JVC GR SX950 User Manual
ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE  
MAJOR FEATURES  
2 – 5  
6
7
COMPACT  
VHS CAMCORDER  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
GETTING STARTED  
7
8 – 15  
RECORDING  
16 – 30  
Basic Recording ..........................16  
Basic Features ...........................18  
Advanced Features ......................21  
GR-SX950  
PLAYBACK  
31 – 35  
Basic Playback ...........................31  
Features ..................................32  
Using The Cassette Adapter ...........33  
Connections...............................34  
USING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT  
36 – 39  
Animation And Time-Lapse .............37  
Insert Editing .............................38  
Audio Dubbing ...........................39  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
40 – 41  
42 – 45  
INDEX  
Controls, Connectors And  
Indicators ...............................42  
Indications ................................44  
CAUTIONS  
46 – 47  
48  
TERMS  
USER MAINTENANCE  
SPECIFICATIONS  
ESPAÑOL  
50  
51  
52 – 53  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 54  
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 55  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the  
bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LYT0464-001A  
EN  
EN3  
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 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.)  
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.  
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 is 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.)  
4
EN  
5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must  
not be blocked or covered.  
•Do not block the openings by placing the product on a  
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
•Do not place the product in a built-in installation such  
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is  
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been  
adhered to.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.  
But improper use can result in potential electrical  
shock or fire hazards. This product has been  
engineered and manufactured to assure your  
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in  
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its  
installation, use and servicing.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only  
as recommended by the manufacturer.  
ATTENTION:  
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions  
marked on your product and its operating instruc-  
tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and  
operating instructions before you operate this  
product and keep this manual for future reference.  
ANTENNA INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of  
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides  
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast  
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements  
for the grounding electrode.  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized  
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the  
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still  
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized plug.  
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire  
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-  
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type  
power outlet. This is a safety feature.  
2. Lightning  
For added protection for this product during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will  
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding-type plug.  
3. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines  
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might  
be fatal.  
2. Power Sources  
Operate your product only from the type of power  
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult  
your product dealer or local power company. If your  
product is intended to operate from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
3. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire  
or electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
4. Power Cord Protection  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the product.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
810-20)  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
EN5  
USE  
SERVICING  
1. Accessories  
1. Servicing  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a  
marked change in performance and you are unable  
to restore normal operation by following the detailed  
procedure in its operating instructions, do not  
attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product.  
•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
product.  
•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions for any mounting of the product.  
•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across  
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the product.  
2. Product and Cart  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
Combination  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in  
any way.  
A product and cart  
combination should be  
moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause  
the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
3. Water and Moisture  
Do not use this product near water—for example,  
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry  
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and  
the like.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other  
hazards.  
Never push objects of any kind into this product  
through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a  
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind  
on the product.  
5. Attachments  
4. Safety Check  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer of this product as they may cause  
hazards.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in safe  
operating condition.  
6. Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE  
6
EN  
SUPPLY POWER  
INSERTING A VIDEO  
CASSETTE  
A Hook on.  
B Push in.  
EJECT Switch  
PUSH Button  
BATTERY RELEASE  
Using the battery pack  
Hook its end to the camcorder  
1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.  
2 Insert a video cassette.  
3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 10)  
and push the  
battery pack in until it locks in place  
.
(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery  
pack.  
PLAYBACK  
SHOOTING  
Rewind (2) Button  
2
1
LENS COVER  
Open/Close Ring  
2
Set to “AUTO”  
or “PRO.”.  
Play/Pause (4/6)  
Button  
3
Recording Start/Stop Button  
3
Set to  
“PLAY”.  
1
Stop (5) Button  
1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
open the lens cover.  
2 Press  
2.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.  
— The power lamp will light and an image  
will appear.  
— The tape will automatically stop at the  
beginning of the tape.  
3 Press 4/6.  
— Playback starts and the playback picture  
appears.  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
— Recording starts.  
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily  
press the Recording Start/Stop Button once  
again.  
•To stop playback, press 5.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 31.)  
(For more details, ੬ pgs. 16, 17)  
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR  
using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).  
੬ pg. 33  
MAJOR FEATURES  
EN7  
Integrated Auto Light  
(੬ pg. 20)  
TBC (Time Base Corrector)  
(੬ pg. 32)  
Program AE with Special  
Effects (੬ pg. 22)  
Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 18)  
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter Ⅲ ND Effect  
Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight Ⅲ Sports Ⅲ Nega/Posi  
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
Super VHS-ET (੬ pg. 13)  
Digital Hyper Zoom  
(੬ pg. 18)  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
•AC Power  
Adapter/  
Charger  
•Cassette Adapter  
(VHS Playpak)  
C-P7U  
AA-V16U  
•Shoulder Strap  
•Remote  
Control Unit  
RM-V715U  
•Battery Pack  
BN-V11U  
•Lithium Battery  
CR2025  
(for clock operation)  
•DC Cord  
NOTES about Automatic Demonstration  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when ”DEMO MODE” is set to ”ON” (factory-preset).  
Ⅲ Available when 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.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “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. The  
Menu Screen appears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press it to close  
the Menu Screen.  
EX I T  
Setting Menu  
* ”DEMO MODE” remains ”ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.  
NOTE:  
When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder,  
demonstration is not available.  
Cassettes marked  
with this camcorder.  
and  
can be used  
GETTING STARTED  
8
EN  
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.  
1
2
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The  
CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate  
charging has started.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V16U  
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.  
3
Battery pack  
Charging time  
BN-V11U  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 50 min.  
BN-V12U (optional)  
BN-V20U (optional)  
Charge Marker  
Charge marker  
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help  
you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two  
colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which  
one means charged and which means discharged.  
NOTES:  
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°  
and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20° to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is  
the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environ-  
ment 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  
temperature and the status of the battery pack.  
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.  
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter  
during battery charging, power is supplied to the  
camcorder and charging stops.  
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes  
electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be  
sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after  
a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not  
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.  
● If the battery operation time remains extremely short  
even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn  
out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new  
one.  
ATTENTION:  
Charging a battery with some charge  
remaining reduces that battery’s capacity.  
Perform the procedure below to fully  
discharge the battery pack before  
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.  
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.  
EN9  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
Hook on.  
A
Hook its end to the camcorder  
pack in until it locks in place  
and push the battery  
.
B
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.  
