JVC YU30052-572 User Manual

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COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AX860

ENGLISH

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

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INSTRUCTIONS

YU30052-572

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Dear Customer,

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

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the

Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3).

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (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:

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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.

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

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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:

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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. 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

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

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:

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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 4 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.

●

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings.

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 ( battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

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

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

) and pull the

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.

Shooting mode selector

FAR

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

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Date/Time Setting

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the

Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

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

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

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,

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

CLOSE MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

NOTES:

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

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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.

Date

Day/Month/Year

Time

24-hour indication

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Shooting mode selector

FAR

NEAR

–

Main Menu Screen

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

Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

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

Length”.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct

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.

NOTES:

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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

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.

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.)

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Recording Start/Stop button

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

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.

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.

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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°

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.

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

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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.

INSERT BATTERY

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

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

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

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(

Z pg. 2).

Lock hole

FUNCTIONS

—

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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

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 Recording Start/Stop button.

•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:

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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.

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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

recording.

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

RECORDING

Zoom-in

Shooting mode selector

FAR

NEAR

–

Main Menu screen

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator bar

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

Zoom level indicator

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

an instantaneous change in image magnification.

OPERATION: 28X Hyper zoom

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:

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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 (

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.

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START/STOP

VISS

RM-V706U (provided)

RETAKE

Record-Standby

Normal Upside down

Record

AUTO PAUSE

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

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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.

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:

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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.

•

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

•

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.

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DISPLAY

Date display

Date/Time-off mode

Date display

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Time display

Date/Time display

RECORDING

Advanced Features

Date/Time Insert

This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV.

NOTE:

You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

DISPLAY

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Press DISPLAY during Record–Standby to cycle

through the available modes as shown in the illustration at left.

NOTES:

●

The selected display can be recorded.

●

If you don't want to record the display, select Date-off mode before shooting.

●

If you want to delete the display during shooting, press DISPLAY.

●

If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the Record-Standby mode and then press DISPLAY to select the desired display mode.

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Time display

15:28:43

Date/Time display

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SNAP SHOT MODE

Pin-upFrame

Full

Multi 9Multi 4

SNAP SHOT

Pin-Up

A still image on a blue background. The image is bordered in white and a shadow effect is added to give it a more dimensional feel.

Multi4

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Snapshot

This interesting feature lets you record several types of digital still images that look, and sound, like photographs. It’s a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties, weddings and graduations.

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Press SNAP SHOT MODE to cycle through the

modes as shown in the illustration at left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected and activated, and its indicator appears, within 2 seconds.

PERFORM SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAP SHOT.

If you press during recording . . .

.... a still image is displayed and recorded in the

selected mode, then the camcorder resumes normal recording. In the Full and Frame modes, the new image comes in gradually overall. In the Pin-Up and Multi-Analyzer modes, the new image comes in gradually from the center.

If you press during Record–Standby . . .

.... a still image is displayed and recorded in the

selected mode, then the camcorder re-enters the Record–Standby mode.

Frame

A still image with a white border is recorded.

Full

A still image that occupies the entire image field is recorded.

Multi-Analyzer 4/Multi-Analyzer 9

Record multiple images in one scene (4 or 9 at a time). The images appear and are stored in this order: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9 for Multi-Analyzer 9). In the Motor Drive mode, after “9”, the next image recorded is “1”, and the cycle is repeated.

12 45 78

3 6 9

Motor Drive Function

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Select as in step 1 above.

ACTIVATE MOTOR DRIVE

During Snapshot recording, press and hold down

SNAP SHOT. You can take rapid snapshots with an

interval of approximately 0.7 seconds between stills.

NOTES:

●

The Date/Time display will disappear during Snapshot recording.

●

The Motor Drive function cannot be activated using the SNAP SHOT button on the RM-V706U remote control unit (provided).

●

When Multi-Analyzer is activated, the shutter sound may not match the appearance of the images.

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Shooting Mode Selector

D.I. STABILIZER

–

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Digital Image Stabilizer

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification.

ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER

Press D.I.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder.

