JVC GR FX101 User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

6 – 13

Power............................................. 6

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8

Date/Time Settings ............................. 9

Tape Length Setting ........................... 10

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 11

Grip Adjustment ............................... 12

Viewfinder Adjustment ....................... 12

Shoulder Strap Attachment .................. 13

Tripod Mounting ............................... 13

GR-FX101

RECORDING

14–33

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

Basic Features ................................. 16

Advanced Features ............................ 19

PLAYBACK

34–39

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

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

Using The Cassette Adapter (optional) ..... 37

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ....... 38

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

(optional)

40–47

Random Assemble Editing .................... 42

Insert Editing................................... 46

Audio Dubbing ................................. 47

Compact VHS

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

49–50

51–53

PAL

Indications ...................................... 51

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 52

Terms ........................................... 54

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

55–56

LYT0631-001A

EN3

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all

sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on

both sides, on top and at the rear).

Ⅲ The Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack

indicates that the product

complies with Directives

91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

Ⅲ Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)

battery pack must be

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper,

or cloth etc. heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems

must be considered and local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be

followed strictly.

recycled or disposed of

properly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places

with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or

liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower

vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment,

fire or electric shock may be caused.)

Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked

VHS-C can be used with this unit.

Ⅲ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE

USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards

but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and

safety is to be assured.

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

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

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

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

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

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

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and

make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for

infirm or handicapped people.

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

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

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

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

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

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

ABOVE ALL

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

— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

The Logical Choice

PAL

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V16EK

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Programme AE with Special

Effects (੬ pg. 20, 21)

•Cable Adapter

•Shoulder Strap

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter

Ⅲ ND Effect

Ⅲ Sepia

Ⅲ Twilight

Ⅲ Sports

Ⅲ Nega/Posi

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

•Audio/Video

(A/V) cable

•DC Cord

Menu Adjustment

(੬ pg. 24, 25, 26)

•Lithium Battery CR2025

x1 for clock operation

Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 18)

Digital Hyper Zoom

(੬ pg. 16)

Zoom in

Zoom out

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

EN5

INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

Push in.

Close Button

EJECT Switch

BATTERY RELEASE

Using the battery pack

1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.

2 Insert a video cassette.

Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place ( ).

(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 6)

3 Press the Close button to close the cassette

holder.

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 11)

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

Rewind (²

)

Button

LENS COVER

Open/Close Ring

Set to “AUTO”

or “PRO.”

Stop

(5) Button

Play/Pause

Recording Start/Stop Button

(4/6) Button

Set to “PLAY”

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to

2 Press

open the lens cover.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

2 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

— The power lamp will light and an image

will appear.

beginning of the tape.

3 Press 4/6.

— Playback starts and the playback picture

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

appears.

•To stop playback, press 5.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 34)

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop Button once

again.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR

using the Cassette Adapter (optional)

੬ pg. 37

(For more details, ੬ pgs. 14, 15)

GETTING STARTED

Battery pack BN-V11U,

BN-V12U or BN-V20U

Power

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

choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

provided power supply units with other equipment.

Marks

To AC outlet

CHARGE

indicator

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

1 _{Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.}

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V16EK

2 _{Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the}

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

DC OUT connector

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Battery pack

Charging time

3 _{When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays}

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery pack

opposite the direction of the arrow.

BN-V11U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 1 hr. 50 min.

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

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.

Charge marker

NOTES:

● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°

and 35°C. 20° to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for

charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may

be incomplete.

● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged

battery pack.

● Charging time varies according to the ambient tempera-

ture and the status of the battery pack.

● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC

Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter

during battery charging, power is supplied to the

camcorder and charging stops.

● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes

electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be

sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after

a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not

light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC

Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.

● If the battery operation time remains extremely short

even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn

out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new

one.

ATTENTION:

Charging a battery with some charge

remaining reduces that battery’s capacity.

Perform the procedure below to fully

discharge the battery pack before recharg-

ing.

1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder

and make sure a cassette is not inserted,

then set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or

“PRO.”.

2. The camcorder power turns off

automatically when discharging is

complete.

When you are not using a battery pack for

a long period of time, be sure to fully

discharge it before storing because leaving

a battery with some charge left over also

reduces performance.

● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a

battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

EN7

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hook on.

Push in.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1 _{Hook its end to the camcorder}

and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2 _{Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery}

pack.

Approximate recording time

Battery pack

BN-V11U

Approximate recording time

1 hr. 10 min.

BATTERY RELEASE

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V856U (optional)

1 hr. 10 min.

1 hr. 55 min.

ATTENTION:

7 hrs. 40 min.

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.

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the

BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EK AC

Power Adapter/Charger.

Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals

before using.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery

pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/

Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EK AC Power

Adapter/Charger.

To DC IN

connector

To DC

USING AC POWER

To AC outlet

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in

the illustration).

OUT

Core

connector

filter

NOTES:

●The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V

to 240 V.

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

●For other notes, ੬ pg. 6.

DC Cord

AA-V16EK

USING A CAR BATTERY

To car’s cigarette

lighter socket

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as

shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

●When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

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

used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/

V856U).

●When using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the

respective instruction booklet.

Car Battery

Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Slot

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

1 _{Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power}

supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery

Charger, etc.).

REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER

2 _{Pull out the battery holder.}

Battery holder

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

3 _{Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have}

the “+” mark visible.

RE-INSERT HOLDER

4 _{Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a}

click.

NOTES:

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

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

● To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place

the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the

illustration when inserting/removing the battery.

EN9

Date/Time Settings

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.}

•The power lamp comes on.

SELECT FUNCTION

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu

appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then

go to step 6.

MENU Button

Power lamp

•If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the}

item you want to set and then press it. When the

setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The setting

stops blinking.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the

Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

4NEXT

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

AUTO

SET TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

TAPE LENGTH T45

“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct

setting appears and then press it. When the hour

setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins

blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting

appears and then press it. The minute setting stops

blinking.

