Home

JVC GR-AXM917UM User's Manual

1. 26 Advanced Features YM 31 VIDEO PLAYBACK 46 49 Basic PIGY DUOC oos tsczedeeaereccnconasenadsrahenadaneeieasstencnansadinadsicehenadsataseasereaenaususace 46 ER H R MERN 47 Using Th Cassette Adapter iu use cile perna e i ds eaa ad dida neue Vox EN IE DE 49 PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ees ee ee ee AR AR ee ee 50 D S C PLAYBACK DES piu MINER T 52 Og Me EE EE 53 re dd LA dt T OO m 54 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Insert Editing VIDEO iese iese siete EE EE de ee Re Ge N GER 62 Insert Editing Insert A Still Image From The Built in Memory Onto A Tape 63 AUG O Dube seke ee eie ke Re ea Ee he AE OE Ee be EG 64 USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators Indications eeeeeeee enr nnne CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Power Adapter e Cassette Adapter Charger AA V15U VHS Playpak C P7U e Shoulder Strap e Remote Control Unit RM V705U for Windows PC e Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 for clock operation and e PC Connection Cable x 1 remote control unit e Battery Pack BN V20U e DC Cord e CD ROM including two software programs 10e REFRESH indicator REFRESH The AC Power Adapter
2. CF pg 14 6 Zoom Indicator Bar sess CF pg 28 Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Q Recording Indicator sess CF pg 18 Picture Stabilizer Indicator CF pg 29 1D Interval Timer Recording Time iple CANO Me RR RP PS CF pg 44 e Bright Level Indicator CF pg 47 e Speaker Volume Indicator CF pg 47 3 Instant Title Display ree CF pg 35 Date Time Display eee CF pg 34 5 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level au n wa c 8 gt When the power is almost gone the indicator C3 blinks battery power warning then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares saa does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged soel de ee SE OV CF pg 40 D Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg 39 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 42 e Record Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 18 e ens Cover Warning LENS COVER ern eet nnnm LF pg 19 Clock Battery Warning Blinks for approx 10 seconds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one
3. CF pg Power Switch C7 pg 18 22 46 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE idees sasies ese C pg O BESETE EI ase sesse eer RE IF pg 16 18 30 26 28 A7 29 32 31 52 52 29 2d 52 29 46 Connectors Hd DE IN Ts se EER EE CF pg 11 The connectors amp to are located beneath the cover B Video Output Connector CF pg 50 Audio Output Connector CF pg 50 J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e t is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal Digital Connector sess CF pg 53 Indicators RE EE Ee N CF pg 18 Power Lamp iese ees ee ee ee CF pg 18 Other Parts EE Battery Pack Mount ee I pg 10 Ef Viewfinder sssssssssss CF pg 16 Ed Cip ED ees GE Ne IF pg 16 EH e Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here e ROMOL SENSO esse usted GEES DE N C pg 61 ER Video Light ee ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 30 E Microphone For use when recording Ei EvGplGCB etes ee ee vee see I gt pg 60 Ei Se AO EEA CF pg 47 LCD jie cauce csciceactedeceotmcactecastnds CF pg 21 Ef Shoulder S
4. 3 S EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button cont TELE MACRO OFF si Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1m 3 3 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 2 ft e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time lt pg 13 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used I pg 14 PICTURE Allows you to select the image setting FINE or STD when storing in the camcorder s memory I pg 24 SNAPSHOT FULL Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either VIDEO F pg 26 or D S C F pg 23 MULTI 4 Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to D S C MULTI 9 C pg 23 M DRIVE REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording CF pg 45 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer F pg 44 and Time Lapse recording I pg 45 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp remains off at all times The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles
5. 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 Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 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 hear 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 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 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 S drop the unit or strike it
6. e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it e When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely OO 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 e The battery pack has not been attached correctly I pg 10 e The battery pack is not charged I pg 10 e The power supply has not been correctly connected I pg 11 The power suddenly goes off and e The battery pack has completely discharged does not come back on by itself e 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 OTHER Some functions are not available e The Power Switch is set to AUTO e Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use During recording the indications do Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the not appear indications appear CF pg 19 Vertical white lines appear when
7. MM JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AXM917UM 2 EN EE 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 e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents I pg 8 Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index I3 pgs 69 73 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK be used for playback with a television of a HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are O RE TO RAIN OR possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V20U s battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different CAUTIONS designs of AC outlets in different countries B o prevent shock do not op
8. SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN SNAPSHOT FULL SNAPSHOT Menu Menu Screen SNAPSHOT PIN UP RETURN P Pin Up No display Full Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape as well as keeping them in the camcorder s built in memory It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties weddings and graduations SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover and set the System Select Switch to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to PRO e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters Record Standby mode 2 SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to SNAPSHOT and press it SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to FULL or PIN UP and press it Selection is complete 3 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen SNAPSHOT amp Display ex Pin Up j au Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode en2 SNAPSHOT RECORDING TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT Regardless of the Power Switch position AUTO or PRO Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode A
9. pg 35 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 OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts NOTES e When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically e During the demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled Activated only with the System Select Switch set to VIDEO If the System Select Switch is set to D S C this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure Activated only with the System Select Switch set to D S C If the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either D S C or VIDEO Factory preset System Select Switch Select Dial
10. AUTO or PRO by System Select Switch Set to D S C El Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Fl Set the System Select Switch to D S C Fl Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear MM Press the SNAPSHOT Button A still image is shot and is stored in the camcorder s memory For more details CF pgs 22 25 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees OS EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 10 17 dT EE EE VR EE 10 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal ssseecccccessseeccccceeeeeececeeeeeees 12 Date hme Sengsara E EE E E E EE 13 Recording Mode Setting ee ee ee ee ee 14 Tape Length Setting sis ins ES ee id AE de GE de ER de God DEE 14 Loading Unloading A Cassette 15 Grip Adjustment ee ee EE EG EG EG EG Ge EG RE MR 16 Viewfinder Adjustment ees ee ee ee EE AA Ee AR ee ee ee ee Ee 16 Shoulder Strap Attachment ee ee ee AR ee AR ee ne 17 Tripod Mounting AO N raw OE N OE Hau HR 17 VIDEO RECORDING 18 21 Basic Recording iss Deed destro SU mede ee ai Dots dep ee ko Les ee Ee ie ee ke 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C SHOOTING 22 25 Basie Odds ee adn ee ik ee Em T ee ee ie 22 RECORDING 26 45 EA EE ENE
11. SELECT STILL IMAGE First set the System Select Switch to D S C Press REW lt lt PAGE or FF gt gt PAGE to select the still image you wish to insert 2 BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape press REW lt lt PAGE or FF bP PAGEH to move the page forward To insert still images at random onto the tape first record the still image you selected in step 1 onto the tape then press START STOP to engage the Insert Pause mode To select another still image press REW PAGE or FF gt gt PAGE again then press START STOP Insert Editing begins END INSERT EDITING Press STOP NOTES The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode 64 EN Display Audio dubbing indicator Remote sensor Microphone O Set to VIDEO PLAY PAUSE s d STOP REW O Ox A DUB RM V705U provided HE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont 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 C pg 62 before continuing e The sound comes from the built in microphone FIND E
12. e To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 e To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 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 in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer MA or amp will blink System Select Switch Select Dial Display SNAPSHOT gt RETURN FULL Power Switch Menu Screen M W B Menu RECORDING Advanced Features cont White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color 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 the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color tint reproduction SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C or VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Move the highlight bar to M W B by rotating the Select Dial then press it The Menu Screen disap pears and the M W B Menu appears 4 SET FUNCTI
13. suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 37 Power Switch Display P STABILIZER Button RETAKE R F Button Picture stabilizer indicator e 29 FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Press G and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for about 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 FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stri
14. 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 NOO LENS COVER Open Close Ring PUSH NOTES After Use Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth e Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise e 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 e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty
15. AUTO or PRO and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder When the remaining number indicator displays 0 blinking it is not possible to continue storing pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones Perform DELETE function in the Menu Screen to remove pictures you do not need pg 58 The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number The LENS COVER warning blinks for approx 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed When SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set to VIDEO the picture is stored in the camcorder s built in memory in the Snapshot mode selected in the VIDEO system and also onto the tape if a tape is in the camcorder pg 26 When you shoot in a dark environment the still image will become coarse and its true colors will be lost 2 6 EN RECORDING Basic Features LENS COVER SNAPSHOT Butt oe Open Close Ring e e e e e e e e e e e e e MENU Button e e e 4 v r v Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen
16. Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg ing Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete BATTERY RELEASE ATTENTION 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 GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply e Use only the specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place 2 e The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started DETACH BATTERY PACK When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow Battery pack Charging time Discharging time BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V20U approx 1
17. Close Ring Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress RECORDING Basic Recording cont Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 I pg 18 4 ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD monitor with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability I pg 21 and press the Recording Start Stop Button P PES appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder I3 pg 18 e To turn the tally lamp off during recording refer to pgs 36 and 38 e For other notes refer to pg 19 Self recording BRIGHT Dial 21 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure
18. Record mode and record them onto a tape 5 2m D S C PLAYBACK Basic Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the built in memory You can view the still images stored in memory one at a time much like flipping through a photo album SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY System Select Switch e The power lamp lights e The still image stored in memory is displayed e When no still image is stored in memory the screen becomes blue 2 PLAY BACK Press FF gt gt PAGE or REW PAGE to select the still image you want to view e Each time REW lt lt PAGE is pressed the page Power Swich goes back while each time FF gt PAGE is pressed the page goes next To move e Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a the page next still image with a low number this will not Display overwrite the existing picture because new pictures are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory NOTES e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV t pg 50 Camcorder operation
19. Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE First set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO Press SP 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 record ing time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to PRO Press MENU 2 SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears 3 SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP elf you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time Ix pg 19 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only i
20. Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen NOTE Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting this is not recorded 3 6 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE The operation system depends on the function you wish to select Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO or D S C according to each function s explanation described at the bottom of pages 37 and 38 and set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Menu access depends on the function you select If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial described on pg 37 press the Select Dial The Menu Screen appears If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button described on pg 37 and 38 press MENU The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function System Select Switch Select Dial MENU Button Display ex Menu Screen available using the MENU Button Menu Screen 1 al TAPE LENGTH T30 PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN Al Menu Screen 2 e To go from Menu Screen 1 to Me
21. against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 1 Oe LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunc tions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot How to handle a CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from
22. camcorder s memory Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT ENTE 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 E Electronic FG FOG 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 fantasy look ENOO Display Mode Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode gt pg 42 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 33 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 33 ft use manual focusing I pg 41 2 s1 2000 Fee High Speed Shutter 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode eon Pos EA Nega Posi Negative Positive The colors of a picture are reversed NEGA POSI mode Power Switch Display Menu Screen S LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN DATE TIME DISP DATE TIME DISP AUTO DATE Menu DATE TIME DATE amp TIME OFF CUS LX OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO DATE DEC 25 99 DATE AM 10 25 00 TIME DEC 25 99 AM 10 25 0
23. e Charging times noted on page 10 are for a fully discharged battery pack and discharging times are for a fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder e Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings e While the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch During that time the AC Power Adapter Charger does not charge the battery When discharging is complete detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter Charger to store it e High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Do not allow it to discharge in a container such as a bag e If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord e Remove 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 e Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that has been stored for an extended period In thi
24. e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back shooting a very bright object ground and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear in e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder the camcorder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the power switch to OFF and let the unit cool down Colored bright spots appear all over e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision the LCD monitor or the viewfinder technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The indicators and the picture color e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD on the LCD monitor are not clear monitor is pressed The LCD monitor the viewfinder and e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD the lens have become dirty ex monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the fingerprints stain and it won t come out easily An error number i e E03 appears e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the
25. error number still appears consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus e The diopter needs to be adjusted I pg 16 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus I3 pg 40 Even though the Lens Cover is open e he 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 TROUBLESHOOTING cont EN 6 1 When the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no playback picture Playback cannot be performed Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed OTHER The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode The date and time displays disappear The wrong date and time are displayed recorded The tape will not eject e 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 F pg 15 e If the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to record onto the tape Change t
26. go to step 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Rotate the Select Dial upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice To remove Protect perform steps 1 through 3 rotate the Select Dial to move the frame to the desired still image with the padlock mark then press it The padlock mark located above the still image disappears and the image is no longer protected When finished removing protection perform step 5 NOTES e To move the frame from Index No 7 to 6 place the highlight bar on EXIT by rotating the Select Dial upward Rotate the Select Dial further upward The frame is moved to the 6th still image automatically Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one e On the PROTECT Menu a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode DOEN System Select Switch Select Dial Power Switch Display MENU Menu Screen INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE UI gt RETURN paras DELETE Menu In case of ALL A NEXT lt DELETE gt E In case of di SELECT al i 1 L Delete Select Menu DELETE CANCEL ENTER AJA Delete Execute Menu yy HI Menu Screen AJA Delete When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full the number of remaining shots available reaches 0 blinking In this situation it becomes impossible to take your next shot Delet