•To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press

D.I.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●

Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

•

When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes

•

When shooting dark or dim subjects

•

When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting

•

When shooting scenes with movement in various directions

•

When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds

●

When the Slow Shutter function is activated (Z pg. 23), the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) cannot be used. If you try to activate this function while DIS is engaged, “ ” blinks, telling you that DIS has been deactivated.

●

Switch off D.I.STABILIZER when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

Viewfinder

D.I.S. Indicator

Exposure Level Indicator

To brighten the image

–

To darken the image

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder.

When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is

immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears.

MWB

Shooting Mode Selector

No indication  (Auto)

MWB

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White Balance Adjustment

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

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

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

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

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the

required indication appears in the viewfinder.

“MWB” .... With a memorized personal White

................Balance setting (see below)

“ ” ......... Outdoors on sunny day

“ ” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day

“ ” ..........Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp

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

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

White balance mode indicator

Set the Shooting Mode selector to ”PRESET”.

ADJUST FOCUS

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually (Z pg. 21).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press MWB until “MWB” appears, then press and

hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.

•“MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during

adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.

NOTES:

●

To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the Shooting Mode selector to “FULL AUTO”.

●

Re-adjust the White Balance mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or when the Shooting Mode selector’s position has been changed.

●

It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance (“Basic Connections”

●

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

pg. 33).

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Shooting mode selector

FAR

NEAR

Focus detection zone

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

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

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

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The low-contrast warning “

viewfinder.

Focus Lock

This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially helpful in the following situations:

•When things pass between your subject and the camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording.

•When you want your subject to be focused, and to appear in a corner of the screen. First, centre on the subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it.

” appears in the

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

LOCK FOCUS

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “ ”

appears in the viewfinder.

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The

focus lock indication disappears.

NOTES:

●

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

●

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out first (Z pg. 13). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. *When Tele Macro is activated, the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Shooting mode selector

FAR

NEAR

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Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

Power zoom lever

ADJUST FOCUS

TO FARTHER SUBJECT

Press and hold FAR . The Manual Focus indications

“ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3.

TO NEARER SUBJECT

Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

LOCK FOCUS

Release FAR or NEAR. The focus

indication is replaced by the focus lock indication “ ” and the adjusted focus is locked in.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual

Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears.

NOTES:

●

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

●

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

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Effect menu

Shooting Mode Selector

FAR

EFFECT/PROG.AE

NEAR

–

OFF

1 Cinema 2 Sepia 3 Twilight 4 Sports 5 HI.S 1/2000 6 Classic Film 7 Strobe 8 Slow Shutter

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Program AE With Special Effects

Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive. Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in Record–Standby.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL

AUTO” or “PRESET”.

If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .

.... only the Cinema mode can be activated.

If you set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... you can choose any one of the 8 effects

available.

SELECT EFFECT

If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .

.... pressing EFFECT/PROG.AE turns the Cinema

mode on and off.

If you set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... pressing EFFECT/PROG.AE brings up the Effect

menu. Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect. Once you decide on an effect, it is selected and activated, and its indicator appears, within 2 seconds.

•If you started this procedure in the Record– Standby mode, press the Recording Start/Stop button to begin recording at this point.

DEACTIVATE EFFECT

When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to “FULL

AUTO”, . . .

.... press EFFECT/PROG.AE.

When set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... press EFFECT/PROG.AE to bring up the Effect

Menu, and press again to move the highlight bar to “OFF”.

EFFECT/PROG.AE indicator

NOTE:

If “Shift Zoom” (Z pg. 13) is set to “50x” or “140x”, Program AE effects cannot be used.

INDICATION MODE EFFECT

CINEMA

Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “16:9 wide-screen” effect.

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SEPIA

TWILIGHT

SPORTS

HI-SPEED

The picture becomes sepia-tinted (reddish brown) monochrome, creating the look of an old photograph.

Makes dusk and twilight scenes, etc. look more natural and dramatic. White balance is set to “ ”. Press MWB if you want to change the setting.

Automatically adjusts to high shutter speed (1/250 to 1/500) to clearly capture fast-moving action with less blur. Clarity is especially noticeable during slow motion or still playback on a VCR. Great for sports, races, etc.

Captures even faster action than Sports effect.