4RETURN

DATE TIME

DATE/TIME Menu

24-hour indication

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

1999

TIME

22 : 50

START CLOCK OPERATION

5 _{When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,}

TIME) blinks, rotate the Select Dial to move the

highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

EXIT

4NEXT

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

AUTO

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

6 _{Press the Select Dial.}

TAPE LENGTH T45

NOTE:

4RETURN

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display

and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”

(੬ pg. 22).

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

1 _{First set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.}

Press SP/LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard

Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is

better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more

economical, providing twice the recording time.

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

MENU Button

SP/LP Recording Mode Button

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Select Dial

1 _{First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.}

Power Switch

SELECT FUNCTION

Viewfinder

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

T45

Tape length indicator

“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu appears.

Recording mode

indicator

SET TAPE LENGTH

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the}

correct setting. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time,

T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes.

Display

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to

the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move

the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

Menu Screen

4NEXT

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

AUTO

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

4 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

TAPE LENGTH T45

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

4RETURN

NOTE:

TAPE LENGTH

The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 15) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

T30

T45

T60

EXIT

4NEXT

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH T60

4RETURN

EN11

Cassette holder

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

1 _{Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force}

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

2 _{Make sure the label is facing outward.}

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

3 _{Press the Close button and make sure the holder is}

closed and locked.

NOTES:

Close Button

EJECT Switch

● The 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.

Turn to take

up slack.

● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

Erase Protection

Gear

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Lever

EXPAND LOOP

1 _{Separate the Velcro strip.}

INSERT HAND

2 _{Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the}

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

3 _{Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily}

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power

Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Viewfinder Adjustment

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or}

“PRO.”).

POSITION VIEWFINDER

2 _{Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability}

180°

(see illustration on left).

ADJUST DIOPTRE

3 _{Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the}

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set to “CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”)

PAUSE

EN13

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

1 _{Following the illustration on left, thread the strap}

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and

thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure

to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

3, making sure the strap is not twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

2 _{Adjust as shown in the illustration on left 4.}

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

1 _{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 stabilise the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

RECORDING Basic Recording

LENS COVER

Open/Close Ring

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 6)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 12)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 12)

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 _{Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert}

the cassette with the label facing out. Press the Close

button to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Power Switch

EJECT Switch

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

2 _{Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the}

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you are aimed at appears on the

viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”

superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.}

Tally lamp

(lights while recording

is in progress)

•“

” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

Power Switch Position

According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:

AUTO

(Full Auto mode):

PRO.

(PRO. mode):

OFF:

Allows you to record using

Allows you to set various

recording functions using the

menus. If you want more creative

capabilities than full auto

recording, try this mode.

Allows you to switch off the

camcorder.

NO special effects or manual

adjustments. Suitable for

standard recording.

EN15

Tape remaining time indicator

STOP RECORDING

4 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop}

25MIN

MIN

(Now calculating)

recording.

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

120MIN

119MIN

NOTES:

● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

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

holder opens. Do not use force.

3MIN

● The tape remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder

as shown.

● The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is

approximate.

2MIN

(Blinking)

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

1MIN

(Blinking)

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 10).

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

the power goes off automatically if left in this condition

for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette

whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes

without performing zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the

Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to

turn the camcorder on again.

0MIN

(Blinking)

Recording Start/Stop Button

DISPLAY Button

● 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 are recording on a cassette from the middle (such

as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 17) to find

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

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed.

● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.

24 and 26.

Viewfinder Indications

Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear/

disappear from the camcorder’s display: cassette warning,

tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power

indicator and tape length indicator (੬ pg. 51).

PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON

1 _{To turn off the indications, press DISPLAY for more}

than 1 second.

Press again for more than 1 second to make the

indications reappear.

NOTE:

Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time

appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the

battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking

when the power is almost gone.

RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE: Zooming

Zoom in

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification

offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital

Zoom.

Zoom out

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Display

Zoom Out

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

Ⅲ The harder you push the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom level indicator

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,

lock the focus by using the manual focus

(੬ pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.

Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of

the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that

point is through digital processing.

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may

suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM”

to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 25).

Power Switch

EN17

FEATURE: Quick Review

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last recording.

OPERATION:

1) Press

and release quickly during the Record–

Standby mode.

Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 1 second and played

back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby

mode for the next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is

normal.

RETAKE (2

)

FEATURE: Retake

Button

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby

mode.

2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point

for new recording. Pressing

forwards the tape

and pressing reverses it.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

5 SEC. REC Button

P. STABILIZER Button

FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-

shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

1) Press P. STABILIZER. “

”appears.

Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or under the following condi-

tions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes.

Display

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive

backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

PAUSE

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast back-

grounds.

Power Switch

● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording

with the camcorder on a tripod.

5 Sec. Rec mode indicator

Picture stabilizer indicator

● The “

” indicator appears blinking if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

FEATURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

PURPOSE:

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene

transitions like those seen in TV programmes.

OPERATION:

1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “

5S”

appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording

starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the

camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode

automatically.

Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC

again so that “

5S” disappears.

NOTE:

Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 19) cannot be activated by

pressing 5SEC. REC.

RECORDING Advanced Features

EN19

[Ex.: Fader]

Fade/Wipe

Fade in

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.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY

Fade out

2 _MODE

Display

Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

and reserved.

EFFECT

After 2 sec.

MOSAIC

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains.

EFFECT

MOSAIC

START OR END RECORDING

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-}

in/out or wipe-in/out.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY

4 _MODE

FADER

Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

MOSAIC

SHUTTER

SLIDE

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

fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.

FADER

OFF

(No indication)

OFF

Fades in/out to a black screen.

MOSAIC (Fader)

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

SHUTTER (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing

over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open

the black screen vertically from the centre.

