INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
LYT1233-001B
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX890
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
Printed in Malaysia
1203YDR-NF-VM
US/UC
COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”
(factory-preset).
•Available when the Power Switch ! is set to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0
located on the switch.
•Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation
is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
•“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
•To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch ! to “ ” and press the MENU Wheel 1 in
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 MENU Wheel 1 to select “OFF” and press it.
NOTES:
•When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
•If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration
activated on the viewfinder.
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
• AC Adapter
AP-V14U or AP-V15U
•Battery Pack
BN-V10U
•Shoulder Strap
•Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
•Lens Cap
•AA (R6) Battery
(for Cassette Adapter)
NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be
connected to the camcorder.
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PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
CAUTION
•This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and viewfinder
playback are possible anywhere.
•Use the JVC BN-V10U/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply
power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use
the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
(An appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
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 Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ATTENTION:
The product that you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under
various state and local laws, it may be illegal to
dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local solid waste officials
for details in your area for recycling options or
proper disposal.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that
contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics
Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
Cassettes marked
can be used with this camcorder.
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The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC
is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of
their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,
which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery
recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
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 (3-15/16") 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. the 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 the 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.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(10) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the appara-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
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INDEX
A
P
AC Adapter.................................................................pg. 6
Animation Recording ................................................pg. 21
Auto Date Record ....................................................pg. 20
Auto Focus ...............................................................pg. 12
Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. 11
Picture Stabilizer ......................................................pg. 18
Playback .................................................................. pg. 11
Program AE with Special Effects .............................pg. 24
Provided Accessories ................................................ pg. 2
Q
B
Quick Review ...........................................................pg. 13
Backlight Compensation ..........................................pg. 12
Battery Pack .........................................................pg. 6, 26
Blue Filter Effect ...................................................... pg. 24
R
Recording, Advanced Features..........................pg. 23, 24
Recording, Start/Stop ............................................... pg. 11
Recording Mode.......................................................pg. 20
Record-Standby ....................................................... pg. 11
Red Filter Effect .......................................................pg. 24
Retake......................................................................pg. 13
Rewind The Tape ..................................................... pg. 11
C
Cassette Adapter .....................................................pg. 16
Charging The Battery Pack ........................................pg. 6
Clean The Camcorder ..............................................pg. 27
Connection To a VCR/TV .........................................pg. 15
Counter Memory ......................................................pg. 14
S
D
Sepia Mode ..............................................................pg. 24
Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................pg. 8
Solarization Effect ....................................................pg. 24
Specifications ...........................................................pg. 28
Sports Mode .............................................................pg. 24
Still Playback............................................................ pg. 11
Stretch Effect ...........................................................pg. 24
Super LoLux (S.LX) .................................................pg. 20
Surf and Snow Mode ...............................................pg. 24
Sunset Mode ............................................................pg. 24
Date/Time Display ....................................................pg. 20
Date/Time Settings.....................................................pg. 7
Demonstration Mode ............................................pg. 1, 22
Digital Effects ...........................................................pg. 24
Digital Zoom .............................................................pg. 20
Diopter Adjustment.....................................................pg. 8
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................................pg. 24
Erase Protection ........................................................pg. 8
Exposure Control .....................................................pg. 18
T
Tape Counter ...........................................................pg. 14
Tape Dubbing ...........................................................pg. 15
Tape Length Setting .................................................pg. 20
Tele Macro ...............................................................pg. 21
Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14
Time-Lapse Shooting ...............................................pg. 21
Tracking ...................................................................pg. 14
Tripod Mounting .........................................................pg. 8
Twilight Mode ...........................................................pg. 24
F
Fade-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 23
Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11
5-Second Recording Mode ......................................pg. 12
G
Grip Adjustment .........................................................pg. 8
H
High Speed Shutter Mode........................................pg. 24
U
I
Unload A Tape ............................................................pg. 8
Instant Titles .............................................................pg. 19
V
L
Viewfinder Adjustment ...............................................pg. 8
Viewfinder, Indications ...................................pg. 9, 10, 17
Load A Tape ...............................................................pg. 8
M
W
Manual Focus ..........................................................pg. 12
Menu Screen................................................... pg. 18 – 22
Monotone Effect .......................................................pg. 24
Mosaic Effect ...........................................................pg. 24
White Balance Adjustment .......................................pg. 19
Wide Mode ...............................................................pg. 20
Wipe-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 23
Z
N
Zooming ...................................................................pg. 13
ND Effect Mode ........................................................pg. 23
Nega/Posi Mode ......................................................pg. 24
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USING THE BATTERY PACK
Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK”.
GETTING STARTED
Hook on.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
Battery pack
Viewfinder on
BN-V10U
100
110
Push in.
BN-V12U
(optional)
BN-V20U
(optional)
170
410
BN-V400U
(optional)
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
Battery pack
Power Switch
USING AC POWER
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (੬ step
2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”).