Battery pack  
BN-V11U  
Approximate recording time  
1 hr. 45 min. (50 min.)  
BN-V12U (optional)  
BN-V20U (optional)  
BN-V856U (optional)  
1 hr. 45 min. (50 min.)  
BATTERY RELEASE Switch  
2 hrs. 50 min. (1 hr. 30 min.)  
11 hrs. 10 min. (6 hrs.)  
(
) : when the video light is on.  
NOTES:  
ATTENTION:  
● Recording time is reduced significantly if zoom or  
Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.  
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
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.  
INFORMATION:  
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery  
pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals before using.  
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack  
using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the  
optional AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
To DC IN  
connector  
USING AC POWER  
To AC outlet  
To DC OUT  
connector  
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in  
the illustration).  
NOTES:  
Core  
●The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V  
to 240 V.  
filter  
AC Power  
Adapter/  
Charger  
DC Cord  
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 8.  
AA-V16U  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger/  
Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).  
To car’s  
cigarette  
lighter  
NOTES:  
socket  
Car Battery Cord  
AP-V7U (optional)  
●When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.  
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can also be  
used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/  
V856U).  
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car  
Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective instruction  
booklet.  
Car Battery  
Charger/Adapter  
BH-V3U (optional)  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
EN  
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.).  
1
Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the  
camcorder.  
2
3
4
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  
Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not  
1
2
3
use force to open.  
Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make  
sure the label is facing outward.  
Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks  
into place.  
NOTES:  
● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
PUSH Button  
EJECT Switch  
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the  
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the  
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the  
slack.  
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that  
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes  
have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover  
the hole with adhesive tape.  
● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the  
camcorder is in the record mode.  
Turn to take  
up slack.  
Erase Protection tab  
Gear  
EN11  
Date/Time Settings  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp  
comes on.  
1
2
3
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  
•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.  
MENU Button  
•To set only the time without changing the date, go  
to step 5.  
Display  
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.  
Menu Screen 1  
Menu Screen 2  
4
NEXT  
4
5
D. ZOOM  
TELE MACRO  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Repeat for other date settings.  
4
BACK  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
OFF  
ENGL I SH  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
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  
4
RETURN  
DATE / T I ME  
DATE/TIME Menu  
YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
2 0 0 0  
JUN  
2 8  
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”.  
:
T I ME  
PM  
8
2 0  
12-hour indication  
with AM or PM  
6
7
EX I T  
Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.  
4
BACK  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
OFF  
ENGL I SH  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
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. 26).  
4
RETURN  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
12  
EN  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set depending on your preference.  
Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/  
1
EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)  
provides higher picture and sound quality and is better  
for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more  
economical, providing three times the recording time.  
NOTE:  
Select Wheel  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the  
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
Power Switch  
SP/EP Recording  
Mode Button  
MENU Button  
Tape Length Setting  
Viewfinder  
Display  
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape  
used.  
T3 0  
Tape length indicator  
SP  
Recording mode  
indicator  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.  
1
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
TAPE LENGTH  
T3 0  
2
“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH  
Setting Menu appears.  
Menu Screen  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
the correct tape length setting. T20=20 minutes of  
recording time, T30=30 minutes, T35=35 minutes,  
and T40=40 minutes (in SP).  
•To return to the previous setting, rotate the Select  
Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
4
RETURN  
3
TAPE LENGTH  
TAPE LENGTH  
Setting Menu  
T2 0  
T3 0  
T3 5  
T4 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.  
4
EX I T  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
OFF  
T4 0  
NOTE:  
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 16) displayed in the  
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has  
been selected.  
4
RETURN  
EN13  
Recording Format Setting  
Set the recording format according to the format of the  
tape used or type of recording you wish to perform.  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.  
1
If a VHS cassette is loaded . . .  
2
.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar  
to “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET  
Setting Menu appears.  
Select Wheel  
Power Switch  
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.  
MENU Button  
Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the  
parameters, then press it. The highlight bar moves to  
“EXIT”.  
Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.  
3
Menu Screen  
4
NEXT  
In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu,  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
OFF  
T3 0  
ON : Records with S-VHS picture quality on a VHS  
cassette (factory-preset). This is called Super  
VHS ET (Expansion Technology).  
–
S
VHS ET  
TAPE LENGTH  
OFF: Records in VHS.  
When an S-VHS  
cassette is loaded:  
S-VHS  
4
RETURN  
S
In the S-VHS Setting Menu,  
ON : Records in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette  
(factory-preset).  
–
VHS ET  
OFF: Records in VHS on an S-VHS cassette.  
Setting Menu  
ON  
OFF  
Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears  
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select  
Wheel again 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.  
4
EX I T  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
OFF  
T3 0  
Menu Screen  
NOTE:  
4
RETURN  
If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the  
Menu Screen.  
Normal Screen  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
14  
EN  
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.  
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 in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this  
camcorder.  
Ⅲ Noise may appear on-screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back.  
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 or a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.  
— When tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the  
SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is not available.  
— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs  
(eg: HR-S6600U, HR-SC1000U, etc.).  
Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.  
Ⅲ You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this VCR but also on another VHS VCR equipped  
with S-VHS ET.  
— It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from  
regular VHS recordings.  
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  
VHS VCR with SQPB  
function  
S-VHS-C  
cassette  
S-VHS  
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,  
other than those equipped with the  
SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)  
function.  
EN15  
Grip Adjustment  
Power Zoom Lever  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
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.  
3
Viewfinder Adjustment  
2
Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or  
180°  
1
2
3
“PRO.”).  
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.  
1
Turn the Diopter 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  
1
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.  
1
4
2
Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.  
2
3
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.  
1
CAUTION:  
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend  
its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To  
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling  
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.  
RECORDING Basic Recording  
16  
EN  
NOTE:  
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
● Power (੬ pg. 8)  
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 12)  
● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 10)  
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 15)  
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 15)  
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the  
1
2
lens cover. 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.  
Power Switch  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “  
” appears  
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.  
2 5M I N  
Tape remaining  
time indicator  
(Approximate)  
To Stop Recording . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder  
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
MIN  
120MIN  
1MIN  
119MIN  
2MIN  
(Now calculating)  
Power Switch Position  
0MIN  
(Blinking)  
3MIN  
AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
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.  
EN17  
NOTES:  
● 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. 12).  
● “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. 19) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any  
of it.  
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. 44, 45).  
NOTE:  
Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the  
battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone.  
