JVC YU30052-572 User Manual

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AX860

ENGLISH

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INSTRUCTIONS

YU30052-572

2 EN

Dear Customer,

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

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the

Table Of Contents (Z 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 pgs. 42 – 44) and

familiarize 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.

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

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 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.

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 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.)

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.

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.

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.

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

n Program AE with Special Effects

(Z pgs. 22, 23)

• Cinema • Sepia • Twilight • Sports

• High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter

• Classic Film • Strobe • Slow Shutter

n Digital Wipes and Fades

(Z pgs. 24, 25)

• Black Fader • Blue Fader

• Mosaic Fader • Shutter Wipe

• Slide Wipe • Corner Wipe

• Dissolve • Auto Select

n Built-In Auto Light (Z pg.15)
n Multi Function Control

(Z pg. 18 – 31)

n Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 13)
n Digital Image Stabilizer

(Z pg. 18)

n Random Assemble Editing

(Z pg. 36 – 39)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11EG

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

•Lithium Battery
CR2025 x2

•Editing cable

•AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) cable

•Battery Pack
BN-V12U

•Shoulder Strap

•Cable adapter

•Remote Control
Unit RM-V706U

•DC Cord

CONTENTSMAJOR FEATURES

EN 3

GETTING STARTED 4

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

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

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

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

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ..................... 9

Grip Adjustment .................................... 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................ 10

Tripod Mounting .....................................10

The RM-V706U Remote Control Unit ............ 11

RECORDING 12

Basic Recording ..................................... 12

Basic Features .......................................13

Video Light .......................................... 15

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

Date/Time Insert .................................... 16

Snapshot ................................................ 17

Digital Image Stabilizer (D.I.S.) ............... 18

Exposure Control .................................... 18

White Balance Adjustment ...................... 19

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

Program AE With Special Effects .............. 22

Fade/Wipe ............................................. 24

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment. ...... 26

Instant Titles .......................................... 28

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

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

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

PLAYBACK 32

Using The Cassette Adapter ....................... 32

Basic Connections ................................... 33

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

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

EDITING 36

Tape Dubbing ........................................ 36

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]............. 36

Insert Editing ........................................ 40

Audio Dubbing ....................................... 41

INDEX 42

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

Connectors ........................................... 43

Indicators ............................................ 43

Other Parts .......................................... 43

Viewfinder........................................... 44

CAUTIONS 45
TROUBLESHOOTING 47
SPECIFICATIONS 49

4 EN

END
indicator

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

POWER
indicator

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

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. 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.

Hook on.

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.

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

BATT. PACK RECORDING TIME

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 5 min.(40 min.)
BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 15 min. (1 hr. 25 min.)
BN-V25U approx. 3 hrs. (1 hr. 50 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.

**CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to
help you remember whether it has been charged or
not. Two colors 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 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 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.

●

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.

EN 5

To
DC OUT

To

terminal

DC IN
Jack

DC cord

Car Battery Cord
AP-V7E (optional)

Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)

To AC outlet

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11EG
(provided)

To car's
cigarette
lighter
socket

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery
Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the
illustration to the left).

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 or
Car Battery Cord (AP-V7E), refer to the respective
instruction booklet.

USING AC POWER

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

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.)

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 (
battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

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

4

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

A

) and pull the

5

NOTE:

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

3

1

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.

Shooting mode selector

FAR

+

MENU

NEAR

–

Main Menu
Screen

Set Time and
Date Screen

Shift Zoom OFF
Tele Macro OFF
Gain Up AGC
Color Filter NOR.
Tape Length T45
Title

Date/Time

Sub Menu

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1.1.00 10:45
Set
Cancel

EN 7

Date/Time Setting

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the

1

Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN 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 day, month, year and time,

5

press FAR or NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then
press MENU. The Main Menu screen reappears.

CLOSE MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

6

NOTES:

●

To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a
connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (Z pg. 16).

●

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

Shooting mode selector

FAR

+

NEAR

–

Main Menu
Screen

MENU

Shift Zoom OFF
Tele Macro OFF
Gain Up AGC
Color Filter NOR.

Tape Length T45

Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Tape Length Setting

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the

1

Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

SELECT FUNCTION

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Tape

3

Length”.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct

4

setting appears (depending on the tape used). T30 =
30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 min. and
T60 = 60 min.

CLOSE MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

5

NOTES:

●

The tape remaining time (Z pg. 12) displayed in the
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has
been selected.

●

When using a 60–minute tape, the tape remaining time
displayd will not be accurate.

T60

T30T45

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

1

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

2

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

3

locked.

EN 9

Erase Protection

Turn to take up
slack.

Gear

NOTES:

●

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 present. If not,
cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes
have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab's
position.)

10 EN

Recording Start/Stop button

3

2

1

1

2

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

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
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.

