JVC COMPACT VHS LYT0002 0N5A User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

ENGLISH

GR-AXM40

The Logical Choice

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Compact VHS

PAL

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0002-0N5A

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

MAJOR FEATURES

ⅢLCD Colour Monitor (੬ pg. 12)

ⅢProgramme AE with Special Effects

(੬ pgs. 16, 17)

•Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release

•Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect

•Sepia •Twilight •Sports

•1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

•1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

ⅢIntegrated Auto Light (੬ pg. 15)

ⅢPicture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 20)

ⅢDigital Hyper Zoom (੬ pg. 14)

ⅢDigital Fades/Wipes (੬ pg. 21)

ⅢEasyEdit with Random Assemble

Editing (੬ pg. 35 – 37)

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

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

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

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

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette.................. 8

Grip Adjustment................................... 9

Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... 9

Tripod Mounting ................................... 9

RECORDING

Basic Recording ................................. 10

Basic Features ................................... 14

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

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback .................................. 30

Features.......................................... 31

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

Using The Cassette Adapter ................... 33

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

EDITING

Tape Dubbing .................................... 34

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ......... 35

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11EG

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

USING REMOTE CONTROL

UNIT

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

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

•Shoulder Strap

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V704U

or RM-V700U

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Controls .......................................... 44

Connectors ....................................... 44

Indicators ........................................ 44

Other Parts ...................................... 44

LCD monitor/Viewfinder ...................... 46

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•AUDIO/VIDEO

(A/V) cable

•Lithium Battery

CR2025 x 2

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

•Editing cable

•DC cord

•Cable Adapter

GETTING STARTED

Power

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power.

POWER

indicator

To AC outlet

NOTES:

● No function is available without power supply.

● Use only specified power supply.

● Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

END

indicator

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet. The power indicator lights.

REFRESH switch

Charge marker

REFRESH indicator

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.

** CHARGE MARKER

A charge marker is provided on

the battery pack to help you

remember whether it has been

charged or not. Two colours are

provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means

charged and which means

discharged.

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

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hook on.

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.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Push in.

LCD monitor on/

Viewfinder off

LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder on

BATT. RELEASE

BATT. PACK

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

45 (30)

55 (35)

100 (70)

135 (95)

115 (75)

155 (105)

( ): when the video light is on.

**REFRESH

ATTENTION:

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

recharging.

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.

To discharge the battery . . .

...... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH

indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when

discharging is complete.

NOTES:

● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and

the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

● Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully

charged battery pack.

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

pack.

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

your camcorder.

● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t

allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

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

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

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

continue.

● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored

for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.

indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To AC outlet

DC OUT

terminal

To DC in jack

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

Core Filter

DC cord

AA-V11EG

To car’s

cigarette

lighter socket

Car Battery

Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

USING A CAR BATTERY

USING AC POWER

Use the Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as

shown in the above illustration).

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the above illustration).

NOTES:

● When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

● The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can

also be used to charge the battery pack.

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,

refer to the respective instruction booklet.

● When using the provided DC cord, make sure

you connect the end of the cable with the core

filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves

performance of equipment.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

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

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Turn the dioptre adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Date/Time Setting

NEAR

SELECT MODE

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

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

FAR

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.

PROGRAM AE select dial

•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Gain Up

S.LX

OFF

START CLOCK OPERATION

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

Menu Screen

Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or

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

The Menu screen reappears.

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

END :MENU KEY

NOTES:

Set Time and

Date Screen

● To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time

Insert” (੬ pg. 24).

1.1.00

Set

10:45

Cancel

● 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

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Tape Length Setting

T30•45•60 tape length select button

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press T30•45•60 until the required indication

appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T30 =

30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes,

and T60 = 60 minutes.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 11) displayed in the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor

to an angle of over 45 degrees.

Tape length indicator

T30

T45

T60

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

LCD monitor.

NOTES:

● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● The cassette holder can’t be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

Turn to take

up slack.

Erase Protection

Gear

Grip Adjustment

Power zoom lever

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.

Recording Start/Stop button

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.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

RECORDING Basic Recording

NOTE:

LENS COVER switch

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 4)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 8)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 9)

LOAD A CASSETTE

First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD

monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.

Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

POWER

Start/Stop button

Shooting while watching the viewfinder

Power indicator

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

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 “

” appears in the viewfinder.

Tally lamp

Tape remaining time indicator

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

recording.

25min

*---min

(Now calculating)

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

60min

59min

NOTES:

● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD

monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more,

the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder

switches off automatically to save power.

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

3min

2min (Blinking)

1min (Blinking)

0min (Blinking)

● There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the

holder opens. Do not use force.

● The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder as shown.

● The indicated remaining time is approximate.

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 8).

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end,

and the power goes off automatically if left in this

condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears

when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is

loaded.

Start/Stop button

● While shooting, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove

some indications from the screen (੬ pg. 46).

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes

without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the

Power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to

“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the

Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5

minutes, recording may not start immediately.

● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use

the RETAKE function (੬ pg. 14) to find the end of the

last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is

closed.

DISPLAY button

● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

Tally lamp

RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ pg. 10).

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

LENS COVER

Switch

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. 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 in the LCD

monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed

upon it.

POWER

Start/Stop

Power indicator

START SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best

viewability (੬ pg. 13) and press the Recording

Start/Stop button.

MONITOR OPEN

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

” appears in the LCD monitor.

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

Speaker

Tape remaining time indicator

NOTES:

25min

● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder

(੬ pg. 10).

*---min

(Now calculating)

60min

59min

● For other notes, refer to pg. 11.

3min

2min (Blinking)

1min (Blinking)

0min (Blinking)

Tally lamp

Journalistic shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be

required for more dramatic results.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle

(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Self-recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in

the LCD monitor.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180

degrees so that it faces forward.

START RECORDING

Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

•During self-recording, the monitor image and

indications do not appear inverted as when

viewing a mirror.

Brightness control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by

turning the BRIGHT dial.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image . . .

Turn the dial towards “+”.

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the dial towards “–”.

BRIGHT dial

RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

Zoom-in

OPERATION:

36X Hyper zoom

Digital circuitry doubles the

maximum 18x magnification offered

by optical zoom.

Zoom-out

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

towards “T”.

2) To zoom out, slide towards “W”.

Zoom indicator bar

NOTES:

● During Hyper Zoom, the speed

increases the further you slide the

Zoom Lever.

● Focusing may be come unstable

during Hyper Zoom. In this case,

set the zoom while in Record–

Standby, set manual focus or Focus

Lock (੬ pg. 18, 19), then zoom in

or out in Record mode.

Zoom Level

indicator

● The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only

moves during optical zoom. Once

the Zoom Level indicator reaches

the top of the zoom indicator bar,

all magnification from that point is

through digital processing.

RETAKE (R/F)

● During digital image processing,

the quality of the image may suffer.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check the end of the last record-

ing.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

during the Record-Standby mode.

•Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played back

automatically, then pauses in

Record-Standby mode for the

next shot.

Power zoom lever

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

Record-Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new

recording.

Pressing “F” fast-forwards the tape

and pressing “R” reverses it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop button

to start recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

This is normal.

Video Light

When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the

scene by using the built-in video light.

SET VIDEO LIGHT

Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required.

1 _ON

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on

the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s

power on.

•It is recommended to set the white balance

(੬ pg. 25) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the

video light.

•When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

) does not blink in the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder, if the battery pack’s

charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automati-

cally when you turn on the video light, or when you

start recording with the video light turned on.

● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch is set to

“AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light

may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually

switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON switch.

•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode

(੬ pg. 17) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the Twilight mode (੬ pg. 17) is engaged, the

light will not activate.

DANGER

•The video light can become extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.

between the video light and people or objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Programme AE With Special Effects

1 second later, the mode is activated.

All you have to do to access any of the variety of

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

Sepia

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol

of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for

approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and

only the indication remains. The mode is

activated.

After 1 sec.

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

mode is selected, only the mode’s name is

displayed. Then the name disappears and the

mode is activated.

NOTES:

● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (੬ pg. 21) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

Mark

PROGRAM AE

select dial

Dial

LCD monitor/

Dial

LCD monitor/

Mode

symbol Viewfinder indication

Twilight

LOCK

Auto Lock

Auto Mode Lock

Twilight

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

incorrect operation due to accidental button

pressing during shooting.