RECORDING Basic Features  
18  
EN  
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  
1X  
NOTES:  
Zoom level  
indicator  
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In  
this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby,  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(੬ pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.  
Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of  
the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that  
point is through digital processing.  
Approximate  
zoom ratio  
Picture stabilizer 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. 24).  
P. STABILIZER Button  
FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer  
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 Stabilizer, press  
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.  
NOTES:  
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:  
•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal  
stripes.  
•When shooting dark or dim subjects.  
•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.  
•When shooting scenes with movement in various  
directions.  
•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.  
● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording  
with the camcorder on a tripod.  
● The “  
” indicator appears blinking if the  
Stabilizer cannot be used.  
EN19  
5 SEC. REC Button  
FEATURE: Quick Review  
PURPOSE:  
To check the end of the last recording.  
RETAKE  
OPERATION:  
(
2
/
3
)
1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or  
Button  
“PRO.”).  
2) Press  
2
and release quickly during the Record–  
Standby mode.  
Ⅲ Tape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds 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.  
Display  
FEATURE: Retake  
PAUSE  
PURPOSE:  
To re-record certain segments.  
5S  
OPERATION:  
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby  
mode.  
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator  
2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point  
for new recording. Pressing  
3
forwards the tape  
and pressing reverses it.  
2
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.  
FEATURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)  
PURPOSE:  
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene  
transitions like those seen in TV programs.  
OPERATION:  
Ⅲ Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.  
1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “  
5S”  
appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.  
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording  
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the  
camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode  
automatically.  
Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC  
again so that “  
5S” disappears.  
NOTE:  
Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 21) cannot be activated by  
pressing 5SEC. REC.  
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)  
20  
EN  
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.  
ON  
: 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. 30) to  
when you use the video light.  
Ⅲ When not using the video light, turn it off to save  
DANGER  
battery power.  
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.  
NOTES:  
● Even if the battery indicator (  
) does not blink if  
the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may  
turn off automatically when you turn on the video  
light, or when you start recording with the video light  
turned on.  
● When 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. 22) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
•While the “Twilight” mode (੬ pg. 22) is engaged,  
the light will not activate.  
Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of  
about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the  
video light and people or objects.  
Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive  
materials.  
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video  
light.  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
EN21  
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 or when you enter  
Record–Standby mode.  
EFFECT  
Button  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s  
2
name and indication appear.  
They are displayed for approx  
name disappears so that only the indication remains.  
The effect is reserved.  
Power Switch  
3
. 2 seconds, then the  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-  
in/out or wipe-in/out.  
3
4
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 canceled.  
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 center.  
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. 22).  
● With the Electronic fog filter mode  
(੬ pg. 22) engaged, the image fades in/out  
to a white screen.  
CW:CORNER (Wipe)  
Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the  
lower left corner, or wipes out from lower left to upper  
right, leaving a black screen.  
WW:WINDOW (Wipe)  
The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the  
screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
EN  
Program AE With Special Effects  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
P.AE  
Button  
1
2
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.  
To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF”  
Power Switch  
3
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. 21) 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  
color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by  
alternating discharge-type light sources such as  
flourescent or mercury-vapor 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. 24)  
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. 30).  
SPORTS  
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of  
10 m (32 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subject-  
to-camera distance is less than 10 m (32 ft.), use  
manual focusing (੬ pg. 29).  
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  
Captures faster action than Sports mode.  
NEGA POSI  
FG:FOG  
The colors 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  
EN23  
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.  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
Menu access depends on the function you select.  
2 If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen  
Select Wheel  
Display  
MENU Button  
Available Using The Select Wheel” described on  
pg. 24 . . .  
.... press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
(ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)  
If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen  
Available Using The MENU Button” described on  
pg. 24 and 25 . . .  
Menu Screen 1  
4
NEXT  
D. ZOOM  
TELE MACRO  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on  
4
BACK  
3
4
the desired function.  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
Menu Screen 2  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
•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.  
ENGL I SH  
0 6  
OFF  
4
RETURN  
Setting Menu  
(ex. TITLE LANG.)  
T I TLE LANG.  
Press the Select Wheel. The setting procedure  
depends on the function you select.  
ENGL I SH  
FRENCH  
SPAN I SH  
PORTUGUESE  
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “M.W.B.” or  
“DATE/ TIME”. . .  
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 29,  
EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 28, M.W.B.: ੬ pg. 30,  
DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 11) and perform each  
procedure from step 4.  
EX I T  
4
BACK  
If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
.... rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number  
appears, and press it. Then rotate the Select  
Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
FRENCH  
0 6  
OFF  
If you select any other functions . . .  
.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar  
to the desired setting.  
4
RETURN  
•To return to the previous setting, place the  
highlight bar on “RETURN”.  
Normal Screen  
Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears  
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.  
5
6
Press the Select Wheel. The normal screen reappears.  
NOTE:  
No menu functions except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”  
are available while in the Record mode.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
EN  
MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS  
Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel  
Refer to “Focusing” (੬ pg. 29).  
FOCUS  
Refer to “Exposure Control” (੬ pg. 28).  
EXPOSURE  
M.W.B.  
Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”  
(੬ pg. 30).  
OFF  
ON  
Does not display black bars.  
WIDE  
S.LX  
Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen  
to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.  
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. This setting is suitable for  
measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard for  
Low Light Sensitivity Measurement).  
*EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance  
OFF  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness  
adjustment.  
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 26).  
TITLE  
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor  
(੬ pg. 26).  
DATE/TIME  
DISP.  
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button  
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
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 300X 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  
ON  
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 (3.25 ft.) 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  
(23-5/8").  
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
: Factory-preset  
EN25  
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)  
S-VHS*  
(S-VHS ET*)  
ON  
Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 13).  
Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 13).  
OFF  
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 12).  
Refer to “Animation” and “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 27).  
Refer to “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 27).  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)  
of Instant Titles (੬ pg. 26).  
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).  
DATE/TIME  
JLIP ID NO.  
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.  
DEMO MODE  
ON  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When  
“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,  
the demonstration starts.  
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.  
*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. 13). If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the Menu Screen.  
S-VHS ET is preset to “OFF”.  
: Factory-preset  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
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Date/Time Insert  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
Allows you to display the date and time in the  
camcorder or on a connected color monitor, as  
well as to record them manually or  
automatically.  
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.  
