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

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A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to continue.

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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

To DC in jack

Core Filter

DC cord

terminal

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V11EK

USING A CAR BATTERY

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

NOTES:

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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.

To car's cigarette lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E (optional)

USING AC POWER

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

NOTES:

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

●

When using the provided DC cord, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves performance of equipment.

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

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

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment (A) and pull the battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

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

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Date/Time Setting

FAR

Menu Screen

SELECT MODE

First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/

Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time

–

PROGRAM AE select dial

NEAR

Gain Up NORM Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally ON Set Character 

Date/Time 

END :MENU KEY

screen appears.

SET DATE/TIME

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

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

NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then press MENU.

The Menu screen reappears.

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

Set Time and Date Screen

Date

Day/Month/Year

1.1.00 10:45 Set Cancel

Time

24-hour indication

NOTES:

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To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Character Insert” (Z pg. 26).

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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.

30•45•60 tape length select button

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

S-VHS/VHS recording format select button

Tape length indicator

Recording format indicator

45 60

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Tape Length Setting

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

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press 30•45•60 until the required indication appears

in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of recording time, 45 = 45 minutes, and 60 = 60 minutes.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (Z pg. 14) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

Recording Format Setting

When using an S-VHS-C cassette, set to either of the recording formats.

SET RECORDING FORMAT

Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required

indication appears in the viewfinder.

: Super VHS

T : Regular VHS

NOTE:

Super VHS recordings cannot be made on normal VHS-C tapes.

COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS

Recording Playback

Recorded tapeCamcorderBlank tape Cassette adapter

S-VHS-C cassette

Playback

The pictures recorded with the camcorder can be viewed in playback by directly connecting it to a TV; and can also be played back using a VCR.

S-VHS recordings

• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot

VHS recordingsVHS-C cassette

S-VHS VCR

• The recorded format (S-VHS or

VHS) is automatically detected when playlback begins.

Regular VHS VCR

be viewed on regular VHS VCRs.

GearErase protection

Turn to take up slack.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

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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.

Recording Start/Stop button

GETTING STARTED

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

(cont.)

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2, and then through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

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

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

Tape remaining time indicator

25min

-min

*(Now calculating)

60min 59min

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

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

●

Power (Z pg. 6)

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Date/Time Setting (Z pg. 9)

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Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 10)

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Recording Format Setting (Z pg. 10)

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Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12)

Power indicator

3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking)

LENS COVER switch

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide 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.

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

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 Start/Stop button.

POWER

Start/Stop button

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

” appears in the viewfinder.

STOP RECORDING

Tally lamp

NOTES:

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A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

●

There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.

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The tape’s remaining time is displayed in 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.

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The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (

●

“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.

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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. 15) 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.

pg. 10).

Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

RECORDING

Basic Features

Power zoom Lever

Zoom-in

RETAKE (R/F)

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator

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

toward “T”.

2) To zoom out, slide toward “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. 20, 21), 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

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 to start

recording.

Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.

” and release quickly

seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot.

RECORDING

Basic Features (cont.)

Record-Standby

Normal Upside down

Record-Standby

AUTO PAUSE APS ON

QUICK REC

Record-StandbyRecord

Down

APS ON APS OFF

AUTO PAUSE

FEATURE: Auto Pause System PURPOSE: To automatically stop recording

OPERATION: 1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that “APS

NOTES: ●

FEATURE: Quick Rec PURPOSE: To record a scene for 5 seconds,

OPERATION: 1) During Record–Standby, press and

NOTES: ●

when the camcorder is pointed down, preventing accidental recordings of the ground, your feet, etc.

ON” appears in the viewfinder for 2 seconds. When the camcorder is tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during recording, the Record-Standby mode is automatically engaged. During this, “AUTO” is displayed above “

•To switch off the Auto Pause

The Auto Pause System is also effective when the camcorder is pointed up, or is positioned upside down.

●

Auto Pause also works when the camcorder is twisted by a large degree to the left or right.

●

When you want to shoot in any of the aforementioned positions, be sure to switch off Auto Pause.

providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes.

release QUICK REC. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically.

•To continue shooting longer than

The Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 23) cannot be activated by pressing QUICK REC.

●

QUICK REC cannot be used during Animation and Time-Lapse (Z pg. 31).

PAUSE

System, press AUTO PAUSE again so that “APS OFF” appears in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.

5 seconds, press and hold QUICK REC. Recording continues as long as QUICK REC is kept pressed.

”.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

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.

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. 27) 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 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. 19) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•

While the Twilight mode (Z pg. 19) is engaged, the light will not activate.

DANGER

•The video light 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. (1 ft.) 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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