SLIDE (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

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

Power

Switch

EFFECT Button

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button

allows you to vary the length for the image during fade

in/out or wipe in/out.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 21).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 21) engaged,

the image fades in/out to a white screen.

Recording Start/Stop

Button

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Display

P.AE

SEPIA

Programme AE With Special Effects

After 2 sec.

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

effects is press P.AE.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

P.AE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

SEPIA

SELECT MODE

2 _{Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on}

the left.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. The

mode is activated.

SEPIA

SPORTS

NOTES:

ND ND EFFECT

● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (੬ pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

FG FOG

TWILIGHT

● In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture

colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

S1/2000

NEGA/POSI

OFF

(No indication)

P.AE Button

Power Switch

EN21

Display

Mode

Display

Mode

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

Sepia

S1/2000

SEPIA

Sepia

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

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. 25)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

Nega/Posi

NEGA POSI

Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)

The colours of a picture are reversed.

Sports

SPORTS

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

NEGA POSI mode

ND Effect

ND ND EFFECT

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.

Electronic

Fog Filter

FG FOG

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 “fantasy” look.

Twilight

TWILIGHT

Twilight

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

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “

: FINE” (day mode),

but can also be manually changed to another

mode (੬ pg. 30).

•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. 29).

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Date/Time Insert

The feature allows you to display the date and time in the

viewfinder, or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to

record them manually or automatically.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU

3 _{Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME DISP.” by}

rotating the Select Dial. Then press it to display the

DATE/TIME DISP. Menu.

SELECT THE DESIRED MODE

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

4 _{Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by}

rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired

mode is activated.

•You should have already performed the Date/Time

Setting procedure (੬ pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so

first.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

S.LX

MAX

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

5 _{The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on}

4RETURN

“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the

Menu Screen.

DATE TIME DISP.

DATE/TIME DISP.

AUTO DATE

DATE

NOTES:

DISPLAY

TIME

DATE&TIME

OFF

● The selected display can be recorded.

● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF

mode before shooting.

EXIT

AUTO DATE

● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

•After changing the date.

S.LX

MAX

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating

the Select Dial.

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

“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

4RETURN

25. 12. 99

AUTO DATE

25 . 12 . 99

(DATE)

22 : 50 : 00

(TIME)

25 . 12 . 99

22 : 50 : 00

(DATE&TIME)

OFF

(No indication)

EN23

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

superimpose one of them over a picture as shown in the

illustration on left.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “TITLE” MENU

3 _{Move the highlight bar to “TITLE” by rotating the}

Select Dial. Then press it to display the TITLE Menu.

SELECT THE DESIRED MODE

4 _{Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by}

rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired

mode is activated.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

•If you wish to make the title indication disappear,

select “OFF”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

5 _{The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on}

FOCUS

AUTO

“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

Menu Screen.

S.LX

TITLE

MAX

DATE TIME DISP.

4RETURN

TITLE

OFF

TITLE Menu

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR FAMILY

MOVIE STAR

PARTY TIME

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

EXIT

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

S.LX

MAX

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

4RETURN

CONGRATULATIONS

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.

Select Dial

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Turn the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Menu access depends on the function you select.}

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen

Available Using The Select Dial” described on

pg. 25 . . .

MENU Button

Display

.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

(ex. Menu Screen available

using the MENU Button)

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen

Available Using The MENU Button” described on

pg. 25 and 26 . . .

Menu Screen 1

4NEXT

M.W.B.

AUTO

.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

SELECT FUNCTION

TAPE LENGTH T45

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on}

the desired function.

4RETURN

•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the

Select Dial to “NEXT” and press it. To go back to Menu

Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to

“BACK”, and press it.

Menu Screen 2

4BACK

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then go

to step 6.

TALLY LAMP ON

JLIP ID NO

DEMO MODE OFF

MAKE SETTING

4 _{Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends}

4RETURN

on the function you select.

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “TITLE”,

“DATE/TIME DISP.” or “DATE/ TIME” . . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 28, 29,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 27, TITLE: ੬ pg. 23,

REC TIME

Setting Menu

(ex. REC TIME)

OFF

1/4S

1/2S

1 S

DATE/TIME DISP.: ੬ pg. 22, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 9).

5 S

If you select “WIDE”, “D.ZOOM”, “TELE MACRO”

or “DEMO MODE” . . .

.... the selected function’s parameter starts blinking.

Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter

appears. Go to step 5.

EXIT

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

4BACK

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

.... press the Select Dial so that the number blinks, then

rotate it until the desired number appears, and press

it. Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight

bar to “EXIT”.

OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

JLIP ID NO

DEMO MODE OFF

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

desired setting.

4RETURN

•If you decide you want to return to the previous

setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight

bar to “EXIT”.

Normal Screen

END SETTING

5 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

NOTE:

No menu functions except “FOCUS” and

“EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record

mode.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.}

EN25

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

Adjusts focus automatically.

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

MANU

OFF

Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 28, 29).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

EXPOSURE

WIDE

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 27).

Does not display black bars.

Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen

to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.

To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more

convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the

picture becomes slightly coarse.

S.LX

MAX

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.

NORMAL

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 23).

TITLE

Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor

(੬ pg. 22).

DATE/TIME DISP.

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

AUTO

: FINE

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

is not possible under the following conditions:

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

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

M.W.B.

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 30, 31).

MWB

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 50 times digital magnification.

D. ZOOM

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.

OFF

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

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance

of 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.

OFF

TELE MACRO

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

: Factory-preset

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).

DATE/TIME

TAPE LENGTH

REC TIME

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 10).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

recording (੬ pg. 33).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 32) and Time-

Lapse recording (੬ pg. 33).

INT. TIME

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

TALLY LAMP

OFF

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

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.

JLIP ID NO.

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

DEMO MODE

OFF

Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,

the demonstration starts.