2
You should have already performed the Date/  
Time Setting procedure (੬ pg. 11).  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“DATE/TIME DISP.” while in Record-Standby, then  
press it to display the Date/Time DISP. Menu.  
3
4
5
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is  
activated.  
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu  
Screen.  
NOTES:  
Select Wheel  
Power Switch  
DISPLAY  
● The selected display can be recorded.  
● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF  
mode before shooting.  
DEC 2 5 . 9 9  
AUTO DATE  
● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about  
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following  
situations:  
AUTO DATE  
•After changing the date.  
DEC 25. 99  
(DATE)  
•After loading a cassette.  
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating  
the Select Wheel.  
AM 10 : 25 : 00  
(TIME)  
● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with  
“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.  
DEC 25. 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00  
(DATE&TIME)  
No indication  
(OFF)  
Instant Titles  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
2
3
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 French, Spanish and  
Portuguese. Change the setting in TITLE LANG.  
in the Menu Screen. (੬ pg. 23, 25).  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“TITLE” while in Record-Standby, then press it to  
display the TITLE Menu.  
T I TLE  
OFF  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is  
activated.  
HAPPY B I RTHDAY  
OUR VACAT I ON  
MERRY CHR I STMAS  
4
A
SPEC I AL DAY  
•To make the title indication disappear, select “OFF”.  
HAPPY HOL I DAYS  
OUR NEW BABY  
WEDD I NG DAY  
CONGRATULAT I ONS  
EX I T  
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu  
Screen.  
5
NOTE:  
The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the  
TITLE Menu.  
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NOTES:  
Animation  
Before performing the following steps, make  
sure that:  
You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different,  
of the same object for a brief period of time.  
● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.  
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode.  
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
1
● The recording mode is set to “SP”.  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display  
2
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.  
3
4
Select Wheel  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after focusing  
on the subject. The recording stops automatically  
Recording  
Start/Stop Button  
after the selected period of time.  
•Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures.  
MENU Button  
To release the Animation mode, set “REC TIME” in  
the Menu screen to “OFF”.  
Display  
5
REC T I ME  
REC TIME Menu  
OFF  
1 / 4  
1 / 2  
S
S
Time-Lapse  
1
5
S
S
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.  
I NT. T I ME  
INT. TIME Menu  
OFF  
1 5  
Set “REC TIME” (੬ step 1 and 2 of “Animation”  
S
S
3 0  
above).  
1
2
1
5
M I N  
M I N  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“INT. TIME” and 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.  
Interval time  
indicator  
1 5S  
1S  
Recording time  
indicator  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and  
intervals alternate automatically.  
3
4
INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal  
screen  
To release the Time-Lapse mode, when “  
” is not  
”, then set “REC TIME” and  
displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
display “  
“INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.  
NOTES (for Animation and Time-Lapse):  
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.  
● Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.  
● Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation  
or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.  
● Animation and Time-Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
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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:  
•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 Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
Power Switch  
1
2
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.  
Manual Exposure  
Screen  
0 0  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
3
4
5
“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  
–06  
To darken the image  
Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The  
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”.  
6
7
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.  
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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-color 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 (੬ pg. 18). 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” (੬ pg. 24).  
* The low-contrast warning “  
” appears  
MANUAL FOCUS  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (੬ pg. 15).  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.  
2
3
4
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.  
5
Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The  
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”.  
6
7
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.)  
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White Balance Adjustment  
Manual White Balance Operation  
A term that refers to the correctness of color  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white  
balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately  
reproduced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators  
control this function manually to achieve a more  
professional color/tint reproduction.  
various types of lighting.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
1
2
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 Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
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”.  
1
3
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
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.  
4
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight  
bar to the desired setting.  
4
“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  
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.  
MENU Button  
5
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .  
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The  
white balance is adjusted based on the color,  
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. 22) is activated.  
NOTES:  
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually  
(੬ pg. 29).  
● A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the color 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.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
EN31  
Load a tape (੬ pg. 10).  
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback,  
press 4/6.  
•To stop playback, press 5.  
•Press  
2
to rewind, or  
3
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”.  
● The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder or  
on a connected TV (੬ pg. 34, 35).  
Set to “PLAY”.  
● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen  
may become black. This is not a malfunction.  
Rewind (2) Button  
Fast-Forward (3) Button  
Play/Pause (4/6) Button  
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.  
1) Press 4/6 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.  
Stop (5) Button  
● Noise bars will appear and the picture will become  
monochrome during Still Playback.  
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  
3
for forward or  
2
for reverse search during  
2
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.  
PLAYBACK Features  
Tracking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen  
during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking.  
To activate Manual Tracking:  
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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.  
Set to “PLAY”.  
COUNTER R/M  
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 (gray 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.  
● 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.  
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.  
● 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 Using The Cassette Adapter  
Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)  
EN33  
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  
“AA (R6)” size battery as shown, then reattach the  
cover.  
1
2
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  
3
4
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens  
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do  
not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert  
your finger in the hole on the underside of the  
adapter as shown in the illustration 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 or SQPB (S-VHS  
QUASI PLAYBACK) function.  
Sliding latch  
Compact video cassette  
● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,  
etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear  
on the screen.  
Reels  
● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the  
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with  
adhesive tape.  
Recording safety hole  
PLAYBACK Connections  
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These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input  
connectors  
TV  
To Audio  
Output  
Audio cable  
(optional)  
To AUDIO IN  
To TV or VCR  
S-Video cable (optional)  
To S-Video Output  
To S-VIDEO IN  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
Connector cover*  
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors  
TV  
To Video  
Output  
To  
Video cable  
(optional)  
VIDEO IN  
To TV or VCR  
Audio cable (optional)  
To Audio Output  
To AUDIO IN  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
Connector cover*  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
EN35  
Basic Connections  
Tape Dubbing  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
Following the illustration on pg. 34, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR.  
1
2
1
2
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. 34).  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause  
modes.  
3
4
5
3
4
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.  
5
6
7
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. 9).  
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.  
● 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.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
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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-V715U (provided)  
1
Installing The Batteries  
The remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” size  
batteries. See “General Battery Precautions”  
(੬ pg. 46).  
2
1
8
Open the battery compartment cover as  
illustrated.  
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
9
0
!
@
3
Insert two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries in the  
correct direction.  
2
7
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  
Functions  
Buttons  
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set  
to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).  
With the camcorder’s Power Switch  
set to “PLAY”.  
