JVC GR SXM760A User Manual

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

MAJOR FEATURES

2 – 3

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

GETTING STARTED

COMPACT

VHS CAMCORDER

6 – 13

BASIC VIDEO RECORDING 14 – 15

BASIC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) SHOOTING

16 – 18

GR-SXM760A

RECORDING

19 – 34

Basic Features ................................. 19

Advanced Features ........................... 24

VIDEO PLAYBACK

35 – 37

Basic Playback ................................ 35

Features ........................................ 36

Using The Cassette Adapter ................ 37

BASIC CONNECTIONS

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

D.S.C. PLAYBACK 40 – 47

38 – 39

Basic Playback ................................ 40

Connection ..................................... 41

Advanced Features ........................... 42

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

48 – 56

Insert Editing .................................. 50

Audio Dubbing ................................. 51

Random Assemble Editing ................... 52

Playback Zoom ................................ 56

VHS

PAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

57 – 59

60 – 63

625

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 60

Indications ..................................... 62

CAUTIONS

64 – 66

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0530-001A

EN3

NOTES:

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

unit.

●The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder

playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the

provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary

to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on 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).

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.

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.)

MAJOR FEATURES

Integrated Auto Light

(੬ pg. 23)

Picture Stabiliser (੬ pg. 21)

Programme AE with Special

Effects (੬ pg. 25)

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter

Ⅲ ND Effect

Digital Hyper Zoom

Ⅲ Sepia

Ⅲ Twilight

Ⅲ Sports

(੬ pg. 21)

Zoom in

Ⅲ Nega/Posi

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Zoom out

Super VHS-ET (੬ pg. 11)

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

(੬ pg. 36)

Digital Still Camera Built-in

(PC communication capable)

(੬ pg. 16 – 18, 40 – 47)

NOTES about Automatic Demonstration

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”

(factory-preset).

Ⅲ Available when the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO” and the Power Switch is set to “AUTO” or

“PRO.”.

Ⅲ Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If the

Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

Ⅲ “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is

turned off.

DEMO MODE

Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to

OFF

“PRO.” and press MENU while the demo is in progress. This takes

you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have

to go through the main Menu Screen.) Rotate the Select Wheel to

select “OFF” and press it.

NOTE:

EX I T

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

Setting Menu

recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

EN5

• Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

• AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V16A

or AA-V16AS

• Remote Control

Unit RM-V716U

• Battery Pack

BN-V11U

• Editing Cable

• S-Video Cable

• Audio/Video

(A/V) Cable

• DC Cord

(for Windows^®PC)

• Lithium Battery CR2025

(for clock operation)

• Core Filter x 2 (for

provided Audio/Video

Cable and S-Video Cable)

• PC Connection Cable

• CD-ROM

including

two software

programmes

• R03 (AAA) Battery x 2

(for Remote Control Unit)

• R6 (AA) Battery (for

Cassetter Adapter)

• Shoulder Strap

How to Attach The Core Filter

Attach the provided Core Filters to the provided Audio/Video cable and S-video cable.

The Core Filter reduces interference.

5 cm

Stopper

1. Release the

stoppers on

2. Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving

approx. 5 cm of cable between the cable plug and

the Core Filter. Wind the cable around the outside

of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration.

•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

3. Close the Core Filter until it

clicks shut.

both ends of

the Core Filter.

Connect the end of the

cable with the Core Filter to

the camcorder.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the cable.

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

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from

the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/

Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet.

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

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

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery in the

opposite direction of the arrow and lift off. Remember

to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord from

the AC outlet.

Battery pack

Charging time

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°C and 35°C. 20°C 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.

ATTENTION:

Charging a battery with some charge

remaining reduces that battery’s capacity.

Perform the procedure below to fully

discharge the battery pack before

recharging.

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.

● 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.

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.

Hook its end to the camcorder

pack in until it locks in place

and push the battery

Push in.

•

If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a

malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

Approximate recording time

LCD

Battery pack monitor off/

monitor on/

Viewfinder on Viewfinder off Viewfinder on

BN-V11U

1 hr. 15 min.

(40 min.)

1 hr. 10 min.

(40 min.)

1 hr. 5 min.

(35 min.)

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

BN-V12U

(optional)

1 hr. 15 min.

(40 min.)

1 hr. 10 min.

(40 min.)

1 hr. 5 min.

(35 min.)

ATTENTION:

BN-V20U

(optional)

2 hrs. 5 min.

(1 hr. 15 min.) (1 hr. 10 min.)

1 hr. 55 min.

1 hr. 45 min.

(1 hr.)

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.

BN-V856U

(optional)

8 hrs. 20 min. 7 hrs. 40 min. 6 hrs. 50 min.

(5 hrs. 10 min.) (4 hrs. 50 min.) (4 hrs. 30 min.)

(

) : when the video light is on.

INFORMATION:

NOTES:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the

BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG AC

Power Adapter/Charger.

● 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.

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-V80EG AC Power

Adapter/Charger.

To DC IN

To AC

USING AC POWER

connector

outlet

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

the illustration).

To DC OUT

connector

NOTES:

●The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V

to 240 V.

Core

filter

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

●For other notes, ੬ pg. 6.

DC Cord

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as

shown in the illustration).

To car’s cigarette

lighter socket

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 the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery

Charger, etc.).

Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the

camcorder.

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have

the “+” mark visible.

Battery holder

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.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Cassette holder

Open the LCD monitor fully.

Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not

use force to open.

Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make

sure the label is facing outward.

Press the Close button to close the cassette holder

until it locks into place. Close the LCD monitor.

Close Button

EJECT Switch

NOTES:

● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still

open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

● 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.

Turn to take

up 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.

Erase Protection tab

Gear

● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

EN9

Date/Time Settings

Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.”,

and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp

comes on.

System

Select Switch

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

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

Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight

bar to “DATE/TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME

Menu appears.

Select Wheel

Power Switch

MENU Button

•To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and

press it, then go to step 7.

•To set only the time without changing the date, go

to step 5.

Display

Menu Screen 1

Menu Screen 2

⁴NEXT

To set “YEAR”, “MONTH” or “DAY”, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item,

and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate

the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and

then press it. The setting stops blinking.

D. ZOOM

TELE MACRO

OFF

4BACK

REC T I ME

I NT. T I ME

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

OFF

ENGL I SH

Repeat for other date settings.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

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

begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the

correct setting appears and then press it. When the

hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting

begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The minute

setting stops blinking.

0 6

OFF

⁴RETURN

DATE / T I ME

DATE/TIME Menu

24-hour indication

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

2 0 0 0

2 8

T I ME

2 0 2 0

When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”,

“DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the Select Wheel to

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

Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

EX I T

4BACK

REC T I ME

I NT. T I ME

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

OFF

Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.

OFF

ENGL I SH

0 6

OFF

NOTE:

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

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

(੬ pg. 29).

⁴RETURN

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

System

Select Switch

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.

Select Wheel

NOTES:

● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

● S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording is not possible when the

recording mode is set to “LP” (੬ pg. 11, 28).

Power Switch

SP/LP Recording

Mode Button

MENU Button

Viewfinder

Tape Length Setting

Tape length indicator

T3 0

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

Recording mode

indicator

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.

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TELE

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

T3 0

STANDARD

FULL

Menu Screen

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

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

Setting Menu appears.

⁴RETURN

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the correct tape length setting. T30=30 minutes of

recording time, T45=45 minutes, T50=50 minutes

and T60=60 minutes.

•To return to the previous setting, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

T3 0

T4 5

T5 0

T6 0

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears

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

Wheel again to close the Menu Screen.

EX I T

TELE MACRO

OFF

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

T4 5

STANDARD

FULL

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 14) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

⁴RETURN

EN11

Recording Format Setting

Set the recording format according to the format of the

tape used or type of recording you wish to perform.

NOTE:

Before performing the following steps, make sure that the

recording mode is set to “SP” (੬ pg. 10).

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.

Select Wheel

If a VHS cassette is loaded . . .

Power Switch

MENU Button

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

to “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET

Setting Menu appears.

If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .

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

to “S-VHS”, then press it. The S-VHS Setting

Menu appears.

Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.

Menu Screen

4NEXT

D. ZOOM

TELE MACRO

–

Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the

parameters, then press it. Press the Select Wheel

again. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight

bar on “RETURN”.

OFF

VHS ET

OFF

T3 0

STANDARD

FULL

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

When an S-VHS

cassette is loaded:

S-VHS

In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu,

⁴RETURN

ON : Records with S-VHS picture quality on a VHS

cassette (factory-preset). This is called Super

VHS ET (Expansion Technology).

–

VHS ET

Setting Menu

OFF

OFF: Records in VHS.

In the S-VHS Setting Menu,

ON : Records in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette

(factory-preset).

OFF: Records in VHS on an S-VHS cassette.

EX I T

Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.

•When the S-VHS ET mode is engaged, “S-ET” is

displayed.

•During S-VHS record mode, “S” is displayed.

•When S-VHS ET or S-VHS recording starts, “S-VHS

REC.” is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

TELE MACRO

OFF

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

T3 0

STANDARD

FULL

Menu Screen

⁴RETURN

NOTES:

Normal Screen

● If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in

the Menu Screen.

● S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording is not possible when the

recording mode is set to “LP” (੬ pg. 10).

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET

Ⅲ JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.

Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it

enables higher-quality recording and playback.

— It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from

regular VHS recordings.

Ⅲ With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is

recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.

Ⅲ If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be

blurred at the switching point.

Ⅲ It is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on

a Super VHS VCR.

— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs.

Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.

Ⅲ S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

Ⅲ To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.

Ⅲ If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette.

Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS

Recording

Playback

Blank tape

Camcorder

Recorded tape

Cassette adapter

S-VHS VCR

S-VHS-C

cassette

S-VHS/S-VHS ET

recordings

•The recorded format (S-VHS or

VHS) is automatically detected

when playback begins.

VHS-C

cassette

VHS

recordings

Regular VHS VCR

Blank tape

Camcorder

Recorded tape

Cassette adapter

•S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be

viewed on regular VHS VCRs.

EN13

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Lever

Separate the Velcro strip.

Recording

Start/Stop Button

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power

Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or

180°

“PRO.”).

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set to “CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

PAUSE

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Following the illustration, thread the strap through 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 as shown in the illustration 4.

Tripod Mounting

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.

BASIC VIDEO RECORDING

NOTE:

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 6)

● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 8)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 13)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 13)

System Select

Switch

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the

lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”,

then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or

“PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder

enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is

displayed in the viewfinder.

2 5M I N

Tape remaining time

indicator

(Approximate)

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “

” appears

in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

MIN

120MIN

1MIN

119MIN

(Now calculating)

0MIN

(Blinking)

2MIN

(Blinking)

3MIN

(Blinking)

Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens

cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then

set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or

“PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder

enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is

displayed in the LCD monitor.

90°

180°

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best

viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Select Wheel (BRIGHT)

DISPLAY Button

“

” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is

in progress.

NOTE:

–––––6–––––

BR I GHT

–

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

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

happens, use the viewfinder instead.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor

.... rotate the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until the

bright level indicator on the display moves

and the appropriate brightness is reached.

Power Switch Position

AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.

PRO. : Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities.

OFF : Switches off the camcorder.

PLAY : Allows you to play back your recordings.

EN15

NOTES:

● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more,

the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

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

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 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.

● 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. 22) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any

of it.

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

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide

more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired

position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

INTERFACE SHOOTING

The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD

monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing

your own image in the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees

so that it faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted

upward to an angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the

monitor image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder

also switches on.

Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-

recording) and start recording.

During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and

indications do not appear inverted as they would when

viewing a mirror.

NOTE:

The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor

and in the viewfinder.

LCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

Press DISPLAY for more than 1 second 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. 62, 63).

Self-Recording

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.

BASIC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING

When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the

tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in

the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be

transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint

Software programme (੬ pg. 41).

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

SNAPSHOT Button

MODE SELECTION

System

Select Switch

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the

lens cover, then set the System Select Switch to

“D.S.C.”. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power

lamp lights and an image appears.

To select the Picture Mode, perform steps 2 and 3 of

Select Wheel

“OPERATION” on pg. 18.

Power Switch

MENU Button

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“SNAPSHOT”, and press it. The SNAPSHOT Menu

appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the appropriate mode among the 4 Snapshot modes

(੬ pg. 17), and press it. Selection is complete.

Display

TELE MACRO

OFF

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

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

Menu Screen.

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

T3 0

STANDARD

FULL

Menu Screen

SNAPSHOT

⁴RETURN

STILL IMAGE STORAGE

SNAPSHOT

SNAPSHOT Menu

Press SNAPSHOT.

FULL

–

P I N UP

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO”

or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using

the selected Snapshot mode.

–

MULT I

•A still image is stored in the built-in memory and

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. While the still

image remains displayed, that image is in the

process of being stored in memory, and it is

therefore impossible to take another shot during that

time. When the still image disappears and the scene

you are currently aimed at appears on the screen,

you may take another shot.

EX I T

TELE MACRO

OFF

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

T3 0

STANDARD

–

P I N UP

⁴RETURN

•The remaining number of shots available is

displayed.

Normal Screen

Snapshot mode

EN17

NOTES:

Remaining number

of shots

STD 3 4

● The remaining number of shots varies according to the

selected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode,

twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE”

mode.

60 59

(Blinking)

● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in

memory at the factory. If you wish to delete them, first

remove the “Protect” function (੬ pg. 45), then perform

the “Delete” function (੬ pg. 46).

Pictrue mode

display

● When the Power Switch is set to “AUTO”, it is not

possible to select the Snapshot mode. You can use the

Snapshot mode you selected in the “PRO.” mode.

● If a Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the

WIDE mode (੬ pg. 27), the Snapshot image is

recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of

the screen.

FULL*

(Snapshot mode

with no frame)

● When the remaining number indicator displays “0”

(blinking), it is not possible to continue storing pictures

until you delete some shots to make room for new ones.

Perform “DELETE” function in the Menu Screen to

remove pictures you do not need (੬ pg. 46).

● When SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select

Switch set to “VIDEO”, the picture is stored in the

camcorder's built-in memory (in the Snapshot mode

selected in the “VIDEO” system) and also onto the tape

(if a tape is in the camcorder) (੬ pg. 19).

PIN-UP*

(Pin-Up mode)

● When you shoot in a dark environment, the still image

will become coarse and its true colours will be lost.

MULTI-4 **

(Multi-Analyser 4)

* There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout

together with the image.

** Continuous camera shutter-type blackout takes place 4

or 9 times with the image, like serial photography, then

the 4 or 9 still images you took are displayed.

MULTI-9**

(Multi-Analyser 9)

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BASIC D.S.C. SHOOTING (cont.)

FEATURE: Picture Mode Setting

PURPOSE:

System

Select Switch

There are two image settings you can choose from

when storing in the camcorder's memory: FINE and

STANDARD. FINE allows you to shoot up to approx.

30 still images in a format based on JPEG (Joint

Photographic Experts Group). Since the quality of

image is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more

suitable for post-production on a PC. “STANDARD”

allows you to shoot up to approx. 60 still images in a

format based on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts

Group). Since in this mode, twice as many still images

can be shot as in the “FINE” mode, select this mode

when you wish to shoot many still images.

Select Wheel

Power Switch

MENU Button

OPERATION:

1) Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. Set the

Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Display

TELE MACRO

OFF

2) Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3) Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“PICTURE”, and press it. The PICTURE Menu

appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“FINE” or “STANDARD”, and press it. Selection is

complete.

4) The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar

on “RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel again to close

the Menu Screen.

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

T3 0

STANDARD

FULL

Menu Screen

SNAPSHOT

⁴RETURN

P I CTURE

PICTURE Menu

F I NE

STANDARD

EX I T

NOTES:

● The picture mode’s factory-preset is STANDARD.

● To store the still images you shot, we recommend that

you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk

(੬ pg. 41), or transfer them to a VCR connected to the

camcorder and record them onto a tape.