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•In this mode the following controls are disabled;

Fade/Wipe, wide, title, display, M.W.B. (Manual

White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,

Exposure Control and MENU

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but

can also be manually changed to another mode

(੬ pg. 25).

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

focusing (੬ pg. 19).

RELEASE

Auto Release

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

Sports

FG:Fog

Electronic Fog Filter

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

image and gives it a “fancy” look.

1/1000 sec.

1/1000

1/2000

S 1/1000

S 1/2000

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

ND:ND Effect

ND Effect

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on

the subject.

Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 22)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

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):

Focus detection zone

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

NEAR

•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.

FAR

* The low-contrast warning “

monitor or the viewfinder.

” appears in the LCD

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, center 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.

PROGRAM AE select dial

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

LOCK FOCUS

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “

”

appears in the LCD monitor or 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 (੬ pg. 14). 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 (੬ pg. 27) is activated,

the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Manual Focus

NEAR

FAR

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

Power zoom lever

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

2 _{Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications}

“

” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

To nearer subject . . .

PROGRAM AE select dial

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 “

adjusted focus is locked in.

” and the

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.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Picture Stabilizer

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by

camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-

tion.

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

Press PICTURE STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

PICTURE STABILIZER

•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press PICTURE

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

● Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

OR . . .

Exposure Level Indicator

DARKEN IMAGE

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level

indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

To brighten the image

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.

To darken the image

Fade/Wipe

[Ex. : Black Fader]

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or

wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter

Record–Standby mode.

FADE IN

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

FADE OUT

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

SELECT FUNCTION

Function indication

Press SEL. repeatedly until “

” appears.

Fade/Wipe

Mosaic Fader

Fade/Wipe

After

2 sec.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

and reserved.

Black Fader

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for

approx. 2 seconds. Then the name disappears, and

only the indication remains.

Mosaic Fader

Shutter Wipe

Slide Wipe

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

activate fade- or wipe-in.

Off

(No indication)

OFF

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

engage fade- or wipe-out.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

SET button

SEL. button

While “

” is displayed, press SET twice.

Fade/Wipe

•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.

Black Fader

Fades in/out to a black screen.

Mosaic Fader

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

PROGRAM AE select dial

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.

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/

Stop button allows you to record a black

blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic

Fader is selected.

Slide Wipe

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when

the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia ( pg. 17).

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.

੬

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Wide

LCD monitor or viewfinder

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

“wide-screen” effect.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Wide mode

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

Title

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

Press SEL. repeatedly until “

” appears.

Wide

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

Title indication

PressSET.

Happy Birthday

Happy Holidays

Our Family

No indication

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

Press SET again while “ Wide” appears.

The characters

you have set

using Character

Generator

Movie Star

Party Time

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title

as shown in the illustration to the left.

Merry Christmas

Wedding Day

Congratulations

DISPLAY

SELECT MODE

SET button

SEL. button

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SEL. repeatedly until “

” appears.

Title

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

displayed.

NOTES:

● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SEL.

repeatedly until “

” appears then press SET.

Title

● To recall a title, press SET again.

PROGRAM AE select dial

Character Generator

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

MENU button

FAR

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

NEAR

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

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 make the desired

character blink, 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 make the row of squares

blink 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.

PROGRAM AE select dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Gain Up

S.LX

OFF

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

END CHARACTER SETTING

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “End” blink, then

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.

NOTES:

END :MENU KEY

● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

“Clear” blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press

MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase

selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor

to the character at the bottom row which you want to

replace, then press +, FAR or NEAR to highlight “ ” in

the top left corner, and then press MENU.

● To display the characters you have set — “Instant Title”

(੬ pg. 22) or “Date/Time/Character Insert”

(੬ pg. 24).

SET : MENU KEY

V W X

Ñ Æ Ø

–

’

ࡖ

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

L I

● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

mode.

End

Clear

SET : MENU KEY

V W X

ࡖ

Ñ Æ Ø

–

’

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

L I KE YOU

ࡖ

End

Clear

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Date/Time Character Insert

This feature allows you to display date, time and

characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a

connected colour monitor, record them manually or

automatically, and even make your own titles.