•The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
To DC IN
connector
ATTENTION
AC Adapter
Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
To AC outlet
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
REFRESH:
1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the
camcorder and push the battery in until it locks
in place.
•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong
position, a malfunction may occur.
2) Set the Power Switch ! to “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector
8.
3) Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
CHARGE lamp * blinks to indicate charging
has started.
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before
recharging otherwise the battery performance will
be reduced.
1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of “CHARGING
THE BATTERY PACK”.
2) Press REFRESH ( for over 2 seconds. The
POWER lamp @ blinks to indicate discharging
has started.
3) When discharging is finished, charging
automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp *
blinks.
4) When the CHARGE lamp * stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC
Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC
Adapter from the camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
... slide BATTERY RELEASE 7 and pull out the
battery pack.
Battery pack
BN-V10U
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
approx. 5 hrs. 10 min.
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U (optional)
BN-V400U (optional)
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
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STORE BATTERY:
Date/Time Settings
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack by
performing the following steps before storing it for
a long period of time, otherwise the battery
performance will be reduced.
1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no
cassette inserted.
2) Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” or “ ” while
pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on
the switch.
1) Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu Screen
appears.
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select
“
BTO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display
SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to
select “
page.
BNEXT” and press it to display the next
•During charging or discharging, the camcorder
cannot be operated.
•Charging and discharging is not possible if the
wrong type of battery is used.
4) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “DATE/
TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu
appears.
5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”
(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to
select the desired item, and press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel
1 until the correct setting appears and then
press it. The setting stops blinking.
6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”,
“MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the
MENU Wheel 1 to select “BEXIT”, and press it.
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight
•When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp
* may not light. Remove the battery pack from
the camcorder, then try charging again.
•If a fully-charged battery’s operation time remains
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please
purchase a new one.
• Perform charging where the temperature is
between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to
25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range
for charging. If the environment is too cold,
charging may be incomplete.
bar on “BRETURN”.
7) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to close the Menu
Screen.
•Charging time varies according to the ambient
temperature and the status of the battery pack.
•Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
•To display the date and time in the camcorder’s
display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME
DISP. (੬ pg. 20) in SYSTEM MENU.
•The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the
built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an
authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set the
date/time as necessary before you start shooting.
•The following operation stops charging or
discharging:
•Set the Power Switch ! to “PLAY”, “ ” or “ ”.
•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
•Unplug the AC Adapter’s power cord from the
AC outlet.
•Detach the battery from the camcorder.
•Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V10U/V12U/
V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.
•To avoid interference with reception, do not use
the AC Adapter near a radio.
1
!
0
12-hour
indication with
AM or PM
D A T E T I M E
Y E A R
MO N T H
D A Y
2 0 0 3
J U N
•Recording time is reduced significantly when
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
2 8
T I M E
P M 8 : 2 0
• Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
BE X I T
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Grip Adjustment
1) Separate the Velcro strip.
Tripod Mounting
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp tripod with the tripod mounting socket o. Then
the grip.
tighten the screw.
3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button 9 and
Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip.
CAUTION
When using a tripod, be
sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize
the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the
unit caused by falling
over, do not use a
3
9
o
small-sized tripod.
Velcro strip
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
1) Slide EJECT & until the cassette holder opens.
Do not use force to open.
2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,
make sure the label is facing outward.
appears when a cassette is loaded.
3) Press the Close button t to close the cassette
holder until it locks into place.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1) Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” or “ ” while
pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on
the switch.
2) Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control y until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
j
y
•Make sure the erase protection tab is in the
position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab.
Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab
has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive
tape.
•The cassette holder cannot be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode or detached from
the power source.
!
180°
0
Cassette holder
&
PAUSE
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Gear
t
Thread the strap through the eyelet e, then fold it
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
the other eyelet e, making sure the strap is not
twisted. Adjust the length.
Turn to
take up
slack.
Erase Protection tab
e
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
Eyepiece
Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.
1
2
3
4
During
shooting
@
*
#
$ %
^
&
Keep the lens
cap attached to
the camcorder.
5
6
7
(
)
q
w
Cassette holder
8
9
0
!
Viewfinder
e
Turn the gear to
take up slack.
y
r
u
t
e
180°
Erase
protection tab
o
i
Microphone
Viewfinder Indications
During Recording
During Playback
p
Q
W
E R
k l
; A S D
T
120M I N
REC SP
T
30
SP
B
–
:
:
TBC
1
2 3 4 5
Y
B
B
B
TWI L I GHT
AT
f
h
U
O
+
02
g
j
I
P
MWB
PAUSE
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5
M I N
1 / 2
S
a
CONGRATULAT I ONS
:
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:
d
25 . 12 . 03
11 45 18
a
੬ pg. 25 for Warning Indications .