TELE MACRO

OFF

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

T3 0

Menu Screen

F I NE

–

P I N UP

⁴RETURN

● When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”

or “PRO.”) and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle

of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and

the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

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

happens, use the viewfinder instead.

Normal Screen

● The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE”or

“STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of shots

available depends on the selected Picture Mode,

switching the Picture Mode will vary this number.

RECORDING Basic Features

EN19

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

Snapshot

This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital

still images that look like photographs onto a tape, as well

as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in memory. It is a

great way to spice up footage of events such as parties,

weddings and graduations.

SNAPSHOT Button

System

Select Switch

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the

lens cover, and set the System Select Switch to

“VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”

The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters

Record-Standby mode.

Select Wheel

Power Switch

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“SNAPSHOT”, and press it. The SNAPSHOT Menu

appears.

MENU Button

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“FULL” or “PIN-UP”, and press it. Selection is

complete.

Display

TELE MACRO

OFF

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

T3 0

STANDARD

FULL

Menu Screen

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

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

Menu Screen.

SNAPSHOT

⁴RETURN

SNAPSHOT

SNAPSHOT Menu

FULL

–

P I N UP

EX I T

TELE MACRO

OFF

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

T3 0

Menu Screen

STANDARD

–

P I N UP

⁴RETURN

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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAPSHOT.

SNAPSHOT

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO”

or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using

the selected Snapshot mode.

•A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the

camcorder’s built-in memory.

•First there is a momentary camera shutter-type

blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter

closing, then a still image appears. The scene you

are currently aimed at starts in the centre of a black

screen and wipes in toward the corners.

The screen changes as shown in the illustrations 1

to 5 and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded onto the

tape in the selected mode. Only the still image 3 is

stored in the built-in memory in the selected mode,

then the camcorder resumes normal recording.

Display (ex. Pin-Up)

If you press during Record-Standby mode . . .

.... the screens 1 to 3 are recorded onto the tape in

the selected mode. Then the camcorder re-enters

the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

● When the remaining number indicator displays “0”

(blinking), the still image will be recorded onto the tape

but not in the built-in memory. If you wish to store a still

image in the built-in memory, ੬ pg. 46.

● The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE” or

“STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of shots

available depends on the selected Picture Mode,

switching the Picture Mode will vary this number.

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch

set to “D.S.C.”, ੬ pg. 16.

● Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory

can be transferred to a Windows^®PC and saved using

the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator

(੬ pg. 41). The image data transferred to a Windows^®

PC can also be further processed using Mr. Photo Gold.

● If a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the

WIDE mode (੬ pg. 27), the snapshot image is recorded

without the black bars at the top and bottom of the

screen.

● When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment, the

still image recorded onto the tape and stored in memory

will become coarse and its true colours will be lost.

● The Snapshot mode can also be used during playback.

However, only the Full mode is available regardless of

the Snapshot mode setting, and the shutter sound is not

heard.

FULL

(Snapshot mode

with no frame)

PIN-UP

(Pin-Up mode)

EN21

FEATURE: Zooming

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

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 (W: Wide angle)

Zoom indicator bar

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

Display

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. 33), 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

Picture stabiliser indicator

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. 27).

P. STABILIZER Button

FEATURE: Picture Stabiliser

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-

shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

Press P. STABILIZER. “ ” appears.

Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabiliser, press

P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

● Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording

with the camcorder on a tripod.

● The “

” indicator appears blinking if the Stabiliser

cannot be used.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

FEATURE: Quick Review (for scenes

recorded onto a tape)

RETAKE

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last recording.

(

)

Button

OPERATION:

1) Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

2) Press

and release quickly during the Record–

Standby mode.

Stop (5) Button

Play/Pause (4/6) Button

Ⅲ Tape is rewound for approx. 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.

FEATURE: Quick Review (for still

images stored in the

built-in memory)

PURPOSE:

To check the still image most recently stored in the

built-in memory.

OPERATION:

1) Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the

Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

2) Press

and release quickly.

Ⅲ The still image is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

The message “DELETE OK? PRESS PLAY BUTTON”

appears.

To remove the still image you have checked (Instant

Delete) . . .

1) Press 4/6. The still image is deleted.

To cancel, press 5.

FEATURE: Retake

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

and pressing reverses it.

forwards the tape

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.

EN23

FEATURE: Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

subject.

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

Ⅲ The video light can only be used with the

camcorder’s power on.

Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white balance

(੬ pg. 34) to

when you use the video light.

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

battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

DANGER

) does not blink if

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the

video light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm between the video light and

people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may

turn off automatically when you turn on the video

light, or when you start recording with the video light

turned on.

● When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

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

manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode

(੬ pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “Twilight” mode (੬ pg. 25) is engaged,

the light will not activate.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video

light.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Fade/Wipe Effects

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.

EFFECT

Button

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

Power Switch to “PRO.”.

System Select

Switch

Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s

name and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the

Power Switch

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The effect is reserved.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-

in/out or wipe-in/out.

To cancel a fade or wipe, press EFFECT repeatedly

until “OFF” appears.

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

fade/wipe standby mode is cancelled.

FADER

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.

DOOR (Wipe)

Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the

left and right, revealing the scene, or wipes out and the

black screen reappears from left and right to cover the

scene.

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. 25).

● Even if you start shooting with the Fade/Wipe

indication displayed during Digital Still

Camera Shooting, the Fade/Wipe does not

function.

CW:CORNER (Wipe)

Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the

lower left corner, revealing the scene, or wipes out from

lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

WW:WINDOW (Wipe)

Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen

towards the corners, revealing the scene, or wipe out from

the corners to the centre, leaving a black screen.

EN25

Programme AE With Special Effects

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”,

P.AE

and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Button

Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name

and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The mode is activated.

System Select

Switch

To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF”

Power Switch

appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

NOTES:

● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (੬ pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

● 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.

SEPIA

TWILIGHT

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. 27)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

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. 34).

SPORTS

•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. 33).

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

ND: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.

S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed

Shutter)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

FG:FOG

NEGA POSI

The colours of a picture are reversed.

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.

NEGA POSI mode

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menus 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.

System Select Switch

The operation system depends on the function you

wish to select.

Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.”

according to each function’s “*/**” explanation

described at the bottom of pages 27 and 28, and set

the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Select Wheel

Display

MENU Button

Menu access depends on the function you select.

2 _{If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen}

(ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)

Available Using The Select Wheel” described on

Menu Screen 1

pg. 27 . . .

⁴NEXT

D. ZOOM

OFF

.... press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

TELE MACRO

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen

Available Using The MENU Button” described on

pg. 27 and 28 . . .

4BACK

REC T I ME

I NT. T I ME

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

OFF

Menu Screen 2

OFF

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

ENGL I SH

0 6

OFF

Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on

the desired function.

⁴RETURN

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

the Select Wheel to “NEXT” and press it. To go back

to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the

Select Wheel to “BACK”, and press it.

•To return to the previous setting, place the highlight

bar on “RETURN”, then go to step 6.

Setting Menu

(ex. TITLE LANG.)

T I TLE LANG.

ENGL I SH

CH I NESE

ARAB I C

RUSS I AN

Press the Select Wheel. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

EX I T

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “M.W.B.” or

“DATE/ TIME”. . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 33,

EXPOSURE: ੬pg. 32, M.W.B.: ੬ pg. 34,

DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 9) and perform each

procedure from step 4.

4BACK

REC T I ME

I NT. T I ME

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

OFF

CH I NESE

0 6

OFF

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number

appears, and press it. Then rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

If you select any other functions . . .

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

to the desired setting.

⁴RETURN

Normal Screen

•To return to the previous setting, place the

highlight bar on “EXIT”.

NOTE:

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

No menu functions except “FOCUS” and

“EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record

mode.

Press the Select Wheel. The normal screen reappears.

EN27

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel

Refer to “Focusing” (੬ pg. 33).

FOCUS

Refer to “Exposure Control” (੬ pg. 32).

EXPOSURE

M.W.B.

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”

(੬ pg. 34).

WIDE

S.LX

OFF

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. If a snapshot

(੬pg. 16, 19) is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE

mode, the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at

the top and bottom of the screen.