SHUTTER (1/2000)

CLASSIC FILM

STROBE

SLOW SHUTTER

A strobe effect that gives the black and white picture a “flickery” effect like an old movie, and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the picture for a wide-screen look.

Freezes images in rapid succession.

Sets the shutter speed to 1/12.5 sec. and boosts the sensitivity so that the camcorder can record subjects even in virtual darkness.

•Use it only in dark locations.

•The picture flickers like a quick strobe.

NOTES:

●

When the Sepia or Classic Film effects are activated, pressing MWB (white balance) has no effect.

●

When Slow Shutter is activated, Auto Focus may not work properly.

●

When Slow Shutter is activated, bright spots may appear on the screen. This is not a camcorder malfunction.

●

Certain effects cannot be used together with other functions. When an effect not usable in the present situation is selected, its indicator blinks.

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Shooting mode selector

FADE/WIPE

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Fade/Wipe

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL

AUTO” or “PRESET”.

If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .

.... only the Black Fader mode is available.

If you set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... you can choose any one of the effects available.

RESERVE EFFECT

If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .

.... pressing FADE/WIPE turns the Black Fader

mode on and off.

If you set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... pressing FADE/WIPE brings up the Fade/Wipe

menu. Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect. Once you decide on an effect, it is selected and reserved, and its indicator appears, within 2 seconds.

OFF

1 Black Fader

2 Blue Fader 3 Mosaic Fader 4 Shutter Wipe 5 Slide Wipe 6 Corner Wipe 7 P Dissolve

––

 Auto Select

8

Fade/Wipe menu

Fade/Wipe indication

START RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start

recording and activate a fade- or wipe-in.

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button to stop recording and engage a fade- or wipe-out.

DEACTIVATE EFFECT

When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to “FULL

AUTO”, . . .

.... press FADE/WIPE.

When set to “PRESET”, . . .

.... press FADE/WIPE to bring up the Fade/Wipe

menu, then press again to move the highlight bar to “OFF”.

NOTES:

●

If “Shift Zoom” (Z pg. 13) is set to “50x” or “140x”, fades and wipes cannot be used.

●

When the Shooting Mode selector is set to “FULL AUTO”, after a fade-in, Black Fader is no longer reserved. To reserve it for a fade-out, press FADE/WIPE.

“

” appears in the viewfinder.

BLACK FADER

Fades in/out to a black screen.

BLUE FADER

Fades in/out to a blue screen.

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— — AUTO SELECT

Press the Recording Start/Stop button to begin or end recording, and 6 wipe-ins are automatically generated, in the order shown below:

SLIDE WIPE

MOSAIC FADER

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic pattern.

SHUTTER WIPE

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen.

SLIDE WIPE

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image, or a new image moves in from right to left. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen.

CORNER WIPE

A black screen starts in the lower left corner and gradually fills the screen, or a new image starts in the upper right corner and fills the black screen. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen.

DISSOLVE

1 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

— Recording starts.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop button again.

— Recording stops, and the Record–Standby

mode is engaged.

— Now the last scene is stored in memory.

Before the power turns off...

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button to resume

recording. — The stored scene is gradually replaced by the

new scene being shot.

SCROLL WIPE

CORNER WIPE

WINDOW WIPE

DOOR WIPE

SHUTTER WIPE

1 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

— Recording starts.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop button again.

— Recording stops and the Record-Standby

mode is engaged.

— Now the last scene is stored in memory.

Before the power turns off...

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button to resume

recording. — The new scene gradually wipes in over the

stored scene.

— Repeat steps 2 and 3 as you like.

NOTES (for Dissolve and Auto Select):

●

Turning off the camcorder will erase the scene stored in memory. When a scene is erased from memory, the symbol indication blinks.

●

The sound for the last recording’s scene is not stored in memory.

●

This mode indicator blinks unless an image is stored in memory. In this case, shoot a scene first.

SCROLL WIPE (AUTO SELECT only)

A new image scrolls up onto the screen.

WINDOW WIPE (AUTO SELECT only)

A new image enters from the centre and moves towards the corners of the screen.

DOOR WIPE (AUTO SELECT only)

A new image opens like a door onto the screen.

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Main Menu screen

Shooting mode selector

FAR

MENU+

NEAR

–

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

Sub Menu

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired

function.

