JVC GR-AXM710 User's Manual
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1. IE MR EE scccia CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ESPA OL FOR SERVICING Only in U S A WARRANTY Only in U S A e AC Power Adapter e Cassette Adapter Charger AA V15U VHS Playpak C P7U e Shoulder Strap e Remote Control Unit RM V705U O for Windows PC e Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 for clock operation and e PC Connection Cable x 1 remote control unit 78 80 81 82 e Battery Pack BN V20U e CD ROM including two software programs 1 Oe 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 REFRESH indicator 2 REFRESH The AC Power Adapter 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 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 the2. 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 automatically Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 7th one In case of SELECT NEXT lt DELETE gt If you check the remaining still images on INDEX Menu after deleting EXIT lt INDEX gt an mees 02 aa 03 x J AA nO Y 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
3. Fade out Display After 2 sec IMOSAIC Bk FADER MOSAIC EJSHUTTER K E sume a SE No indication e e e y EFFECT Button Power System Select Switch Recording Start Stop Button 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 modes 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 l
4. COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA Alinee las marcas y deslice la bater a en la direcci n de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar 2 e El indicador CHARGE comienza a destellar para indicar que se ha iniciado la carga EXTRACCI N DE LA BATERIA Cuando el indicador CHARGE deja de destellar y permanece encendido la carga ha terminado Deslice la bater a en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha Tiempo de carga Tiempo de descarga BN V12U aprox 1 h 10 min aprox 3 h 30 min BN V20U aprox 1 h 50 min aprox 6 h 40 min USO DE LA BATERIA 1 COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA Enganche el lado extremo de la bater a en la c mara de video y empuje la bater a hasta que se bloquee en el lugar EXTRACCI N DE LA BATERIA Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater a Tiempo de grabaci n aproximado unidad min Monitor LCD Monitor LCD desconectado conectado Monitor LCD Bater a conectado visor desconectado visor conectado visor conectado BN V12U 45 30 50 35 40 30 BN V20U 80 50 85 55 70 45 Cuando est encendida el foco INFORMACION El VU V856KIT es un juego compuesto de la bater a BN V856U y del cargador adaptador de CA AA V80U La bater a BN V856U suministra aprox 7 horas de tiempo de grabaci n cuando el visor est activado y el monitor LCD y el foco est n desactivados Tambi n lea completamente los manuales de instrucci n del VU V856KIT Es imposible cargar la bater a BN V856U
5. e 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 scene 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 e 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
6. 7 JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AXM 710 ad 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 this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents I pg 8 9 e 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 PEA refer to the Index F pgs 69 73 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use es read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 74 76 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an
7. 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 TI TAPE LENGTH T30 PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN Al Menu Screen 2 e To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu 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 EMS LORS 197 place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 RETURN e d 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 LF pg 40 41 EXPOSURE gt pg
8. is pressed the page Power switch goes back while each time FF gt PAGE is pressed the page goes next To move eEven 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 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 lt gt pg 63 To assure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connection
9. 39 TITLE CF pg 35 DATE TIME DISP 17 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 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 gt RETURN ES Normal Screen NOTE No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode AA ER NOT MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial EA hanna 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 we CS Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cin
10. 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 Va 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 Va 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V ese 1 3A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 9 16 111 16 x 211 16 Weight Approx 300 g 0 71 Ibs Cassette 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 Sen Marcas A la toma de corriente de CA Indicador
11. 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 t 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 from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in the numerical sequence The Index No for images protected with the padlock mark may therefore change 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 LF pg
12. PLAY Aparece una imagen fija almacenada en la memoria El Presione REW 4 PAGE o FF gt gt PAGE para seleccionar la imagen fija que desea ver Por m s detalles LF p 46 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 45 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 45 grados aprox N Bot n SNAPSHOT N Anillo de abertura del cubreobjetivo LENS COVER Col quelo en AUTO o PRO Conmutador selector de sistema Col quelo en D S C E Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura cierre para abrir el cubreobjetivo H Ajuste el conmutador selector de sistma en DSE El Adjuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en AUTO o PRO La l mpara de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen IN Presione el bot n SNAPSHOT Una imagen fija es filmada y almacenada en la memoria de la c mara de video Por m s detalles LF p 22 a 25 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 60 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox FOR SERVICING Only in U S A El HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet befo