1 Infrared beam  
Transmits the beam signal.  
transmitting window  
2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)  
—
3 PLAY Button  
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 31)  
4 REW Button  
Retake (rewind), Quick Review  
(੬ pg. 19)  
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(੬ pg. 31)  
5 STOP Button  
—
Stop (੬ pg. 31)  
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 38)  
—
6 INSERT Button  
—
7 REC TIME Button  
Animation, Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 37)  
ANIM. Button  
8 START/STOP Button  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.  
9 FF Button  
Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 19)  
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search  
(੬ pg. 31)  
0 PAUSE Button  
—
—
Pause (੬ pg. 31)  
Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 39)  
—
! A.DUB Button  
@ INT. TIME Button  
Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 37)  
SELF TIMER Button*  
*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.  
EN37  
FEATURE: Animation and Time-Lapse  
Interval time  
indicator  
PURPOSE:  
The remote control lets you set/release Interval Time  
and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen.  
1M I N  
1 / 2S  
Recording time  
indicator  
OPERATION:  
Animation  
1) Set  
Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 27  
(“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote  
control. Each time REC TIME is pressed, the  
Recording Time indicator appears, changing in the  
following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and no indication  
(off).  
Remote sensor  
2) Release  
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 27, press  
REC TIME on the remote control until the Recording  
Time indicator disappears.  
Time-Lapse  
1) Set  
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 27  
(“Time-Lapse”), press INT. TIME and REC TIME on  
the remote control. Each time INT. TIME is pressed,  
the Interval Time indicator appears, changing in the  
following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and no  
indication (off). Each time REC TIME is pressed, the  
Recording Time indicator appears, changing in the  
following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and no indication  
(off).  
START/STOP  
REC. TIME  
INT. TIME  
2) Release  
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 27, press  
INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until  
the indicators disappear.  
RM-V715U  
(provided)  
NOTE:  
Also refer to page 27.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
38  
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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-V715U remote control unit to perform this  
procedure.  
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
1
2
3
Power Switch  
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE.  
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 again for less than 1 second so that “M”  
appears.  
Display  
w
Insert editing  
indicator  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the  
recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit-In  
point where the new scene should start.  
4
5
–
:
:
M
0
1 2 3 4  
Tape Counter  
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing  
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. 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.  
6
7
To end Insert Editing, press STOP.  
NOTES:  
● During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard  
from the speaker.  
● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 19) 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  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
REW  
STOP  
INSERT  
RM-V715U  
(provided)  
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Display  
Audio Dubbing  
e
4
Audio dubbing  
indicator  
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape  
(normal audio only). The sound is recorded from the built-  
in microphone.  
–
:
:
M
0
0 5 2 0  
Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure  
(੬ pg. 38) before continuing.  
During Audio  
Dubbing  
NOTE:  
Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform the  
following procedures.  
Remote sensor  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
1
scene onto which you want to dub the new audio,  
press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press  
PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should  
start.  
Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing  
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. The Audio Dub-  
Standby mode is engaged.  
2
3
To begin Audio Dubbing, press PLAY. When the  
counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops  
automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio  
Dub-Standby mode.  
Microphone  
To end Audio Dubbing, press STOP.  
4
START/STOP  
PLAY  
REW  
STOP  
NOTES:  
PAUSE  
A.DUB  
● Do not press FF or REW 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.  
RM-V715U  
(provided)  
NOTES  
(for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):  
● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work  
correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the  
recording speed was changed during the original  
recording.  
● To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the Erase Protection  
tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide  
the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab  
has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio  
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.  
● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-  
Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter  
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,  
stops at exactly 0:00:00.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
40  
EN  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.  
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. 8).  
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 8).  
● The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(੬ pg. 9).  
The power suddenly goes off and  
does not come back on by itself.  
● The battery pack has completely discharged.  
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then  
after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still  
does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
RECORDING  
Recording cannot be performed.  
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that  
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have  
removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the  
hole with adhesive tape (੬ pg. 10).  
Recording does not start.  
● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to  
“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO“.) (੬ pg. 16).  
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. 27, 37).  
PLAYBACK  
The tape is running, but there is no  
playback picture.  
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.  
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has  
not been set to VIDEO.  
Playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted.  
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.  
The counter indication is blurred  
during Still playback.  
● This is normal.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
The tape stops during fast-forward or  
rewind.  
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated  
(੬ pg. 32).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
EN41  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
OTHER  
During recording, the indications do  
not appear.  
● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the  
indications appear (੬ pg. 17).  
The tape will not eject.  
● The battery pack is running low.  
Some functions are not available.  
● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.  
● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible  
to use.  
Vertical white lines appear when  
shooting a very bright object.  
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the  
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the  
camcorder.  
The picture is blurred in the Quick  
Review or Retake mode.  
● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise  
may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 12).  
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.  
● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power  
source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.  
If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
The image is out of focus.  
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 15).  
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of  
Auto Focus (੬ pg. 29).  
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. 11),  
the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be  
sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.  
Even though the lens cover is open,  
the Lens Cover Warning indicator  
blinks.  
● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the  
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position  
of the lens cover.  
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
42  
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u
p
2
1
i
q
Q
W
o
w e  
r
3
4 5 6  
E
7
8
9
!
0
@
R
R
#
^
$
%
t
&
* y (  
)
T
Y
EN43  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 15  
q DC IN Connector................................... ੬ pg. 9  
2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ ੬ pg. 16  
The connectors w to t are located beneath the  
cover.  
3 Video Light Switch  
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]...................... ੬ pg. 20  
w Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 34  
e Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 34  
r S-Video Output Connector ................... ੬ pg. 34  
4 5-Second Recording Button  
[5 SEC. REC] ........................................ ੬ pg. 19  
5 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... ੬ pg. 18  
t J Terminal  
6 •Picture Stabilizer Button  
[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector]  
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device  
such as a personal computer.  
[P.STABILIZER] .................................. ੬ pg. 18  
•Time Base Corrector Button ............... ੬ pg. 32  
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.  