MAKE SETTING

The setting procedure depends on the function you

select.

If you select “Shift Zoom”, “Tele Macro”, “Gain Up”, “Color Filter” or “Tape Length”, . . .

.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices

until the desired setting appears. Then go to step

If you select “Title” or “Date/Time”, . . .

.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for

each function (Title – Z pg. 28; Date/Time –

Z pg. 7).

If you select “Sub Menu”, . . .

.... press NEAR to bring up the Sub Menu screen.

Go to step 5.

Tally/EL ON

Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07

Sub Menu screen

If any settings in the Main Menu have been changed from the factory settings, this mark appears in the viewfinder.

PAUSE

SELECT FUNCTION AT SUB MENU

Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired

option, then press NEAR. The selected item begins blinking.

CHANGE SETTINGS

Press + or – to change the displayed setting of the

selected function, then press FAR to enter your choice. The selected item stops blinking.

CLOSE SUB MENU

Press FAR , and setting is complete. The Sub menu

screen disappears and the Main Menu screen reappears.

•To go directly past the Main Menu screen to the normal screen, press MENU.

CLOSE MAIN MENU

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

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MAIN MENU

OFF Disables the Shift Zoom function.

Shift Zoom original size, and enables zooming in the 18x – 50x range.

Tele Macro OFF Usually set to this position.

Gain UP AGC Allows you to record a subject in a dark environment. It

Color Filter NOR For normal shooting with no colour adjustment.

Tape Length Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (Z pg. 8). Title Allows you to superimpose a preset title onto a scene (Z pg. 28). Date/Time Allows you to set the current date and time (

l50x Magnifies wide-angle images to approximately 3.6 times the

l140x Magnifies wide-angle images to approximately 10 times the

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

lOFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

lRED Gives recording a reddish tint. lBLUE Gives recording a bluish tint.

original size, and allows zooming from 50x to 140x.

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

delivers a brighter, if slightly coarse, picture. (Auto Slow Shutter) Combines AGC with electronic shutter

speed (1/25 to 1/50) for shooting under much darker conditions. When shooting in poorly lit areas, or when shooting a dark subject in dim lighting, the unit will automatically enter the Auto Slow Shutter mode, reducing the shutter speed to 1/25 sec. Although the resulting picture will be similar to that obtained when using Strobe (Z pg. 23), the image will be clear with less noise.

adjustment.

Z pg. 7).

= Factory setting

SUB MENU

Tally/EL* ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording, and

*EL= OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times, as does the LCD

*Electronic Luminance window backlight.

Interval Timer and These features allow you to set the parameters for Self-Timer ( Rec. Time Animation and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 31).

JLIP ID NO. This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the

camcorder to a device such as a computer using the JLIP terminal. The numbers range from 01 to 99.

the LCD window backlight comes on.

Z pg. 30),

NOTES:

●

When the video light’s LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF switch is set to “ON” or “AUTO”, Auto Slow Shutter is disabled.

●

When Auto Slow Shutter is activated, Auto Focus may not work properly.

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FAR NEAR

–

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

Title

Date/Time Sub Menu

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Instant Titles

You can superimpose one of 8 preset titles, or a title you made yourself, onto a scene.

SELECT SHOOTING MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INSTANT TITLE MENU SCREEN

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Title”,

then press NEAR. The Title menu appears.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to the desired

title. (To create an original title, refer to page 29.)

DISPLAY PRESET TITLE

Press MENU. The Title menu disappears, and the

selected title is displayed on the screen.

OFF Happy Birthday Happy Holidays Our Family Movie Star Party Time Merry Christmas Wedding Day

Congratulations

(Set Character)

Congratulations

FAR NEAR

–

OFF Happy Birthday

Happy Holidays Our Family Movie Star Party Time Merry Christmas

Wedding Day Congratulations

(Set Character)

SET : MENU KEY

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

GR– AX End

Clear

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Character Generator

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the “Instant Title” procedure

(Z pg. 28) before continuing.

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “(Set

Character)”, then press NEAR. The Character Set

menu appears.

INPUT CHARACTERS

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor

to the desired character, then press MENU. The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen. Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).

•To select the location of the next character, press

+, –, FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor to the row of squares at the bottom of the screen, then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location. Press + when you’re done, and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid.

