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JVC LYT0002-048A User's Manual

1. CF pg 6 SELECT Button CF pg 21 5 Recording Start Stop Button C pg 12 SET Button vcs aiken Reece gt pg 21 POWER Switch x P Picture STABILIZER Button CF pg 20 D STOP Button eer MENU Button Ls pg 26 Tape Length T30 45 60 PROGRAM AE Select Dial L3 pg 16 Select t pg 10 Multi Function Control COUNTER R Reset M Memory Exposure L3 pg 20 Button Focus CF pg 18 EDIT Button Menu Setting Change L3 pg 26 Recording Mode SP LP Select e Tracking E gt pg 33 Q3 PUSH Button gt 10 PUEDE CANCER BURGH EJECT Switch s F pg 10 07 R A EDIT Button eee 2 R A EDIT IN OUT Button 09 Button eeann aaa RETAKE R Quick Review Button G pg 13 Connectors Other Parts J terminal LIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Located beneath the jack cover Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing I pg 36 t is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer Information in English is also available at our home page http www jvc victor co
2. D STOP Button Stop E gt pg 32 INSERT Button R A EDIT Buttons Insert Editing C pg 40 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Interval Timer Indicator Viewfinder Index Code Marking Rec Time Indicator START STOP RM V704U or RM V700U provided FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE 39 Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 28 Self Timer press INT TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off 2 Release Instead of setting Interval Timer to OFF in the Menu press INT TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 29 Animation press REC TIME on the remote cont
3. eese pg 17 Animation Recording P Audio Dubbing Auto Date Picture 5 pg 20 Auta Focus ni a eee a Sa UO Playback emm em pg 32 Auto Mode Lock Mode Program AE with Special Effects pg 16 Auto Mode Release Mode Provided Accessories pg 4 B Q Battery Pack QUICKEREC eicere re ene Brighten the Image Quick Review C R Car Battery x ette ee pg 7 Random Assemble Editing pg 35 37 Cassette Adapter pg 30 Recording Advanced Features pg 16 29 Character Generator pg 23 Reco rdihg e ree oh Charge Marker eee pg 6 Recording Start Stop Charging the Battery Pack pg 6 Recording Mode Setting Clock Lithium Battery pg 8 38 Recording Standby Connection to a VCR TV pg 31 Remote Control Unit Contents Cover page Counter Memory pg 33 D S Darken the Image Date Time Character Insert Self TImer rente cte pedea ids pg 28 39 Date Time Setting Sepia MOGde pg 17 Discharge the Battery pack Shoulder Strap Attachmen
4. 5 DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION MODE k 9 rus Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to 9 outdoor mode but can also be manually changed to another mode pg 25 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing I pg 19 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action 1 1000 sec 1 1000 High Speed Shutter 1 2000 sec 1 2000 FE S3 High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000 Captures faster action than Sports mode FAR RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focus detection zone NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial 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 brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are r
5. RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture e The battery pack has not been attached correctly r pg 6 e The battery pack is not charged r pg 6 The power supply has not been correctly connected gt pg 7 The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer e The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA F pg 12 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 The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel Playback picture is blurred or The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred e This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT Noise bars appear in the playback e Manual Tracking has not been performed t pg 33 picture The tape stops during fast forward or The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind C pg 33 Rewinding o
6. Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Audio dubbing indicator dcs PS Viewfinder To MIC e capped _ lt RM V704U or RM V700U provided 41 Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg 40 before continuing The sound comes from the built in mike or an external mike if connected FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e If the mike is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e 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
7. PLAYBACK Features 93 FEATURE PURPOSE Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback 1 Press either button as many times as necessary for best picture To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both and buttons simultaneously e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Still Playback To pause during playback 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal COUNTER R M PLAY PAUSE NOTE Shuttle Search To allow high speed search in either direction Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback NOTES e The counter memory functio
8. 25 12 97 10 45 56 RECORDING Advanced Features cont Date Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor record them manually or automatically and even make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure t pg 9 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT DISPLAY 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until gt Disp appears CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press SET while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left NOTES e The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting If you want to delete the display during shooting engage the Record Standby mode and select the Date off mode using SET AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations After changing the date After loading a cassette After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing SET In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with Auto Date NOTES Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this mode and disables all other modes e In the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re sh