27. hr 50 min approx 6 hrs 40 min USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place 2 DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time unit min LCD LCD LCD Battery pack monitor on monitor off monitor on Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on BN V12U 45 30 50 35 40 30 BN V20U 80 50 85 55 70 45 when the video light is on INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger The BN V856U battery pack provides approx 7 hours of recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD monitor and the video light are off Also read thoroughly the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals 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 e Charge marker NOTES e 11 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 e 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 to cover 3 times the planned shooting time
28. image data transferred to a Windows PC can also be further processed using Mr Photo Gold e f a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode i pg 37 the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen e When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment the still image recorded onto the tape and stored in memory will become coarse and its true colors will be lost 2 e EN RECORDING Basic Features cont Zoom in PURPOSE s Be END END To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous A n x 37 change in image magnification We EA Map AT Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom out Toone OPERATION Zoom In Display Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Zoom indicator bar Push the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom level indicator NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus Approximate zoom ratio I pg 41 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator W moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of Power Zoom Lever the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may
29. instruction manual on the provided CD ROM for details e During transfer of the still image the camcorder s screen becomes blue and PCXMODE is dis played After transferring is finished the screen displays the same still image as in step 2 END TRANSFERRING Close the software then switch off the camcorder Display PCXMODE NOTES e Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder s built in memory perform the camcorder s Picture Mode Setting pg 24 The still images will be transferred from the personal computer in the selected Picture Mode e When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder make sure the number of images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder s remaining number of shots available e Use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack e The still images stored in the camcorder s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to the PC If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder s memory delete them F pg 58 59 e Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries 5m D S C PLAYBACK Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
30. pg 12 81 e Tape End Display TAPE END CF pg 19 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear e Head Clog Warning Appears if dirty heads are detected during recording In such a case use the optional Cleaning Cassette If after using it the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer D EN A AC Power Adapter Charger de de Tape OUS oues invicem dettes n ke pg 31 Animation RecordiliB sies end MEER pg 45 Fast Forward Tape esset uci ER RE Re pg 46 Auto Date RECO es vinee med pod FINE MIGE ese N ee nie data ie eb pg 24 PUM COGIC ate Oe Go ee pe 40 Full INACE cm pg 23 27 AUTO SIMUL GVH c pg 19 46 G B CAE ei ER pid ee RE EG tee pg 16 Battery Pack essens DoE Ds egg pg 10 74 H Brighten The IMaAgE ess ai eit bett eg om Lern id Dies pg 39 EE EE N N T Brighten The LCD Monitor sees EE pg 21 AE AE ie Ai Pb AV 8 gru T pg 11 ME EE EE tensis Pere EA N AN N AN pg 49 ed ie EE OE pg 56 rice EE EE ruat pg 11 o MEM dl Charging The Battery PaEK osse sies eEssa ses Ni pg 10 MEN l AEN HN i tornace SKOON se ee ED N NES pg 21 Clock Lithium B
31. the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction e The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Interface Shooting The person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward e When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on START RECORDING Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording e During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTE The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder Brightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT Dial 1 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS If you want to brighten the image Turn the Dial towards If you want to darken the image Turn the Dial towards 22 EN SNAPSHOT Button LENS COVER Open Close Ring System Select Switch r v Power Switch Select Dial Display Menu Screen SNAPSHOT gt RETURN FULL SNAPSHOT FULL PIN UP MULTI 4 MULTI 9 M DRIVE SNAPSHO
32. 0 DATE amp TIME OFF No indication RECORDING Advanced Features cont Date Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time on the LCD monitor in the viewfinder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen ACCESS DATE TIME DISP MENU Move the highlight bar to DATE TIME DISP by rotating the Select Dial while in Record Standby Then press it to display the DATE TIME DISP Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is activated e You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure I pg 13 If you haven t do so first 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen NOTES DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded e If you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting e Fven if you shoot with the date time displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting they will not be recorded AUTO DATE e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing t
33. AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 EN USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e 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 e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination 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 4 Object and Liquid Entry 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
34. AUSE gt II Button NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power FF gt gt Button SHORE En Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD LCD Monitor in Retracted Position monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV F pg 50 51 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e f a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction Battery pack remaining power indicator Tape counter Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 4 Rewind Reverse Search H Still Playback LCD monitor viewfinder indications VIDEO PLAYBACK Features ET 7 BRIGHT Dial Set to VIDEO Display BRIGHT VOLUME Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image turn the BRIGHT Dial towards To darken the image turn the Dial towards NOTE The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play b
35. DIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE The Audio Dub standby mode is engaged The Audio Dubbing Indicator is displayed on the top right corner of the LCD monitor or viewfinder 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 Press STOP NOTES e Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e If the microphone 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 e 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 e 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
36. 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 AA R6 size battery as shown in the 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 KJ PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 4 REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER 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 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 e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape 5 O EN BACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing These are some basic types of connections When making connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Basic Connections Use option
37. LAYBACK Advanced Features cont Index You can view all still images stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU The Menu Screen appears ACCESS INDEX MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to INDEX and press it The INDEX Menu appears VIEW INDEX IMAGES Rotate the Select Dial to move the frame to the desired still image then press it The one you selected is displayed on the whole screen then the screen enters normal playback e On the INDEX Menu 6 still images are displayed at a time When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the Select Dial to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 and then rotate it further downward The frame is placed on the 7th still image automatically Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way elf the desired still image cannot be found place the highlight bar on EXIT then press the Select Dial twice to exit the Menu NOTES e When moving the frame from the 7th still image back to the 6th rotate the Select Dial upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then rotate it further upward The frame is moved to the 6th still image Perform the same proced
38. MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function System Select Switch ua s elf the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on RETURN then press the Select Dial Select Dial Power Switch MAKE SETTING Display Press the Select Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on Menu Screen the function you select If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 or SLIDE SHOW 2 a Slide show will start F pg 55 If you select any other functions See respective pages INDEX CF pg 56 PROTECT I pg 57 DELETE amp pg 58 59 and do each procedure from step 4 EXIT lt PROTECT gt o1 x aa 02 x aj 03 da ew VEG o6 Bs Setting Menu ex PROTECT RETURN Normal Screen EE NOO Menu Screen Explanations All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand CF pg 56 SLIDE SHOW 1 After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg 54 you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order Each still image is displayed This mode is like a regular sl