END CHARACTER SETTING

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the cursor to

“End”, then press MENU. The Character Set menu disappears and the Preset Title menu reappears. Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

NOTE:

To erase a character you entered mistakenly, place the cursor by “Clear” by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase selected characters only, place the blinking cursor at the character at the bottom you want to replace, then

press +/–. “ ” in the top left corner is highlighted.

SET : MENU KEY

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

GR– AX 8 6 0 End Clear

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Recording Time Indicator

FAR NEAR

–

Interval Timer Indicator

1min 1s

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the Power

switch to “CAMERA”.

SELECT MODE

Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS SUB MENU SCREEN

Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Sub

Menu”, then press NEAR. The Sub Menu screen

appears.

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

Sub Menu

Main Menu Screen

Tally/EL ON

Interval Timer OFF

Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07

Sub Menu Screen

Tally lamp

START/STOP

INT. TIME REC TIME

RM-V706U (provided)

SET INTERVAL TIME

Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Interval

Timer”, press NEAR, then press + or – to cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desired time appears. Choose from “15S”, “30S”, “1min”, “5min”, or select to turn the function “OFF”. Then press FAR twice to return to the Main Menu screen.

CLOSE MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button. If you set the

tally lamp to “ON” (Z pg. 27), it begins blinking, and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start. Once recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.

To Release Self-Timer . . .

.... while the tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set “Interval Timer” to “OFF” or press INT. TIME on the remote control until “ ” disappears.

.... while the tally lamp is lit but not blinking, press set

“Interval Timer” to “OFF” or press INT. TIME on the remote control until “ ” disappears.

NOTE:

Instead of performing steps 2 – 6, you can set the interval time by pressing INT. TIME on the remote control.

Animation

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time.

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Time-Lapse

You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the

power switch to “CAMERA”.

SET RECORDING TIME

Press REC TIME on the remote control. Four

choices are available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S (one-half of a second), 1S (one full second) and 5S (five seconds). Press again to release the Animation mode.

•You can also set the recording time in the

Sub Menu screen (Z pg. 30). Press “–” to move the highlight bar down to “Rec Time”, press NEAR, and press + or – to cycle through the choices. Then press MENU.

START RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Play back the series of pictures to see if the

results were satisfactory.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the

power switch to “CAMERA”.

SET RECORDING TIME

Press REC TIME on the remote control. There are four choices available, and they appear in

the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, and 5S. Press again to reset.

•You can also set the recording time in the

Sub Menu screen. Press “–” to move the highlight bar down to “Rec Time”, and press NEAR, then press + or – to cycle through the choices.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS

Press INT. TIME on the remote control. There

are five choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time INT. TIME is pressed): OFF, 15S, 30S, 1 min, and 5 min. Press again to reset.

•You can also set the interval time in the Sub

Menu screen. Press “–” to move the highlight bar down to “Interval Timer”, press NEAR, and press + or – to cycle through the choices.

•Exposure control ( focusing ( (

Z pg. 18) should be performed at this point.

Once you perform step 5, these settings cannot be changed.

Z pg. 18), manual

Z pg. 21) and D.I.S. settings

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the

viewfinder, or set “Rec Time” in the Sub Menu screen to “OFF”.

NOTES:

●

For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.

●

Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

●

Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button. Record-

ing and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until “ when the tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until “ set “Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Sub Menu screen to “OFF”.

” and “ ” disappear. To release

” and “ ” disappear, or

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Compact video cassette

Recording safety hole

VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Reels

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

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

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

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

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door.

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:

●

During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.

●

During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen.

●

To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with adhesive tape.

PLAYBACK

To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

A/V cable (provided)

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

VCR

Basic Connections

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

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There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR.

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV

to its VIDEO mode.

Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

Aerial

To AUDIO, VIDEO and

RF unit RF-V5E (optional)

DC OUT connectors

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

●

To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s power switch to CAMERA, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

●

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV.

SELECT MODE

Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in

its instructions).

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

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REW

POWER

M–0:23:45

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Tape counter

PLAYBACK

NOTE:

Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” (Z pg. 33).

Basic Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

Load as you did in the recording procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On

indicator lights.