7 Program AE Button [P.AE]..................... ੬ pg. 22  
8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬ pg. 21  
9 •Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 19  
•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬ pg. 19  
•Rewind Button [REW] ....................... ੬ pg. 31  
Indicators  
0 •Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 19  
•Fast-Forward Button [FF] ................... ੬ pg. 31  
y Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 16  
! Stop Button [STOP] .............................. ੬ pg. 31  
@ Play/Pause Button [PLAY/PAUSE] ......... ੬ pg. 31  
# Select Wheel [PUSH] ........................... ੬ pg. 23  
$ MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. ੬ pg. 17, 23  
Other Parts  
u Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 9  
i Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 15  
o Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 15  
% •Recording Mode Button [SP/EP] ......... ੬ pg. 12  
•Counter Reset/Memory Button  
p •Camera sensor  
[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 32  
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 36  
^ EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬ pg. 10  
& Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 16  
* Power Switch  
Q Video Light .......................................... ੬ pg. 20  
W Microphone......................................... ੬ pg. 39  
E Eyepiece .............................................. ੬ pg. 50  
R Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 15  
T Clock Battery Slot ................................ ੬ pg. 10  
Y Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 15  
[
, OFF, AUTO, PRO.] .............. ੬ pg. 16, 31  
( Battery Release Switch  
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 9  
) PUSH Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 10  
INDEX Indications  
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Indications During Recording  
1
2
3
4
5
6
–
1 2 0M I N  
REC EP  
S ET  
T4 0  
7
$
%
444  
T
W
I L I GHT  
–
8
0
+
0 2  
B
9
!
^
S VHS REC.  
PAUSE  
M
W
a
1X  
&
5M I N  
1 / 2S  
*
@
CONGRATULAT I ONS  
b
#
:
:
DEC 2 5 . 9 9  
AM 1 1 4 5 1 8  
1 Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 17  
5 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 12  
6 Zoom Indicator Bar .............................. ੬ pg. 18  
Zoom Level Indicator  
Approximate Zoom Ratio  
7 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 16  
0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 18  
Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end.  
2 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ ੬ pg. 12  
3,8 Program AE Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 22  
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when  
Program AE with special effects is switched from  
one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only  
the indicator remains at 8.  
3,9 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 21  
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 9.  
! •Interval Timer/Recording Time  
Indicator ........................................... ੬ pg. 27  
•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator................. ੬ pg. 19  
@ Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 26  
# Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 26  
$ Focus Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 29  
% Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 28  
^ White Balance Mode Indicator............. ੬ pg. 30  
& S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator ... ੬ pg. 13  
* Record–Standby Mode Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 16  
4 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 13  
EN45  
1 •  
: Cassette Indicator  
Indications During Playback  
Displayed when a tape is loaded.  
•w: Insert Editing Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 38  
Displayed during Insert Editing.  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7
2 TBC Indicator ...................................... ੬ pg. 32  
3 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 13  
4 Tape Counter ................................. ੬ pg. 32, 38  
5 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ ੬ pg. 12  
6 Tape Running Indicator  
–
S ET  
SP  
:
4
–
:
TBC  
1
2 3 4 5  
AT  
4
: Playback  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
: Pause  
–
:
:
M 0 1 2 3 4  
e4  
: Audio Dubbing  
7 Tracking Indicator ................................ ੬ pg. 32  
8 Tape Counter ....................................... ੬ pg. 38  
Displayed only during Insert Editing.  
8
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  
(battery power warning).  
blinks  
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.  
(੬ pg. 10)  
Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is turned on. This display also  
blinks when the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged.  
Install or replace the old battery with a new one.  
(੬ pg. 10)  
Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.  
TAPE END  
(੬ pg. 17)  
Blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens  
LENS COVER  
cover closed.  
(੬ pg. 16)  
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. Turn the unit off  
(without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear,  
and turn it on again.  
CONDENSATION  
PLEASE WAIT  
TAPE HEAD IS DIRTY  
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.  
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.  
E01 — E06  
SAFEGUARD FUNCTION  
HAS BEEN ACTIVATED  
REATTACH BATTERY  
CAUTIONS  
46  
EN  
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas  
other than the USA  
Video Light  
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER  
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC  
wall outlet other than American National Standard  
C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a  
“Siemens Plug”, as shown.  
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  
(11-13/16" ft.) 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.  
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
Plug adapter  
General Battery Precautions  
If the remote control or cassette adapter is not function-  
ing even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are  
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.  
INFORMATION  
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.  
Use only the following batteries:  
Remote control .................... AAA (R03) size x 2  
(RM-V715U)  
Cassette adapter .................. AA (R6) 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 36 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.  
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they  
can leak or explode.  
Change or modifications not approved by the  
party responsible for compliance 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 gener-  
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accord-  
ance 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 equip-  
ment 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.  
Increase the separation between the equip-  
ment and receiver.  
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.  
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:  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
....do not burn.  
....do not short-circuit the terminals.  
....do not modify or disassemble.  
....use only specified chargers.  
Terminals  
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.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
....do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
....avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.  
EN47  
.... charge in an environment where temperatures are  
within the tolerances shown in the chart below.  
This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler  
temperatures impede chemical reaction, while  
warmer temperatures can prevent complete  
charging.  
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to  
high temperatures will increase natural discharge  
and shorten service life.  
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in  
use, as some machines use current even when  
switched off.  
....remove the battery pack or disconnect the power  
supply while the power is on.  
....leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
....in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
....in places subject to soot or steam such as near a  
cooking stove.  
....in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.  
....near a television set.  
....near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
....in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or  
104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)  
temperatures.  
NOTES:  
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
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.  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
....allow it to become wet.  
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.)  
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
....drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
....subject it to shock or excessive vibration during  
transportation.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read  
the following cautions:  
....keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects  
for long periods.  
1. During use . . .  
....direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.  
....carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to hold  
the main unit with both hands or use the grip.  
....swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap.  
.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.  
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes  
automatically erases the previously recorded  
video and audio signals.  
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
.... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.  
This slackens the tape and can result in damage.  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the  
tape to fingerprints and dust.  
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.  
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).  