9. RM V704U or RM V700U provided Using the RM V704U V700U it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The recording deck can be W a VCR other than JVC or m a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R A EDIT connector How to use Connect the playback deck and RM V704U V700U as shown on the left Set the RM V704U V700U to correspond to the brand of the recording deck For Random Assemble Editing procedure please refer to the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck Notes m RM V704U V700U cannot be used to control the playback deck m RM V704U V700U is capable of controling basic operations of the recording deck While pressing VCR CTL press PLAY STOP PAUSE FF or REW for these functions Not possible with some brands and models Other buttons cannot be used m To put the recording deck in the Record Pause mode use the controls on the recording deck itself 38 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible Installing The Battery PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder according to the type of remote control unit you have Lock hole Releas
10. places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 og in direct sunlight As in a closed car in summer bise near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT is allow it to become wet EM drop the unit or strike it against hard objects ES subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation s keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods du direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun ene carry it by holding the viewfinder ES swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself TIONS cont Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the
11. FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHS C cassette 23 39 mm sec 11 70 mm sec 60 minutes with EC 60 cassette 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette 0 C to 40 C 3596 to 8096 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 820 g Dimensions 112 W x 112 H Including viewfinder x 229 D mm CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 8 to 68 4 mm 18 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance with 0 5 black white CRT adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO out connector External microphone input 68 dBs high impedance unbalanced with 03 5 mm MONO 21 C POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11EA SPECIFICATIONS AC 110 to 240 Vu Power requirement 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Output Charge DC 8 5 1 3 VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Constant current peak detection timer controlled Charging system Dimensions 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Weight Approx 350 g CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery 1 Provided Accessories gt pg 4 Optional Accessories Battery Packs
12. When Tele Macro pg 27 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically 19 Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments F pg 8 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indications appear and 4 blinks Go to step 3 Power zoom lever FAR NEAR To nearer subject Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications gt appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication amp and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus Or lock indication disappears NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer amp will blink PROGRAM AE select dial P STABILIZER Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image e e To darken
13. When the video light is on GR AX770 only REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that ATTENTION sakes to fully discharge the battery pack before Before detaching the power source To discharge the battery make sure that the camcorders power attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the is turned off Failure to do so can result illustration to the left Then push REFRESH The in a camcorder malfunction REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete LUE 7 NOTES The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery ack Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings e High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remo
14. 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes in SP NOTE The tape remaining time pg 12 displayed the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 1 Press SP LP button SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while LP Long Play is more economi cal recording at 1 2 the speed of SP NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e 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 e The cassette holder can t be opened while the camcorder is in the Record mode 11 Grip Adjustment E
15. BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U Car Battery Charger BH V3E RF Unit RF V5E Wireless Remote Control Unit RM V704U or RM V700U Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 0LLXV H5 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Ta Printed in Japan COPYRIGHTO 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD e 0497TOV KUN k VP
16. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents r cover page Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that eis refer to the Index C pgs 45 48 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use ses read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions r pgs 49 50 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace the battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk
17. next character press FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares blink at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Press when you re done and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING Press FAR or NEAR to make End blink then press MENU twice to return to the normal screen NOTES To erase a character you entered mistakenly make Clear blink by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the character at the bottom row which you want to replace then press FAR or NEAR to highlight in the top left corner and then press MENU To display the characters you have set Instant Title C pg 22 or Date Time Character Insert gt pg 24 e Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode 24 SELECT SET PROGRAM AE select dial Date display Time display Date Time display Date off mode 4 Auto Date Record No indication mode H Y The characters you have set using Character Generator Auto Date Record mode Auto Date Auto date record mode 25 12 97 Date display 25 12 97 Time display Date Time display Auto date record executed Characters Example of stored characters