SEL.

SET

NOTE:

You should already have performed the Date/Time

Setting procedure (੬ pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

DISPLAY

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

SELECT MODE

Disp.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

SELECT DISPLAY

Press SEL. repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears.

Date-off mode

(No indication)

Date display

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Time display

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through

The characters

the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

you have set

using Character

Generator

Date/Time display

Auto Date Record mode

NOTES:

● The selected display can be recorded.

● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off

mode before shooting.

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press

SEL. repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears then press SET.

● To recall the display, press SET again.

AUTO DATE RECORD

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Auto Date

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

Auto date record mode

Time display

•After changing the date.

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

SET.

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In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with

“Auto Date”.

10:45:56

Auto date record

executed

Date/Time display

Characters

NOTES:

● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the

Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

● In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes

while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded

for about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded

during any other recordings made on that day.

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10:45:56

I LIKE YOU

ࡖ

Example of stored

characters

Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)

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:

SET

SEL.

•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 MODE

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

M.W.B.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

MWB

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SEL. repeatedly until “

” appears.

M.W.B.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

White balance mode indicator

No indication (Auto) MWB

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the

required indication appears in the LCD monitor or

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

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 MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

NOTES:

ADJUST FOCUS

● To switch to automatic white balance

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

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually

(੬ pg. 19).

adjustment, press SET until the indication

disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE select

dial to “AUTO LOCK”.

● Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting

has changed, when the camcorder has been

turned on and off again, or when the

PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been

changed.

● 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.

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold

SET for more than 3 seconds.

•“MWB” blinks in the LCD moitor or the viewfinder

during adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit

when adjustment is complete.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

FAR

NEAR

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS 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.

PROGRAM AE select dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer,

Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .

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

until the desired setting appears.

If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .

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

each function (Set Character – ੬ pg. 23; Date/

Time – ੬ pg. 7).

Gain Up

S.LX

OFF

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

CLOSE MENU

END :MENU KEY

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

Gain Up

NORM

NOTE:

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

1min

1/2s

The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

END :MENU KEY

PAUSE

If Gain Up or Tele Macro in the

Menu has been changed from the

factory settings, this mark appears.

Gain Up

S.LX

To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more

convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if

the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected

when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK

mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux)

NORM

OFF

To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is

more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although

the subject becomes slightly dark.

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

Tele Macro

OFF

Usually set to this position.

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

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.

OFF

15s

30s

1min

5min

OFF

1/4s

1/2s

Interval Timer

Rec Time

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer

(੬ pg. 28) and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 29).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation

and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 29).

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such

as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP).

The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of rcording.

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

OFF

Set Character

Date/Time

Allows you to input characters. (੬ pg. 23).

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 7).

= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

NOTE:

During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,

use Manual Focus (੬ pg. 19).

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

FAR

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.

NEAR

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

SET INTERVAL TIME

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“Interval Timer”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desired time

appears. Choose from “15s”, “30s”, “1min”, “5min”,

or select to turn the function “OFF”.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

Tally lamp

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button. The tally lamp

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.

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

Interval Timer Indicator

Rec Time Indicator

To Release Self-Timer . . .

1min

1/2s

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

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

“Interval Timer” to “OFF”.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Gain Up

S.LX

OFF

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

END :MENU KEY

1/2s

1/4s

OFF

5min

1min

30s

15s

OFF

Animation

Time-Lapse

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.

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.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode before performing the following steps.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

SET RECORDING TIME

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desired

time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,

“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

RECORDINGS

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“Interval Timer”, then press FAR or NEAR to

cycle through the choices. Stop when the

desired time appears. Choose from “15s”,

“30s”, “1min”, “5min”, or select to turn the

function “OFF”.

START RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

SET RECORDING TIME

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desired

time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,

“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

START TIME-LAPSE

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

RECORDING

Set “Rec Time” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

Recording and intervals alternate

automatically.

NOTES:

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

set “Rec Time” and “Interval Timer” in the

Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the

tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

“Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Menu

screen to “OFF”.

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or

Time-Lapse mode.

● Fade/Wipe-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.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD

monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT

to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette

with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the

holder is closed and locked.

SELECT MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set

the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator

lights.