39. N Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen STILL IMAGE STORAGE TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT e Regardless of the Power Switch position AUTO or PRO Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode A still image is stored in the built in memory and displayed for approx 2 seconds While the still image remains displayed that image is in the process of being stored in memory and it is therefore impossible to take another shot during that time When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen you may take another shot e The remaining number of shots available is displayed Remaining number of shots 30 gt 29 gt 1 3 50 Blinking Pictrue mode display FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode MULTI 4 Multi Analyzer 4 p 2 A MULTI 9 Multi Analyzer 9 M DRIVE Motor Drive mode EN 23 NOTES e The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode In the STANDARD mode twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE mode e Some sample images have been stored in the built in memory at the factory If you wish to delete them first remove the Protect function F pg 57 then perform the Delete function pg 58 e When the Power Switch is set to AUTO it is not possible to select the Snapshot mode You c
40. ON PARAMETERS Move the highlight bar to the required white balance by rotating the Select Dial AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically This is the factory preset position FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day Xe CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN When using a video light or other similar type of lighting MWB When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject F pg 43 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia I gt pg 33 is activated White paper Select Dial Power Switch Display gt NEXT Menu Screen AUTO D ZO TELE MACRO OFF ATE TAPE LENGTH T30 PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL PRETURN eh M W B Menu AUTO FINE XS CLOUD 4 HALOGEN MWB EN 45 Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO mode perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 7 SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment pg 42 and select MWB 2 SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject A
41. Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE OFF S LX OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN EXPOSURE AUTO MANU EXPOSURE Menu Manual Exposure Screen level counter To brighten the image P id d To darken the image Exposure control NOI Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C or VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it 00 exposure control level counter appears ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image rotate the Select Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 6 To darken the image rotate the Select Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the expo
42. SE Ee Eb pg 23 27 Playback D S Eise RAS petit viis ebd iens pg 52 Playback VIDEO es SG P RO na pg 46 Power Switch POSITION ssiseserteidtostar eret ka pg 18 Mitis E N pg 53 Program AE With Special Effects pg 32 33 PROTEC T VIENU sssrini aetan EE ras pg 57 Proto dig ele OE EE pg 57 Provided ACOESSONES ae ere EES pg 9 Q 050 LL Medo Fc pg 29 Ro Recording Advanced Features VIDEO pg 31 45 Recording Start Stop VIDEO pg 18 19 Recording MOUS ie ei sis sesde Ge pg 14 Nee ee Ee Ie ER EO N pg 18 Rek se DE pg 29 Rewind The ape siese SEGE NEE pg 46 So vic Ipsae Qs IT t ve Ee NUN ED Ee NN pg 21 SEIL HIG EE OE EL LE pg 44 61 SPa IOS uen a T Re ee lager pg 33 Shooting Advanced Features D S C pg 32 36 44 oe os IE 6 EI EE ee pg 22 25 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 17 SMMC GEE si SR EE NE EG DE pg 48 slide Show MOUD ss RE Ges EE De pg 55 Snapshot MOUS ie Re EE Se Se pg 22 26 Snapshot VIDEO sessies ee ae kes pg 26 27 Soe le ie AE pg 77 DONS ModE MR EN pg 33 STANDARD Mode Esta ee EE pg 24 Star Mark On The Setting Menus pg 56 57 59 Still Image Data Transfer ee pg 53 SUPA VINA SE EE N pg 48 Store A Still Image In The Built In Memory pg 22 Saper ole se de Ee DE pg 37 T p EA EE pg 38 das ee Hi RE EE ET pg 46 Tape TUGGING AR dist inard p aos tn
43. SEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 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 or wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected EN 45 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 Before performing the following steps make sure that e The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO e The Power Switch is set to PRO e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording mode is set to SP ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears SET RECORDING TIME Rotate t
44. T Menu Menu Screen SNAPSHOT gt RETURN PIN UP Normal Screen During Snapshot mode P lt gt No display Pin Up Full MD M DRIVE M4 MULTI 4 m mE STILL CAMERA D S C SHOOTING Basic Shooting When shooting a still image it is not recorded onto the tape but it is stored in the camcorder s built in memory in the selected Picture Mode A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC saved and processed using a Paint Software program C pg 53 MODE SELECTION 4 SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover then set the System Select Switch to D S C Set the Power Switch to PRO e The power lamp lights and an image appears SELECT PICTURE MODE Do steps 2 and 3 of OPERATION on pg 24 Set PICTURE to FINE or STANDARD in the Menu Screen as required e There are two modes FINE allows you to shoot up to approx 30 still images with higher resolution and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx 60 still images with lower resolution SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the appropriate mode among the 5 Snapshot modes C pg 23 and press it Selection is complete CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETUR
45. ack images recorded in Wide Mode I pg 37 Speaker Volume Control You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power Zoom Lever 7 ADJUST VOLUME If you want to turn up the volume push the Power Zoom Lever towards T If you want to turn down the volume push the Power Zoom Lever towards W NOTE The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode pg 37 Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available 1 ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously Then press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press BAE and EFFECT simultaneously AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders AS EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Features cont Power Switch FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY PAUSE H ID during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE gt HE again NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome d
46. al Video and Audio cables To Video Output To VIDEO IN E ld Video cable optional To TV or VCR Audio cable optional i i F To Audio Output To AUDIO IN Connector cover Connection For Tape Dubbing Use optional Video and Audio cables Power Switch PLAY PAUSE gt ID Button To Video Video cable To Output optional VIDEO IN i NC ux Audio cable optional VCR Recording deck D Om To Audio Output To AUDIO IN Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover NEE LLLLLDLLLLLL NO Basic Connections 1 CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it Connect as shown in the illustration F pg 50 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 11 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set
47. an use the Snapshot mode you selected in the PRO mode e f a Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode I pg 37 the Snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the image Continuous camera shutter type blackout takes place 4 or 9 times with the image like serial photography then the 4 or 9 still images you took are displayed Stores 6 still images continuously for approx 2 seconds During still image storage MD blinks and the 6 still images are displayed in the order that you took them There is no sound effect of a shutter closing CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE System Select Switch r v Power Switch Select Dial Display Menu Screen FINE SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN PICTURE PICTURE Menu FINE STANDARD Menu Screen URE STD SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN Normal Screen Remaining number of shots 60 gt 59 1 207 Blinking Picture mode display STD lt gt FINE FEATURE Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder s memory FINE and STANDARD FINE allows you to shoot up to approx 30 still images in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Since the quality of image is better than STANDARD FINE is more suitable for post production on a PC STANDARD allow
48. any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 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 PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC SERVICING 1 Servicing 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 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 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 m
49. assette Adapter C P7U Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 Ibs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U e Car Battery Charger BH V3U e Battery Charger BH VC10U e Car Battery Cord AP V7U e Compact VHS C Cassettes TC 40 30 20 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Audio Video Cable Some accessories 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 MEMO Ma MEMO VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD WNZLEINXY Y9 m Printed in Japan O299MKV KUN YP
50. ates sus sae SEER EN SE pg 12 J COM Port RS 2 2C setersevnesvesnyesteneseneatieasoess pg 53 JLIP ID NO ee ee ee ee ee ed pg 38 Connection TO A VCR TV seen P8 50 Journalistic Shooting enne pg 21 Connection To A Windows PC Macintosh wer PEG ENE EK EE OE pg 24 eI ARE EE OT pg 8 9 L Co nter Mer sis es de pg 48 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 71 D 0 0 Load A Tape attt pg 15 Darken The Mape ie ME DE ED pg 39 M Darken The LCD Monitor pg 21 Date Time Display pg 34 Manual FOCUS ssiri siais pg 41 D te Time Settings seisoen an BEEK NEER pg 13 MEE Pe res PEL ETE VERW Et pg 58 Modern POEL sis sets ees es ee ER ge ee ed pg 53 Delete ModE MT P pg 58 Move The Page Back uses EER pg 52 Delete Select Menu esee pg 58 Move The Page Next ees EER pg 52 Demonstration MOAB is sitne tte peter eed ee pg 38 N BUSES OO AE rr eer eee DE 37 NDE Heck Ge ESE EE EE pg 33 Digital Still Camera PES Nepa Pasi Mode ss ss DE usines pg 33 Diopter Ad stens EEN e rete ite bed pg 16 Discharge The Battery Pack osa tito on pg 10 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 33 Erase ProteEUG sesse de Ee PETS SiS pg 15 Exposure COLO si EED DE RES SR Ee pg 39 P Padock MarK csiis pg 57 Piciure Mode SERE ss idees ees ane pg 24 Pietie GE dIE eo EE Ee pg 29 PUMP IAG ese Re
51. ay 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 f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts 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 4 Safety Check 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 MAJOR FEATURES E REMEMBER Digital Still Camera Built in PC communication capable The Logical Choice Ps 22 25 52 59 AE Compact VHS e VHS H d The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR with VHS Playpak Program AE with Special Effects pg 32 33 B Flectronic Fog Filter m ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight B Sports m Nega Posi m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Digital Hyper Zoom pg 28 Zoom in LCD Color Monitor Zoom out Cassettes marked VHS H can be used with this camcorder Oc BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in unti