18. setting appears If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to Cancel then press MENU If you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 START CLOCK OPERATION e PROGRAM AE select dial NEAR FAR Menu Screen aain MS Interval Timer Pr s Once you ve set the day month year and time tally o press FAR or NEAR until Set begins to blink then Set Character press MENU The Menu screen reappears END MENU KEY CLOSE MENU Press MENU Set Time and Date Screen NOTES 1 1 00 10 45 To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert pg 24 e I in step 4 you input an invalid date 30 2 31 6 etc and perform step 5 Input Error appears blinking at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to input the correct number Set Cancel Date Time Day Month Year 24 hour indication 10 SP LP recording mode button T30 45 60 tape length select button Erase Protection Tape length indicator Gear Set POWER to CAMERA T90 T45 T60 Recording mode indicator SP LP GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T30 45 60 until the required indication appears in the viewfinder T30
19. unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS Dust and dirt on video heads 1 Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it 2 Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity Typical areas of high humidity are given below From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation then immediately being used in a warm indoor situation From being used or stored in a cool air conditioned situation then being used in a high humidity outdoor situation Other areas where rapid large temperature changes can occur 3 Taking care of your C format video cassette tapes Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position complete in their cassette cases During transportation always store cassettes in their cassette cases 4 Check recorded information at regular intervals If the camcorder is equipped with a quick review facility use this facility to check whether the picture is clear or not If the quick review or playback picture is not clear then the video heads may be dirty Note As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar symptoms to dirty video heads please check that the tracking control of the unit is in the centre position Cleaning the video heads Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Although this camcorder i
20. 18 19 then zoom or out in Record mode e The Zoom Level Indicator I only moves during optical zoom Once the Zoom Level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Quick Review To check the end of the last record ing 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F fast forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal QUICK REC RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Quick Rec PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes OPERATION 1 During Record Standby press and release QUICK REC Recording starts and after 5 second record ing is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically To continue shooting longer than 5 seconds press and hold QUICK REC Recording continue
21. Displayed at 3 for approx 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 8 9 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator gt pg 21 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the SET button Then only the indicator remains at 9 Program Manager Function Indication pg 21 Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK Tape Length Display gt pg 10 Zoom Indicator gt pg 13 D Recording Indicator gt pg 12 Picture Stabilizer Indicator I gt pg 20 Interval Time Recording Time Indicator esses I gt pg 28 Record Standby Mode Indicator gt pg 12 Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER CF pg 12 Instant Title Display I gt pg 22 Date Time Character Display I gt pg 24 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level a When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicator ac
22. Jvc MM GETTING STARTED 6 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER K sA Basic Recording 12 Basic Features 13 Advanced Features 16 Programme AE With Special GR AX770 x Focusing Picture Stabilizer Exposure Control Fade Wipe Wide Instant Titles Character Generator 23 Date Time Character Insert 24 White Balance Adjustment 25 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment 26 Self Timer 28 Animation 29 Time Lapse icere 29 PLAYBACK 30 Using The Cassette Adapter 30 Basic Connections 31 Basic Playback 32 Features zn 1 iot 33 EDITING 34 Tape Dubbing 34 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 35 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 38 Insert Editing 40 Audio Dubbing 41 USER MAINTENANCE 42 Compact VHS TROUBLESHOOTING 43 VHS H INDEX 45 PAL Viewfinder 45 Controls 46 He VETE UP is done tia eta 47 Indicators 47 INS TRUCTIONS Other Parts 47 WORMS 48 CAUTIONS 49 SPECIFICATIONS 51 LYT0002 048A
23. ME automatically after the selected period of time Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press or to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 305 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF SET RECORDING TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking set Rec Time and Interval Timer in the Menu screen to OFF To release when the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set Interval Ti
24. MOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the MBR s Pause In jack BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG SANYO HITACHI SELECO REX JVC A SHARP B C MITSUBISHI NEC o THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 36 TOSHIBA 00 0000 0000 00 00 00000000E oo 000090000E 00000 0000 000 00 eoo ococoo0 oo0 00 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 36 REW FF To AUDIO J terminal and VIDEO JLIP out connectors Audio and Editing cable Video cable provided 3 5 provided mini plug cable AJ B c To AUDIO and RAE To Remote A VIDEO IN PAUSE connectors J H To Pause In VCR Recording deck RM V704U or RM V700U provided IN OUT CANCEL VCR REC STBY ON OFF PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instruction