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1 • MENU Wheel [–, +] ................................ ੬ pg. 18 p Tape Remaining Time .............................. ੬ pg. 21
• TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ........................ ੬ pg. 14
2 5-Second Recording Button
[5 SEC. REC]........................................... ੬ pg. 12
Q Recording Mode Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 20
W Backlight Compensation Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 12
E • Digital Effect Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 24
• Program AE Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 24
• Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 23
3 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]......................... ੬ pg. 13
4 • Manual Focus Button [
FOCUS]........ ੬ pg. 12
• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ........ ੬ pg. 14
5 Audio Output Connector [A]..................... ੬ pg. 15
6 Video Output Connector [V] ..................... ੬ pg. 15
R Tape Length Indicator .............................. ੬ pg. 20
T Zoom Indicator Bar .................................. ੬ pg. 13
Zoom Level Indicator
7 Battery Release Switch
Approximate Zoom Ratio
[BATTERY RELEASE] ............................... ੬ pg. 6
Y Recording Indicator ..................................੬ pg. 11
U Digital Effect Indicator .............................. ੬ pg. 24
I Program AE Indicator .............................. ੬ pg. 24
O Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 23
P Picture Stabilizer Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 18
8 DC IN Connector ....................................... ੬ pg. 6
9 Recording Start/Stop Button .....................੬ pg. 11
0 Lock Button...............................................੬ pg. 11
! Power Switch
[PLAY, OFF,
,
] .................................੬ pg. 11
a • Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator .... ੬ pg. 21
• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator .................... ੬ pg. 12
@ POWER Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 6
# Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] ............. ੬ pg. 24
$ Program AE Button [P.AE] ....................... ੬ pg. 23
% Play/Pause Button ................................... ੬ pg. 24
^ • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ..... ੬ pg. 13
• Fast-Forward Button [F] ..........................੬ pg. 11
& EJECT Switch............................................ ੬ pg. 8
* CHARGE Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 6
( REFRESH Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 6
) • Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ........... ੬ pg. 23
• Counter Reset/Memory Button
[COUNTER R/M] ................................... ੬ pg. 14
q • Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ...... ੬ pg. 13
• Quick Review Button [
• Rewind Button [R] ...................................੬ pg. 11
w • Stop Button [STOP] ................................੬ pg. 11
• Backlight Compensation Button
[BACK LIGHT] ....................................... ੬ pg. 12
s Instant Title Display ................................. ੬ pg. 19
d Date/Time Display ................................... ੬ pg. 20
f Focus Indicator ........................................ ੬ pg. 12
g Exposure Control Level Counter ............. ੬ pg. 18
h White Balance Mode Indicator................. ੬ pg. 19
j Record-Standby Mode Indicator ...............੬ pg. 11
k
: Cassette Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 8
l TBC Indicator........................................... ੬ pg. 14
; Tape Counter ........................................... ੬ pg. 14
A Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ......... ੬ pg. 20
S Tape Running Indicator
B
: Playback
R] ................. ੬ pg. 13
R
Q
8
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
: Pause
D Tracking Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 14
e Shoulder Strap Eyelets .............................. ੬ pg. 8
r Battery Pack Mount ................................... ੬ pg. 6
t Close Button .............................................. ੬ pg. 8
y Diopter Adjustment Control........................ ੬ pg. 8
u Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
i Grip Strap .................................................. ੬ pg. 8
o Tripod Mounting Socket ............................. ੬ pg. 8
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RECORDING
PLAYBACK
Set REC MODE, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME
in SYSTEM MENU.
1 Load a tape (੬ pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A
Cassette”).
(੬ pg. 18 – 22, “MENU SETTINGS”)
2 Set the Power Switch ! to “PLAY” while
pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the
1 Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch !
to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock
Button 0 located on the switch.
The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode
and “PAUSE” j is displayed.
switch. To start playback, press
B
/
;
%.
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press
%. To stop playback, press w. Press
to rewind, or ^ to fast-forward the tape. High-
speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is possible
by pressing q or ^ during playback
(holding q or ^ down during playback
continues search until released). To resume normal
playback, press %.
B
/
;
9
Q
q
R
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 9.
Y appears while recording is in progress.
•To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button 9. The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
Q
R
Q
R
B/
;
For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK
•The camcorder shuts off automatically after about
5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode.
To turn on again, set the Power Switch ! to
“OFF”, then to “ ”, “ ” or “PLAY”.
•The playback picture can be viewed in the
viewfinder or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 15,
“Connections To A TV/VCR”).
•To remove the indications, ੬ pg. 20, DISPLAY or
OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU.
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Backlight Compensation
To quickly increase the brightness of the subject
BASIC FEATURES
relative to the background.
5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
1) Press BACK LIGHT w during recording. “ ” is
displayed and the subject is brightened.
2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press BACK
LIGHT w again. “ ” disappears and the
brightness returns to the previous level.