13. Press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously Then press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press PAE 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 gt I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE gt IN again NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during 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 to search forward or press REW dd to reverse during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE gt 1D NOTES PLAY PAUSE gt M e During playback press and hold REW 44 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 Count
14. at an angle of over 60 degrees e 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 E Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees EJ Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder El Insert a video cassette IM Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details LF pg 15 LENS COVER Open Close Ring Set to AUTO or PRO E Recording Start Stop Button ym Set to VIDEO E Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover EJ Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO E Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear O 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 LF 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 unt
15. 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 warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off 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 ees 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 EE en O 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
16. 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 45 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 Switch REW dd Button FF gt gt Button PLAY PAUSE gt H Button STOP W Button COUNTER R M Button Display Insert editing indicator Tape Counter START STOP o 7 PLAY O stop amp Y PAUSE QO REwW 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 E
17. 57 DELETE Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory lt 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 Meru Screen lt INDEX Menu INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 EXIT lt INDEX gt lt Playback Screen PLAYBACK Advanced Features cont Index You can view all still images stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand 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 who
18. KF p 15 Anillo de abertura del cubreobjetivo LENS COVER Col quelo en AUTO o PRO N Bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n N Col quelo en VIDEO E Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura cierre para abrir el cubreobjetivo l Adjuste el conmutador selector de sistema en VIDEO El Adjuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en AUTO o PRO La l mpara de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen O Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n Comenzar la grabaci n e Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Por m s detalles p 18 a 21 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 60 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox BATTERY RELEASE Utilizaci n de la bater a Enganche el lado extremo de la bater a en la c mara de video y empuje la bater a hasta que se bloquee en el lugar Procedimiento para carga gt p 10 Para extraer la bater a Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater a REPRODUCCION Bot n REW dd PAGE FF gt gt PAGE Col quelo en PLAY Conmutador selector de sistema Col quelo en D S C E Ajuste el conmurador selector de sistema en T S C id E Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en
19. 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 3 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 4 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 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 eA 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 is mmm mmm mmm Remaining number of shots 30 29 1 70 Blinking Pictrue mode display FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode MULT
20. arrow 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 BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V20U approx 1 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 BATTERY RELEASE BN V20U 80 50 85 55 70 45 when the video light is on ATTENTION INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack Before detaching the power source and AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger make sure that the camcorder s power The BN V856U battery pack provides approx 7 hours of is turned off Failure to do so can result recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD in a camcorder malfunction 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 Char
21. 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 SNAPSHOT Button LENS COVER Snapshot Open Close Ring 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 o a Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the o e lens cover and set the System Select Switch to x pl VIDEO Set the Power Switch to PRO A MEEL Ge a e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters lt 4 y 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 r d appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to Select Dial Power Switch FULL or PIN UP and press it Selection is complete Display 3 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen rea
22. equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 VA 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 Vas 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V15U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a VAA V15U POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium battery for clock operation and remote control unit The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its b
23. 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 System Select Switch Select Dial Power Switch Display MENU Menu Screen INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DE STE DELETE Menu In case of ALL NEXT lt DELETE gt 01 x o2 x al 03 x_x SY N In Case of SELECT DELETE CANCEL ENTER Delete Execute Menu Y Menu Screen Delete When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full the number of remaining shots available reaches 0 blinking In this situation it becomes impossible to take your next shot Delete some still images already stored in memory to make room for new shots 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
24. 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 lt is not possible to display the date time on a still image while shooting a still image Instant Titles are not displayed while e lt 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 interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting In such a case initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below Please note t
25. 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 ASSEMBLE 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 ai
26. safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition MAJOR FEATURES HS5 REMEMBER Digital Still Camera Built in PC communication capable The Logical Choice Ps 22 25 52 59 ee a S Compact VHS SA VHSTH gt The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR with VHS Playpak Program AE with Special Effects pg 32 33 m Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight E 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 O En BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place Charging procedure F pg 10 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK Mm PLAY PAUSE gt 11 Button BUS N Set to PLAY STOP W Button im Set to VIDEO El Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO PA Set the Power Switch to PLAY El Press REW dd The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape EJ Press PLAY PAUSE 10 Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press STOP IM For more details 15 pg 46 e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened
27. sure the number of images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder s remaining number of shots available Use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack 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 gt pg 58 59 e Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries 54 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 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 gt A A AAA 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
28. 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 1 pg 28 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro gt 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 end 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 th
29. 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 e 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 this 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 SP SS Y cx Battery f 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 en
30. 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 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 15 p
31. 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 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
32. you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Wayne N J 07470 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer MEMO VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 5 O gt x gt Printed in Japan 0199MKVkUN YP
33. 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 320 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 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 J Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used I pg 14 PICTURE Allows you to se
34. 004 2105 If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel S2 EN WARRANTY Only in U S A LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be r
35. 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 1 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 eRead the caution concerning lithium batteries pg 2 RM V705U provided Functions Buttons With the camcorder s Power Switch set With the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO set to PLAY O Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal transmitting window ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in out pg 28 PLAY Button Playback start 17 pg 46 O STOP Button Stop LF pg 46 O REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search pg 29 pg 46 48 INSERT Button Insert Editing 15 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 15 pg 61 PAUSE Button Pause 15 pg 48 FF Button Retake forward C pg 29 Fast Forward Forward S
36. AA 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 C 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 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 R
37. CCESS 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 exposure 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
38. CHARGE ca Indicador REFRESH REFRESCADO REFRESH El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la funci n REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente la bater a antes de recargarla Efect e la funci n REFRESH despu s de un m nimo de 5 cargas Para descargar la bater a Coloque la bater a en el adaptador como se muestra en la ilustraci n de arriba Luego presione REFRESH El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado BATTERY RELEASE ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentaci n aseg rese que la alimentaci n de la c mara de video est desconectada El no hacerlo puede producir un error de funcionamiento en la c mara de video Indicador de carga Indicador de carga Se incorpora un indicador de carga sobre la bater a para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargada o no Los dos colores indicadores rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga ESPANOL Alimentacion Esta camara de video posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 3 vias que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s apropiada NOTAS e Sin alimentaci n no hay ninguna funci n disponible e Utilice exclusivamente la alimentaci n indicada e No utilice las unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo CARGA DE LA BATERIA 1 ALIMENTACION Conecte el cable de alimentaci n de CA del cargador a una toma de corriente
39. 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 232C e 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 Windowse PC Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder s memory to the Windows PC Refer to the software s instruction manual on the provided CD ROM for details e During transfer of the still image the camcorder s screen becomes blue and PCAMODE 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 PC XMODE 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
40. 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 gt 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 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
41. DIT 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 monitor 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 o After step 5 Retake F 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
42. E 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 11 The playback picture appears STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP W System Select Switch REW lt 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 PAUSE gt I 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 playb