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in

the viewfinder and the connected TV.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

NOTE:

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in STOP mode. To turn on again, set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

PLAYBACK

Features

EN 35

COUNTER R/M

REW

RM-V706U (provided)

REW

FF PAUSE

STOP PLAY

PLAY/PAUSETRACKING

STOP

FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear

OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as

NOTES: ●

FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

NOTE:

FEATURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: To allow high-speed search in either

OPERATION:

NOTE:

FEATURE: Counter Memory Function PURPOSE: To make it easier to locate a specific

OPERATION: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

NOTES: ●

on the screen.

many times as necessary for best picture.

To reset TRACKING to the original

preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously.

●

Manual Tracking may not work

with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again.

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.

direction.

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search. This is normal.

tape segment.

more than 2 seconds. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M appears.

3) After recording or playback, press STOP, then REW. The tape

automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.

The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes.

●

To disable Counter Memory Function, press COUNTER R/M so the “M” disappears.

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Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

EDITING

PLAY/PAUSE

To AUDIO out To VIDEO out

To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

VCR (Recording deck)

Power switch

A/V cable (provided)

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s power switch to PLAY, turn on

the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot

just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder.

START EDITING

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A. Edit is more easily performed when the RM-V706U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see chart on the next page), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.

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2 3

5 6

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME

AKAI 6 2

BLAUPUNKT 1 3 FERGUSON 9 7

GRUNDIG 1 4

HITACHI 6 6

JVC A B C

MITSUBISHI

NEC

PANASONIC 1 3

BUTTONS (A) (B)

6 4 7 7

9 8 3 2

3 4

6 3

9 1 9 6 9 3

6 7 6 8

3 7 3 8

1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8

MBR SET VCR CTL

RM-V706U (provided)

VCR BRAND NAME

PHILIPS 1 9

SANYO 3 6

SELECO, REX 9 1

SHARP

SONY

THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE 

TOSHIBA 6 9

BUTTONS (A) (B)

9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3

3 5

9 6

1 5 1 `

6 5 6 ` 3 9

 3 1

9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2

6 1

EN 37

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to the chart at left, press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

•The code is automatically set once you release the

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

OPERATE THE VCR

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

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this one).

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

●

If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try another code from the chart.

●

Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

●

If the RM-V706U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

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

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V706U’s Pause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 38

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EDITING (cont.)

CANCELREW/FF

To JLIP

Editing cable (provided)

To Remote PAUSE

To Pause-In

PREPARE CAMCORDER

IN/OUT

R.A. EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to

PLAY.

PREPARE VCR

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY

Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.

To AUDIO and VIDEO out connector

A/V cable (provided)

A B

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point. The data appears under IN on the display.

Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and

press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under OUT on the display. The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

(as many as 8).

VCR (Recording deck)

ON/OFF

RM-V706U (provided)

VCR REC STBY

CANCEL

IN/OUT

IN OUT 

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

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

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

most recently registered point.

NOTES:

●

The RM-V706U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V706U at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons (function appears in parentheses): — ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT) — IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT) — CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

●

There must be at least one second between an in-point and its corresponding out-point.

●

To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes.

●

Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or out-points.

●

If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point, the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn’t take place.

●

Pressing R.A. EDIT clears all in- and out-points from memory.

●

Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

1 3 2

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE MODE

Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

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EDITED TAPE (VCR)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Player (JVC VCR)

To R.A. EDIT

To PAUSE IN

Editing cable (3.5 ø -3.5 ø, provided)

EDIT STOP

AV OUT

AV IN

Recording deck

RM-V706U (provided)

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

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

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode. Press STOP on both units.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio/video cable.

NOTES:

●

If you performed step 1C on page 37 (“MAKE CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.

●

The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.

●

There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited tape with certain VCRs.

Using the RM-V706U remote control, it is also possible to perform deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be...

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

R.A. EDIT connector

How to use:

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V706U as shown

on the left.

— Set the RM-V706U to correspond to the brand of the

recording deck. (Z pg. 37)

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to

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

Notes:

n RM-V706U cannot be used to control the playback deck. n RM-V706U is capable of controling basic operations of

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

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

the controls on the recording deck itself.