•Backlight Compensation functions in both
recording modes (“ ” or “ ”).
•Using BACK LIGHT w may make the subject too
bright, resulting in a washed out or white image.
•BACK LIGHT w cannot be used when the
manual Exposure Control mode (੬ pg. 18) is
engaged.
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick
scene transitions like those seen in TV
programs.
1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.
2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC 2.
5S a appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 9.
Recording starts, and after 5-second recording
is finished, the camcorder re-enters the Record–
Standby mode automatically.
4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.
REC 2 again so that
5S a disappears.
•Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 23) cannot be activated by
pressing 5SEC. REC 2.
Auto/Manual Focus
If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto
Focus, use Manual Focus.
1) Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
2) Press
FOCUS 4. “
” appears.
3) To focus on a distant subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel 1 upward. “A” appears and blinks.
To focus on a close subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel 1 downward. “ B” appears and blinks.
4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press
FOCUS
4. “
applied.
” disappears and the Auto Focus is
•When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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Retake
Zooming
To re-record certain segments.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–
Standby mode.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE ^ or q to reach
the start point for new recording. Pressing
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry
extends the maximum magnification offered by
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
•Slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards “T” to
zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.
R
^
•The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3,
the quicker the zoom action.
forwards the tape and pressing
it.
Q
q reverses
•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. 12, “Auto/Manual Focus”), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 9 to
start recording.
•Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.
•The zoom level indicator T- moves during
zoom. Once the zoom level indiator T-
reaches the top, all magnification from that point
is through digital processing.
•When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
“D.ZOOM” (੬ pg. 20) to “OFF” in SYSTEM
MENU.
Quick Review
To check the end of the last recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–
Standby mode.
2) Press
Q
q and release quickly.
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
•Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
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Tracking
Counter Memory
Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.
playback. To activate Manual Tracking:
1) Press COUNTER R/M ) and hold for more than
1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx.
2 seconds. “MT” D appears.
1 second. The counter ; resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second.
“M” appears.
2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel 1 so that the
noise bars disappear.
3) After recording or playback, press
q. The tape automatically stops at or close to
0:00:00.
9
w, then
Q
•To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING
Wheel 1 for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power
Switch ! to “OFF” and then “PLAY” again. “AT”
D blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the
indication disappears.
4) Press
B
/
;
% to start playback.
•The counter memory functions in the Fast-
Forward and Rewind modes.
•When noise bars appear during playback, the
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and
“AT” D appears.
•Manual Tracking may not work with tapes
recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.
•To disable the counter memory function, press
COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second so that
“M” disappears.
TBC (Time Base Corrector)
Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to
deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.
To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC 4
during playback for more than 1 second. When the
TBC mode is activated, “TBC” l is displayed.
•The “TBC” indicator l turns green (grey with a
camcorder equipped with a black/white
viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white while
TBC is not operative.
•TBC does not work during Still Playback and
Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 11).
•It may take a few seconds before TBC actually
starts working.
•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 (੬ pg. 11).
•If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is
set to on, turn off TBC.
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Connections To A TV/VCR
1) Make sure all units are turned off.
Tape Dubbing
1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR
(੬ “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the Power
Switch ! to “PLAY” while pressing down the
Lock Button 0 located on the switch, turn on
the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause
modes.
2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR using
optional video and audio cables. If using both
TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to the TV
input.
3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input
mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
•Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.
•Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
2) Press
in point. Once it is reached, press
3) Press
mode.
B
/
;
% to find a spot just before the edit-
% again.
% and engage the VCR’s Record
B
/
;
B
/
;
•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.
4) Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and
press
B
/
;
%.
•Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
White to
Audio
Output 5
Yellow to
Video
Output 6
Connector cover
A/V cable
(optional)
TV
White to
Audio Input
VCR
Yellow to
Video Input
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Using The Cassette Adapter
Use this to play back an VHS-C video cassette
recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR.
1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install
one “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach the
cover.
2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door,
then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and
play the tape back.
4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds.
Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then,
insert your finger in the hole, and push up and
remove the cassette.
•During tape loading and unloading, do not touch
the reels for safety and tape protection.
•During special-effect playback (slow motion, still
frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars
may appear on the screen.
•To record on a VCR using a compact cassette
and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording
safety hole with adhesive tape.
Sliding Latch
Compartment Door
Recording
Safety Hole
Hole
Reels
Battery Cover
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INSTRUCTIONS
Eyepiece
Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.
1
2
3
4
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shooting
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cap attached to
the camcorder.
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take up slack.
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CAMERA MENU
MENU SETTINGS
EXPOSURE
1 Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” while pressing
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in
the following situations:
•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.
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “MANUAL”,
then press it.
2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
1 downward.
To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to
select the desired function.
•To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU,
rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “BTO
SYSTEM MENU” and press it. SYSTEM MENU is
composed of 2 pages. To go to the next page,
rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “BNEXT”
and press it.