NOTES:

●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not available.

●By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,

“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

●During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are

disabled.

: Factory-preset

EN27

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“EXPOSURE” and press it.

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control level

counter) appears.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

ADJUST EXPOSURE

5 _{To brighten the image . . .}

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure

control level counter increases (maximum +06).

FOCUS

AUTO

Go to step 6.

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

To darken the image . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure

control level counter decreases (maximum –06).

S.LX

TITLE

MAX

DATE TIME DISP.

Go to step 6.

4RETURN

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE Menu

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

AUTO

MANU

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

7 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disappears}

and the exposure control level counter reappers to

indicate the exposure is adjusted.

EXIT

NOTES:

Manual Exposure

Screen

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

Exposure control

level counter

To brighten the image

–06

To darken the image

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focus detection zone

Focusing

AUTO FOCUS

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct

focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below

(in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-

ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a

clear, blue sky.*

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

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

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

* The low-contrast warning “

” appears.

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. 16). 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. 25) is activated, the

camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

EN29

MANUAL FOCUS

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU

3 _{Move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the}

Select Dial, then press it.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

focus is locked at this point.

ADJUST FOCUS

5 _{To farther subject . . .}

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “ ” appears and

FOCUS

AUTO

blinks.

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

Go to step 6.

S.LX

TITLE

MAX

To nearer subject . . .

DATE TIME DISP.

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “ ” appears

and blinks.

4RETURN

Go to step 6.

FOCUS

FOCUS Menu

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

7 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and}

EXIT

“

” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

Manual Focus Screen

● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from

step 2.

● 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 in 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.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.)

Insert Editing

Power Switch

You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.}

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

2 _{Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and}

press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

Rewind (²) Button

Fast-Forward (³

)

RESET COUNTER

Button

3 _{Press and hold COUNTER R/M on the camcorder for}

Play/Pause (⁴/6) Button

more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then

press it again for less than 1 second so that “M”

appears.

Stop (5) Button

COUNTER R/M Button

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4 _{Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the}

Display

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the

Edit-In point where the new scene should start.

Insert editing

indicator

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

M 0 12 34

Tape Counter

5 _{Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing}

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert Editing

mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is

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

Remote sensor

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

6 _{Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches}

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

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

7 _{Press STOP.}

NOTES:

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 17) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated

end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates

a defect in the unit.

● Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

START/STOP

REW

PLAY

INSERT

STOP

PAUSE

RM-V700U

(optional)

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction

under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all

other colours will be accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, the more advanced camcorder operator would

prefer to control this function manually and achieve a

more professional colour/tint reproduction.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

MENU Button

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.}

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE

3 _ADJUSTMENT

Move the highlight bar to “M.W.B.” by rotating the

Select Dial, then press it. The Menu Screen disap-

pears and the “M.W.B.” Menu appears.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

4 _{Move the highlight bar to the required white balance}

by rotating the Select Dial.

“AUTO”

4NEXT

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

AUTO

The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is

the factory preset position.

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

“

: FINE”

When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

: CLOUD”

When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.

: HALOGEN”

TAPE LENGTH T45

“

4RETURN

“

M.W.B.

AUTO

M.W.B. Menu

When using a video light or other similar type of

lighting.

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

“MWB”

MWB

When shooting with the white balance already

having been set on the subject (To set “MWB”,

੬ pg. 31).

EXIT

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

5 _{Press the Select Dial.}

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the

Menu Screen.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power Switch to

“AUTO”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia (੬ pg. 21) is

activated.

EN31

Manual White Balance Operation

White paper

If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a

Manual White Balance when shooting under various types

of lighting.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance}

adjustment (੬ pg. 30), and select “MWB”.

SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

2 _{Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the}

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

white paper fills the screen.

ENTER SETTING

3 _{Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.}

•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

4 _{Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.}

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the colour,

changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue

paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper purple.

Menu Screen

4NEXT

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH T45

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper

in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus

manually (੬ pg. 29).

4RETURN

● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting

conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,

etc.). Because the colour temperature is different

depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will

differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this

function for a more natural result.

M.W.B.

AUTO

M.W.B. Menu

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

MWB

● Once you adjust white balance during Manual White

Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the

power is turned off or the battery removed.

EXIT

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording

Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you

secure the camcorder, you (or whoever is operating the

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Make sure the Power Switch is set to “PRO.” and the

camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before

performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

MENU Button

1 _{Press MENU.}

ACCESS “INT. TIME” MENU

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display

Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “INT.

TIME” and press it.

Select Dial

Display

Recording Start/Stop

Button

SET INTERVAL TIME

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the}

desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen

reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

Menu Screen 1

4NEXT

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

AUTO

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

4 _{Press the Select Dial.}

TAPE LENGTH T45

START DELAYED RECORDING

5 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the}

4RETURN

selected time has elapsed, recording begins auto-

matically.

Menu Screen 2

4BACK

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .

.... Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/

TALLY LAMP ON

JLIP ID NO

Stop Button to display “

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

”, then set “INT.

DEMO MODE OFF

4RETURN

INT. TIME

REC TIME

OFF

1 4S

1 2S

1 S

15S

30S

1 MIN

5 MIN

5 S

EXIT

INT. TIME Menu

REC TIME Menu

INT. TIME indicator

REC TIME indicator

15S

INT.TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal

screen

EN33

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.

Animation

Time-Lapse

You can 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.

NOTE:

Before performing the following steps, make sure

that:

Before performing the following steps, make sure

that:

● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

● The recording mode is set to “SP”.

● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

● The recording mode is set to “SP”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 _{Press MENU.}

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

SET RECORDING TIME

2 _RECORDINGS

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar}

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar

to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to

display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the

to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to

display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the

highlight bar to “INT. TIME” and press it. The

INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial

to move the highlight bar to the desired time,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears.

highlight bar to “REC TIME” and press it. The

REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial

to move the highlight bar to the desired time,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

SET RECORDING TIME

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar}

to “REC TIME”, then press it. The REC TIME

Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move

the highlight bar to the desired time, then press

it. The Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

START RECORDING

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after}

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES

4 _{Repeat step 3 for the desired number of}

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

4 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording}

and intervals alternate automatically.

pictures.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

5 _{Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.}

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

5 _{When “}

” is not displayed, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button to display

“

”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

NOTES (For Animation and

Time-Lapse):

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or Time-

Lapse mode.

● Fade- or 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.

● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are

canceled when the power is shut off or when the

cassette is ejected.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

Rewind (²) Button

Fast-Forward

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 _{Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert}

the cassette with the label facing out. Press the Close

button to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

(

3) Button

Play/Pause (⁴/6)

Button

SELECT MODE

2 _{Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power lamp}

lights.

Stop (5) Button

PLAY BACK

3 _Press

4 _{Press 5.}

4/6. The playback picture appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape

Press

to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape during

Stop mode.

EJECT Switch

Power lamp

NOTES:

● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen

may become black. This is not a malfunction.

Power Switch

Battery pack remaining power indicator

Tape counter

Recording mode indicator

Tape running indicator

S ET SP

M 1 23 45

:Playback

:Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

:Rewind/Reverse

TAPE END

:Still Playback

VOLUNE

Viewfinder indications

PLAYBACK Features

EN35

Tracking

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that

appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto

Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

1 _{Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press}

P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the

noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT

simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking

finishes, the indication disappears.

BRIGHT Dial

NOTES:

● When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is

displayed.

● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on

other VCRs or camcorders.

P.AE Button

EFFECT Button

PLAYBACK Features (cont.)

Power Switch

FEATURE: Still Playback

PURPOSE:

To pause during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press 4/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press ⁴/6 again.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE: Shuttle Search

PURPOSE:

To allow high-speed search in either direction.

OPERATION:

1) Press

to search forward or press

to reverse

during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

Rewind (²) Button

Fast-Forward (³) Button

NOTES:

● During playback, press and hold

or 3. The

Play/Pause (⁴/6)

Button

search continues as long as you hold the button.

Once you release it, normal playback resumes.

● Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This

is normal.

Stop (5) Button

COUNTER R/M Button

FEATURE: Counter Memory Function

PURPOSE:

To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

OPERATION:

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1

second. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second. “M”

appears.

3) After recording or playback, press 5, then 2. The

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

4) Press 4/6 to start playback.

NOTES:

● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward

and Rewind modes.

● To disable the Counter Memory Function, press

COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M”

disappears.

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter (optional)

Cassette Adapter (optional)

EN37

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded

with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible

with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U

(optional) adapter is battery powered and automatically

performs tape loading and unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

1 _{Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install}

one “R6 (AA)” size battery as shown in the

illustration on left, then reattach the cover.

VCR

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

2 _{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

3 _{Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the}

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER

4 _{Slide the latch and the compartment door opens}

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do

not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert

your finger in the hole on the underside of the

adapter as shown in the illustration on left, and push

up and remove the cassette.

Sliding latch

Reels

NOTES:

Compact video cassette

● 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

PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

Basic Connections

Use the provided Audio/Video cable.

To Video

Output

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

A/V cable

(provided)

To TV or VCR

VCR

To Audio

Output

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector,

use the provided cable adapter.

Connector cover*

Connection For Tape Dubbing

Use the provided Audio/Video cable.

Power Switch

Play/Pause (⁴/6) Button

To Video

Output

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

A/V cable

(provided)

VCR (Recording deck)

To Audio

Output

Connector cover*

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector,

use the provided cable adapter.

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

EN39

Basic Connections

Tape Dubbing

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

1 _{Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.}

1 _{Following the illustration on pg. 38, connect the}

camcorder and the VCR.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR

2 _VCR

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

2 _{Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,}

Pull out the connector cover and open it.

turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the

VCR.

Connect as shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 38).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

SELECT VCR MODE

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV

3 _{Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause}

3 _INPUT

modes.

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4 _{Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot}

SUPPLY POWER

4 _{Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.}

just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached,

press 4/6 on the camcorder.

SELECT MODE

5 _{Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the}

START EDITING

5 _Press

TV to its VIDEO mode.

4/6 on the camcorder and engage the

VCR’s Record mode.

NOTES:

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (੬ pg. 7).

6 _{Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press}

4/6 on the camcorder.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”

or “PRO.”), then set your TV to the appropriate

input mode.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

7 _{Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,}

then stop the VCR and camcorder when

finished.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

● 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.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional)

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. The RM-V700U remote control unit

(optional) makes additional recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery

(CR2025).

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

1 _{Pull out the battery holder according to the type}

of remote control unit you have.

: Pull out the battery holder while sliding

the lock hole.

Release tab

Lock hole

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

2 _{Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to}

have the “+” mark visible.

RE-INSERT HOLDER

3 _{Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.}

•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(੬ pg. 2).

RM-V700U

(optional)

Functions

Buttons

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set

to “CAMERA”, “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set

to “PLAY”.

1 PAUSE IN Connector

—

੬ pg. 43

2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

3 MBR SET Button

—

੬ pg. 42

4 INT. TIME Button

SELF TIMER Button

Self-Timer, Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 41)

—

5 REC TIME Button

ANIM. Button

Animation, Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 41)

—

6 FF Button

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 17)

Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 34, 36)

7 REW Button

Retake (rewind), Quick Review (

੬

pg. 17) Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 34, 36)

8 PAUSE Button

9 PLAY Button

—

Pause (੬ pg. 36)

Playback start (੬ pg. 34)

0 START/STOP Button

! VISS Button

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

Ineffective

@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 16)

—

# VCR CTL Button

$ A.DUB Button

% STOP Button

—

੬ pg. 42

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 47)

Stop (੬ pg. 34)

^ INSERT Button

& R.A.EDIT Buttons

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 46)

੬ pg. 44

EN41

FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and

Time-Lapse

Transmitted beam

effective area

PURPOSE:

The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer

and Rec Time functions without using the Menu

Screen.