43. High Speed Y 251 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 y alternating discharge type light sources such as OFF No indication flourescent or mercury vapor lights Power Switch System Select 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 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 camcorder s memory Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT MT 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 ita 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 8 FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode gt pg 42 e Auto Foc
44. I 4 Multi Analyzer 4 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 E 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 can use the Snapshot mode you selected in the PRO mode e Ifa Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode 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 4 Power Switch Select Dial Display Menu Screen FINE SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN PICTURE PICTURE Menu F
45. IG ING INE es ER N ee RE EG tee pg 16 A High Speed Shutter Mode issie dens pg 33 Ed INDE MEN Us sesse esse EG ER Ge ei Es es pg 56 LION INO GG AE SENER EE EE EE pg 56 AP EE ER pg 56 EE des AS ee EE HE pg 62 63 TE PIE AR Ta AO EE EE Ee pg 35 terrace SNOOUNE asocio pg 21 IBIS BE O arning pg 38 Journalist SHOOUMG erratas pg 21 Monsters pg 24 Loo LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 69 koad SE es oo A pg 15 M Manual OU AR AE N N EE pg 41 Menu Screen sesse see se ee ee ee ee pg 37 38 55 Modem Polar a pg 53 Move The Page Back erstes pg 52 Move The Page Next sisie SERE RES Es teeters pg 52 N ND Effect Mode pasion pg 33 Nega Posi MOOG iaa pg 33 P Padock MarK csiis pg 57 Picture Mode SERE ss idees ees ane pg 24 Pietie GE dIE eo En pg 29 PIE DAMAS aaa pg 23 27 Playback D S C Jaren pg 52 Playback WMIDEO our pg 46 Power Switch POSITION essa pg 18 sides E N pg 53 Program AE With Special Effects pg 32 33 PROTECT VIENU ande EE pg 57 Bes dig ele OE EE pg 57 Provided Accessories ae ere EES pg 9 gt EE REEN enn opi pg 29 Ro Recording Advanced Features VIDEO pg 31 45 Recording Start Stop VIDEO sesse pg 18 19 Recording MOUS sido pg 14 Nee ie os lee rotar pg 18 Remote Control se Ee Ee OG pg 60 Moe ME IE E pg 29 Rewind The TABE NE N pg 46 A SeliRecordIA Buscan pg 21 Sel Waals A pg 44 61 Sepia MOE ppt pg 33 Shooting Advanced Feature
46. INE STANDARD Menu Screen URE STD SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN Normal Screen Remaining number of shots 60 59 1 20 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 allows you to shoot up to approx 60 still images in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Since in this mode twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE mode select this mode when you wish to shoot many still images 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 hig
47. 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 Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE OFF S LX OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN EXPOSURE AUTO MANU EXPOSURE Menu Manual Exposure Screen level counter To brighten the image y id 4 E AAA 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 A
48. Record Standby mode NOTES e When you use the LED monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder 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 EE LLU ND Self recording BRIGHT Dial Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tiltthe LED 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 B
49. Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 18 Power Switch 2 cc IF pg 18 22 46 52 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE sosa E pg 10 DO EE EE NE CF pg 15 en 1 PD DE IN AA CF pg 11 The connectors Y to are located beneath the cover Connectors amp Video Output Connector 1 LF pg 50 Audio Output Connector 2 CF pg 50 J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e lt 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 ee ee see ee ee ee CF pg 53 Indicators AE OO OE N CF pg 18 Power LAMP sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 18 Other Parts FE Battery Pack Mount ee sees sesse ee ee ee ee CF pg 10 30 Viewfinder e esse ees ese ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 16 EN CG A O tines IF pg 16 EY e Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Remote SENS ON oos SEE ed C pg 61 EE Video NT i ees ese sesse ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 30 ET Microphone ees sees ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 64 EH Eyepiece iese sees ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 65 36 Speaker iese ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 47 LED Montoro IF pg 21 Ed Shoulder Strap Eyelets o oooo oo o o CF pg 17 EE Clock Battery Slot eise ee ee
50. Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level Ewe wel a I When the power is almost gone the indicator 2 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 us does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged soel de ee uan LF pg 40 D Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg 39 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 42 eRecord Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 18 eLens Cover Warning LENS COVER cet atresia CF 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 pg 12 1 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 probl
51. STOP W Button COUNTER R M Button Display Insert editing indicator Tape counter START STOP A PLAY gt JE STOP A G PAUSE REW S O 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 pertorm this procedure 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 gt gt PAGE 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 dd PAGE or FF gt gt PAGE again then press START STOP Inse
52. TENTS GETTING STARTED 10 17 dT EE EE VR EE LEGE SEE 10 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal 00oooooooocoorccocooccconcnnnnos 12 Date hme Sengsara E EE E De ed 13 Recording Mode Setfing eeuse ee ee AA ee ee ee ee ee 14 Tape Length Setting sis ins ES ee ii acia 14 Loading Unloading A Cassette ese ee AR ee ee ee ee ee 15 Grip Adjustment ee ee EE EG EG EG EG Ge EG RE MR se 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 17 Tripod Mounting AO N N OE N OE 17 VIDEO RECORDING 18 21 Basic Recording iss ea ee ee NA ee indie 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C SHOOTING 22 25 Basie Odds ee adn tiraba ee ele 22 RECORDING 26 45 TEE EE N EE OO o LUNA 26 Advanced Features ee ee AR ee ee ee 31 41D z OMe VINOS 46 49 Basic PIGY OOK es O PU EE ae AE Ed ee SE GE ed ae De AD ee GO EE FEE 46 A N E En re 47 Using The Cassette Adapter oi use lS Rd laa 49 PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ees ee ee ee AR AR ee ee 50 D S C PLAYBACK E A E E EEE renere 52 dd AE EE EE ER EE EE ON 53 re dd LA ER renees 54 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Insert di AE RR ER EE EE N 62 Audio DODDO AA A e ede Nie UE EOI II eo Ge ie EA E 64 USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX Indications ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Controls Connectors And Indicators