•To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of
SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to
select “
B
TO CAMERA MENU” and press it.
1 upward.
C AM E R A M E N U
BT O S Y S T E M M E N U
E X P O S U R E
S T A B I L I Z E R
M . W . B .
T I T L E
T I T L E S E T U P
The exposure control level increases/decreases
(maximum 06).
A U T O
O N
A U T O
H A P .
STABILIZER
B
The Picture Stabilizer compensates for unstable
images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
high magnification.
BR E T U R N
ON : The Picture Stabilizer is activated.
P appears.
OFF : The Picture Stabilizer is disactivated.
P disappears.
S Y S T E M M E N U
BN E X T
R E C MO D E
D . Z OOM
S . L X
S P
5 0 x
•Accurate stabilization may not be possible in
certain conditions including excessive hand
shake.
N O RMA L
O FF
W I D E
T A P E L E N G T H T 3 0
D I S P L A Y
F U L L
D A T E T I M E D I S P .
•
P appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be
used.
BR E T U R N
3 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to display the
Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired
setting.
4 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu
Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“
B
RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The
normal screen reappears.
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M.W.B.
TITLE
If the white balance is correct, all other colors will
be accurately reproduced.
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset
titles.
•a shows the selected title which remains until
OFF is selected.
AUTO
:White balance is adjusted
automatically.
FINE
CLOUD
:Outdoors on a sunny day.
:Outdoors on a cloudy day.
TITLE SETUP
Adjust the settings for TITLE.
HALOGEN :A video light or similar type of
SIZE
:When “LARGE” is selected, the title
is twice enlarged vertically more
than selected “NORMAL”.
Even if “LARGE” is selected,
“NORMAL” is automatically
changed when you select “WIDE”
mode (੬ pg. 20, “SYSTEM
MENU”).
lighting is used.
MWB: White balance is set manually. 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. If it is difficult to focus on the white
paper, adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 12, “Auto/
Manual Focus”). Press the MENU Wheel 1 in until
“MWB” begins blinking. When the setting is
completed, “MWB” stops blinking.
SCROLL
:When “ON” is selected, the title is
scrolled from right to left.
•Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off
or the battery removed.
•White balance cannot be used when the “SEPIA”
or “MONOTONE” mode (੬ pg. 24, “Digital
Effects”) is activated.
LANGUAGE :Select the language (ENGLISH,
FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTU-
GUESE) for TITLE.
To set “SIZE”, “SCROLL” or “LANGUAGE”, rotate
the MENU Wheel 1 to select the desired item, and
press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate
the MENU Wheel 1 until the correct setting
appears and then press it. The setting stops
blinking.
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SYSTEM MENU
TAPE LENGTH
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while
recording.
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the
tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes,
T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes.
REC MODE
•Tape remaining time p is correct only if the
Allows you to set the recording mode. “EP”
(Extended Play) is more economical, providing
three times the recording time.
correct tape length has been selected.
DISPLAY
•If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.
FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the
viewfinder during playback or recording.
SIMPLE: Makes the following indications
disappear from the viewfinder during recording or
D. ZOOM
playback:
, tape remaining time,
, tape
Zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 50X or 700X digital
magnification.
length (੬ pg. 9, 17).
DATE/TIME DISP.
When set to “OFF” only optical zoom (maximum
16X magnification) can function.
Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on
a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM
MENU first ੬ pg. 7).
S.LX
•The selected display will be recorded. If you do
not want to record the display, select OFF before
shooting.
•In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records
the date for about 5 seconds when recording is
initiated after the date is changed, a cassette is
loaded, or AUTO DATE is selected. The date is
replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE” but
this is not recorded.
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: 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.
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.
WIDE
When set to “ON” black bars will be recorded at the
top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-
like “wide-screen” effect.
While the “WIDE” mode is engaged, “LARGE” in
the “TITLE SETUP (SIZE)” (੬ pg. 19, “CAMERA
MENU”) cannot be selected.
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OSD OUTPUT
INT. TIME
ON: On-screen indications are displayed.
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 (Time-Lapse). REC MODE should
be set to “SP”.
OFF: On-screen indications are turned off except
Date/Time, Instant Title and Warning Indication.
REC TIME
You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly
different, of the same object for a brief selected
period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be
set to “SP”.
(Please note that it is necessary to set the REC
TIME (Animation) in the SYSTEM MENU before
performing the INT. TIME (Time-Lapse) function.)
Select the desired interval time and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button 9.
•Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.
•This function is cancelled when the power is shut
off or when the cassette is ejected.
•To use this function, it is recommended that
SCROLL in TITLE SETUP (੬ pg. 18, 19) be set
to “OFF”.
Select the desired recording time and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button 9 after focusing on
the subject.
•Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.
•This function is cancelled when the power is shut
off or when the cassette is ejected.