52. de a pg 50 51 Tape Length SSH evisos EIE ei pg 14 Ue c P pg 38 Titae Lapse SHOOUNE erken ttt rro pg 45 Eed esas cheese ne EE RE EE N pg 47 ITSO MERE ss OR OS GED ARE Re pg 17 TERE MOS Se itera vd ee pg 33 U Uile Ta TES EE M pg 15 V Vile cog BU EE EE pg 30 Viewfinder Adjustment secsascocpcrrenterereancarteransee pg 16 W White Balance Adjustment pg 42 Wide MOOG MT pg 37 Wipe ST OE EE ana pg 31 Z acere P pg 28 4en DANGER Video Light e 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 e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e lt is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m 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 s
53. direct sunlight About moisture condensation e 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 e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer SPECIFICATIONS en f General Format VHS NTSC standard Power source DC 6 0 V Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on 6 9 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off 74 W LCD monitor on viewfinder on 8 0 W Video light 2 9 W Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette VASIH cassette Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 D S C format Recording format Digital data storage based on JPEG Recording medium Built in flash memory 2 Mbyte Number of storable shots FINE mode approx 30 shots STANDARD mode appr
54. display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF If you set the System Select Switch to D S C before shooting a still image press SNAPSHOT then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu INT TIME indicator REC TIME indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen Animation You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Before performing the following steps make sure that e The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO e The Power Switch is set to PRO e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording mode is set to SP ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time AS
55. djust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 ENTER SETTING Press the Select Dial until MWB begins blinking e When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 4 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen 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 NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances In such a case adjust focus manually I pg 41 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 tint of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance during Manual White Balance operation the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 44 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start Stop button and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whoever is operating the camcorder can enter the sc
56. e some still images already stored in memory to make room for new shots SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU The Menu Screen appears ACCESS DELETE MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to DELETE and press it The DELETE Menu appears SELECT DELETE MODE Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to SELECT or ALL then press it To select a still image by checking the still images stored in memory Select SELECT then go to step 5 To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them Select ALL then go to step 6 To quit the Delete Mode rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the frame to the desired still image then press it X appears above the selected still image When you have finished selecting all the desired still images rotate the Select Dial upward to place the highlight bar on NEXT then press the Select Dial e On the Delete Select Menu the still images are displayed six at a time To delete the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the Select Dial to move the frame from No 1 to No 6 then rotate it further downward The frame is moved to the 7th still image automatical
57. e time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP pg 34 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording M W B AUTO This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses X FINE the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is Xwe CLOUD not possible under the following conditions WB e When an object is in various shades of the same color 6 HALOGEN When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors M In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment I pg 42 43 Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 380 times digital magnification 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 Activated only with the System Select Switch set to VIDEO If the System Select Switch is set to D S C this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either D S C or VIDEO Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
58. eatures cont Display Program AF With Special Effects After 2 sec All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P AE SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C or VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO SELECT MODE Press P AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left SEPIA ETE ET id e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated NOTES amp SPORTS ND ND EFFECT rad e Only one mode can be engaged at a time R e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade D TWILIGHT Wipe I pg 31 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed 2S 1 2000 Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture LA NEGA POSI color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as OFF flourescent or mercury vapor lights System Select Switch Power Switch Display Mode Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide I pg 37 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie e When the Power Switch is set to D S C the scene is stored in black and white in the
59. ed with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial E SNAPSHOT FULL DATE TIME YEAR MONTH DAY 1 oo TIME PM 12 00 12 hour indication with AM or PM DATE TIME Menu E SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert gt pg 34 System Select Switch e e e SP EP Recording e Mode Button TV Select Dial Power Switch Viewfinder Tape length indicator SP P 8 Recording mode indicator Display gt NEXT Menu Screen AUS AUTO D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN GETTING STARTED cont
60. en the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power NOTES Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet 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 for clock operation and remote control unit This unit is produced to comply with Standard The battery used in this device may present a IEC Publ 65 fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion B Dispose of used battery promptly B Keep away from children B Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instruction
61. ene before recording starts NOTE Before performing the following steps make sure that e The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO or D S C according to your needs The Power Switch is set to PRO e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INT TIME MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to INT TIME and press it SET INTERVAL TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial START DELAYED RECORDING If you set the System Select Switch to VIDEO press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically If you set the System Select Switch to D S C press SNAPSHOT When the selected time has elapsed a still image is shot automatically System Select Switch Select Dial Recording Start Stop Button Display Menu Screen 1 XT M W B D ZOOM ON ATE TIME PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL ul Menu Screen 2 DEMO MODE RETURN To Cancel Self Timer INT TIME REC TIME If you set the System Select Switch to VIDEO before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to
62. er 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg 44 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 INT TIME 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 45 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 45 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 45 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 25 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 45 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear NOTE Also refer to pgs 44 and 45 62 EN Power Swi
63. f the correct tape length has been selected Cassette holder PUSH Button Erase Protection EJECT Switch Gear Turn to take up slack ew 15 Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed Then close the LCD monitor NOTES e Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor e The 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 e 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 cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode LOs GETTING STARTED cont Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your t
64. he Select Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE 4 To release when SPAUSES is displayed set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF To release when PAUSE and REC are not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE gt then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF 46 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees 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 OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PLAY PLAY BACK Press PLAY PAUSE II The playback picture appears STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP B System Select Switch REW 4 Button Rewind or Fast Forward the tape Press REW dd to rewind or FF bb to fast forward the tape during Stop mode PLAY P
65. he Switch position to VIDEO lt pg 18 e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO pg 18 e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel e If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO e If the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to play back a tape Change the Switch position to VIDEO pg 46 e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e The Counter Memory Function has been activated CF pg 48 e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode I pg 14 e f 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 e f you have not performed Date Time Setting I pg 13 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out e The battery pack is running low e If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees EJECT switch does not function OSen EE When the System Select Switch is set to D S C SHOOTING Although the SNAPSHOT Button is e When the number of remaining shots available reaches 0 pressed a still image