MAX

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.

NORMAL

OFF

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

convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the

subject becomes slightly dark.

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬pg. 29).

TITLE*

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

(੬ pg. 29).

DATE/TIME

DISP.*

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

D. ZOOM

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

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

zoom limit), to a maximum of 450X digital magnification.

OFF

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.

TELE MACRO

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 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

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

* Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”,

this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting

procedure.

Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.” or

“VIDEO”.

: Factory-preset

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

S-VHS***

(S-VHS ET***)

OFF

Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 11).

Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 11).

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

TAPE LENGTH*

PICTURE**

Refer to “Picture Mode Setting” (੬ pg. 18).

FULL

Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either “VIDEO”

SNAPSHOT

(੬ pg. 19) or “D.S.C.” (੬ pg. 17).

PIN-UP

MULTI-4

MULTI-9

Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”

(੬ pg. 17).

REC TIME*

Refer to “Animation” (੬ pg. 30) and “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 31).

INT. TIME

Refer to “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 31).

TITLE LANG.*

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, CHINESE, ARABIC or RUSSIAN) of

Instant Titles (੬ pg. 29).

DATE/TIME

JLIP ID NO.

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

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 06.

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

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

the demonstration starts.

DEMO MODE*

Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration

stops the demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is

not moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration

will resume.

NOTE:

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

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not available.

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”,

this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting

procedure.

** Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”. If the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”,

this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting

procedure.

Functions listed without */** are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”.

***S-VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded, and S-VHS is displayed when an S-VHS cassette is

loaded (੬ pg. 11). If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the Menu Screen.

S-VHS ET is preset to “OFF”.

: Factory-preset

EN29

Date/Time Insert

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

Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Allows you to display the date and time in the

camcorder or on a connected colour monitor,

as well as to record them manually or

automatically.

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

You should have already performed the Date/

Time Setting procedure (੬pg. 9).

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“DATE/TIME DISP.”, then press it to display the Date/

Time DISP. Menu.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is

activated.

System

Select Switch

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu

Screen.

NOTES:

DISPLAY

Select Wheel

Power Switch

● The selected display can be recorded.

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

mode before shooting.

● Even if you shoot with the date/time displayed during

Digital Still Camera Shooting, they will not be recorded.

2 5 . 1 2 . 9 9

AUTO DATE

● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

25. 12. 99

(DATE)

•After changing the date.

22 : 25 : 00

(TIME)

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating

the Select Wheel.

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

“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

25. 12. 99

22 : 25 : 00

(DATE&TIME)

No indication

(OFF)

Instant Titles

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

Power Switch to “PRO.”.

The camcorder has eight preset titles in

memory. You can superimpose one of them

over the video image.

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

Instant Titles can be displayed not only in

English but also in Chinese, Arabic and Russian.

Change the setting in TITLE LANG. in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 26, 28).

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“TITLE”, then press it to display the TITLE Menu.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is

activated.

T I TLE

OFF

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

OUR FAM I LY

MOV I E STAR

PARTY T I ME

MERRY CHR I STMAS

WEDD I NG DAY

CONGRATULAT I ONS

EX I T

•To make the title indication disappear, select “OFF”.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu

Screen.

NOTES:

● Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting, this is not recorded.

● The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Animation

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.

System

Select Switch

NOTES:

Before performing the following steps, make sure that:

● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

● The recording mode is set to “SP”.

Select Wheel

Recording

Start/Stop Button

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU Button

Rotate the Select Wheel 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

“REC TIME” and press it. The REC TIME Menu

appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the

highlight bar to the desired recording time, then press

it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar

on “RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel again to close

the Menu Screen.

Display

REC T I ME

REC TIME Menu

OFF

1 / 4

1 / 2

EX I T

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after focusing

on the subject. The recording stops automatically

after the selected period of time.

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures.

Recording time

indicator

To release the Animation mode, set “REC TIME” in

the Menu screen to “OFF”.

REC TIME indication on the normal screen

EN31

Time-Lapse

You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving

the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record

subtle changes over an extended period of time.

System

Select Switch

NOTES:

Before performing the following steps, make sure that:

● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

● The recording mode is set to “SP”.

Select Wheel

Recording

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Start/Stop Button

MENU Button

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

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

2 appears with the highlight bar on “REC TIME” and

press it. The REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the

Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired

recording time, then press it. The Menu Screen

reappears.

Display

REC T I ME

REC TIME Menu

OFF

1 / 4

1 / 2

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“INT. TIME”, then press it. The INT. TIME Menu

appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the

highlight bar to the desired interval time, then press it.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

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

Menu Screen.

EX I T

I NT. T I ME

INT. TIME Menu

OFF

1 5

3 0

M I N

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and

intervals alternate automatically.

EX I T

To release the Time-Lapse mode, when “

displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

display “ ”, then set “REC TIME” and

“INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

” is not

Interval time

indicator

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.

1 5S

Recording time

indicator

● Before performing other operations following Animation

or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation or

Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal

screen

● Animation and Time-Lapse are cancelled when the

power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override it and make

the adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment is

recommended in the following situations:

System

Select Switch

•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background such

as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark or the subject light.

Select Wheel

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”,

Power Switch

and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

Manual Exposure

Screen

0 0

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“EXPOSURE” and press it. The EXPOSURE Menu

appears.

Exposure control

level counter

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“MANU”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears

and “00” (exposure control level counter) appears.

To brighten the image

To brighten the image, rotate the Select Wheel

upward. The exposure control level counter increases

(maximum +06).

To darken the image, rotate the Select Wheel

downward. The exposure control level counter

decreases (maximum –06).

–06

To darken the image

Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The

Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disappears

and the exposure control level counter reappers to

indicate the exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

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

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

EN33

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.

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 (੬pg. 21). If zoomed in in

the auto focus mode, the camcorder could

automatically zoom out depending on the

distance between the camcorder and the

subject. This does not occur with “TELE

MACRO” (੬pg. 27).

* The low-contrast warning “

” appears

MANUAL FOCUS

If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have

made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (੬ pg. 13).

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”,

and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

System

Select Switch

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“FOCUS” and press it. The FOCUS Menu appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“MANU”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears

and “ ” and “ ” appear. The focus is locked at this

point.

Select Wheel

Power Switch

To focus on a farther subject, rotate the Select Wheel

upward. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Select Wheel

downward. “ ” appears and blinks.

Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The

Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disppears

and “

” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

● 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.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

Manual White Balance Operation

A term that refers to the correctness of colour

reproduction under various lighting. If the white

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

balance is correct, all other colours will be accu-

rately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional colour/tint reproduction.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “MWB”.

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.

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or

Press the Select Wheel until “MWB” begins

blinking.

When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

“VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight

bar to “M.W.B.”, then press it. The Menu Screen

disappears and the M.W.B. Menu appears.

Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu

Screen.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight

bar to the desired setting.

System Select Switch

“AUTO”

White balance is adjusted automatically (factory

preset).

“

: FINE”

Outdoors on a sunny day.

: CLOUD”

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

: HALOGEN”

“

White paper

“

A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

“MWB”

White balance is set manually.

Power Switch

MENU Button

Select Wheel

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen

reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu

Screen.

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.

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. 25) is activated.

NOTES:

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

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually

(੬pg. 33).

● 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

subject tint will differ depending on the white

balance settings. Use this function for a more

natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback

EN35

Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)

Load a tape (੬pg. 8).

Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback, press

4/6.

Speaker

•To stop playback, press 5.

•Press

to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

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”.

● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD

monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the

LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automatically to save power.

Select Wheel

(BRIGHT)

Set to “PLAY”.

Set to “VIDEO”.

Rewind (2) Button

● The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder

(with the LCD monitor shut), on the LCD monitor or on

a connected TV (੬ pg. 38, 39).

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

Fast-Forward (3) Button

Play/Pause (4/6) Button

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

may become black. This is not a malfunction.

Stop (5) Button

LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment: Rotate

the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) towards “+” to brighten, or

towards “–” to darken.

● The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/

Time Display when you play back images recorded in

Wide Mode (੬ pg. 27).