53. ack 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 dd Rewind Reverse Search I Still Playback LCD monitor viewfinder indications VIDEO PLAYBACK Features NA 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 back images recorded in Wide Mode F 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 ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
54. acles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 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 been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 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 locat
55. ards 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 F pg 41 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator MW 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 suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 37 Power Switch Display P STABILIZER Button RETAKE R F Button Picture stabilizer indicator N29 FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Press 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 Recordi
56. ay and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert gt pg 34 System Select Switch i o SP EP Recording e Mode Button Y 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 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
57. 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 13 pg 19 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Cassette holder PUSH Button Erase Protection EJECT Switch Gear Turn to take up slack nl O 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 LED 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 Mak
58. ch 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 elf you wish to make the title indication disappear select OFF 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu 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
59. d cover the hole with adhesive tape pg 15 e If the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to record onto the tape Change the Switch position to VIDEO LF pg 18 Recording does not start e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO gt pg 18 Animation or Time Lapse is not e Before recording in the Animation mode at the very available beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated program lt gt pg 45 61 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel playback picture e If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Playback cannot be performed 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 CF pg 46 Playback picture is blurred or e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest interrupted JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred e This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The ove stops during fast forward or e The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind F pg 48 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on
60. ded 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 shown 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 CPOU 0r CEP 7D 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 i 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
61. e Menu Screen ACCESS FOCUS MENU Press the Select Dial ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it ak and 2 appear The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject rotate the Select Dial upward 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 42 reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES 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 When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer sk or amp will blink System Select Switch Select Dial Display SNAPSHOT gt RETURN FULL Power Switch Meru Screen M W B Menu RECORDING Advanced Features cont White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness
62. e Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia IF 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 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 Adjust 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 F pg 41
63. e 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 thumb 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 m7 CAMERA AUTO or PRO NEE LLU en 7 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 cam
64. ecord 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 II on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PLAY PAUSE II 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 gt pg 52 56 instead of doing the above steps 4 thorough 6 engage the VCR s Record mode and record them onto a tape 5 2 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 atime 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 eWhen no still image is stored in memory the screen becomes blue 2 PLAY BACK Press FF gt gt PAGE or REW 44 PAGE to select the still image you want to view e Each time REW lt lt PAGE
65. ee ee IF pg 12 M Tripod MOUNTING Socket sb EE CF pg 17 Zen AC Power Adapter Charger ooooocccnoocccccnoncnncnn pg 10 Animation RECONAING rescata pg 45 61 A OE skelet pg 64 Auto Date Record seriales pg 34 al Ane RE IE pg 40 AU de aaa pg 19 46 B gt BEEN A pg 10 74 Brighten The Mares pg 39 Brighten The LCD Monitor uie esse sees sae des ae pg 21 C CE BE EE EO pg 11 Cassette Adapter N pg 49 MARGE LG N ER ner berene pg 11 Charging The Battery Pack scorede pg 10 Clean The Camcorder sesse EN pg 65 Clock Lithium Battery susse iese ED pg 12 COM Fort R522 are DE Ged pg 53 Connection TOA VERT sees EISE pg 50 Connection To A Windows PC Macintosh pg 53 COMNUGING sessies E lero Ne ER Re ee Dee ie pg 8 9 Counter MEMO sae oase ees EE Dee be pg 48 DB Darken The Image issues ER Ne pg 39 Darken The LCD Monitor setas pg 21 Date Time Display cronica pg 34 Date Time Settings camarita pg 13 DELETE MENU sapos atada pg 58 Delete Mode errantes pg 58 Delete Select MENU ses Es SE ER ee LE pg 58 Demonstration MODE srt pg 38 Digital LO EE RR pg 37 Digital Sal Cameras air pg 22 25 Diopter Aa HELEN pic pg 16 Discharge The Battery Pack sussies sees ES pg 10 E gt Electronic Fog Filter Mode n se pg 33 Erase PrROTECUON sisas ES Eg GE de pg 15 Ese Vee ie so pg 39 INDEX Terms P Faded OUl EE pg 31 FastForward Tape esse Ee EE DENS pg 46 FINE MIGE nia pg 24 Full IMA nuda pg 23 27 CG A Al M
66. ema like wide screen effect If a snapshot 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 15 pg 35 DATE TIME Makes the date 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 e 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 amp 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