OPERATION:

Remote sensor

Self-Timer

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 32

(“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).

2) Release

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at

the remote sensor. The 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.

Instead of setting “INT. TIME” to “OFF” in the Menu,

press INT. TIME on the remote control until the

Interval Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

Interval timer indicator

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 33

(“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).

2) Release

1MIN

INDEX

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 33, press

REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time

indicator disappears.

Rec time indicator

Time-Lapse

1) Set

Remote sensor

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 33

(“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).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 33, press

INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until

the indicators disappear.

NOTE:

Also refer to pgs. 32 and 33.

START/STOP

INT. TIME

REC TIME

RM-V700U

(optional)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the

VCR

(Recording deck)

source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic

editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily

performed when the RM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand

Remote, ੬ pg. 40) is set to operate with your brand of

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

operating the VCR manually.

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed

in the remote control RM-V700U (੬ pg. 40).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

1 _{Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote}

MBR SET

VCR CTL

towards 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).

•The code is automatically set once you release MBR

SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.

RM-V700U (optional)

OPERATE VCR

2 _{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 do not need to press VCR CTL for this

one).

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND BUTTONS

NAME

( ) ( )

NAME

You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

3ꢀ

2ꢀ

6ꢀ

1ꢀ

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with yours

or may offer limited functions.

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

NOTES:

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In

this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use

the controls on the VCR.

ꢀ

SANYO

6ꢀ

SELECO,

REX

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SHARP

● When the remote control’s battery runs out, the VCR

brand you have set will be erased.

In that case, replace the old battery with a new one and

reset the VCR brand.

SONY

MITSUBISHI

7ꢀ

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

EN43

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH

R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

Open

the cover.

Open the cover.

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

To J terminal

(JLIP)

To Audio

Output

To Video

Output

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s

PAUSE-IN connector.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

2 _{Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the}

System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power

Audio/

Video cable

(provided)

Switch to “PLAY”.

Editing cable

(optional, ø3.5

mini-plug cable)

PREPARE VCR

3 _{Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and}

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

To AUDIO

and VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR has the

SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.

To Remote

PAUSE

VCR

To PAUSE-IN

RM-V700U

(optional)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

Remote sensor

START SOURCE PLAYBACK

4 _{Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote}

sensor. Press PLAY, then press ON/OFF on the remote

control.

•The R.A. Edit counter display appears.

5 _{Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene}

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.

•The data appears under “IN” on the display.

6 _{Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and}

press IN/OUT to register it.

Power Switch

•The data appears under “OUT” on the display.

•The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed

at the bottom of the screen.

REW

PAUSE

PLAY

IN/OUT

CANCEL

ON/OFF

7 _{Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene}

(as many as 8).

RM-V700U

(optional)

MAKE CORRECTIONS (IF NECESSARY)

8 _{Press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most}

recently registered point.

OUT

0 00 25

-- -- --

NOTES:

● There must be at least one second between an in-point

and its corresponding out-point.

● To ensure correct operation, there should be at least

15 seconds between an out-point and the next in-point.

● Blank portions of a tape cannot be registered as in-points

or out-points.

● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,

the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing

does not take place.

● Pressing ON/OFF 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.

● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered

in- and out-points.

COUNTER

TOTAL

0 00 25

0 00 00

OUT

0 00 25

0 01 05

0 03 18

0 03 31

0 02 33

0 02 53

0 04 11

-- -- --

COUNTER

TOTAL

0 04 11

0 01 13

EN45

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Original tape (camcorder)

PREPARE SOURCE TAPE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

9 _{Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of}

the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE MODE

10 _{Point the remote control towards 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 MENU on the camcorder, and the previously

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

specified order.

While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene

which is being copied is shown with a blinking

highlight.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

12 _{When all selected scenes have been copied, the}

MENU Button

camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode.

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

counter display disappear, press ON/OFF.

PAUSE (6) Button

STOP (5) Button

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

REW (²) Button

NOTES:

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Switch

● If you performed step 1

on page 43 (“MAKE CON-

NECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at the

VCR during editing.

Remote Sensor

● 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.

RM-V700U

(optional)

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.)

Insert Editing

Power Switch

You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.}

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

2 _{Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and}

press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

Rewind (²) Button

Fast-Forward (³

)

RESET COUNTER

Button

3 _{Press and hold COUNTER R/M on the camcorder for}

Play/Pause (⁴/6) Button

more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then

press it again for less than 1 second so that “M”

appears.

Stop (5) Button

COUNTER R/M Button

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4 _{Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the}

Display

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the

Edit-In point where the new scene should start.

Insert editing

indicator

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

M 0 12 34

Tape Counter

5 _{Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing}

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert Editing

mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is

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

Remote sensor

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

6 _{Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches}

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

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

7 _{Press STOP.}

NOTES:

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 17) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated

end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates

a defect in the unit.

● Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

START/STOP

REW

PLAY

INSERT

STOP

PAUSE

RM-V700U

(optional)

EN47

Display

Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing

indicator

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape.

The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the

sound from the built-in microphone.

M 0 05 20

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

(੬ pg. 46) before continuing.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform the

following procedures.

Remote sensor

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

1 _{Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the}

Microphone

scene onto which you want to dub the 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

2 _{Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing}

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

3 _{Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,}

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

4 _{Press STOP.}

A. DUB

STOP

REW

PLAY

NOTES:

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

the edit points will not be accurate.

PAUSE

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

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

RM-V700U

(optional)

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

Audio Dubbing):

● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments.