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POWER

COUNTER R/M

EDITING (cont.)

Insert Editing

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

NOTE:

Use the RM-V706U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder

or the remote control.

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2

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

Viewfinder

M–0:12:34

RM-V706U (provided)

REW

PLAY INSERT

PAUSE

Insert editing indicator

Tape Counter

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

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

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert

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

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button. When the

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

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

•If a Fade/Wipe effect was in use during Insert Editing, wait about 10 seconds after pressing STOP before performing other operations.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.

Audio dubbing indicator

Viewfinder

External Mike

Mike

REW PLAY

A.DUB PAUSE

RM-V706U (provided)

M-0:05:20

Audio Dubbing

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

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

(Z pg. 40) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external mike if connected).

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

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

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY/PAUSE. When the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

EN 41

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INDEX Controls

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Controls

1 Multi-Function Control

[FAR/NEAR/+/– Buttons]........................ Z pg. 7

2 EFFECT/PROG.AE Button .................... Z pg. 22

3 PUSH Button.........................................Z pg. 9

4 Shooting Mode Selector ........................ Z pg. 7

5 DISPLAY Button .................................. Z pg. 16

6 SNAP SHOT MODE Button.................Z pg. 17

7 FADE/WIPE Button .............................. Z pg. 24

8 MENU Button ....................................... Z pg. 7

9 D.I.S. [Digital Image Stabilizer]

Button .................................................Z pg. 18

0 EJECT Switch ......................................... Z pg. 9

! AUTO PAUSE ON/OFF Switch ............Z pg. 14

@ LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF select switch ...Z pg. 15

# Diopter Adjustment ............................... Z pg. 6

$ SNAP SHOT Button ............................ Z pg. 17

% Power Zoom Lever .............................. Z pg. 13

^ MWB [Manual White Balance]

Button .................................................Z pg. 19

&COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button ................................................. Z pg. 35

* EDIT Button ........................................ Z pg. 39

( TRACKING +/– Buttons ....................... Z pg. 35

) R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................... Z pg. 38

q R.A.EDIT Button .................................. Z pg. 38

w REW Button......................................... Z pg. 34

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 13

e FF Button ............................................ Z pg. 34

RETAKE F Button .................................Z pg. 14

r R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... Z pg. 38

t STOP Button ....................................... Z pg. 34

y PLAY/PAUSE Button ............................. Z pg.34

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

i Recording Start/Stop Button ................ Z pg. 12

o POWER Switch .....................................Z pg. 6

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EN 43

PLAY

REC

WQERT

Connectors

p External MIC jack ................................ Z pg. 41

Q DC IN Jack ............................................Z pg. 5

W JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector.

•Connect the Editing Cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 38).

•In the future, it will be used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer.

E VIDEO Out Jack .................................. Z pg. 33

R RF DC OUT Jack .................................Z pg. 33

T AUDIO Out Jack .................................Z pg. 33

Indicators

Y Tally Lamp .......................................... Z pg. 12

U Power On Indicator.............................Z pg. 12

Other Parts

I Video Light .......................................... Z pg. 15

O Microphone ........................................ Z pg. 41

P Remote sensor ..................................... Z pg. 11

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

a Shoulder Strap Eyelets .........................Z pg. 10

s Clock Battery Compartment .................. Z pg. 6

d Battery Pack Mount ............................... Z pg. 4

f Electronic Viewfinder ............................ Z pg. 6

g LENS COVER Switch ........................... Z pg. 12

h Grip Strap ...........................................Z pg. 10

j Tripod Mounting Socket ...................... Z pg. 10

k LCD window

Operating Mode (Playback/Recording) Indicator

Tape Running Indicator

Remaining Battery Power Inedicator

Tape Loaded/Remaining Tape Indicators

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PAUSE

TAPE END

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Viewfinder Indications

1 Remaining Tape Time ..........................Z pg. 12

2 Interval Timer Indicator. ...................... Z pg. 30

3 Recording Time Indicator .................... Z pg. 31

4 Snapshot Mode Display ...................... Z pg. 17

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

6 Battery Pack Remaining Power

Indicator ............................................... Z pg. 4

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

7 Cassette Indicator

Blinks when no cassette inserted; remains steadily lit when cassette inserted.