Speaker Volume Control: Slide the Power

Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to turn up the volume,

or towards “–” to turn down the volume.

● The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the

Date/Time Display when you play back images recorded

in Wide Mode (੬ pg. 27).

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press 4/6 during playback.

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

● If TBC (੬ pg. 36) is not engaged, noise bars will appear

and the picture will become monochrome during Still

Playback.

● If TBC is engaged, noise bars will not appear. This mode

is called Fine Still.

Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either

direction.

1) Press

playback.

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

● During playback, press and hold or 3. The search

for forward or

for reverse search during

continues as long as you hold the button. Once you

release it, normal playback resumes.

● Noise bars appear and pictures may become mono-

chrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This is normal.

VIDEO PLAYBACK Features

Tracking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen

during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking.

To activate Manual Tracking:

P.STABILIZER Button

1) Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. “MT” appears.

2) Press P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until

the noise bars disappear.

EFFECT Button

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

simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking

finishes, the indication disappears.

P.AE Button

● 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.

COUNTER R/M

Set to “PLAY”.

Set to “VIDEO”.

Button

TBC (Time Base Corrector):Removes jitter from

fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even

with old tapes. Factory-preset: TBC is engaged.

To activate/release the TBC mode, press P.STABILIZER

during playback for more than 1 second. When the TBC

mode is activated, “TBC” is displayed.

Rewind (2) Button

Fast-Forward (3) Button

● The “TBC” indicator turns green (grey with a camcorder

equipped with a black/white viewfinder) while TBC is

working.

Play/Pause (4/6) Button

● TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle

search.

Stop (5) Button

● The “TBC” indicator turns white while TBC is not

operative.

● It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts

working.

CLASSIC FILM

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

● The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is

activated or deactivated at the edit-in/-out points or

when normal playback resumes after still playback or

shuttle search.

● If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to

on, turn off TBC.

MONOTONE

Like classic black and white films, your

footage is shot in B/W. Used together with

the WIDE mode (੬ pg. 27), it enhances

the “classic film” effect.

SEPIA

Counter Memory Function: Makes it easier to

locate a specific tape segment.

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.

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like

old photos. Combine this with the WIDE

mode for a classic look.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

VIDEO ECHO

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your

recording a “fantasy” feeling.

● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward and

Rewind modes.

● To disable the Counter Memory Function, press COUN-

TER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M” disappears.

Playback Special Effects: Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image.

1) Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking.

2) Press and hold P.AE for 1 second repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The effect is

reserved.

3) To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

● Playback Special Effects do not work during shuttle search.

● The selected effect mode cannot be changed during still playback.

VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

EN37

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette

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

compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder.

The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically

performs tape loading and unloading.

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one

“R6 (AA)” size battery as shown, then reattach the

cover.

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the compart-

ment door.

VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

Compartment door

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 at left, and push

up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:

●During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

●Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be

played back on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is possible

with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS function.

●During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,

etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear

on the screen.

Sliding latch

Compact video cassette

●To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Reels

Recording safety hole

BASIC CONNECTIONS

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

instruction manuals.

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable.

To TV or VCR

Yellow to

A/V cable

Yellow to VIDEO

Video Output

(provided)

White to

Audio Output

White to AUDIO

(L/MONO)

VCR

Connector cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors

Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable.

To TV or VCR

Yellow: not

connected

Yellow: not

connected

A/V cable

(provided)

White to

Audio Output

White to

AUDIO in

S-Video cable

(provided)

To S-VIDEO

To S-Video

Output

VCR

Connector cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

EN39

Basic Connections

Tape Dubbing

Make sure all units are turned off.

Following the illustration on pg. 38, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,

turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the

VCR.

shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 38).

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

If not . . . go to step 4.

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

modes.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a

spot just before the edit-in point. Once it is

reached, press 4/6 on the camcorder.

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the

VCR’s Record mode.

NOTES:

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

4/6 on the camcorder.

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (੬ pg. 7).

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when

finished.

● If your VCR has an S-Video input connector,

connect the camcorder and the VCR using an

optional S-Video cable. This can improve the

dubbed picture quality.

NOTE:

If you wish to dub still images recorded with the

System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”, play back the

still images (੬ pg. 40 – 44) instead of doing the

above steps 4 thorough 6, engage the VCR's Record

mode and record them onto a tape.

● 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.

● 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.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic Playback

Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically

numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in

memory. You can view the still images stored in memory,

one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

System

Select Switch

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power lamp lights and

a still image stored in memory is displayed.

•When no still image is stored in memory, the screen

becomes blue.

Next/Previous

Page (²/PAGE –

or ³/PAGE +)

Buttons

Press 3/PAGE+ or 2/PAGE– to select the still

image you want to view.

•Each time 2/PAGE– is pressed, the page goes

back, while each time 3/PAGE+ is pressed, the

page goes next.

•Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a

still image with a low number, this will not

overwrite the existing picture because new pictures

are automatically stored after the still image most

recently stored in memory.

Power Switch

To move

the page next

Display

•If there are no stored images, “NO IMAGES

STORED” is displayed.

NOTES:

● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD

monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the

LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automatically to save power.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder

(with the LCD monitor shut), on the LCD moitor or on a

connected TV (੬ pg. 38).

● When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV, it

may jitter slightly.

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

● To brighten the LCD monitor, rotate the Select Wheel

(BRIGHT) towards “+”. To darken the LCD monitor,

rotate it towards “–”.

To move

the page back

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Connection

EN41

Connection To A Windows^®PC

Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory can

be transferred to a Windows^®PC and saved using the

provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator. The

image data transferred to a Windows^®PC can also be

further processed using Mr. Photo Gold.

Set to

“D.S.C.”.

To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before

making any connection.

Connect the camcorder’s DIGITAL connector to the

COM Port (RS-232C) on a Windows^®PC, using the

provided PC connection cable.

To DIGITAL

connector

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”. A still image stored in

memory appears.

•When transferring still images to a computer, be

sure that a still image is displayed on the screen.

PC connection cable

(provided)

Launch the provided software on your Windows^®PC.

Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder’s

memory to the Windows^®PC. Refer to the software’s

instruction manual on the provided CD-ROM for

details.

For Windows^®:

To COM Port

(RS-232C)

•During transfer of the still image, the camcorder’s

screen becomes blue and “

” is dis-

played. After transferring is finished, the screen

displays the same still image as in step 2.

Close the software, then switch off the camcorder.

NOTES:

● Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built-in memory, perform the

camcorder’s Picture Mode Setting (੬ pg. 18). The still images will be transferred from the personal

computer in the selected Picture Mode.

● When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder, make sure the number of

images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder's remaining number of shots available.

● Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● The still images stored in the camcorder’s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to

the PC. If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder's memory, delete them (੬ pg. 46, 47).

● Windows^®are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features

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.

System

Select Switch

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Select Wheel

Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on

the desired function.

•To return to the previous setting, place the highlight

bar on “RETURN”, then press the Select Wheel.

Power Switch

MENU Button

Press the Select Wheel. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

Display

Menu Screen

If you select “SLIDE SHOW ” . . .

.... a slide-show will start (੬ pg. 43).

If you select any other functions . . .

I NDEX

SL I DE SHO

PROTECT

DELETE

.... see respective pages (INDEX: ੬ pg. 44,

PROTECT: ੬pg. 45, DELETE: ੬ pg. 46, 47)

and do each procedure from step 4.

⁴RETURN

Setting Menu

(ex. PROTECT)

^EXIT<PROTECT>

I NDEX

SL I DE SHO

PROTECT

DELETE

⁴RETURN

Normal Screen

EN43

Menu Screen Explanations

Mode

Effect

INDEX

All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a

convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still

images you shot beforehand (੬pg. 44).

SLIDE SHOW

After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 42, you can run through all the still images

stored in memory automatically in numerical order. Each still image is displayed.

This mode is like a regular slide-show. If you wish to stop the slide-show, press the

Select Wheel twice.

PROTECT

DELETE

Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure. Select a still image for

which you want to perform “Protect” to put a padlock mark next to it. A still image

with a padlock mark cannot be deleted. When selecting a still image to protect, you

can check six still images stored in memory at a time (੬ pg. 45).

Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory (੬pg. 46).

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching

off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or AC Power

Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt.

Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.

SELECT

Allows you to check 6 still images stored in memory at a time, to select

the still images you want to delete.

ALL

Allows you to delete all the still images at once except protected

images.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)

Index

You can view all still images stored in memory six at a

time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you

want to view and when checking the still images you shot

beforehand.

System

Select Switch

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Select Wheel

Power Switch

MENU Button

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“INDEX” and press it. The “INDEX” Menu appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. The one you selected

is displayed on the whole screen, then the screen

enters normal playback.

Display

EXIT

<INDEX>

•On the Index Menu, 6 still images are displayed at a

time. When viewing the still images that follow the

6th one, rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame

from Index No. 1 to No. 6, and then rotate it further

downward. The frame is placed on the 7th still

image automatically. Images after the 7th one can

also be accessed in the same way.

INDEX Menu

•If the desired still image cannot be found, place the

highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press the Select Wheel

twice to exit the Menu.

Playback Screen

NOTES:

● When moving the frame from the 7th still image back to

the 6th, rotate the Select Wheel upward to place the

highlight bar on “EXIT”, then rotate it further upward.

The frame is moved to the 6th still image. Perform the

same procedure for the 13th image.

● On the Index Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a

still image you shot in the FINE mode.

EN45

Protect

This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put

a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still

image cannot be deleted.

System

Select Switch

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Select Wheel

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“PROTECT”, and press it. The PROTECT Menu

appears.

•If you do not want to perform “Protect” for any still

image, go to step 5.

Power Switch

MENU Button

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. The padlock mark

appears above the selected image. The “Protect”

function is set.

Display

^EXIT<PROTECT>

PROTECT Menu

•On the Protect Menu, all still images are displayed

six at a time. To perform “Protect” for the still

images that come after the 6th one, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the frame from Index No. 1 to No.

6, then rotate it further downward. The frame is

placed automatically on the 7th still image. Images

after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same

way.

^EXIT<PROTECT>

Rotate the Select Wheel upward to place the

highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice. The

Menu Screen closes.

A padlock mark

appears.

To remove “Protect” . . .

.... perform steps 1 through 3, rotate the Select Wheel to

move the frame to the desired still image with the

padlock mark, then press it. The padlock mark located

above the still image disappears and the image is no

longer protected. When finished removing protection,

perform step 5.

NOTES:

● To move the frame from Index No. 7 to 6, place the

highlight bar on “EXIT” by rotating the Select Wheel

upward. Rotate the Select Wheel further upward. The

frame is moved to the 6th still image automatically.

Perform the same procedure for still images that follow

the 13th one.

● On the Protect Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a

still image you shot in the FINE mode.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)

Delete

When the memory in which still images are stored

becomes full, the number of remaining shots available

reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes

impossible to take your next shot. Delete some still images

already stored in memory to make room for new shots.

System

Select Switch

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”.

Select Wheel

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Power Switch

MENU Button

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“DELETE”, and press it. The DELETE Menu appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“SELECT” or “ALL”, then press it.

To select a still image by checking the still images

stored in memory . . .

Display

DELETE

DELETE Menu

SELECT

ALL

.... select “SELECT”. The Delete Select Menu

appears. Go to step 5.

To delete all the still images stored in memory at

once without checking them . . .

.... select “ALL”. The Delete Execute Menu appears.

Go to step 6.

In case of “ALL”

EX I T

To quit the Delete Mode . . .

.... rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar

on “EXIT”, then press it twice.

NEXT <DELETE>

Delete Select

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. “ ” appears above

the selected still image. When you have finished

selecting all the desired still images, rotate the Select

Wheel upward to place the highlight bar on “NEXT”,

then press the Select Wheel.

In case of

“SELECT”

DELETE

Delete Execute

•On the Delete Select Menu, the still images are

displayed six at a time. To delete the still images

that follow the 6th one, rotate the Select Wheel to

move the frame from No. 1 to No. 6, then rotate it

further downward. The frame is moved to the 7th

still image automatically. Perform the same

CANCEL

ENTER

EX I T

procedure for still images that follow the 7th one.

Menu Screen

EN47

In case of “SELECT”

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.

NEXT <DELETE>

•“CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images

and the screen returns to the Menu Screen.

•“ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While

“ENTER” blinks, they are in the process of being

deleted from memory. After deleting is finished, the

screen returns to the Menu Screen.

Press the Select Wheel again to exit the Menu Screen.

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete

Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching off

the camcorder or removing the power supply

unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger)

may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to

become corrupt. Never remove the power

supply unit at this stage.

If you check the remaining still images on

INDEX Menu after deleting . . .

EXIT

<INDEX>

NOTES:

●Before deleting some still images stored in memory,

perform “Protect” for the necessary ones (੬pg. 45) or

save them on a PC so that you do not lose them

accidentally (੬ pg. 41).

●Even if “ALL” is selected on the Delete Menu, it is not

possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark.

“ALL” only deletes all still images that are not protected.

After images are deleted from memory, the remaining

images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in

the numerical sequence. The Index No. for images

protected (with the padlock mark) may therefore change.

●When selecting the desired still image in step 5, to move

the frame from No. 7 to 6, place the highlight bar on

“EXIT” by rotating the Select Wheel upward. Rotate it

further upward to move the frame to No. 6. Perform the

same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one.

●On the Delete Select Menu, a star mark is displayed next

to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

●If the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE

mode or 60 in the STANDARD mode when “ALL” is

selected on the DELETE Menu, initialise the camcorder’s

memory (੬ pg. 59).

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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.

(

)

RM-V716U

(provided)

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to “PLAY”.

Buttons

Switch set to “CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.

2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons

3 DISPLAY Button*

4 SHIFT Button

Zoom in/out (੬pg. 21)

Zoom in/out (੬pg. 56)

—

੬ pg. 52, 56

5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons*

Left/Right Buttons

—

੬ pg. 56

6 REW Button

Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 35)

7 FADE/WIPE Button*

8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button*

9 EFFECT Button*

—

0 PAUSE IN Connector

! START/STOP Button

@ MBR SET Button

—

੬ pg. 53

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

੬ pg. 52

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

—

# SNAPSHOT Button

$ Up Button

—

੬ pg. 56

% Down Button

—

੬ pg. 56

੬ pg. 51

A. DUB Button

^ PLAY Button

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 35)

& FF Button

Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 35)

* STOP Button

—

Stop (੬ pg. 35)

Pause (੬ pg. 35)

੬ pg. 54

( PAUSE Button

) R.A.EDIT Buttons

*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

EN49

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two ”R03 (AAA)” size batteries.

See “General Battery Precautions” (੬pg. 64).

Tab

Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated.

Insert two ”R03 (AAA)” size batteries in the correct

direction.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

–

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.

Transmitted beam

effective area

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.

Remote sensor

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(cont.)

Insert Editing

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-V716U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

System Select

Switch

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

Power Switch to “PLAY”.

Power Switch

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

press PAUSE (6).

COUNTER R/M Button

Press and hold COUNTER R/M on the camcorder for

more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then

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

appears.

Display

Insert editing

indicator

Press REW (2) to go a little beyond the beginning of

the scene you want to replace, press PLAY (4) to

view the recorded tape, and press PAUSE (6) exactly

at the Edit-In point where the new scene should start.

–

1 2 3 4

Tape Counter

Press and hold INSERT (w), and without releasing

INSERT (w), press and release PAUSE (6). The Insert

Editing indicator appears and 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

To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP. When the

counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automati-

cally and the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause

mode.

To end Insert Editing, press STOP (5).

NOTES:

● During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard

from the speaker.

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 22) 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

INSERT

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

● If Programme AE (੬ pg. 25) is set during Insert Editing,

press and hold P. AE for more than 1 second.

RM-V716U

(provided)

EN51

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.

–

0 5 2 0

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

(੬ pg. 50) before continuing.

During Audio

Dubbing

NOTE:

Use the RM-V716U remote control unit to perform the

following procedures.