67. ems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer 70 EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators I g DY E TT si Os im O gra a y GD is 9 28 20 Controls Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 16 2 Lens Cover Open Close Ring CF pg 18 3 Video Light Switch GATOPRAUTO ON sacas E pg 30 4 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT IF pg 22 26 5 Power Zoom Lever T CF pg 28 e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 47 6 Picture Stabilizer Button IRSTABILL LEN Soete sees see AR GE CF pg 29 Q Program AE Button P AE CF pg 32 Fade Wipe Button EFFECT CF pg 31 9 System Select Switch y IDSC VIDEO css CF pg 18 22 46 52 e Rewind Button a REW PAGE c cocccccccccononnno CF pg 46 52 e Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R CF pg 29 e Quick Review Button G R CF pg 29 11 e Fast Forward Button DP FF PAGEH ee ee ee LP pg 46 52 e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F CF pg 29 12 Stop Button H STOP 1 ese I gt pg 46 3 Play Pause Button P M PLAY PAUSE ee ee ee LP pg 46 e Select Dial PUSH CF pg 13 36 s Bright Dial BRIGHT sa CF pg 21 5 MENU DISPLAY Button CF pg 19 36 e Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER RIM sesse wone gese es ers EE gt pg 48 e Recording Mode Button SP EP CF pg 14 DA A ee gt pg 15
68. endered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a Copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tamp
69. er 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 44 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 lt 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 o
70. era 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 lSu 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 Power pg 10 e Recording Mode Setting F pg 14 e Tape Length Setting CF pg 14 e Grip Adjustment CF pg 16 e Viewfinder Adjustment F pg 16 1 LOAD A CASSETTE A First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 o 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 PROG Tally lamp e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the lights while recording is in progress Record Standby mode e The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Press the Recording Sta
71. ered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to
72. 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 Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe 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
73. g 10 e The battery pack is not charged pg 10 e The power supply has not been correctly connected CF 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 e Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the not appear indications appear 1 pg 19 Vertical white lines appear when 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 LED monitor causes it to be hot Close the LED 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 ma
74. ger a Charge marker NOTES ent 1 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 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
75. gine idling e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack except BN V20U V856U e When using the optional Car Battery Charger 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 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 F pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries en 1 5 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 o e Press MENU o o o k N A SELECT FUNCTION 0 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to p e DATE TIME then press it The DATE TIME Menu d Power lamp y 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
76. hat 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 Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to PLAY Press the SP EP Recording Mode Button for more than 2 seconds The FORMAT Menu Screen appears 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 corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage INDEX Indications tl 4 B DE 25 9 EN 69 5 a gt om 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining Time sessies Ese EE gt 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 Otherwi
77. hlight 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 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
78. huttle Search pg 46 48 A DUB Button Audio dubbing F pg 64 8 8 AA 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 Timer 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 45 1 2S 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg
79. ials E 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 t is recommended to set the white balance CF pg 42 to 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 2 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 gt pg 33 is engaged the light will not activate RECORDING Advanced Features NS 1 Ex Fader Fade in
80. il it locks in place B Charging procedure gt pg 10 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK REW PAGE Button FF gt 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 4 PAGE or FF gt PAGE to select the still image you want to view For more details 5 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 AUTO or PRO by System Select Switch Set to D S C E Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover E Set the System Select Switch to D S C E 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 LF pgs 22 25 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 OS EN CON
81. 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 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight Ina 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 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 7 O EN 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 mi
82. ion 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 AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 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 e 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 fo
83. le 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 procedure 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 D3833 Al PROTECT Menu SRA IF aa Or TE aa 06 da a FS E sad A padlock mark appears a OM LO P NO Y 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 ap
84. lect the image setting FINE or STD when storing in the camcorder s memory 17 pg 24 SNAPSHOT FULL Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either VIDEO LT pg 26 or D S C LF 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 CF 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 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
85. llow 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 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