POWER

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in

STOP DISPLAY

the LCD monitor.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

REW

PLAY/PAUSE

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape

Speaker

during Stop mode.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial towards “+”.

To darken the image, turn the dial towards “–”.

Speaker volume control

You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the

VOLUME dial.

BRIGHT

VOLUME

ADJUST VOLUME

If you want to turn up the volume . . .

Turn the dial towards “+”.

If you want to turn down the volume . . .

Turn the dial towards “–”.

Tape running indicator

M-0:23:45

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

: Rewind/

NOTES:

Reverse Search

● 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.

6 : Still Playback

8 : Eject

Tape counter

● When the power switch is set to PLAY and the LCD

monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more,

the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder

switches off automatically to save power.

● When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not

heard from the speaker.

LCD Monitor in Retracted Position

● The playback picture can also be viewed in the

viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a

connected TV (੬ pg. 32). Camcorder operation is the

same as described in this section.

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

● During playback, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all

indications from the screen.

PLAYBACK Features

STOP

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Manual Tracking

To eliminate noise bars that appear

on the screen during playback.

OPERATION:

NOTES:

1) Press either +/– button as many

times as necessary for best picture.

● To reset TRACKING to the original

preset, press both + and – buttons

simultaneously.

REW

PLAY/PAUSE

● Manual Tracking may not work

with tapes recorded on other VCRs

or camcorders.

FEATURE:

Still Playback

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

To pause during playback.

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSE again.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome during Still

Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Shuttle Search

To allow high-speed search in either

direction.

OPERATION:

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

COUNTER R/M

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome or darken in

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Counter Memory Function

To make it easier to locate a specific

tape segment.

OPERATION:

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

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.

NOTES:

● The counter memory functions in

the Fast-Forward and Rewind

modes.

● To disable Counter Memory

Function, press COUNTER R/M

less than 1 second so the “M”

disappears.

PLAYBACK Basic Connections

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 Audio and Video cables.

To AUDIO and

When

VIDEO connectors

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

connecting the

cables, open

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Audio and Video

cables (provided)

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on

the VCR.

the jack cover.

SUPPLY POWER

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the provided

SELECT MODE

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

to its VIDEO mode.

cable adapter.

VCR

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

Antenna

NOTE:

Use the provided Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

To AUDIO,

VIDEO and

RF DC OUT

connectors

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on

the TV.

SELECT MODE

RF unit RF-V5E

(optional)

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

its instructions).

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.

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.

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.

VCR

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

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

Sliding latch

Reels

illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

Compact video 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.

Recording safety hole

EDITING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PLAY/PAUSE

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.

Power switch

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.

When

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

connecting the

cables, open

START EDITING

the jack cover.

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

Audio and

Video cable

(provided)

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the provided

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

cable adapter.

VCR

(Recording deck)

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 MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM-

V704U or RM-V700U) is set to operate with your brand

of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed

by operating the VCR manually.

MBR SET

VCR CTL

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is

installed in the remote control RM-V704U or RM-V700U

(੬ pg. 38).

RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided)

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND BUTTONS

NAME

(A) (B)

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to

the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR

SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

•The code is automatically set once you release the

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

SANYO

6ꢀ

OPERATE THE VCR

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

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).

SELECO, REX

SHARP

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

5ꢀ

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SONY

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

MITSUBISHI

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

IMPORTANT

7ꢀ

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.

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

NOTES:

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1,

try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automati-

cally. In this case, turn the power on manually

and try step 2.

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

● If the RM-V704U/V700U is not able to control

the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH

R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/

V700U’s Pause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration

on page 36.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

EDITING (cont.)

REW/FF

STOP

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

“PLAY”.

IN/OUT

R.A. EDIT

PREPARE VCR

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

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

PLAY/PAUSE

CANCEL

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.

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.

Open the cover

To AUDIO

and VIDEO

out connectors

To J terminal

(JLIP)

Audio and

Video cable

(provided)

Editing cable

(provided, 3.5ø

mini-plug cable)

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.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

A B

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

connectors

(as many as 8).

To Remote

PAUSE

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the provided

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

To Pause-In

most recently registered point.

cable adapter.