Press REW (2) to go a little beyond the beginning of

Remote sensor

the scene onto which you want to dub the new

audio, press PLAY (4) to view the recorded tape, then

press PAUSE (6) at exactly the point where dubbing

should start.

Press and hold A. DUB (e), and without releasing

A. DUB (e), press and release PAUSE (6). The Audio

Dub-Standby mode is engaged.

To begin Audio Dubbing, press PLAY (4). When the

counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops

automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio

Dub-Standby mode.

Microphone

To end Audio Dubbing, press STOP (5).

NOTES:

A.DUB

PLAY

REW

● Do not press FF (3) or REW (2) during Audio Dub-

Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate.

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

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

PAUSE

STOP

NOTES

RM-V716U

(provided)

(for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):

● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

recording speed was changed during the original

recording.

● To edit/dub onto a tape, 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 (5) 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.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

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

VCR (Recording deck)

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

more easily performed when the RM-V716U MBR

(Multi-Brand Remote, ੬pg. 48) 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-V716U

(੬ pg. 49).

SHIFT

MBR SET

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,

referring to the VCR CODE LIST, 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-V716U

(provided)

8 9 `

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

holding SHIFT, 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 SHIFT for this one).

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

3ꢀ

2ꢀ

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:

● 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 automati-

cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and

try step 2.

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

ꢀ

SANYO

6ꢀ

SELECO,

REX

1ꢀ

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

use the controls on the VCR.

● 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.

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SHARP

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

SONY

MITSUBISHI

7ꢀ

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

EN53

MAKE CONNECTIONS

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

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

Open the

cover.

Open the cover.

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE

To J

To Video

output

To S-Video

output

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V716U’s

PAUSE-IN connector.

terminal

(JLIP)

and Audio

output

connector

connectors

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”.

Audio/Video

(A/V) cable

(provided)

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instruc-

tions).

S-Video cable

(provided)

NOTE:

Editing cable

(provided)

If your VCR has an S-Video input connector or a SCART

connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect the

camcorder and the VCR using the provided S-Video cable.

This can improve the dubbed picture quality.

To AUDIO

(L/MONO),

VIDEO and

S-VIDEO IN

connectors

To Remote

PAUSE

VCR

To PAUSE-IN

RM-V716U

(provided)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

Power

Switch

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor. Press PLAY (4), then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

on the remote control. The R.A. Edit counter display

appears.

Press REW (2) or FF (3) to locate the beginning of

the scene you want, then press EDIT IN/OUT to

the display.

Remote sensor

Press REW (2) or FF (3) to locate the end of the

scene and press EDIT IN/OUT to register it.

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

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

at the bottom of the screen.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene (as

many as 8).

To make corrections, press CANCEL during steps 5

and 6 to erase the most recently registered point.

NOTES:

PLAY

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

and its corresponding out-point.

REW

● 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.

EDIT IN/OUT

CANCEL

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

● 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.

RM-V716U

(provided)

● Pressing R.A.EDIT 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.

I N

OUT

- - - - - -

0 0 2 5

COUNTER

TOTAL

0 0 2 5

0 0 0 0

I N

OUT

0 0 2 5

0 1 0 5

0 3 1 8

0 3 3 1

0 2 3 3

0 2 5 3

- - - - - -

0 4 1 1

COUNTER

TOTAL

0 4 1 1

0 1 1 3

EN55

Original tape (camcorder)

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of

the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Press MENU on the camcorder to begin Automatic

Editing, 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.

Edited tape (VCR)

Power Switch

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode.

Press STOP (5) on both units. To make the R.A. Edit

counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

Recording Start/Stop Button

MENU Button

NOTES:

● If you performed step 1 on page 53 (“MAKE

CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at

the VCR during editing.

PAUSE (6) Button

STOP (5) Button

REW (²) Button

● 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.

Remote Sensor

STOP

PAUSE

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

RM-V716U

(provided)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Playback Zoom

Remote sensor

To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time

during playback.

NOTES:

● Use the RM-V716U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated (੬ pg. 36).

Press PLAY to find the scene of interest.

Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.

Make sure the remote control is pointed at the

camcorder’s remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

Zoom Buttons

Up Button

To move the image on screen around to find a particular

portion of the picture . . .

SHIFT

Left Button

Down

Button

.... while holding down SHIFT, press

(Left),

(Right),

(Up) and

(Down).

Right Button

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

To End Zoom . . .

.... press and hold W until magnification returns to

normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.

RM-V716U

(provided)

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during still playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image

may suffer.

● After zooming in on a still video image, when normal

playback is started, the zoomed-in effect is momentarily

cancelled but then resumes, returning magnification to

the previously set level.

Press T

Normal playback

To move image,

press

(Right)

while keeping

SHIFT held down.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

EN57

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.

OTHER

Some functions are not available.

● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use.

During recording, the indications do

not appear.

● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indica-

tions appear (੬ pg. 15).

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-

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

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in

the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

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

camcorder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

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

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

switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of

light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD

monitor or 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 %.)

Coloured bright spots appear all over

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

The indicators and the picture colour

on the LCD monitor are not clear.

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

monitor is pressed.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and

the lens have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

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

in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it

won’t come out easily.

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

● 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, 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 (੬pg. 33).

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

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 (੬ pg. 8).

● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible

to record onto the tape. Change the Switch position to

“VIDEO” (੬ pg. 14).

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.”) (੬pg. 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. 31).

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 cannot be performed.

● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible

to play back a tape. Change the Switch position to “VIDEO”

(੬ pg. 35).

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.

OTHER

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 (੬pg. 10).

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.

The tape will not eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT switch

does not function.

EN59

When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”:

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SHOOTING

Although SNAPSHOT is pressed, a still

image is not stored in the built-in

memory.

● When the number of remaining shots available reaches “0”

(blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next shot.

Perform “DELETE” function to remove some still images

already stored in memory (੬ pg. 46).

It is not possible to shoot in sucession.

● A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for

approx. 2 seconds after SNAPSHOT is pressed. During that

time, it is impossible to take another shot. When the still image

disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears

on the screen, take another shot (੬ pg. 16).

PLAYBACK

Although “ALL” is selected in the

DELETE Menu Screen, all still images

cannot be deleted.

● The “Protect” function is in effect for some still images. If they

are not necessary, cancel the “Protect” function, then try

deleting all still images again (੬ pg. 45).

OTHER

Date/Time Insert is not performed

while shooting a still image.

● It is not possible to display the date/time on a still image.

● It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image.

● It is not possible to set “REC TIME” in the Menu Screen.

Instant Titles are not displayed while

shooting a still image.

Some settings cannot be changed in the

Menu Screen.

Since the camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device, external noise and interference (from a TV, a

radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. For example, when a still image you shot is stored

in the camcorder's built-in memory, the above may cause the following: Although the remaining number

of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible, a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting.

In such a case, initialise the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below. Please note that initialisation

deletes all the still images (including ones for which you performed the “Protect” function) stored in the

camcorder’s memory. If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory, before

initialisation first transfer them to a PC and save them. If image data is corrupt, transfer is impossible.

1. Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the Power Switch to

FORMAT

“PLAY”.

CANCEL

ENTER

2. Press COUNTER R/M for more than 2 seconds. The FORMAT Menu

appears.

3. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or

“ENTER”, then press it.

•“CANCEL” does not initialise the memory.

•“ENTER” initialises the memory. During initialisation, “ENTER” blinks.

When initialisation is complete, the screen becomes blue back.

FORMAT Menu

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply

unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become

corrupt. Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

e r

4 5 6

( i )

EN61

Controls

Connectors

1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. ੬pg. 13

w DC IN Connector................................... ੬pg. 7

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

The connectors e to y are located beneath the

cover.

3 Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ...................... ੬pg. 23

e Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 38

r Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 38

t S-Video Output Connector ................... ੬ pg. 38

4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ....... ੬pg. 16, 19

5 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬pg. 21

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ ੬pg. 35

y J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

6 •Picture Stabiliser Button

Connector]

[P.STABILIZER] .................................. ੬pg. 21

•Time Base Corrector Button ............... ੬pg. 36

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬pg. 52 – 55).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

7 Programme AE Button [P.AE] ................ ੬pg. 25

8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬pg. 24

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.