86. med 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 the 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 i To release when SPAUSES is displayed set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF To release when PAUSE and RES are not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUS
87. ng 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 stripes 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 m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects m Do not use near flammable or explosive mater
88. 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 FUNCTION 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 de CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day e 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 th
89. one reel or the other be performed OTHER The picture is blurred in the Quick e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode lt gt pg 14 The date and time displays e If you remove the power source from the camcorder while disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are e If you have not performed Date Time Setting pg 13 displayed recorded the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The tape will not eject e The battery pack is running low e If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees EJECT switch does not function OS En TROUBLESHOOTING cont 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 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 e Pressing the Recording Start Stop Button does not start recording in the Self Timer Shooting procedure Press the SNAPSHOT Button 17 pg 44 It is not possible to shoot in e A still image
90. ottom This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V20U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal 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 instructions marked on your product and i
91. pears 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 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
92. pens 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 optional Video and Audio cables To Video Output To VIDEO IN pm ml Video cable optional To TV or VCR Audio cable optional Umm ool To AUDIO IN Connector cover Connection For Tape Dubbing Use optional Video and Audio cables Power Switch PLAY PAUSE gt ID Button j To Video Video cable To Output optional VIDEO IN NC Audio cable optional VCR Recording deck D gt To Audio Output To AUDIO IN Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover A
93. ppears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen Menu Screen SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN SNAPSHOT FULL SNAPSHOT Menu Menu Screen SNAPSHOT PIN UP gt RETURN P Pin Up No display Full 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 e Regardless of the Power Switch position AUTO or PRO Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode e A 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 Q to 5 and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode Only the still image 2 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 1 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 0 blinking the still image will be recorded on
94. 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 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 hear a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc
95. r consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on 6 9 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off 7 4 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 VHSTH 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 approx 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 890 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 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 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Connectors JLIP
96. re operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Blvd Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 801 1 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8192 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07
97. rightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the LED 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 d Power Switch Select Dial Display Menu Screen SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN SNAPSHOT FULL MULTI 4 MULTI 9 M DRIVE SNAPSHOT Menu Menu Screen SNAPSHOT gt RETURN PIN UP Normal Screen During Snapshot mode P lt No display Pin Up Full MD M DRIVE M4 MULTI 4 o ura 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 A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape LF pg 63 MODE SELECTION 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 2 SELECT PICTURE MODE Do steps 2 and 3 of OPERATION on pg 24 Set PICTURE to FINE or STANDARD in the Menu
98. rror 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 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 CAUTIONS cont Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR AXM710U Trade Name JVC Responsible party US JVC CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 315 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cau
99. rt Editing begins END INSERT EDITING Press STOP NOTES 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 video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode 64 EN Display Audio dubbing indicator Remote sensor Microphone O Set to VIDEO PLAY pa PAUSE s A 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 EDIT 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
100. rt Stop Button e REC 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 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 capabilities than full auto recording try this mode Tape remaining time indicator MIN 120MIN 119MIN y 3MIN 2MIN Blinking y 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking Recording Start Stop Button DISPLAY Button Now calculating EN il 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
101. s D S C pg 32 36 44 A A pg 22 25 Shoulder Strap Attachment aan pg 17 Site o ee Re Pe pg 48 Slide Show Mode aan pg 55 eed MOOC raise pg 22 26 Snapshot VIDEO iese de ei pg 26 27 SAGEN CANONS AE RE Rd pg 77 o pg 33 STANDARD MODOS iia pg 24 Star Mark On The Setting Menus pg 56 57 59 Still Image Data Tanssien essa pg 53 A EE pg 48 Store A Still Image In The Built In Memory pg 22 Super Ee KT LX AE EE pg 37 T HAIN EA EE pg 38 das ee Hi RE EE ET pg 46 Tape TUGGING ranas pg 50 51 Tape Length Setting ars pg 14 Tiea EE RR EE DE pg 38 Time Lapse Shooung rica pg 45 61 IE es enn pg 47 ee Mouhtine ER N pg 17 TERE MOS Se es ee pg 33 U Uile Ta DO EE N Ge De ee oe pg 15 V MASO BU EE EE RESTEN pg 30 Viewlinder Adjustment asses kase Es erik pg 16 W White Balance Adjustment eeeeeeeeeerneeees pg 42 Wide MOOG ads pg 37 Wipe ST OE EE ana pg 31 Z LOONDE EE OE pg 28 en 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 recommen