25. MWB SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS 2 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually pg 19 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 3 Press SET until MWB appears then press and hold SET for more than 3 seconds e MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete NOTES To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press SET until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to AUTO LOCK Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned on and off again or when the PROGRAM AE select dial s position has been changed It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance Basic Connections 05 pg 31 When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 ADJUST FOCUS this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tally Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tally Set Char
26. T OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO Hagemeyer Australasia B V 5 7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia Attn Service Dept Phone 02 750 3777 IN NEW ZEALAND PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO Hagemeyer NZ Limited P O Box 100589 Auckland 1000 Phone 09 415 8758 4 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice 24 Compact VHS E VASIH The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR with Cassette Adapter Program AE with Special Effects gt pg 16 17 m Auto Mode Lock m Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight m Sports m 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Picture Stabilizer r pg 20 Integrated Auto Light F pg 15 Program Manager lt pg 16 27 Program AE with special effects Focus Picture Stabilizer Exposure Control Fade Wipe Wide Instant Title Date Time Character Insert White Balance Adjustment Menu Adjustment Digital Hyper Zoom r pg 13 Zoom in Random Assemble Editing pg 35 37 lefeEjeHeEdoleRne je eje o er AC Power Adapter Charger AA V11EA C P7U Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 Cassette Adapter Editing cable Battery Pack BN V12U Remote Control Unit RM V704U or RM V700U AUDIO VIDEO A V cable QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER Hoo
27. Then referring to up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR order you like R A Edit is more easily SET and press button A and then B performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote RM V704U or RM V700U is set to The code is automatically set once you release the operate with your brand of VCR see VCR MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on CODE LIST but can also be performed by ADEDATE TUC VD operating the VCR manually OPERATE THE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing MBR SET VCR CTL IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and RM V704U or those of many other makers it may not work with yours RM V700U provided or may offer limited functions VCR CODE LIST NOTES VERSRENE BUTTONS BRAND e If the power doesn t come on in step 1 try NAME B NAME B another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e If the RM V704U V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH RE
28. When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the Audio and Video cables When To AUDIO and CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR connecting the VIDEO connectors 1 As shown in the illustration at left connect the optional Audio and Video cables between the 1 Audio and Video cables AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder provided and those on the VCR a ranae dei ted SUPPLY POWER 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV To AUDIO and VIDEO IN m connectors SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode VCR Connection To A TV With A V Input Antenna Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE i Use the Audio and Video cables PIA CONNECT CAMCORDER TV 2 To AUDIO 1 As shown in the illustration at left connect the Mae ano optional Audio and Video cables between the connectors AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV RF unit RF V5E SELECT MODE optional 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions NOTES t is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead 1 cris dria iis Connection To A TV With NO A V Input To monitor the picture and sound from the C
29. XPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Zoom lever Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet D then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2 and then through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left D then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw 12 RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed min below If not do so before continuing Now calculating e Power F pg 6 e Date Time Setting pg 9 Tape remaining time indicator 120min e Tape Length setting Ix pg 10 Recording Mode Setting pg 10 119min e Grip Adjustment F pg 11 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed an
30. a new scene into 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 V704U or RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the viewfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING 7 Press STOP NOTES e After step 5 Retake F pg 13 can be performed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit
31. acter Date Time END MENU KEY RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO or Tally press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears If you select Set Character or Date Time press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function Set Character gt pg 23 Date Time F pg 9 CLOSE MENU 5 Press MENU The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu is available only in the Record Standby mode If Gain Up or Tele Macro in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings this mark appears in the viewfinder MM gt MENU Gain Up b To record a subject in a dark lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode S LX Super LoLux To record a su