66. he date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the Select Dial e In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded System Select Switch Select Dial Display CUS TITLE DATE TIME DISP TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT CUS S LX OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN CONGRATULATIONS Power Switch Menu Screen TITLE Menu NOD Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left 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 pg 36 38 SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen 3 ACCESS TITLE MENU Move the highlight bar to TITLE by rotating the Select Dial while in Record Standby Then press it to display the TITLE Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is activated e f you wish to make the title indication disappear select OFF 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu
67. hite balance CF pg 42 to amp when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator C3 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 the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch is set to AUTO e 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 OFF AUTO ON switch e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode F pg 33 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode I pg 33 is engaged the light will not activate RECORDING Advanced Features HS 1 Ex Fader Fade in Fade out Display After 2 sec EJMOSAIC Bk FADER i T Mo AE Ed ESISHUTTER l K OFF No indication 1 e v UA LY VS Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch NOTES 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 OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT to cycle through the mode
68. hown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter General Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one e Use only the following battery C FOU Or CAPE AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions CAUTIONS 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 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharg Ing charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while war
69. humb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused ri CAMERA AUTO or PRO NEE LLU enl Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet Q then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4 Tripod Mounting J ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod IG VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording System Select Switch LENS COVER NOTE Open Close Ring You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Powe
70. ide show If you wish to stop the slide show press the Select Dial twice SLIDE SHOW 2 After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg 54 you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order The still image wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top If you wish to stop the slide show press the Select Dial twice PROTECT Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure Select a still image for which you want to perform Protect to put a padlock mark next to it A still image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted When selecting a still image to protect you can check six still images stored in memory at a time pg 57 DELETE Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory I pg 58 CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage SELECT Allows you to check 6 still images stored in memory at a time to select the still images you want to delete Allows you to delete all the still images at once except protected images System Select Switch Select Dial Power Switch Display MENU Menu Screen lt INDEX Menu INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 EXIT INDEX lt Playback Screen P
71. ies than full auto recording try this mode Tape remaining time indicator MIN 120MIN 119MIN Y 3MIN 2MIN Blinking j 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking Recording Start Stop Button DISPLAY Button Now calculating EN 1 9 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape remaining time is only displayed in the viewfinder as shown e The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder 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 indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected F pg 14 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 cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom o
72. is not stored in blinking it becomes impossible to take your next shot the built in memory Perform DELETE function to remove some still images already stored in memory pg 58 Self Timer Shooting is not available Pressing the Recording Start Stop Button does not start recording in the Self Timer Shooting procedure Press the SNAPSHOT Button pg 44 It is not possible to shoot in A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for sucession approx 2 seconds after the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed During that time it is impossible to take another shot When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen take another shot F pg 22 PLAYBACK Although ALL is selected in the e The Protect function is in effect for some still images If DELETE Menu Screen all still images they are not necessary cancel the Protect function then cannot be deleted try deleting all still images again F pg 57 Date Time Insert is not performed e It is not possible to display the date time on a still image while shooting a still image Instant Titles are not displayed while e It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image shooting a still image Some settings cannot be changed in e It is not possible to set REC TIME in the Menu Screen the Menu Screen Since the camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interfere
73. is the same as described in this section e When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV it may jitter slightly e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted the page back D S C PLAYBACK Connection EN 53 Connection to a Windows PC Image data stored in the camcorder s built in memory can be transferred to a Windows PC and saved using the provided image transfer software Picture Navigator The image data transferred to a Windows PC can also be further processed using Mr Photo Gold and the still image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape I pg 63 To assure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connection CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER Connect the camcorder s DIGITAL connector to the COM Port RS 232C on a Windows PC using the provided PC connection cable SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to PLAY Set to D S C To DIGITAL connector PC connection cable provided For Windows To COM Port RS 232O A still image stored in memory appears e When transferring still images to a computer be sure that a still image is displayed on the screen RUN IMAGE TRANSFER SOFTWARE Launch the provided software on your Windows PC Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder s memory to the Windows PC Refer to the software s
74. l it locks in place B Charging procedure I pg 10 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK nm PLAY PAUSE gt II Button PAN Butto N Set to PLAY STOP B Button im Set to VIDEO Ell Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO E set the Power Switch to PLAY Fl Press REW dd The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape E Press PLAY PAUSE 10 Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press STOP IM For more details pg 46 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak CF pg 49 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PUSH Button EJECT Switch Ell Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees El Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder Ell insert a video cassette IM Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details I pg 15 LENS COVER Open Close Ring Set to AUTO or PRO N Recording Start Stop Button ym Set to VIDEO El Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover El set the System Select Switch to VIDEO E Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will
75. light and an image will appear Ell Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts e To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details I pgs 18 21 e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees QUICK OPERATION GUIDE D S C A still image you shoot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory SUPPLY POWER BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place B Charging procedure I pg 10 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK REW PAGE Button FF P PAGE Button Set to PLAY System Select Switch Set to D S C El Set the System Select Switch to D S C FA Set the Power Switch to PLAY A still image stored in memory appears El Press REW lt PAGE or FF P PAGE to select the still image you want to view For more details I pg 52 e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees N SNAPSHOT Button N LENS COVER Open Close Ring 3 Set to
76. ly Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 7th one In case of SELECT NEXT DELETE If you check the remaining still images on INDEX Menu after deleting EXIT INDEX BH as o2 aa os aa NEE Ll NO9 ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to CANCEL or ENTER then press it e CANCEL does not delete the selected still images and the screen returns to the Menu Screen e ENTER deletes the selected still images While ENTER blinks they are in the process of being deleted from memory After deleting is finished the screen returns to the Menu Screen CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial again to exit the Menu Screen CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage NOTES e Before deleting some still images stored in memory perform Protect for the necessary ones I pg 57 or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally pg 53 e Even if ALL is selected on the DELETE Menu it is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark ALL only deletes all still images that are not protected After images are deleted fro