9 System Select Switch

[D.S.C./VIDEO] ................ ੬pg. 14, 16, 35, 40

0 •Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬pg. 22

•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬pg. 22

•Rewind Button [REW] ....................... ੬pg. 35

•Previous Page Button [PAGE–] ........... ੬pg. 40

u Digital Connector ............................... ੬ pg. 41

Indicators

! •Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬pg. 22

•Fast-Forward Button [FF] ................... ੬pg. 35

•Next Page Button [PAGE+] ................ ੬pg. 40

i Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 14

Other Parts

@ Stop Button [STOP] ........................ ੬pg. 22, 35

# Play/Pause Button [PLAY/PAUSE] ... ੬pg. 22, 35

o Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬pg. 7

p Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 13

Q Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 13

$ •Select Wheel [PUSH] .................. ੬pg. 26, 42

•Bright Dial [BRIGHT] ............ ੬pg. 14, 35, 40

% MENU/DISPLAY Button ........... ੬pg. 15, 26, 42

W •Camera sensor

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

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 49

•Counter Reset/Memory Button

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

•Memory Initialise Button ................... ੬pg. 59

E Video Light .......................................... ੬ pg. 23

R Microphone......................................... ੬ pg. 51

T Eyepiece .............................................. ੬ pg. 66

Y Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 35

U LCD Monitor ....................................... ੬ pg. 15

I Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 13

O Clock Battery Slot .................................. ੬pg. 8

P Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 13

& EJECT Switch ......................................... ੬ pg. 8

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

( Power Switch

[

, OFF, AUTO, PRO.] ... ੬pg. 14, 16, 35, 40

) Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 7

q Close Button .......................................... ੬ pg. 8

INDEX Indications

Indications During Recording

3 4

–

1 2 0M I N

REC LP

S ET

STD 3 4

I L I GHT

T4 0

444

0 2

–

S VHS REC.

PAUSE

(

5M I N

1 / 2S

BR I GHT

CONGRATULAT I ONS

)

–––––6––––– +

–

2 5 . 1 2 . 9 9

1 1 4 5 1 8

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

6 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬pg. 10

Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end.

7 Zoom Indicator Bar.............................. ੬pg. 21

Zoom Level Indicator

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

Approximate Zoom Ratio

8 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬pg. 14

! Picture Stabiliser Indicator .................... ੬pg. 21

3,9 Programme AE Indicator.................. ੬ pg. 25

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 9.

@ Interval Time/Recording Time

Indicator .............................................. ੬pg. 30

3,0 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 24

# Bright Level Indicator ........................... ੬pg. 14

$ Instant Title Display ............................. ੬pg. 29

% Date/Time Display ............................... ੬pg. 29

^ Focus Indicator .................................... ੬pg. 33

& Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬pg. 32

* White Balance Mode Indicator ............. ੬pg. 34

( S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator ... ੬ pg. 11

) Record–Standby Mode Indicator .......... ੬pg. 14

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 0.

4 •Picture Mode Display .................. ੬ pg. 17, 18

•Remaining Number Of Shots

Indicator ..................................... ੬ pg. 17, 18

5 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬pg. 11

EN63

•w: Insert Editing Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 50

Displayed during Insert Editing.

1 •

: Cassette Indicator

Indications During Playback

Displayed when a tape is loaded.

2 3

5 6

2 TBC Indicator ...................................... ੬ pg. 36

3 Playback Special Effect Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 36

4 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 11

5 Tape Counter ................................. ੬ pg. 36, 50

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

7 Tape Running Indicator

–

S ET

–

TBC

2 3 4 5

MONOTONE

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

: Pause

–

M 0 1 2 3 4

: Audio Dubbing

8 Tracking Indicator ................................ ੬ pg. 36

9 Tape Counter ....................................... ੬ pg. 50

Displayed only during Insert Editing.

–––––6–––––

VOLUME

–

0 •BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 35

•VOLUME: Speaker Volume

Indicator ........................................... ੬ pg. 35

Warning Indications

Indications

Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily

mean that the battery pack is fully charged.

Remaining power level: exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator

power warning).

blinks (battery

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording. (੬pg. 8)

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.

(੬pg. 8)

Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.

(੬ pg. 15)

TAPE END

Blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed.

LENS COVER

(੬ pg. 14)

These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs. In this case,

all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape, turn the

unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to

clear, and turn it on again.

CONDENSATION

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads

during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the warning remains

after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED

USE CLEANING

CASSETTE

E01—E06

UNIT IN

SAFEGUARD MODE

REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. If an

error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the power supply (battery,

etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

CAUTIONS

Video Light

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:

DANGER:

•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or object.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

... do not burn.

Terminals

... do not short-circuit the terminals.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... use only specified chargers.

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

... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... avoid repeated charging without fully discharg-

ing.

... 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.

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control or cassette adapter is not

functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

ones.

... 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.

Use only the following batteries:

Remote control ................. R03 (AAA) size x 2

(RM-V716U)

Cassette adapter ............... R6 (AA) size x 1

(C-P6U or C-P7U)

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, the batteries can leak or

explode.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 49 for the

remote control, or read the cassette adapter

(C-P6U/C-P7U) instructions.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from

those specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

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.

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

they can leak or explode.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

EN65

Cassettes

Main Unit

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

1. During use . . .

... 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.

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

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.

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.

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

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

... near a television set.

... 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.

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

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

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

... in places of over 50°C.

... in places where humidity is extremely low.

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

... in direct sunlight.

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

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

... allow it to become wet.

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

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

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

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

monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with

both hands or use the grip.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

LCD Monitor

For Your Maintenance

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT . . .

1. After Use

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

... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on

the bottom.

camcorder.

2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette

holder, then remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

the Close button.

2. To prolong service life . . .

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use. These are not malfunctions:

4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.

•While using the camcorder, the surface around the

LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor

may heat up.

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

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

6 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to

close the lens cover.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

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.

How To Handle a CD-ROM

•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or back

surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it

with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using

a circular motion.

2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with

a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the

monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

spray.

•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

surface.

•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

3 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently

with lens cleaning paper.

4 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it

out.

5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

6 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

About moisture condensation . . .

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

● 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.

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.

● 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

EN67

Camcorder

General

Connectors

Format

Power source

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on

: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard

: DC 6.0 V

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)

: ø2.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack

: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω,

analogue output

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω,

analogue output

: 4.8 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off

: 5.2 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder on

: 5.8 W

: 3.0 W

: PAL-type

Digital

Video light

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

Colour

S-Video

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier direct

recording

Conforms to VHS standard

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16A/AS

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`,

Cassette

Tape speed

Recording time (max.)

cassette

50 Hz/60 Hz

: 23.39 mm/sec.

: 11.70 mm/sec.

Power consumption : 23 W

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: 60 minutes

: 120 minutes

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer controlled

: 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm

(with EC-60 cassette)

D.S.C. format

Recording format : Digital data storage

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Weight

(based on JPEG)

: Approx. 270 g (AA-V16AS)

Approx. 250 g (AA-V16A)

Recording medium : Built-in flash memory,

2 Mbyte

Number of storable shots

Cassette Adapter C-P7U

FINE mode

: approx. 30 shots

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Weight

: 188 mm x 25 mm x 104 mm

: Approx. 240 g

: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

Accessory

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Optional Accessories

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

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

Weight

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

: Approx. 980 g

: 198 mm x 119 mm x 99 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed

and with the viewfinder fully

tilted downward)

•Compact S-VHS (

•Compact VHS (

) Cassettes SE-C45/30

) Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Pickup

Lens

: 1/4" format CCD

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

16:1 power zoom lens with

auto iris and macro control,

filter diameter 40.5 mm

: Electronic viewfinder with

0.5" black/white CRT

Some accessories are not available in some

areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for

details on accessories and their availability.

Viewfinder

White balance adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

otherwise indicated.

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

without notice.

LCD monitor

: 3" diagonally measured,

LCD panel/TFT active matrix

system

Speaker

: Monaural

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