8 Focus Indicator ................................... Z pg. 20

9 Exposure Level Display ....................... Z pg. 18

0 White Balance Mode Indicator............Z pg. 19

! Record–Standby Mode Indicator ......... Z pg. 12

@ Index Code Marking............................Z pg. 14

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MWB

8 9 0

INDEX

4:28:34

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# Clock Warning

Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date and time settings ( complete, turn the power off and disconnect the power source. If you re-connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking, that means that the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace the old battery with, a new one (

$ Time Display .......................................Z pg. 16

% Instant Title Display ............................. Z pg. 28

^ Tape End Display ................................ Z pg. 12

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

& Date Display ....................................... Z pg. 16

* Condensation Warning

When this indication appears, all functions are disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the power source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear.

( Main Menu Setting Change

Indicator ............................................. Z pg. 27

) Fade/Wipe indicator ............................ Z pg. 25

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

Indicator ............................................. Z pg. 18

w EFFECT/PROG.AE indicator .................Z pg. 23

e Recording Indicator .............................Z pg. 12

r Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. Z pg. 13

Z pg. 7). After setting is

Z pg. 6).

CAUTIONS

DANGER:

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

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

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

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

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

General Battery Precautions

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

•Use only the following batteries:

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

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

1. Refer to the instructions when replacing batteries.

2. Do not use old and new batteries together.

3. Do not use two different kinds of batteries.

Although sizes may be the same, voltages may differ.

4. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

can leak or explode.

5. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

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

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

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a nickel-cadmium battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

1. To avoid hazard . . .

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

Terminals

EN 45

.... charge in an environment where

temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

.... replace the battery pack when it begins to

deliver less recording time per charge.

NOTE:

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

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

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

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

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

1. During use . . .

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

mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

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

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

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

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

shock or vibration.

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

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Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

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

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

dust.

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

near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

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

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

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

.... allow it to become wet.

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

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

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

sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

5. This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

About moisture condensation . . .

•You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn

off the camcorder.

2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

4 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

close the lens cover.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2 CLEAN LENS

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

3 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

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

NOTES:

●

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

●

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

●

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

The power suddenly goes off and doesn’t come back on by itself.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording does not start.

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no playback picture.

Noise bars appear in the playback picture.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.

EN 47

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(Z pg. 4).

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

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(Z pg. 5).

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)

● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to “CAMERA” (Z pg. 12).

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

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

not been set to VIDEO.

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

● Manual Tracking has not been performed (Z pg. 35).

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

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be performed.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated (Z pg. 35).

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

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject. Some functions are not available. Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder.

An error number (E03) appears in the viewfinder.

The image is out of focus.

A character generator title and the date and time displays disappear from the viewfinder.

Even though the Lens Cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

● The battery pack is running low.

● The Shooting Mode selector is set to “FULL AUTO“.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (Z pg. 20).

● Shift Zoom (Z pg. 13) is in use. Beyond the optical zoom

limit, magnification is achieved through digital processing. This will cause the image to look as though it’s out of focus.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power source.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the Lens Cover.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

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

light on : 8.7 W

light off : 5.7 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording

Colour : Converted sub-carrier

direct recording Conforms to VHS

standard Cassette : cassette Tape speed : 23.39 mm/sec Recording time

Max. : 60 minutes

(with EC-60 cassette) Operating

temperature : 0°C to +40°C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C Weight : Approx. 830 g Dimensions : 109 (W) x 113 (H) x

226 (D) mm

CAMERA

Pick up : 1/4" format CCD Lens : F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,

14:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 46 mm

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5" black/white CRT

White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

VIDEO

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO out connector)

AUDIO

Output : –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO out connector)

External microphone

jack : –68 dBs, high impedance

unbalanced with 3.5 ø (MONO)

EN 49

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG)

Power requirement : AC 110 to 240 V`,

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

(CHARGE),

DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

(VTR) Charging system : Constant current, peak

detection, timer

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

68 (D) mm Weight : Approx. 350 g

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

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

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

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

Optional Accessories

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

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

•Battery Charger BH-VC10EG

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7E

•RF Unit RF-V5E

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

* Some acccessories are not available in some

areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.

E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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