32. al to any position Party Time except AUTO LOCK Merry Christmas SELECT FUNCTION Wedding Day 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until Title appears Congratulations HMM SELECT PRESET TITLE the The characters you Engage the Record Standby mode then press SET to SELECT have set using cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is Character Generator displayed NOTES To delete the Instant Title during recording press SET To recall a title press SET again PROGRAM AE select dial Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Date Time END MENU KEY on m z m z c m lt lt 0 v o MN onp NSA pO QO gt OSPR co D A JK TU 0 1 A 4 a 2 lt Om N I EIL goorr000000000 End Clear T C M w 23 IOL I KEEDYOULNIBETCIETEIEI End Clear w amp amp 23 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to Set Character then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears INPUT CHARACTERS Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character blink then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 To select the location of the
33. and engage fade or wipe out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE While gt Fade Wipe is displayed press SET twice OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the reserved fade or wipe is cancelled Black Fader Fades in out to a black screen Mosaic Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern Shutter Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre Slide wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left 22 RECORDING Advanced Features cont Wide mode Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top CA and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like e wide screen effect E Fo Ap SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until Wide appears ENGAGE WIDE MODE 3 Press SET RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press SET again while Wide appears Title indication Instant Titles Happy Birthday The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as Happy Holidays shown in the illustration to the left Our Family DISPLAY Movistar SELECT MODE No indication Turn the PROGRAM AE select di
34. ate source of power POWER To AC outlet NOTES e No function is available without power supply Use only specified power supply Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK END indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place 2 The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min CHARGE MARKER BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs A charge marker is provided on the battery BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one USING THE BATTERY PACK means charged and which means discharged ATIACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT PACK APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME BN V12U 1 hr 5 min 40 min BN V22U 2 hrs 15 min 1 hr 25 min BN V25U 3 hrs 1 hr 50 min BATT RELEASE
35. bject in a dimly lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Tele Macro Usually set to this position Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Interval Timer This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer gt pg 28 and Time Lapse recording F pg 29 Rec Time This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording I pg 29 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 07 Tally ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of rcording OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times Set Character Allows you to input characters F pg 23 Date Time Allows you to set the current date and time pg 9 D Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK NOTE During shooting in low light Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used In t
36. cancelled and editing doesn t take place Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety Gw 57 ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT y x k y y y H 1 EDITED TAPE VCR EDIT AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT 1 When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 C on page 35 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Player JVC VCR To Editing cable 3 5 3 5 mini plug cable AVIN R A EDIT
37. d locked ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA Y Power indicator 3min 2min Blinking 1min Blinking Omin Blinking The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby Mode The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Press the RECORDING START STOP button LENS COVER switch e The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and appears in the viewfinder STOP RECORDING Press the RECORDING START STOP button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown e The indicated remaining time is approximate e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected pg 10 e 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 casse
38. dish when the Fade Wipe pg 21 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights Gw 0 7 DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION MODE LOCK Auto Lock Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting In this mode the following controls are disabled FADE WIPE WIDE TITLE DISPLAY M W B Manual White Balance Manual Focus Focus Lock Exposure Control and MENU WIDE Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock FG FG Fog Electronic Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fancy look ND ND ND Effect ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject 4 The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide r pg 22 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie Nn 75 g
39. e tab Type amp Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole Type Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder INSERT BATTERY Making sure the plus side is up insert the lithium battery CR2025 into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks into place Read the caution concerning lithium batteries gt pg 2 RM V704U or RM V700U provided BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA PAUSE IN Connector With the camcorder s power switch set to PLAY CF pg 36 Infrared beam transmitting window MBR SET Button Transmits the beam signal CF pg 35 INT TIME Button Self Timer Time Lapse F pg 39 REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse t gt pg 39 OFF Button Retake forward I pg 13 FF FF Shuttle Search F pg 32 REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review F pg 13 Rew Rew Shuttle Search gt pg 32 Q PAUSE Button Pause I pg 33 PLAY Button START STOP Button Playback start gt pg 32 Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder VISS Button Index Code marking I pg 39 D ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom invariable speed I gt pg 13 B VCR CTL Button F pg 35 D A DUB Button Audio dubbing I pg 41
40. egularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning 4 appears in the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situations When things pass between your subject and the camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First center on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK LOCK FOCUS Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication 2 appears in the viewfinder RELEASE FOCUS LOCK Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The focus lock indication disappears NOTES e 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 e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first x pg 13 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject
41. ght mode F pg 17 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER The video light become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 16 1 second later the mode is activated After 1 sec IP Sepia Viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly red
42. he Exposure level indicator disappears Ex Black Fader FADE IN FADE OUT Function indication gt Fade Wipe After 2 sec Bx Black Fader d i Mosaic Fader i Shutter Wipe E Slide Wipe Bee No indication SELECT button PROGRAM AE select dial SET button NOTES Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia pg 17 21 Fade Wipe 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 SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Press SELECT repeatedly until gt Fade Wipe appears ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and activate fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording
43. his case use Manual Focus I pg 19 28 Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator Tally lamp Gain Up S LX Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO 07 Tally ON Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY 5s 1s 1 25 1 4s lt OFF H P 5min lt 1min lt 30s 4 15s 4 OFF RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING START STOP and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 30s 1 min 5min or select to turn the function OFF CLOSE MENU Press MENU START DELAYED RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Timer while the tally lamp is bli
44. jp External MIC jack capped G pg 41 D DGIN Jack teet r pg 7 The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover VIDEO OUT Jack se pg 31 RF DC OUT Jack E AUDIO OUT r pg 31 Indicators W Tally eet 05 pg 12 31 Power On Indicator G pg 12 Video Light I pg 15 Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Remote sensor sss F pg 39 Ell Microphone sssses gt pg 41 Ed LCD window amp Program Manager Function Indicator Full Auto Indicator Displayed when the Program AE Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Tape Loaded Remaining Tape Indicators B Remaining Battery Power Indicator Shoulder Strap Eyelets gt pg 11 Clock Battery Compartment I pg 8 Ej Battery Pack Mount Electronic Viewfinder T LENS COVER Switch F pg 12 Gp Str p a nente r gt pg 11 VIDEO LIGHT ON AUTO OFF SWIECIE eoe re pp I pg 15 m Tripod Mounting Socket gt pg 11 46 INDEX Terms A N AC Power Adapter ND Effect Mode
45. k on BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack El Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure gt pg 6 H Push in the battery pack until it locks into place To remove the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE El Slide EJECT H Insert a video cassette E Press PUSH For more details t pg 10 SHOOTING STOP Set to PLAY El set the power switch to PLAY Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape E Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder To stop playback press STOP For more details gt pg 32 m Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter CF pg 30 LENS COVER open close knob Set to CAMERA Recording Start Stop button El Slide the LENS COVER open close knob to open the lens cover Set the power switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear in the viewfinder Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop button once again For more details gt pg 12 6 GETTING STARTED CHG charge indicator Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropri
46. mediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following battery C P6U or C P7U R6 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 4 Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repea
47. mer and Rec Time in the Menu screen to OFF 3 O PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter T Cassette Adupter Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one R6 AA size battery as shown in the VCR illustration at left Then reattach the cover 2 INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape PLAYBACK Basic Connections 3 There are three basic types of connections
48. nking press RECORDING START STOP to stop the blinking then set Interval Timer to OFF w 2 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Press or to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 4s 1 2s 15 5s or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 5 Set Rec Time in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade Wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated ACCESS MENU SCREEN SET RECORDING TI
49. ns in the FF and REW modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M less than 1 second so the M disappears EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes PLAY PAUSE Power switch FIND EDIT IN POINT To AUDIO and Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot When connecting VIDEO OUT just before the edit in point Once it s reached press the cables open the connectors PAUSE on the camcorder jack cover START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Audio and Video Record made dp STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder I o as EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished J 1 connectors VCR Recording deck 55 Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE VCR CODE R A Edit SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Create edited videos easily using your Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote camcorder as the source player You can select toward the VCR s infrared sensor
50. of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 CAUTIONS W To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U 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 VHS E PAL IAEA m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE RECYCLED AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE IN AUSTRALIA RETURN TO YOUR POIN
51. onnectors Playback ONLY camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power switch to CAMERA NOTE mu set your TV to the appropriate input Use the optional RF V5E RF unit mode If you have a TV or speakers that are not Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection specially shielded do not place the speakers procedure adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture 32 Tape counter PLAY PAUSE Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator gt 4 Playback Fast Forward Forward Search Rewind Reverse Search Still Playback PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections pg 31 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV 3 STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP 2 Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode or Still Playback mode To turn on again set the Power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY
52. onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate e 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 LENS COVER open close switch USER MAINTENANCE After Use Set the Power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper CLEAN VIEWFINDER 3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty TROUBLESHOOTING 43 POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and doesn t come back on by itself
53. ooting the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from that point It is not recorded during any other recordings made on that day 25 White balance mode indicator Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise colour adjust Auto MWB ment is not possible under the following conditions When an object is in various shades of the same colour When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Vi Press SELECT reapeatedly until M W B appears No indication MWB gt M W B X 3 SELECT 1 SELECT WHITE BALANCE Press SET Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial MWB With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below Outdoors on sunny day Outdoors on cloudy day o dmm Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures
54. r fast forwarding cannot The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed 44 TROUBLESHOOTING cnt OTHER The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear e Sunlight is directly entering the lens in the viewfinder The picture is blurred in the Quick e This is normal while recording in the LP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode F pg 10 An error number i e E03 appears Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the in the viewfinder power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus The diopter needs to be adjusted pg 8 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus F pg 18 A character generator title and the f you remove the power source from the camcorder while date and time displays disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased from the viewfinder Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the po
55. rol Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 29 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 29 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 29 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear Also refer to pgs 28 and 29 Index Code Marking To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks in the viewfinder during marking If VISS is pressed during Record Standby mode the mark is placed where RECORDING START STOP is pressed 40 USING REMOTE IAC COUNTER R M Tape Counter Insert editing indicator Viewfinder START STOP REW PAUSE INSERT PLAY RM V704U or RM V700U provided Insert Editing You can record
56. s SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES The RM V704U V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the RM V704U V700U at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function appears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes e Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points e If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is
57. s ce aeterne CF pg 18 Q Exposure Level Indicator C pg 20 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 25 Menu Setting Change Indicator I gt pg 26 Index Code Marking I gt pg 39 Clock Warning Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds perform the date and time settings pg 9 After setting is complete turn the power off and disconnect the power source If you re connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking that means that the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one t gt pg 8 e Tape End Display TAPE END CF pg 12 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear 46 INDEX Controls Controls D Diopter Adjustment I pg 8 FF Button eet tiers Ls pg 32 2 QUICK REC Button F pg 14 RETAKE F Button r gt pg 13 9 Power Zoom Lever CF pg 13 5 PLAY PAUSE Button L3 pg 32 4 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch
58. s equipped with a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads reducing the likelihood of dirty heads if such troubles are encountered we recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically designed for JVC camcorders model number TCC 2U Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below D After inserting the cleaning cassette activate the Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds normally 5 seconds is sufficient 2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the playback picture with a previously good recorded tape If the picture is clear then recording on a new tape can begin when desired If the picture is not clear repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times 9 If the picture is still unclear consult your local JVC dealer Important Note If heads have become dirty the associated tape will also be damaged please do not use the tape again A built in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging Cleaning cassette TCC 2U is available from your JVC local dealer SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption light on light off Signal system Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed SP LP Recording time Max SP LP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature VHS PAL standard DC 6V 8 7 W 5 7 W PAL type
59. s as long as QUICK REC is kept pressed NOTES e The Fade Wipe gt pg 21 cannot be activated by pressing QUICK REC QUICK REC cannot be used during Animation and Time Lapse gt pg 29 15 Video Light When natural lighting is too dim you can brighten the scene by using the built in video light SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF as required ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject Turns off the light LIGHT ON AUTO OFF The video light can be used with the camcorder s power on t is recommended to set the white balance I pg 25 to indoor mode 5 when you use the video light When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator does not blink in the viewfinder 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 the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF switch is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode C pg 17 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twili
60. t pg 11 Diopter Adjust a Shuttle Search sss pg 33 E Specifications pg 51 Sports iei t ete pg 17 Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 17 Still Playback pg 33 Erase Protection T Exposure Control F Tape Counters revient pg 32 Tape Dubbing see pg 34 Fade tn o t eerte tens Tape Length Setting pg 10 Fast Forward Tape Time Lapse Shooting pg 29 39 Focus lock oo ten s Tracking eco Preces pg 33 G Tripod Mounting eee pg 11 Twilight Mode sees pg 17 Grip Adjustment pg 11 V H Wido Eight eerte eem High Speed Shutter Mode pg 17 Viewfinder Adjustment I Viewfinder Indications Index Code Marking pg 39 w Insert Cassette White Balance Adjustment pg 25 Insert Editing Wide Mode Instant Titles uu ettet Wipe in out M Z Manual Focus a pg 19 ZOOMING st e Od een pg 13 MBR code Setting pg 35 CAUTIONS DANGER The video light become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case im
61. ted charging without fully discharging Terminals 49 charge in an environment where tempera tures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer tempera tures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTE It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Ranges Charging essen 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C SIOFaBeA iecit YER ETUR a 10 C to 30 C NOTES e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark 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 repea
62. tedly 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 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 vertically in their original cases o0 ManUnt 1 For safety DO NOT Hs open the camcorder s chassis er disassemble or modify the unit PES short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use utet allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit Gs remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on Ae 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 nis in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove dos in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set T near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc edes in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit rd in places of over 50 C
63. tery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus side is up insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA 9 Date Time Setting SELECT MODE First set the power switch to CAMERA Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press to move the highlight bar down to Date Time then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or to until the correct
64. the image RECORDING Advanced Features cont Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly noticeable at high magnifica tion ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER Press P STABILIZER QQ appears in the viewfinder 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 e Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK BRIGHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING Press simultaneously The standard setting is immediately restored and t
65. tte whose tape is already at its end is loaded e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately e If you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function F pg 13 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it e The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed RECORDING Basic Features Power zoom Lever 3 PN Zoom out Zoom indicator FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE 13 To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom 1 To zoom in slide the Zoom Lever toward T 2 To zoom out slide toward W e During Hyper Zoom the speed increases the further you slide the Zoom Lever Focusing may be come unstable during Hyper Zoom In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock gt pg
66. ve the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT terminal Adapter Charger AA V11EA DC cord lt A To car s cigarette lighter socket BH V3E optional USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the above illustration NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine idling The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can also be used to charge the battery pack When using the optional Car Battery Charger refer to the respective instruction booklet USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in the above illustration NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This bat
67. wer source The wrong date and time are If you have not performed Date Time Setting I pg 9 displayed recorded 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 may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position blinks of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning INDEX Viewfinder 18min REC SP gt gt gt 4 1min m1 2s 9 gt Disp 4 Sepia 9 PAUSE TAPE END 45 BE F A b d fe E n l Merry Christmas 25 12 97 10 24 Viewfinder Indications CD Cassette Warning Remaining Tape mes avesse ieri seen tnr ira C pg 12 When no cassette is inserted the Cassette Warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the Cassette Warning lights Otherwise the Remaining Tape Time is displayed 2 Recording Mode SP LP Indicator I gt pg 10 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator r gt pg 16

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