NOTES:

VCR (Recording deck)

● The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other

camcorder functions as well. Point the

RM-V704U/V700U at the camcorder’s remote sensor

and press any of the following buttons (function apears

in parentheses):

RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

(provided)

IN/OUT

CANCEL

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

— 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.

OUT

0:00:25

--:--:--

0:00:25

0:01:05

0:03:31

0:02:53

--:--:--

0:03:18

0:02:33

0:04:11

● 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.

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:00:25

0:00:00

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:04:11

0:01:13

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE

MODE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

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

STOP

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit

counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

R.A. EDIT

NOTES:

● If you performed step 1 on page 35 (“MAKE

CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at

the VCR during editing.

EDIT

● 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the RM-V704U/V700U, 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 . . .

Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or

Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an

R.A. EDIT connector

AV OUT

Player (JVC VCR)

Editing cable

(3.5 ø -3.5 ø,

mini-plug cable)

R.A. EDIT

How to use:

AV IN

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as

shown on the left.

Recording deck

— Set the RM-V704U/V700U to correspond to the brand

of the recording deck. (੬ pg. 35)

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to

the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as

the playback deck.

PAUSE IN

Notes:

Ⅲ RM-V704U/V700U cannot be used to control the playback deck.

Ⅲ RM-V704U/V700U is capable of controlling 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.

RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

(provided)

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

controls on the recording deck itself.

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit 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 makes additional

recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

Release tab

Lock hole

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battery holder according to the type of

remote control unit you have.

Type

: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding

the lock hole.

Type

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

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

(੬ pg. 2).

RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided)

FUNCTIONS

BUTTONS

With the camcorder’s power switch set to

“CAMERA”.

With the camcorder’s power switch set to

“PLAY”.

1 PAUSE IN Connector

—

੬ pg. 36

2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

3 MBR SET Button

4 INT. TIME Button

5 REC TIME Button

6 FF Button

7 REW Button

8 PAUSE Button

9 PLAY Button

—

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 39)

Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 39)

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 14)

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (੬ pg. 14)

—

੬ pg. 35

—

FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)

Pause (੬ pg. 31)

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 30)

0 START/STOP Button

! VISS Button

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

Index Code marking (੬ pg. 39)

—

@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

# VCR CTL Button

$ A.DUB Button

% STOP Button

^ INSERT Button

& R.A.EDIT Buttons

Zoom in and out (੬ pg. 14)

—

੬ pg. 35

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 41)

Stop (੬ pg. 30)

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 40)

੬ pg. 36

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

The remote control lets you set/release

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as

well as the Menu screen.

OPERATION: Self-Timer

1) Set

Transmitted beam

effective area

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

on pg. 28 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.

TIME on the remote control. Each time

INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min

and No indication (off).

15°

Remote sensor

15°

2) Release

Instead of setting “Interval Timer” to

“OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME on

the remote control until the Interval

Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on

pg. 29 (“Animation”), press REC TIME

on the remote control. Each time REC

TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No

indication (off).

When using the remote control, be sure to

point it at the remote sensor. The above

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

beam effective area for indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or

when the remote sensor is directly exposed to

sunlight or powerful lighting.

Rec Time Indicator

2) Release

Interval Timer Indicator

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

pg. 29, press REC TIME on the remote

control until the Rec Time indicator

disappears.

Time-Lapse

1) Set

INDEX

1min

1/2s

Index Code

Marking

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

on pg. 29 (“Time-Lapse”), press INT.

TIME and REC TIME on the remote

control. Each time INT. TIME is

pressed, the Interval Timer indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min and No

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is

pressed, the Rec Time indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No

indication (off).

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

pg. 29, press INT. TIME and REC TIME

on the remote control until the

indicators disappear.

NOTE:

Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29.

START/STOP

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Index Code Marking

To give you automatic access to any

selected point on a recording.

VISS

INT. TIME

REC TIME

OPERATION: 1) Press VISS once to place the index

code. “INDEX” blinks in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder during

marking.

NOTE:

If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby

mode, the mark is placed where START/

STOP is pressed.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

(provided)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

COUNTER R/M

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-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to

perform this procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote

control.