•To use this function, it is recommended that
SCROLL in TITLE SETUP (੬ pg. 18, 19) be set
to “OFF”.
TELE MACRO
When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large
as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (23-5/8”).
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.
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DEMO MODE
Demonstrates certain functions automatically.
Available when the Power Switch ! is set to “
”
or “ ” and “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-
preset). Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. Set to OFF to stop completely.
•When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the
position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
•If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot
see the actual changes of the Automatic
Demonstration activated on the viewfinder.
DATE/TIME
Allows you to set the current date and time.
(੬ pg. 7)
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FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen.
FADER: Fades in/out with a white screen.
ADVANCED FEATURES
Fade/Wipe Effects
Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade-
or wipe-out works at recording end.
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 center.
1) Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
2) Press FADE/WIPE ) repeatedly until the
desired mode appears.
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.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 9 to
activate fade-in/out or wipe-in/out.
•Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button 9 allows you to vary the length for the
image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.
•To cancel a fade or wipe, press FADE/WIPE )
repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
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.
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.
WINDOW (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen
from the center of the screen towards the corners,
revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners
to the center, leaving a black screen.
SCROLL (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen
from the bottom to the top, revealing the scenes, or
wipes out from the top to the bottom, leaving a
black screen.
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Program AE With Special Effects
Digital Effects
1) Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
2) Press P.AE $ repeatedly until the desired mode
appears.
1)Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
2)Press DIGIFECT # repeatedly until the desired
mode appears.
•To cancel the effect, press P.AE $ repeatedly
until “OFF” appears.
•To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT #
repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
•Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
•In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes,
picture color may be adversely affected if the
subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light
sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapor
lights.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint
like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in
SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.
MONOTONE: Like black and white films, your
footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in
SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.
SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly captures
fast-moving action.
B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish
tint.
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.
R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish
tint.
SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an effect
similar to a painting.
FG : FOG: 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: The colors of a picture are
reversed.
TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,
etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this mode,
the Auto Focus (੬ pg. 12) and S.LX (੬ pg. 20)
may not work.
MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic
pattern.
STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture
horizontally.
S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter):
Captures faster action than Sports mode. The
screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit
situations.
SUNSET: Makes scenes have a reddish tint
like sunset.
SURF & SNOW: Compensates for subjects
that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting
in extremely bright surroundings such as in the
snow or beach. In this mode, the fast moving
images can be recorded since the shutter speed
becomes fast.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself.
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.
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 tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.
• The Counter Memory Function has been activated
(੬ pg. 14, “Counter Memory”).
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder.
• Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect
of the camcorder.
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.
Colored bright spots appear all over the viewfinder.
• The viewfinder are made with high-precision technology.
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green
or blue) may appear constantly in the viewfinder. These
spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to
any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99
%.)
The tape will not eject.
• The battery pack is running low.
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 Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.
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 program
(੬ pg. 21, REC TIME/INT. TIME in SYSTEM MENU).
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.
Warning Indications
(high)
(exhausted) : Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes
blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is exhausted, power
close to nil, the battery indicator
turns off automatically.
: Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording.
TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.
LENS CAP: Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT: 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.
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: 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.
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.
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CAUTIONS
When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA
• The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in
the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service
life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.
.... charge in an environment where temperatures are within
the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a
chemical reaction type battery—cooler temperatures
impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet
other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC
plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten
service life.
.... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every
6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period
time.
Plug adapter
• If there is dust or dirt on the AC Adapter, wipe it clean before
using.
General Battery Precautions
If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being
operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them
with fresh ones.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as
some machines use current even when switched off.
• It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or
after use.
Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When
misused, the batteries can leak or explode.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ................ 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation ............... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage .................. –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
• Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C
(68°F).
1. When replacing batteries, read the cassette adapter
(C-P6U/C-P7U) instructions.
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those
specified.
• The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the
following cautions:
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can
leak or explode.
1. During use . . .
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded video and
audio signals.
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.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when
inserting.
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:
.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without
allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and
can result in damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to
fingerprints and dust.
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... use only specified chargers.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... 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).
Terminals
.... vertically, in their original cases.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it
away from metallic objects when not in use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the
unit.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply
while the power is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not
in use.
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2. Avoid using the unit . . .
For Your Maintenance
1. After Use
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
.... near a television set.
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the camcorder.
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the
cassette.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields
(speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F)
extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.
3
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close
button.
4
5
Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
.... 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.
Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s lens.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder
1
Wipe gently the exterior 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.
2
Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with
lens cleaning paper.
.... in dusty places such as a beach.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.
3
4
5
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.
Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.
.... 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.
• 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.
About moisture condensation . . .
• You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a
glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer
surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum
of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a
warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely
humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool
air from an air conditioner.
• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to
the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the
camcorder itself.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and
consult your local JVC dealer.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Connectors
Camcorder
General
Video
Audio
: 1 V (p-p , 75 Ω unbalanced,
)
analog output (via Video output
connector)
Format
Power source
: VHS NTSC standard
: DC 11 V
DC 6 V
(Using AC Adapter)
(Using battery pack)
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog output
(via Audio output connector)
Power consumption
Viewfinder on
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
Color
AC Adapter
: 3.5 W
: NTSC-type
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 Vg, 60 Hz
: FM recording
: Converted sub-carrier direct
recording
Other countries
Output
: AC 110 V to 240 Vg, 50 Hz/60 Hz
: DC 11 V , 1 A
Conforms to VHS standard
Optional Accessories
Cassette
:
cassette
Tape speed
SP
EP
Recording time (max.)
SP
EP
• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U
• A/V (Audio/Video) Cable
: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)
• Compact VHS (
) Cassettes TC-40/30/20
• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
: 40 minutes
: 120 minutes
Some accessories are not available in some areas.
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on
accessories and their availability.
(with TC-40 cassette)
Operating
temperature
: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Weight
: Approx. 740 g (1.6 lbs)
: 108 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm
(4-5/16" x 4-5/8" x 7-7/8")
: 1/6" format CCD
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Pickup
Lens
: F1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm,
16:1 power zoom lens with auto
iris and macro control, filter
diameter 40.5 mm
Viewfinder
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"
black/white CRT
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.
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ESPAÑOL — ALIMENTACIÓN
Enganche.
USO DE LA BATERIA
Efectúe el paso 1) de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.
Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: min)
Empuje.
Batería
Visor conectado
Conmutador de
alimentación
BN-V10U
100
110
Conmutador BAT-
TERY RELEASE
BN-V12U
(opcional)
BN-V20U
(opcional)
170
410
Batería
BN-V400U
(opcional)
Al jack de
entrada de CC
(DC IN)
USO DE LA ALIMENTACIÓN DE CA
Conecte el adaptador de CA en la cámara de video
(੬ pasos 2) y 3) de “CARGA DE LA BATERÍA”).
A la toma
de corriente
alterna
Adaptador
de CA
• El adaptador de CA suministrado presenta una
selección automática de voltaje con límites de CA de
110 V a 240 V.
CARGA DE LA BATERIA
ATENCIÓN
1) Asegúrese de que la batería esté colocada en la
cámara de video. Enganche el extremo a la
cámara de video y presione la batería hacia el
interior hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.
• Si la batería está colocada en la posición
equivocada, puede ocurrir un fallo.
2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación ! en “OFF”
mientras presiona el botón de bloqueo 0
localizado en el conmutador. Conecte el adaptador
de alimentación CA al jack de entrada de CC (DC
IN) 8.
3) Enchufe el adaptador de alimentación CA en una
toma de corriente alterna. La lámpara indicadora
CHARGE * de la cámara de video parpadeará
para indicar que la carga se ha iniciado.
4) Cuando la lámpara indicadora CHARGE * pare de
parpadear, pero permanece encendida, la carga ha
finalizado. Desenchufe el adaptador de
Antes de retirar la fuente de alimentación, asegúrese
que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté
desactivada. De lo contrario puede ocurrir un fallo en
la cámara de video.
REFRESCO:
Asegúrese de descargar completamente una batería
antes de recargarla, de lo contrario, el desempeño de
la batería será reducido.
1) Ejecute los pasos de 1) hasta 3) de “CARGA DE
LA BATERÍA”.
2) Presione REFRESH ( durante más de
2 segundos. La lámpara POWER @ destellará
para indicar que la descarga se ha iniciado.
3) Cuando finalice la descarga, la carga será iniciada
automáticamente y la lámpara CHARGE *
empieza a destellar.
alimentación CA de la toma de corriente alterna.
Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación CA de la
cámara de video.
Para la extracción de la batería . . .
... deslice BATTERY RELEASE 7 y extraiga la
batería.
Batería
BN-V10U
Tiempo de carga
aprox. 1 h 30 min
aprox. 1 h 40 min
aprox. 2 h 40 min
aprox. 5 h 10 min
BN-V12U (opcional)
BN-V20U (opcional)
BN-V400U (opcional)
Los tiempos de carga son para una batería
completamente descargada.
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•Ya que el adaptador de CA procesa electricidad
internamente, el mismo se calentará durante el
uso. Asegúrese de utilizarlo sólo en áreas bien
ventiladas.
•La siguiente operación interrumpirá la carga o la
descarga:
ALMACENAMIENTO DE LAS PILAS:
Antes de almacenar los paquetes de pilas por un
largo período de tiempo, asegurarse de
descargarlos completamente tomando las
siguientes medidas para no reducir el rendimiento
de la pilas.
•Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación ! en
“PLAY”, “ ” o “ 0”.