EN 11

The RM-V706U Remote Control Unit

The RM-V706U full-function MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) 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 is useful when dubbing from the
camcorder to your VCR, and it makes additional recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

Infrared beam
effective area

10°

5m

30°

30°

10°

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may
cause misoperations when the remote sensor is
directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

1

3
4
5

6
7
8
9

BUTTONS

1 PAUSE IN Connector —(Z pg. 38)
2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

3 MBR SET Button —(Z pg. 37)
4 INT. TIME Button Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 30, 31) —
5 REC TIME Button Animation/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 31) —
6 FF Button Retake (forward) (Z pg. 14) FF/FF Shuttle Search (Z pg. 34)
7 REW Button Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (Z pg. 13, 14) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z pg. 34)
8 PAUSE Button — Pause/Play (Z pg. 34)
9 PLAY Button — Playback start (Z pg. 34)

0 SNAPSHOT Button

! START/STOP Button

@ VISS Button Index Code marking (Z pg. 14) —
# ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in and out (Z pg. 13) —
$ VCR CTL Button —(Z pg. 37)
% A.DUB Button — Audio dubbing (Z pg. 41)
^ STOP Button — Stop (Z pg. 34)
& INSERT Button — Insert Editing (Z pg. 40)
* R.A.EDIT Buttons —(Z pg. 38)

Remote sensor

2

0
!

@

#

$
%
^
&

*

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

Transmits the beam signal.

Functions same as the SNAPSHOT
Button on the camcorder. (Z pg. 17)

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop
Button on the camcorder.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out while sliding the lock hole.

1

INSERT BATTERY

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium battery
(CR2025)* into the battery holder.

2

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,
and push the holder until it clicks into place.

3

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(

Z pg. 2).

Lock hole

FUNCTIONS

—

—

12 EN

Start/Stop Button

25min

POWER

Power indicator

LENS COVER
Switch

Tally lamp

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 (Z pg. 8)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10)

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

1

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

2

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 “

•If you want to turn the tally lamp off, see page 27.

” appears in the viewfinder.

STOP RECORDING

Tape remaining time indicator

60min 59min

1min (Blinking)

0min (Blinking)

*---min.....(Now calculating)

2min (Blinking)

3min

NOTES:

●

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.

●

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.

●

The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected
(Z pg. 8).

●

When using a 60–minute tape, the tape remaining time displayd will not be accurate.

●

“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 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 8 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is
closed.

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

4

recording.

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

RECORDING

Zoom-in

W

Shooting mode selector

FAR

+

NEAR

–

Main Menu
screen

W

T

T

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator bar

W

MENU

Power zoom lever

Shift Zoom l50x

Tele Macro OFF
Gain Up AGC
Color Filter NOR.
Tape Length T45
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu

Basic Features

W

Zoom level
indicator

T

W

T

FEATURE: Zooming
PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image
magnification.

OPERATION: 28X Hyper zoom

T

Digital circuitry doubles the
maximum 14x magnification offered
by optical zoom.

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

toward “T”.

2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.
Shift Zoom

By digitally processing and magnify­ing images, zooming is possible from
5 – 14 times the optical zoom limit,
to a maximum of 140x magnifica­tion.

1) Set the Shooting Mode Selector to
“PRESET” and press MENU to
access the Main Menu screen.

2) Press + or – to move the highlight
bar to “Shift Zoom.”

3) Press FAR or NEAR to set the
magnification. “50x” magnifies
wide-angle images to approxi­mately 3.6 times the original size,
and enables zooming in the 18x –
50x range. “140x” magnifies wide­angle images to approximately 10
times the original size, and allows
zooming from 50x to 140x. To
disable Shift Zoom, set it to “OFF”.

4) Press MENU to close the Main
Menu screen.

NOTES:

●

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

pgs. 20, 21), then zoom in

or out in Record mode.

●

The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only
moves during optical zoom. Once
the indicator reaches “T”, all
magnification from that point is
through digital processing.

●

During digital image processing,
the quality of the image may suffer.

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

recording.

OPERATION: 1) Press “

” and release quickly

during the Record–Standby mode.

•Tape is rewound for about 2

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

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of
playback.
This is normal.

EN 13

14 EN

START/STOP

VISS

RM-V706U (provided)

RETAKE

Record-Standby

Normal Upside down

Record

AUTO PAUSE

Up

Record-Standby

RECORDING

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

OPERATION:

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

FEATURE: Auto Pause System
PURPOSE: To automatically stop recording

OPERATION: 1) Set AUTO PAUSE to “ON”. When

NOTE: ●

Basic Features (cont.)

selected point on a recording. Auto
Marking and Manual Marking are
available.

Auto Marking

An index code is marked to start the
first recording after a cassette is
inserted, as long as the Power switch
is set to “CAMERA”.

Manual Marking

1) Press VISS once to place the index
code. INDEX blinks in the
viewfinder during marking.

If VISS is pressed during
Record–Standby mode, the mark is
placed where the Recording Start/
Stop button is pressed.

Record–Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to
reach the start point for new
recording.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop
button to start recording.

Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.

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

the camcorder is tilted down by a
large degree from its horizontal
position during recording, the
Record-Standby mode is
automatically engaged. “AUTO
PAUSE” appears in the viewfinder.

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,
make sure you set AUTO PAUSE

to “OFF”.

Record-Standby

Down

LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF

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 ON/AUTO/OFF 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. 19) 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 ON/AUTO/OFF 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 ON/
AUTO/OFF switch.

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While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode
(Z pg. 23) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

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While the Twilight mode (Z pg. 23) 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.
(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.