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
Main Unit  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
Serious malfunctioning  
.... 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.  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
TERMS  
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A
E
AC Power Adapter/Charger ......................... pg. 8, 9  
Animation Recording .............................. pg. 27, 37  
Audio Dubbing ............................................. pg. 39  
Auto Date Record ......................................... pg. 26  
Auto Focus.................................................... pg. 29  
Auto Shut Off .......................................... pg. 17, 31  
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ............................ pg. 22  
Erase Protection ............................................ pg. 10  
Exposure Control .......................................... pg. 28  
F
Fade-In/Out .................................................. pg. 21  
Fast-Forward Tape ......................................... pg. 31  
5 Sec. Recording ........................................... pg. 19  
B
Battery Pack .......................................... pg. 8, 9, 46  
Brighten The Image ....................................... pg. 28  
G
Grip Adjustment............................................ pg. 15  
C
H
Car Battery ...................................................... pg. 9  
Cassette Adapter ........................................... pg. 33  
Charge Marker ................................................ pg. 8  
Charging The Battery Pack .............................. pg. 8  
Clean The Camcorder ................................... pg. 50  
Clock (Lithium) Battery ................................. pg. 10  
Connection To A VCR/TV ............................. pg. 34  
Contents ................................................ cover page  
Counter Memory ........................................... pg. 32  
High Speed Shutter Mode ............................. pg. 22  
I
Insert Editing ................................................. pg. 38  
Instant Titles .................................................. pg. 26  
J
JLIP ID NO. ................................................... pg. 25  
L
D
Load A Tape .................................................. pg. 10  
Darken The Image ........................................ pg. 28  
Date/Time Display ........................................ pg. 26  
Date/Time Settings ........................................ pg. 11  
Demonstration Mode ................................ pg. 7, 25  
Digital Zoom ................................................ pg. 24  
Diopter Adjustment ....................................... pg. 15  
M
Manual Focus ............................................... pg. 29  
Menu Screen......................................... pg. 23 – 25  
EN49  
N
T
ND Effect Mode ............................................ pg. 22  
Nega/Posi Mode ........................................... pg. 22  
Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 32, 38  
Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 34, 35  
Tape Length Setting ....................................... pg. 12  
Tele Macro .................................................... pg. 24  
Time Base Corrector ..................................... pg. 32  
Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 27, 37  
Tracking ........................................................ pg. 32  
Tripod Mounting ........................................... pg. 15  
Twilight Mode ............................................... pg. 22  
P
Picture Stabilizer ........................................... pg. 18  
Power Switch Position .................................. pg. 16  
Program AE With Special Effects ................... pg. 22  
Provided Accessories ...................................... pg. 7  
Q
U
Quick Review ............................................... pg. 19  
Unload A Tape .............................................. pg. 10  
R
V
Recording Format ......................................... pg. 13  
Recording Mode ........................................... pg. 12  
Record-Standby ............................................ pg. 16  
Remote Control............................................. pg. 36  
Retake ........................................................... pg. 19  
Rewind The Tape .......................................... pg. 31  
Video Light ................................................... pg. 20  
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. pg. 15  
Viewfinder, Indications............................ pg. 44, 45  
W
White Balance Adjustment ............................ pg. 30  
Wide Mode ................................................... pg. 24  
Wipe-In/Out.................................................. pg. 21  
S
Sepia Mode ................................................... pg. 22  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................ pg. 15  
Shuttle Search ............................................... pg. 31  
Specifications ................................................ pg. 51  
Sports Mode .................................................. pg. 22  
Still Playback ................................................ pg. 31  
Super LoLux (S.LX) ........................................ pg. 24  
Super VHS Expansion Technology................. pg. 13  
Z
Zooming ....................................................... pg. 18  
USER MAINTENANCE  
50  
EN  
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring  
After Use  
Turn off the camcorder.  
1
2
3
4
5
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove  
the cassette.  
Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder.  
Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.  
BATTERY RELEASE  
Set to “OFF”.  
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close  
the lens cover.  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to  
wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
1
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then  
wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
2
3
4
5
Remove.  
To detach the eyepiece, turn it counterclockwise and  
pull it out.  
PUSH Button  
EJECT Switch  
Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower  
brush.  
Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.  
NOTES:  
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or  
alcohol.  
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has  
been removed or other power units have been discon-  
nected.  
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer  
to the cautions of each product.  
● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the  
viewfinder securely.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
EN51  
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16U  
Camcorder  
General  
Power requirement  
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz  
Format  
: VHS NTSC standard  
: DC 6.0 V  
Other countries  
: AC 110 V to 240 V`,  
50/60 Hz  
Power source  
Power consumption  
Light off  
Light on  
Signal system  
Video recording system  
Luminance  
Color  
Power consumption : 23 W  
Output  
: 3.6 W  
: 6.6 W  
: NTSC-type  
Charge  
VTR  
: DC 8.5 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
Charging system  
: Constant current, peak  
detection, timer controlled  
: 125 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm  
(4-15/16" x 1-11/16" x  
2-11/16")  
: FM recording  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Conforms to VHS standard  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
:
/
cassette  
: Approx. 270 g (0.6 lbs)  
SP  
EP  
: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)  
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)  
Cassette Adapter C-P7U  
Recording time (max.)  
Dimensions  
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x  
104 (D) mm  
(7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")  
: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)  
: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1  
SP  
: 40 minutes  
EP  
: 120 minutes (with TC-40)  
Operating  
temperature  
Weight  
Accessory  
: 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)  
Optional Accessories  
Weight  
Dimensions  
: Approx. 730 g (1.6 lbs)  
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U  
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U  
•Battery Charger BH-VC10U  
•Audio/Video Cable  
•S-Video Cable QAM0004-004  
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U  
: 198 (W) x 119 (H) x  
91 (D) mm (7-13/16" x  
4-11/16" x 3-5/8")  
(with the viewfinder fully  
tilted downward)  
Pickup  
Lens  
: 1/4" format CCD  
•Compact S-VHS (  
30/20  
) Cassettes ST-C-40/  
: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm,  
16:1 power zoom lens with  
auto iris and macro control,  
filter diameter 40.5 mm  
: Electronic viewfinder with  
0.55" color LCD  
•Compact VHS (  
) Cassettes TC-40/30/20  
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U  
Viewfinder  
Some accessories are not available in some areas.  
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details  
on accessories and their availability.  
White balance  
adjustment  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
Connectors  
JLIP  
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head  
jack (compatible with  
RC-5325 plug)  
Video  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,  
analog output  
(via Video output connector)  
: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output  
(via Audio output connector)  
: Y : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog  
output  
Audio  
S-Video  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to  
change without notice.  
C : 0.29 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog  
output  
ESPAÑOL  
52  
EN  
Batería BN-V11U, BN-V12U o BN-V20U  
Alimentación  
Marcas  
Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3  
vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más  
apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentación  
suministradas con otro equipo.  
A la toma de  
corriente de CA  
Indicador  
CHARGE (carga)  
CARGA DE LA BATERIA  
Asegúrese de desconectar el cable CC de la cámara de  
video del adaptador/cargador de CA. Conecte el cable  
de alimentación de CA del cargador a una toma de  
corriente.  
1
Adaptador/  
Cargador de CA  
AA-V16U  
Alinee las marcas y deslice la batería en la dirección de  
la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.  
2
El indicador CHARGE comienza a destellar para indicar  
que se ha iniciado la carga.  
Conector DC OUT  
Batería  
BN-V11U  
Tiempo de carga  
aprox. 1 h 10 min  
aprox. 1 h 10 min  
aprox. 1 h 50 min  
Cuando el indicador CHARGE deja de destellar y  
permanece encendido, la carga ha terminado. Deslice la  
3
batería en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha y retírela.  
Recuerde de desconectar el cable de alimentación del  
adaptador/cargador de CA de la toma de corriente alterna.  
BN-V12U (opcional)  
BN-V20U (opcional)  
ATENCION:  
La carga de la batería sin que esté completamente agotada afectará a la capacidad original de ésta. Efectué el  
procedimiento abajo para descargar totalmente la batería antes de recargarla.  
1. Coloque la batería en la cámara de video y asegúrese que el cassette esté no colocado, luego ajuste el  
conmutador de alimentación en ”AUTO” o ”PRO.”.  
2. La alimentación de la camára de video se desconectará automáticamente cuando la descarga termina.  
Cuando usted no vaya a usar una batería por un período prolongado, asegúrese de descargarla totalmente antes  
de almacenarla porque dejar la batería sin que esté completamente agotada afectará su rendimiento.  
USO DE LA BATERIA  
Enganche el extremo a la cámara de video  
y presione la  
batería hasta que se trabe en el lugar  
.
•
Si la batería es colocada en la posición equivocada puede  
ocurrir un mal funcionamiento.  
Para la extracción de la batería . . .  
..... deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.  
A
B
Enganche.  
Empuje.  
BATTERY RELEASE  
Batería  
BN-V11U  
Tiempo de grabación aproximado  
1 h 45 min (50 min)  
1 h 45 min (50 min)  
2 h 50 min (1 h 30 min)  
11 h 10 min (6 h)  
ATENCION:  
BN-V12U (opcional)  
BN-V20U (opcional)  
BN-V856U (opcional)  
Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación,  
asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara  
de video esté desconectada. El no hacerlo  
puede producir un error de funcionamiento  
en la cámara de video.  
(
) : Cuando está encendido el foco.  
INFORMACION:  
El VU-V856KIT es un juego compuesto de la batería  
BN-V856U y del cargador/adaptador de CA AA-V80U. Lea los  
manuales de instrucción del VU-V856KITU antes de utilizarlo.  
Es imposible cargar la batería BN-V856U utilizando el  
cargador/adaptador de CA suministrado. Use el cargador/  
adaptador de CA AA-V80U opcional.  
Indicador de carga*  
*Se incorpora un indicador  
de carga sobre la batería  
para ayudarle a recordar si  
ha sido cargada o no. Los  
dos colores indicadores  
(rojo y negro), le permiten  
seleccionar la carga y la  
descarga.  
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA  
EN53  
Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.  
ALIMENTACION  
INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE  
VIDEO  
A Enganche.  
B Empuje.  
Conmutador EJECT  
Botón PUSH  
BATTERY RELEASE  
Utilización de la batería  
Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la  
cámara de video y empuje la batería hasta  
que se bloquee en el lugar  
1 Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette.  
2 Inserte cassette de video.  
3 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.  
(Por más detalles, ੬ p. 10)  
.
(Procedimiento para carga, ੬ p. 8)  
Para extraer la batería  
Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.  
REPRODUCCION  
FILMACION  
Botón de  
rebobinado (2  
2
1
)
Anillo de abertura  
del cubreobjetivo  
(LENS COVER)  
2
Colóquelo en  
“AUTO” o “PRO.”.  
Botón de  
3 reproducción/pausa  
Botón de inicio/parada de grabación  
3
(
4/6)  
Colóquelo  
1 en “PLAY”.  
Botón de parada (5)  
1 Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura/cierre  
para abrir el cubreobjetivo.  
2 Adjuste el conmutador de alimentación en  
“AUTO” o “PRO.”.  
— La lámpara de alimentación se encenderá  
y aparecerá una imagen.  
3 Presione el botón inicio/parada de grabación.  
— Comenzará la grabación.  
1 Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en “PLAY”.  
2 Presione  
2.  
— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al  
comienzo de la misma.  
3 Presione 4/6.  
— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen  
aparece.  
•Presione 5 para detener la grabación.  
(Por más detalles, ੬ p. 31.)  
•Para detener temporariamente la grabación,  
presione nuevamente el botón de inicio/parada  
de grabación.  
O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR  
de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette  
(VHS Playpak). ੬ p. 33  
(Por más detalles, ੬ p. 16, 17)  
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
54  
EN  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722  
Dear customer:  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before  
operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location,  
please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-  
252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
— JVC  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING  
COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS  
10 New Maple Avenue  
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641  
(973) 396-1000  
1500 Lakes Parkway  
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857  
(770) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8135  
(630) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-4727  
(714) 229-8011  
10700 Hammerly Blvd., Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 105  
Houston, TX 77043-2310  
(713) 935-9331  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2000  
(808) 833-5828  
13 Cummings Park  
Woburn, MA 01801  
(781) 376-9100  
8192 West State Road 84  
Davie, FL 33324-4611  
(954) 472-1960  
890 Dubuque Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804  
(650) 871-2666  
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the  
engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the  
high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization  
stands behind our products.  
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
10 New Maple Avenue  
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641  
If you ship the product...  
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit,  
a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you  
received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the  
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.  
Don’t service it yourself.  
ACCESSORIES  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you  
may contact your local JVC Dealer.  
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:  
1-800-882-2345.  
CAUTION  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the  
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
EN55  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO  
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP  
from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1
YR  
90  
DAYS  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF  
COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.  
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized  
service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All  
products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for  
Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC  
authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with  
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center,  
the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,  
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility  
authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if  
the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of  
purchase;  
7. Accessories;  
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date  
of purchase);  
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY  
OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,  
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE  
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
1700 Valley Road  
Wayne, N.J. 07470  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR  
DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT  
WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain  
this information for future reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No:  
Purchase date:  
Name of dealer:  
EN  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
1P2ri9n9teMdKinV*JaUpNan*YP  
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COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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