1) Coloque la pila en la videocámara sin ningún
cassette insertado.
2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación ! en “
o “ ” mientras presiona el botón de bloqueo 0
localizado en el conmutador.
”
•Desconecte el adaptador de CA de la cámara de
video.
•Desenchufe el adaptador de CA del
tomacorriente de CA.
•Durante la carga o descarga, la cámara de video
no puede ser operada.
•No es posible efectuar la carga o descarga si se
utiliza un tipo de batería equivocado.
•Cuando efectúe la carga de la batería por primera
vez o después de un largo periodo de
almacenamiento, la lámpara CHARGE * puede
no se encender. Retire la batería de la cámara de
video, luego intente la carga nuevamente.
•Si el tiempo de funcionamiento de una batería
completamente cargada es extremadamente
corta, la batería puede estar estropeada.
Adquiera una nueva batería.
•Efectúe la carga en lugares donde la temperatura
sea entre 10˚C y 35˚C. La gama de temperatura
ideal para efectuar la carga es de 20˚C a 25˚C. Si
el ambiente es muy frío, la carga puede resultar
incompleta.
•Extraiga la batería de la cámara de video.
•Utilizando el adaptador de alimentación/cargador
de CAAA-V15, es posible cargar la batería
BN-V10U/V12U/V20U/V400U sin la cámara de
video. Sin embargo, no es posible utilizarlo como
un adaptador de CA.
•Para evitar interferencias en la recepción, no
utilice el adaptador de CA cerca de una radio.
•El tiempo de grabación es significativamente
reducido cuando el modo de zoom o el modo de
espera de grabación es activado repetidamente.
• Antes del uso prolongado, se recomienda que
prepare suficiente batería para cubrir 3 vezes el
tiempo de filmación planeado.
•El tiempo de carga varía de acuerdo con la
temperatura ambiente y el estado de la batería.
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ESPAÑOL — GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario
local de JVC.
Colocación/Extracción de un
cassette
1) Deslice EJECT & hasta que el compartimiento
de cassete se abra. No aplique fuerza para
abrirlo.
GRABACIÓN
1) Retire el cubreobjetivo. Ajuste el conmutador de
alimentación ! en “
el botón de bloqueo 0 localizado en el
conmutador.
o
” mientras presiona
2) Inserte o retire un cassette. Cuando lo inserte,
asegúrese de que la etiqueta esté hacia fuera.
j aparece cuando un cassette es insertado.
3) Presione el botón de cierre t para cerrar el
compartimiento de cassette hasta que se trabe.
•Asegúrese que la lengüeta de protección contra
borrado esté en la posición que permite la
grabación. De lo contrario, deslice la lengüeta.
Algunos cassettes tienen lengüetas extraíbles. Si
la lengüeta ha sido extraída, cubra el orificio con
cinta adhesiva.
La cámara de video ingresa al modo de Espera
de grabación y PAUSE S es mostrado.
2) Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación
9.
Y aparece mientras la grabación está en
progreso.
•Para interrumpir la grabación, presione el botón
de inicio/parada de grabación 9. La cámara de
video reingresa al modo de espera de grabación.
•El compartimiento de cassette no puede ser
abierto mientras la cámara de video está en el
modo de grabación o desconectada de la fuente
de alimentación.
!
0
Compartimiento de cassette
&
9
Rueda dentada
t
Girar para
eliminar la
distensión.
Lengüeta de protección
contra borrado
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REPRODUCCIÓN
1) Cargue una cinta.
O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR
de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette.
੬ p. 16
2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación ! en
“PLAY” mientras presiona el botón de bloqueo
0 localizado en el conmutador. Para iniciar la
reproducción, presione 2/ ; %.
1
Para interrumpir momentáneamente
(reproducción de imágenes fijas), presione 2/ ;
%. Para interrumpir la reproducción, presione 9
w. Presione Q q para rebobinar, o R ^
para avanzar rápido la cinta. La búsqueda de
imagen a alta velocidad (Búsqueda rápida) es
posible presionando Q q o R ^ durante la
reproducción (manteniendo presionado Q q
o R ^ durante la reproducción continuará la
búsqueda hasta que sea liberado). Para
reanudar la reproducción normal, presione 2/ ;
%.
% ^
q w
0 !
Para GRABACIÓN DE VÍDEO/REPRODUCCION
DE VÍDEO
•La cámara de video se desactiva automáticamente
después de 5 minutos en el modo de espera de
grabación o modo de parada. Para activarla otra
vez, ajuste el conmutador de alimentación ! en
OFF, luego en “ ”, “ ” o “PLAY”.
•La imagen reproducida puede ser visualizada en
el visor o en un TV conectado (੬ pág. 15,
“Conexiones a un TV/VCR”).
•Para retirar las conexiones , ੬ pág. 21,
DISPLAY o OSD OUTPUT en SYSTEM MENU.
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