POWER

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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

Tape Counter

M-0:23:45

Insert editing indicator

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

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

Edit-in 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. When the scene the camcorder is aimed

at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press RECORDING START/STOP. When the counter

reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and

the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

START/STOP

REW

PAUSE

NOTES:

INSERT

PLAY

● When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor

fully opened, the original audio will be heard from the

speaker.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

(provided)

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 14) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig-

nated 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

Audio dubbing

indicator

M-0:05:20

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

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

(੬ pg. 40) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external

mike if connected).

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

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. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

To MIC

(capped)

Microphone

REW

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

A. DUB

PAUSE

NOTES:

● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or

the edit points will not be accurate.

PLAY

● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

(provided)

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 4).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 4).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 5).

The power suddenly goes off and

doesn’t come back on by itself.

● 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.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● 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.)

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 10).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no

playback picture.

● 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.

Noise bars appear in the playback

picture.

● Manual Tracking has not been performed (੬ pg. 31).

Playback picture is blurred or

interrupted.

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

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The counter indication is blurred

during Still playback.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward

or rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(੬ pg. 31).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

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

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT

switch does not function.

Some functions are not available.

● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

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

camcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in

the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the camcorder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to

be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the

power switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.

Coloured bright spots appear all

over the LCD monitor.

● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.

However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or

blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These

spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any

defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

The indicators and the picture colour

on the LCD monitor are not clear.

● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

monitor is pressed.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder

and the lens have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD

monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads

the stain and it won’t come out easily.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears

in the LCD monitor or the view-

finder.

● 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 LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 6).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 18).

A character generator title and the

date and time displays disappear

from the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

● 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 wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 7),

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

● 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.

INDEX Controls

5 7 9

4 6

i U

@ #

(

)

f a

t y

o Q p W

^ &

Controls

Connectors

1 MONITOR OPEN Switch.................... ੬ pg. 12

u J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector.)

2 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 30

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... ੬ pg. 14

3 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 30

RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 14

(Located beneath the jack cover)

• Connect the Editing Cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 36).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

4 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 30

5 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 30

6 SEL. Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 21

7 SET Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 21

8 Power Zoom Lever ............................ ੬ pg. 14

9 DISPLAY Button ................................. ੬ pg. 11

0 MENU Button .................................... ੬ pg. 23

i External MIC jack (capped) .................੬ pg. 41

o DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 5

The jacks p to W are located beneath the jack

cover.

p VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... ੬ pg. 32

Q RF DC OUT Jack ................................ ੬ pg. 32

W AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. ੬ pg. 32

! Multi-Function Control

•Exposure +/– ................................... ੬ pg. 20

•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. ੬ pg. 18

•Menu Setting Change ....................... ੬ pg. 26

•Tracking +/– .................................... ੬ pg. 31

Indicators

E Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 10

R Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 10

@ PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 8

# EJECT Switch...................................... ੬ pg. 8

$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 4

% Dioptre Adjustment............................ ੬ pg. 6

^ Recording Start/Stop Button ................ ੬ pg. 10

& POWER Switch .............................. ੬ pg.10, 30

Other Parts

T Video Light ........................................ ੬ pg. 15

Y •Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

* R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... ੬ pg. 36

( R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button.................... ੬ pg. 36

•Remote sensor................................. ੬ pg. 39

U Microphone ....................................... ੬ pg. 41

I Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 9

O Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 6

P Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 4

a Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 6

s LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 10

d Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 9

) Tape Length [T30•45•60]

Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 8

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 31

q EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 37

w R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 36

e PICTURE STABILIZER Button .............. ੬ pg. 20

r PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 16

t BRIGHT Dial ..................................... ੬ pg. 30

y VOLUME Dial ................................... ੬ pg. 30

f VIDEO LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON Switch .......................੬ pg. 15

g Speaker .............................................. ੬ pg. 30

h Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 9

INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder

4 5

18min

REC

Disp.

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LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/Remaining

$ Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Tape Time ........................................... ੬ pg. 11

Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s

remaining power level: “

When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (

Warning blinks.

)

”.

When the power is almost gone, the indicator

blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the

battery pack with a fully charged one.

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording: the Cassette ( ) Warning

lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is

displayed. When the Power switch is set to

(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

squares —

— does not necessarily mean

“PLAY” and a tape is loaded: the Cassette (

mark is displayed regardless of the Erase

Protection tab’s position.