● To edit/dub onto a tape, 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.

● 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.

USER MAINTENANCE

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

After Use

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the

1 _camcorder.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove

2 _{the cassette.}

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the

3 _{Close button.}

Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

BATTERY RELEASE

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close

Set to “OFF”.

5 _{the lens cover.}

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

1 _{Wipe gently with a soft cloth.}

•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to

wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry

cloth.

Remove.

CLEAN LENS

Close button

2 _{Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with}

EJECT

lens cleaning paper.

REMOVE EYEPIECE

3 _{Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.}

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

4 _{Remove dust using a blower brush.}

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

5 _{Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.}

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

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

disconnected.

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.

● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.

EN49

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.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 6).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 7).

The power suddenly goes off and

does not 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

does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● 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.

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”.) (੬ pg. 14).

Animation or Time-Lapse is not

available.

● Before recording in the Animation mode at the very

beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording

mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly.

Using the Fade-in function at this point is a good way to

begin an animated programme (੬ pg. 33, 41).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there is no

playback picture.

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

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

not been set to VIDEO.

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. 36).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do

not appear.

● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the

indications appear (੬ pg. 15).

The tape will not eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

Some functions are not available.

● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to

use.

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 viewfinder.

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

the camcorder.

Coloured bright spots appear all over

the viewfinder.

● The viewfinder is made with high-precision technology.

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

blue) may appear constantly in the viewfinder. 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 viewfinder and the lens have

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

● Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

and it won’t come out easily.

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise

may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 10).

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

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

source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.

If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult

your nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 13).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

Auto Focus (੬ pg. 28).

The date and time displays

disappear.

● 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. 9), 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.

INDEX Indications

EN51

2 3

30MIN

REC SP

S T45

FINE 10

FADER

NORM

LENS COVER

PAUSE

20X

INDEX

15S

TAPE END

(

MERRY CHRISTMAS

25. 12. 99

22 50 00

1 Cassette Warning/

# Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 15

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (

warning blinks.

)

“

”. When the power is

When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position

almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks (battery

that allows recording: the cassette (

) warning

power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares —

— does not necessarily mean that the battery

pack is fully charged.

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is

displayed and the tape remaining time warning

blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a

tape is loaded: the cassette (

) mark is

$ Focus Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 29

% Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 27

^ White Balance Mode Indicator ............ ੬ pg. 30

displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s

position.

2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 10

& •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ....... ੬ pg. 14

3,7 Programme AE Indicator ................. ੬ pg. 20

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when

Programme AE with special effects is switched

from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then

only the indicator remains at 7.

3,8 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 19

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another

by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator

remains at 8.

•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER ... ੬ pg. 15

* Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is

turned on. This display also blinks when the clock

(lithium) battery is either not installed or has

discharged. Install or replace the old battery with

a new one (੬ pg. 8).

( •Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ ੬ pg. 15

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

4 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 10

5 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. ੬ pg. 16

When this indication appears, all functions

except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.

Remove the tape, turn the unit off (without

removing the power source) for a few hours,

and when you turn it on again the indication

should disappear.

Zoom Level Indicator

Approximate Zoom Ratio

6 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 14

9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 18

0 •Interval Timer/Recording Time

•Head Clog Warning:

Indicator ..................................... ੬ pg. 32, 41

•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 18

Appears if dirty heads are detected during

recording. In such a case, use the optional

Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems

still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

! Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 23

@ Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 22

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

r 2

)

q w

3 4 5

e ^ & t *

(

EN53

Controls

Connectors

1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 12

) DC IN Jack ............................................ ੬ pg. 7

2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ ੬ pg. 14

The connectors q to e are located beneath the

cover.

3 5-Second Recording Button

[5 SEC REC] ......................................... ੬ pg. 18

q Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 38

4 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... ੬ pg. 16

w Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 38

5 Picture Stabilizer Button

e J Terminal

[P. STABILIZER].................................... ੬ pg. 18

[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector]

•Connect the editing cable when performing

6 Programme AE Button [P.AE] ................ ੬ pg. 20

7 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬ pg. 19

8 •Rewind Button [REW] ....................... ੬ pg. 34

•Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 17

•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬ pg. 17

9 •Fast-Forward Button [FF] ................... ੬ pg. 34

•Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 17

0 Stop Button [STOP] .............................. ੬ pg. 34

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 42– 45).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further details consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a

J terminal.