102. se 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 EF mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Recording Mode SP EP Indicator CF pg 14 3 Program AE Indicator soner 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 0 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 os ME N EE ns CF pg 23 24 5 Tape Length Indicator oooononocnno CF pg 14 6 Zoom Indicator Bar esse sesse see ee ee CF pg 28 Zoom Level Indicator 6 Approximate Zoom Ratio Q Recording Indicator 1 CF pg 18 Picture Stabilizer Indicator CF pg 29 19 Interval Timer Recording Time NAGI CANOF AE EN ON CF pg 44 61 12 e Bright Level Indicator CF pg 47 e Speaker Volume Indicator CF pg 47 19 Instant Title Display onoomommmom CF pg 35 Date Time Display iese see ee ee ee CF pg 34 15 Battery Pack
103. se harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accord ance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help SPECIFICATIONS End General Format VHS NTSC standard Power source DC 6 0 V Powe
104. start F pg 55 If you select any other functions See respective pages INDEX CF pg 56 PROTECT CF pg 57 DELETE CF pg 58 59 and do each procedure from step 4 EXIT lt PROTECT gt oi x 02 x al 03 x EN VEG 206 L Setting Menu ex PROTECT gt RETURN Normal Screen EE LLU 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 17 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 slide 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
105. t 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 NOTES 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 The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia t pg 33 e With the Electronic fog filter mode pg 33 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen e Even 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 Features cont Display Program AE 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 PAE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left 4 SEPIA 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 AREA ND ND EFFECT FG FOG e Only one mode can be engaged at a time e e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Y TWILIGHT Wipe F pg 31 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the
106. t The desired mode is activated e You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure CF 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 Even 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 the 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 Fren
107. 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 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 or 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 F 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 bat
108. tery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator 15 pg 66 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 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 17 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 C pg 21 and press the Recording Start Stop Button de 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
109. to EXIT and press it then go to step 7 elf 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 d Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen e Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied 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 gt RETURN NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s displ
110. to the tape but not in the built in memory If you wish to store a still image in the built in memory 15 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 e If SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set 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 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 F 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 S EN RECORDING Basic Features cont Zoom in PURPOSE EA E END END To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous A n Sy 37 change in image magnification We A L PSN Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom out TO OPERATION Zoom In Display Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Zoom indicator bar Push the Power Zoom Lever tow
111. ts operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be eduipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be eduipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third ground ing pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience recept
112. us 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 aaneca ros 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 RETURN DATE TIME DISP DATE TIME DISP AUTO DATE Menu DATE TIME DATE amp TIME OFF CUS LX OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN AUTO DATE y DEC 25 99 DATE AM 10 25 00 TIME DEC 25 99 AM 10 25 00 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 i
113. utilizando el cargador adaptador de CA suministrado Use el cargador adaptador de CA AA V80U opcional BATTERY RELEASE Utilizaci n de la bater a Enganche el lado extremo de la bater a en la c mara de video y empuje la bater a hasta que se bloquee en el lugar B Procedimiento para carga gt p 10 Para extraer la bater a Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater a IE EE Ga Mm Bot n PLAY PAUSE II Bot n STOP W N Col quelo en PLAY iE Col quelo en VIDEO EB Adjuste el conmutador selector de sistema en VIDEO E Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en PLAY El Presione REW dd La cinta se detiene autom ticamente al comienzo de la misma Presione PLAY PAUSE II Comienza la reproducci n y la imagen aparece e Presione STOP W para detener la grabaci n Por m s detalles KF p 46 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 60 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak 157 p 49 Bot n PUSH Conmutador EJECT E Abra el monitor LCD a un ngulo mayor de 60 grados EJ Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette El Inserte cassette de video O Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette Por m s detalles
114. y appear constantly on the LED 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 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 F pg 40 Even though the Lens Cover is open e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position blinks of the Lens Cover NEE NOT When the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S RECORDING Recording cannot be performed 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 remove
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