)

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

% Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 18

^ Exposure Level Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 20

& White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 25

* Menu Setting Change Indicator........... ੬ pg. 26

( Index Code Marking ........................... ੬ pg. 39

2, 7 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ ੬ pg. 16

Displayed at 2 for approx. 1 second when the

PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one

position to another. Then only the indicator

remains at 7.

2, 8 Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 21

Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to

another by pressing the SET button. Then only

the indicator remains at 8.

) Clock Warning

Once the power is turned on and the indicator

blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date

and time settings (੬ pg. 7). After setting is

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 (੬ pg. 6).

Program Manager Function Indication ... ੬ pg. 21

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is

set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

4 Tape Length Display ............................. ੬ pg. 8

5 Zoom Indicator bar ............................. ੬ pg. 14

6 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 10

9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 20

q •Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ ੬ pg. 11

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•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.

0 Interval Time/Recording

Time Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 28

! •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 10

•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER .. ੬ pg. 10

@ Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 22

# Date/Time Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 24

* : During recording, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove

indications marked with * from the screen.

CAUTIONS

DANGER:

Video Light

•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.

.... 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.

General Battery Precautions

NOTES:

•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.

● 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

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

•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.

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

1. Refer to the instructions when replacing the

battery.

2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

can leak or explode.

3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

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

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage

which can cause malfunctions.

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.

Battery Packs

.... 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.

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:

Terminals

1. To avoid hazard . . .

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

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

.... do not burn.

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

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. Store cassettes . . .

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

.... out of direct sunlight.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

.... 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.

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

Main Unit

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.

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.

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal

damage to the camcorder itself.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

Serious malfunctioning

..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

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

cooking stove.

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immedi-

ately and consult your local JVC dealer.

..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

..... near a television set.

..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

For Your Maintenance

..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or

extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

1. After Use

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

..... in places of over 50°C.

1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn

off the camcorder.

..... 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.

2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.

5 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

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.

6 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

close the lens cover.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

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

..... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD

monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both

hands or use the grip.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD

monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth. Be

careful not to damage the monitor. Close the

LCD monitor.

..... 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.

3 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

with lens cleaning paper.

4 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

it out.

LCD monitor

5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

Remove dust using a blower brush.

6 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

NOT . . .

...... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

...... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the

bottom.

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and

turn it clockwise.

2. To prolong service life . . .

...... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

NOTES:

3. Make be aware of the following phenomena for

LCD monitor use. These are not mulfunctions. . . .

• While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD

monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

• If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around

the LCD monitor becomes hot.

● 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.

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

AUDIO

Output

Format

: VHS PAL standard

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO out

connector)

: 20 mm round x 1,

monaural

Power source

Power consumption

LCD monitor off,

viewfinder on

LCD monitor on,

viewfinder off

Light

: DC 6 V }

Speaker

: 6.5 W

External

microphone input

: 7.2 W

: 3 W

: PAL-type

–68 dBs, high impedance,

unbalanced with

ø3.5 mm (MONO)

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS

standard

Colour

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V11EG)

Power requirement

: AC 110 to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

Cassette

Tape speed

Recording time (Max.) : 60 minutes

cassette

Power consumption

Output

: 23 W

: 23.39 mm/sec

: DC 8.5 V }, 1.3 A

(CHARGE),

DC 6.3 V }, 1.8 A (VTR)

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer

controlled

(with EC-60 cassette)

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

Charging system

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Weight

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

: Approx. 1060 g

: 118 (W) x 115 (H) x

231 (D) mm

Dimensions

Weight

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm

Dimensions

: Approx. 350 g

CAMERA

Pick up

Lens

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

: 1/4” format CCD

Dimensions

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,

18:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm

104 (D) mm

Weight

Accessory

: Approx. 240 g

: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

Provided Accessories ......................੬ pg. 3

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5” B/W CRT

Optional Accessories

White balance

adjustment

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

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

•RF Unit RF-V5E

: Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD MONITOR

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

Size

: 4" diagonally measured

: LCD/TFT active matrix

system

LCD system

VIDEO

Output

Some acccessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

out connector)

E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change

without notice.

MEMO

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

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