Indicators

! Play/Pause Button

[PLAY/PAUSE] ..................................... ੬ pg. 34

r Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 14

t Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 14

@ Select Dial [PUSH] .......................... ੬ pg. 9, 24

# MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. ੬ pg. 15, 24

Other Parts

$ •Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 36

y Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 6

u Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 12

i Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 12

•Recording Mode Button [SP/LP] ......... ੬ pg. 10

% EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬ pg. 11

^ Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 14

& Power Switch ................................ ੬ pg. 14, 34

o •Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

* Battery Release Switch

•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 41

p Microphone......................................... ੬ pg. 47

Q Eyepiece .............................................. ੬ pg. 48

W Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 13

E Clock Battery Slot .................................. ੬ pg. 8

R Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 13

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 6

( Close Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 11

INDEX Terms

AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 6, 7

Animation Recording .......................... ੬ pg. 33, 41

Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 47

Auto Date Record ..................................... ੬ pg. 22

Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 28

Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 15, 34

ND Effect Mode........................................ ੬ pg. 21

Nega/Posi Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 21

Picture Stabilizer ...................................... ੬ pg. 18

Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 14

Programme AE With Special Effects ........... ੬ pg. 20

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

Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 6, 7, 55

Quick Review .......................................... ੬ pg. 17

Car Battery ................................................. ੬ pg. 7

Charge Marker............................................ ੬ pg. 7

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 6

Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 48

Clock (Lithium) Battery ............................... ੬ pg. 8

Connections ......................................... ੬ pg. 7, 38

Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 14

Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 10

Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 40

Retake ...................................................... ੬ pg. 17

Rewind The Tape ...................................... ੬ pg. 34

Date/Time Display .................................... ੬ pg. 22

Date/Time Settings ...................................... ੬ pg. 9

Demonstration Mode................................ ੬ pg. 26

Digital Zoom ............................................ ੬ pg. 25

Discharge The Battery Pack ........................ ੬ pg. 6

Dioptre Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 12

Dubbing ................................................... ੬ pg. 39

Self-Timer ........................................... ੬ pg. 32, 41

Sepia ....................................................... ੬ pg. 21

Shoulder Strap Attachment........................ ੬ pg. 13

Shuttle Search........................................... ੬ pg. 36

Specifications ........................................... ੬ pg. 57

Still Playback ............................................ ੬ pg. 36

Tally ......................................................... ੬ pg. 26

Tape Counter ............................................ ੬ pg. 34

Tape Length Setting ................................... ੬ pg. 10

Tele Macro ............................................... ੬ pg. 25

Time-Lapse Shooting .......................... ੬ pg. 33, 41

Tracking ................................................... ੬ pg. 35

Tripod Mounting ....................................... ੬ pg. 13

Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 21

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ........................ ੬ pg. 21

Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 11

Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 27

Fade-In/Out .............................................. ੬ pg. 19

Fast-Forward Tape .................................... ੬ pg. 34

Gain......................................................... ੬ pg. 25

Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 12

Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬ pg. 11

High Speed Shutter Mode ......................... ੬ pg. 21

Viewfinder Indications .............................. ੬ pg. 51

Insert Editing............................................. ੬ pg. 46

White Balance .................................... ੬ pg. 30, 31

Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 25

Wipe In/Out ............................................. ੬ pg. 19

Instant Titles ............................................. ੬ pg. 23

Load A Tape ............................................. ੬ pg. 11

Zooming .................................................. ੬ pg. 16

Manual Focus........................................... ੬ pg. 29

Menu Screen ..................................... ੬ pg. 25, 26

CAUTIONS

EN55

2. Store cassettes . . .

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

Battery Packs

The battery packs are nickel-cadmium

or nickel metal-hydride batteries.

Before using the supplied battery pack

or an optional battery pack, be sure to

read the following cautions:

... 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.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

... do not burn.

... do not short-circuit the terminals.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... use only specified chargers.

Terminals

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.

... 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.

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

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

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

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

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

cooking stove.

... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

... near a television set.

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

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

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

NOTES:

●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

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.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

... in places of over 50°C.

... in places where humidity is extremely low.

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

... in direct sunlight.

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

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

... allow it to become wet.

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

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

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

... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to

hold the main unit with both hands or use the

grip.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

1. During use . . .

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

... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This

slackens the tape and can result in damage.

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

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

Cleaning the video heads

About moisture condensation . . .

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the

video heads may cause the playback picture to

become blurred or interrupted. Although this

camcorder is equipped with a built-in head cleaner

which

automatically cleans the heads, reducing the

likelihood of dirty heads, if such troubles are

encountered, we recommend the use of the

cleaning cassette specifically designed for JVC

camcorders, model number TCC-2U. Please use the

cleaning cassette as indicated below:

1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the

Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds

(normally, 5 seconds is sufficient).

2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the

playback picture with a previously good-

recorded tape.

● You may have observed that pouring a cold

liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to

form on the glass’ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool place

to a warm place, after heating a cold room,

under extremely humid conditions or in a

place directly subjected to the cool air from an

air conditioner.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new

tape can begin when desired.

4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up

to two more times.

5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local

JVC dealer.

Important Note:

Special Notes On Video Heads

If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will

also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.

•A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the

video heads and head drum whenever a cassette

is loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging.

•Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your

JVC local dealer.

Dust and dirt on video heads

1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to

acclimatize to its environment before using it.

2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.

(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)

•From being used or stored in a very cold

outdoor situation, then immediately being used

in a warm indoor situation.

•From being used or stored in a cool air-

conditioned situation, then being used in a

high-humidity outdoor situation.

•Other areas where rapid large temperature

changes can occur.

3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette

tapes.

•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical

position, complete in their cassette cases.

•During transportation, always store cassettes in

their cassette cases.

4. Check recorded information at regular intervals.

If the camcorder is equipped with a quick review

facility, use this facility to check whether the

picture is clear or not.

If the quick review or playback picture is not

clear, then the video heads may be dirty.

Note:

As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar

symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that

the tracking control of the unit is in the centre

position.

SPECIFICATIONS

EN57

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16EK

Camcorder

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`,

General

Format

Power source

Power consumption : 5.2 W

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

Colour

50 Hz/60 Hz

: VHS PAL standard

: DC 6.0 V

Power consumption : 23 W

Output

Charge

VTR

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: PAL-type

Charging system

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer controlled

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

: 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm

Conforms to VHS standard

Weight

: Approx. 330 g

Cassette

cassette

Tape speed

: 23.39 mm/sec.

: 11.70 mm/sec.

Optional Accessories

Recording time (max.)

: 60 minutes

: 120 minutes

(with EC-60 cassette)

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

•Compact VHS (

) Cassettes EC-60/45/30

Operating

temperature

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

Weight

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

: 0°C to 40°C

Some accessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

: Approx. 830 g

: 198 mm x 119 mm x 91 mm

(with the viewfinder fully

tilted downward)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise

indicated.

Pickup

Lens

: 1/4" format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm,

16:1 power zoom lens with

auto iris and macro control,

filter diameter 40.5 mm

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

without notice.

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder with

0.5" black/white CRT

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Connectors

JLIP

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole,

mini-head jack

(compatible with RC-5325

plug)

Video

Audio

: 1 V(p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced,

analogue output

(via Video output connector)

: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analogue

output

(via Audio output connector)

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