77. m memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in the numerical sequence The Index No for images protected with the padlock mark may therefore change e When selecting the desired still image in step 5 to move the frame from No 7 to 6 place the highlight bar on EXIT by rotating the Select Dial upward Rotate it further upward to move the frame to No 6 Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one e On the Delete Select Menu a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode e If the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE mode or 60 in the STANDARD mode when ALL is selected on the DELETE Menu initialize the camcorder s memory CF pg 68 OO en JG THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 7 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot 2 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click e Read the caution concerning lithium batteries pg 2 RM V705U provided Functions Buttons With the camcorder s P
78. mer 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 NOTES e lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals 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 e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes CAUTIONS cont 7 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 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 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight
79. n adhered to 5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer END 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 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 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 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
80. nce from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting In such a case initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below Please note that initialization deletes all the still images including ones for which you performed the Protect function stored in the camcorder s memory If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory before initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them If image data is corrupt transfer is impossible FORMAT 1 Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press the SP EP Recording Mode Button for more than 2 seconds The FORMAT Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to CANCEL or ENTER then press it e CANCEL does not initialize the memory e ENTER initializes the memory During initialization ENTER blinks FORMAT Menu When initialization is complete the screen becomes blue back CAUTION While ENTER is selected and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corru
81. nitor or viewfinder When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING Press STOP NOTES e During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker e After step 5 Retake I pg 29 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 e Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Power Switch REW lt lt PAGE Button FF gt gt PAGE Button PLAY PAUSE gt Il Button STOP Bi Button COUNTER R M Button Display Insert editing indicator Tape counter START STOP A PLAY 2 0 STOP A c PAUSE e REW S 6 INSERT RM V705U provided EN 63 Insert Editing Insert A Still Image From The Built in Memory Onto A Tape You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder s built in memory 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 Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing VIDEO C pg 62 before the following procedure NOTE Use the RM V705U remote control unit to perform this procedure
82. nu Screen 2 rotate the Select Dial to NEXT and press it To go back to Menu BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Dial to ENGLISH BACK and press it e If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen BBC LENA ur place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 gt RETURN j q MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends on TITLE LANG the function you select Setting Menu If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE TITLE DATE FRENCH ex TITLE LANG TIME DISP DATE TIME PICTURE or SNAP SPANISH PORTUGUESE SHOT See respective pages FOCUS F pg 40 41 EXPOSURE CF pg 39 TITLE CF pg 35 DATE TIME DISP CF7 pg 34 DATE TIME CF pg 13 PICTURE CF pg 24 SNAPSHOT CF pg 22 27 If you select WIDE D ZOOM TELE MACRO or DEMO MODE the selected function s parameter starts blinking Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter appears Go to step 5 If you select JLIP ID NO press the Select Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting e If you decide you want to return to the previous setting
83. omatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro C pg 38 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically System Select Switch Select Dial Display S LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN Power Switch Menu Screen FOCUS Menu Manual Focus Screen ed l MANUAL FOCUS NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments 2 pg 16 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C or VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen ACCESS FOCUS MENU Move the hightlight bar to FOCUS by rotating the Select Dial then press it ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it ak and appear The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject rotate the Select Dial upward lt 4 appears and blinks Go to step 6 To nearer subject rotate the Select Dial downward gt appears and blinks Go to step 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen disppears and jh amp reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES
84. ower Switch set With the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO set to PLAY Q Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal transmitting window ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in out I pg 28 PLAY Button Playback start 2 pg 46 Q STOP Button Stop I pg 46 Q REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search pg 29 pg 46 48 INSERT Button Insert Editing I pg 62 63 START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder INT TIME Button Self Timer Time Lapse gt pg 61 REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse C7 pg 61 PAUSE Button Pause I pg 48 D FF Button Retake forward I pg 29 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search pg 46 48 D A DUB Button Audio dubbing F pg 64 8 8 NEE NO FEATURE Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse 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 Rec time indicator RM V705U provided PURPOSE The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions without using the Menu Screen OPERATION Self Tim
85. ox 60 shots Image size 640 x 480 pixels when captured on a PC Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight Approx 870 g 2 0 Ibs Dimensions 99 W x 119 H x 198 D mm 3 15 16 x 4 11 16 x 7 13 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 2 3 9 to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 55 color LCD White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 3 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Connectors JLIP 93 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector Audio 8 dBs 1 kQ analog output via Audio output connector Digital 92 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack Provided Accessories AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries AC 120 Vx 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 Vu 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DE BS Vase l3 VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 9 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Weight Approx 300 g 0 71 Ibs C
86. pes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch DANGER m 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 m Do not place the camcorder into the Carrying Case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time B When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects B Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION 1 Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch 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 m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m It is recommended to set the w
87. power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries n 3 Date Time Settings SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO or D S C and set the Power Switch to PRO System Select Switch e The power lamp comes on ACCESS MENU SCREEN e e Press MENU e e e mo EN SELECT FUNCTION e e Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to p DATE TIME then press it The DATE TIME Menu d Power lamp TV appears elf you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 7 e If you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 5 SET DATE Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking r M Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen e Repeat this procedure until you re satisfi
88. pt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators EN 6 9 AE tel CS OSs i Jes ot 4 GD 18 09 28 Q0 1 Oe Controls CD Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 2 Lens Cover Open Close Ring CF pg 3 Video Light Switch EIGHT OFFAUTO ON J essosses sies CF pg 4 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT IF pg 22 85 e Power Zoom Lever T W CF pg e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 6 Picture Stabilizer Button PSTABILIZER e CF pg Q Program AE Button P AE CF pg Fade Wipe Button EFFECT IF pg 9 System Select Switch D S C VIDEO e Rewind Button dd REW PAGE e Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R CF pg e Quick Review Button amp R I gt pg 1 eFast Forward Button Pb FF PAGE es CF pg 46 e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F CF pg 2 Stop Button B STOP IF pg 3 Play Pause Button P M PLAY PAUSE ee ee ee ee CF pg e Select Dial PUSH 3 pg 13 Bright Dial BRIGHT sacas Es CF pg 15 MENU DISPLAY Button CF pg 19 e Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER RINA esse esst sesse Es F pg e Recording Mode Button SP EP CF pg D EJECT Sit ee ee to ede us CF pg Recording Start Stop Button
89. r pg 10 e Recording Mode Setting Ix pg 14 e Jape Length Setting CF pg 14 e Grip Adjustment Ix pg 16 e Viewfinder Adjustment Ix pg 16 1 LOAD A CASSETTE A First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 e degrees 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 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Tally lamp eThe power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the lights while recording is in progress Record Standby mode eThe scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop Button e BEC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected the following functions are available AUTO PRO POWER OFF Full Auto mode PRO mode Allows you to record using Allows you to set various Allows you to switch off the NO special effects or manual recording functions using the camcorder adjustments Suitable for menus If you want more creative standard recording capabilit
90. r any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Sitch 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 are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function pg 29 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it e The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed e While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker e To turn the tally lamp off during recording refer to pgs 36 and 38 LCD Monitor Viewtinder Indications Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear disappear from the camcorder s display cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator F pg 71 1 PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON To turn off the indications press DISPLAY for more than 1 second Press again for more than 1 second to make the indications reappear NOTE Even if the indications are off the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end and the battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone System Select Switch LENS COVER Open
91. rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The normal screen reappears AIA DEMO MODE RETURN Ex Normal Screen NOTE No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode EE NOT MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial EA mE 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 wo or Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect If a snapshot I pg 22 26 is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen picture becomes slightly coarse S LX 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 Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles F pg 35 DATE TIME Makes the dat
92. s marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 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 2 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 3 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 4 Ventilation 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 e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e 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 bee
93. s as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START OR END RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears e OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled FADER Fades in out to a black screen HK 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 e 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 e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia I pg 33 e With the Electronic fog filter mode I pg 33 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen e Fven if you start shooting with the Fade Wipe indication displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting the Fade Wipe does not function 3 2 EN RECORDING Advanced F
94. s case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging If it doesn t contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT terminal AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U DC Cord To car s cigarette lighter Car Battery Cord socket AP V7U optional SS Y cx Battery d C harger Adapter BH V3U optional USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e When using the DC cord make sure you connect the end of the cord with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine idling e The optional Car Battery Charger Adapter BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack except BN V20U V856U e When using the optional Car Battery Charger Adapter or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the
95. s you to shoot up to approx 60 still images in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Since in this mode twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE mode select this mode when you wish to shoot many still images OPERATION 1 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover and set the System Select Switch to D S C Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears m If you wish the Picture Mode to return to the previous setting rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to RETURN 3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to PICTURE and press it The PICTURE Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to FINE or STANDARD and press it Selection is complete 4 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen EE ENZO NOTES The picture mode s factory preset is FINE Some sample images have been stored in the built in memory at the factory If you wish to delete them first remove the Protect function pg 57 then perform the Delete function gt pg 58 To store the still images you shot we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk pg 53 or transfer them to a VCR connected to the camcorder and record them onto a tape When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA
96. still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder s built in memory e First there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing then a still image appears The scene you are currently aimed at starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners The screen changes as shown in the illustrations 1 to 5 and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode Only the still image 3 is stored in the built in memory in the selected mode then the camcorder resumes normal recording If you press during Record Standby mode the screens Q to 3 are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode Then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e When the remaining number indicator displays O blinking the still image will be recorded onto the tape but not in the built in memory If you wish to store a still image in the built in memory pg 58 e The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number e If SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch sei to D S C CF pg 22 e Image data stored in the camcorder s built in memory can be transferred to a Windows PC and saved using the provided image transfer software Picture Navigator F pg 53 The
97. sure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES e To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 e To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 40 en Focus detection zone RECORDING Advanced Features cont 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 e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in bright ness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning A amp appears 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 Cz pg 28 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could aut
98. tch REW dd Button FF gt gt Button PLAY PAUSE Il Button STOP Bi Button COUNTER R M Button Display Insert editing indicator Tape Counter START STOP 5 7 PLAY O stop amp PAUSE LE QO REwW Y G INSERT RM V705U provided IE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Insert Editing VIDEO 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 V705U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and 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 1 second to reset the tape counter then press again for less than 1 second so that M appears 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 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 Editing standby mode is engaged The Insert Editing Indicator is displayed on the top left corner of the LCD mo
99. the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e 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 e 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 Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration on pg 50 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 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press PLAY PAUSE b M on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY PAUSE gt I on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PLAY PAUSE gt IBH on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTE If you wish to dub still images recorded with the System Select Switch set to D S C play back the still images C pg 52 56 instead of doing the above steps 4 through 6 engage the VCR s
100. trap Eyelets IF pg 17 E Clock Battery Slot CF pg 12 IT Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 17 INDEX Indications SEE 0 B DE 55 9 en l om 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining TIME sessies Ese yemas r pg 19 When no cassette is inserted the cassette J warning blinks When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded the cassette LY mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Recording Mode SP EP Indicator CF pg 14 3 D Program AE Indicator CF pg 32 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 o 3 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator CF pg 31 Displayed at 2 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 4 ePicture Mode Display CF pg 23 24 e Remaining Number Of Shots re ie ie ME N ME CF pg 23 24 Tape Length Indicator
101. ure for the 13th image e On the INDEX Menu a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode Select Dial Power Switch Display MENU Menu Screen INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE Al PROTECT Menu se NE od x osx oel x a ga 3 ES A padlock mark appears d OM LO p NOT Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image and that still image cannot be deleted SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU The Menu Screen appears ACCESS PROTECT MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Menu appears elf you do not want to perform Protect for any still image go to step 5 SET PROTECT Rotate the Select Dial to move the frame to the desired still image then press it The padlock mark appears above the selected image e On the PROTECT Menu all still images are displayed six at a time To perform Protect for the still images that come after the 6th one rotate the Select Dial to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 then rotate it further downward The frame is placed automatically on the 7th still image Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way e To complete Protect
102. uring Still Playback This is normal Set to VIDEO FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION 1 Press FF gt gt to search forward or press REW dd to reverse during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE gt 1 NOTES PLAY PAUSE gt II e During playback press and hold REW lt 4 or Button FF gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal STOP W Button COUNTER R M Button FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP W then REW dd The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE b M to start playback NOTES e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable the Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette EN 49 Compartment door Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR

JVC GR-AXM917UM User's Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents