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1. does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focos ele io susciten IF pg 33 15 Exposure Control Level Counter gt pg 31 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 34 17 eRecord Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 16 e Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER esse eene ie ee F pg 17 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 10 e Tape End Display TAPE END CF pg 17 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning 6 When this indication appears all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear e Head Clog Warning Appears if dirty heads are detected during recording In such a case use the optional Cleaning Cassette If after using it the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer 48 EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators Er D A Qe IE ot uu Controls CD Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 14 2 Lens Cover Open Close Ring CF pg 16 3 Video Light Switch GATOFAUTO ON isaac gt pg 21 4 Snapshot B
2. 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 RECORDING BH SAN Focus detection zone RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in bright ness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning A amp appears NOTES e If the lens is smeared or
3. 2 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 e El indicador CHARGE comienza a destellar para indicar que se ha iniciado la carga EXTRACCION 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 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 B EXTRACCI N DE LA BATERIA Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater a 2 Bater a Tiempo de grabaci n aproximado unidad min BN V11U 70 40 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 BN V12U 70 40 BN V20U 110 65 Cuando est encendida el foco E Indicador de carga INFORMACION ndadar de catas El VU V856KIT es un juego compuesto de la bater a l rga BN V856U y del cargador adaptador de CA AA V80U La EE indicador de carga bater a BN V856U suministra
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5. MM JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AX940 ENGLISH Compact VHS VHSIE 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 pg 7 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 oa refer to the Index 17 pgs 47 50 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use nias 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 51 and 52 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 per
6. 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 H e CAUTIONS cont 4 To protect the unit DO NOT _ allow it to become wet 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 ln carry it by holding the viewfinder Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 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 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 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis If malfunctioning occur
7. e Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the ent 1 GETTING STARTED m GETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference 1 SET RECORDING MODE First 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 gt Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to PRO Press MENU Tape length indicator SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Recording mode Setting Menu appears indicator SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T20 20 minutes of recording time Display T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP Select Dial Power Switch Viewfinder SP Menu Screen 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 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Se
8. 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 RECORDING BH Select Dial Power Switch Display To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white Menu Screen balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple TE TIME TAPE LENGTH T30 NOTE S e e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper gt RETURN in some circumstances In such a case adjust focus manually pg 33 M WB A subject can be shot under various types of lighting M W B Menu conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight AUTO P FINE etc Because the color temperature is different Xe CLOUD depending on the light source the tint of the subject will 2 HALOGEN MWB 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 3 6 EN q 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 th
9. 60 cm 2 ft e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16x TELE MACRO Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE RECORDING B 3 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button cont DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time I pg 11 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used I pg 12 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording CF pg 37 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer F pg 36 and Time Lapse recording I pg 36 37 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 27 JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 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
10. 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 RECORDING B e OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left 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 e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia t pg 25 e With the Electronic fog filter mode pg 25 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen 2 4 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 MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO SELECT MODE Press PAE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left eThe selected mode s name and its indication ar
11. CF pg 10 renes OE AE EE CF pg 9 42 D 05 0 0 Date Time Dis sasies ds EDE CF pg 26 Date Time Settings andadas CF pg 11 Demonstration Mode CF pg 30 Pak POOR EE EG IE CF pg 29 Discharge The Battery Pack CF pg 8 Diopter Adjustment suscritas CF pg 14 DUDA aa CF pg 43 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode CF pg 25 Erase F rOLOCUOI pe pU r pg 13 Expose Conto esae Dee EPA MEE CF pg 31 F Fade O CF pg 23 Fast Forward Tape usada CF pg 38 G 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 eN AR OE CF pg 14 A High Speed Shutter Mode CF pg 25 MEN In Inm er CF pg 27 Lo Load A TapE SE EE EE CF pg 13 A IVA AMAIA FOCUS eos CF pg 33 Menu Sere AA E pg 29 30 N WO Erect Mode anoto CF pg 25 Nega Posi Mode is RE Ue CF pg 25 INDEX Terms Po Picture Stabilizer ado CF pg 20 Power Switch Position CF pg 16 Program AE With Special Effects CF pg 24 Provided Accessories CF pg 6 Sedo M dnde CF pg 19 R o o ss CF pg 16 Recording Mode attin Eta NE pal ENE CF pg 12 Rele N EN EN CF pg 19 Rewind The Tape ss pee eise nasi So ete CF pg 38 ANN edunt CF pg 36 SEDI MEE EE AR EE N E pg 25 Shoulder Strap Attachment CF pg 15 ls Ee DE Re ERUE CF pg 40 Snapshot Mode ars IF pg 22 Sn CF pg 53 Ba ee sa EE CF pg 40 Super Lola usar
12. Charger is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme 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 viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V11U V12U V20U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal 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
13. 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 Connectors J terminal Indicators BARS NONEM CF pg 16 Power LAMP iese sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 16 Other Parts Battery Pack Mount iese sesse esse ee ee ee CF pg 8 28 viewfinder ee ee ee CF pg 14 PEP Gils SUA EE EE EE DE F pg 14 El Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here EN Video n IRR Om CF pg 21 EH Microphone For use when recording 33 Eyepiece iese sees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee F pg 44 ET Shoulder Strap Eyelets CF pg 15 EE Clock Battery Slot gt pg 10 E Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 15 90m AC Power Adapter Charger CF pg 8 9 Animation Recording sess CF pg 37 Auto Date Recall sea eei vino iecit doe s CF pg 26 AUO FOCUS ano ide d tee r pg 32 Auto it oe AA iien CF pg 17 38 B gt Bate PACK ese Ee ESEG IS pg 8 9 5 E CADA tene Ae r pg 9 Charge Maori CF pg 9 Charge The Battery Pack CF pg 8 Clean The Camcorder CF pg 44 Clock Lithium Bate ss aote ong
14. 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 e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer sk or 2 will blink ENOO RECORDING BH MENU Button 4 IN M Select Dial Display TIM TAPE LENGTH T30 RETURN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Power Switch Menu Screen M W B Menu White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color tint reproduction SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU The Menu Screen appears ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Move the highlight bar to M W B by rotating the Select Dial th
15. 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 33 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator W moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of Power Zoom Lever the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e When using Digital Zoom the image quality of the image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 29 Power Switch RETAKE R F Button en 19 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 IN recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during
16. 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 lt pg 18 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro I pg 29 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically Select Dial Display Power Switch Menu Screen FOCUS Menu Manual Focus Screen MANUAL FOCUS NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments 2 pg 14 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the 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 A 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
17. operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way 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 techn
18. product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third ground ing pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature 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 conv
19. rotating the Select Dial while in Record Standby Then press it to display the DATE TIME DISP Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is activated e You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure I pg 11 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 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 EN p 7 Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in the Menu Screen I pg 28 30 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to
20. screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available 1 ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously Then press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press BAE and EFFECT simultaneously AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES e When noise bars appear during playback the P AE Button camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed EFFECT Button e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders PLAYBACK n 40 EN 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 HE again NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION 1 Press FF gt gt to search forward or press REW dd to reverse during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE gt 1D FF gt gt Button PLAY PAUSE gt I1 NOTES Button e During playback press and hold REW lt 4 or FF gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resume
21. to the left e When using the car battery leave the engine SS 7 Battery BN V20U V856U Car Battery Cord socket AP V7U optional NOTES idling The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack except 7 Charger Adapter e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or BH V3U optional 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 4 Power lamp v r v Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen DATE TIME YEAR MONTH DAY 1 A TIME PM 12 00 12 hour indication with AM or PM DATE TIME Menu TAPE LENGTH T30 gt RETURN Date Time Settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN e The power lamp comes on SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME then press i
22. 6 ips EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 Connectors JLIP 93 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug 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 720 g 1 6 lbs Dimensions 91 W x 119 H x 198 D mm 3 8 5 x 4 11 16 x 7 13 16 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 55 color LCD White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector Audio 8 dBs 1 kQ analog output via Audio output connector Provided Accessories AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 Va 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DE 88 VEELS A VTR DC6 3V2 2 1 8A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 9 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Weight Approx 300 g 0 71 Ibs 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
23. 969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 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 07004 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 fre
24. 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 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 Od EN Marcas Alimentaci n A la toma de 2 Esta camara de video posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 3 corriente de CA F og v as que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s A 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 m S CARGA DE LA BATERIA 7 Interruptor REFRESH ALIMENTACION Indicador REFRESH 1 Indicador CHARGE ca Conecte el cable de alimentaci n de CA del cargador a una toma de corriente 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 REFRESCADO REFRESH El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la funci n REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente la bater a antes de recargarla
25. D Om To Audio Output To AUDIO IN Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover Tape Dubbing 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 I pg 42 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 9 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 EN 435 CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration on pg 42 connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorde
26. El Presione PLAY PAUSE 5 I La l mpara de alimentaci n se encender Comienza la reproducci n y la imagen y aparecer una imagen aparece El Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n e Presione STOP W para detener la grabaci n Comenzar la grabaci n Por m s detalles 15 p 38 e Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un de grabaci n Por m s detalles 15 p 16 y 17 VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak 15 p 41 SOEN OR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE 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 2
27. 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 27 DATE TIME DISP Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor lt gt pg 26 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 Yu the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic FINE white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is s CLOUD not possible under the following conditions WB e When an object is in various shades of the same color 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 34 35 Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 100 times digital magnification 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
28. Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function Select Dial f v MENU Button Display ex Menu Screen available using the MENU Button Menu Screen 1 ATE TIME TAPE LENGTH T30 Al 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 Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Dial to BACK and press it e f the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends Menu Screen 2 AMP ON ITLE LANG ENGLISH JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF AJA RETURN on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE TITLE Me ees Setting Menu DATE TIME DISP or DATE TIME ENGLISH ex TITLE LANG See respective pages FOCUS F pg 32 33 FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE EXPOSURE pg 31 TITLE CF pg 27 DATE TIME DISP CF pg 26 DATE TIME CF pg 11 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 Dia
29. Retake This is normal RECORDING Basic Features cont 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 condi tions 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 Power Switch e When shooting scenes with low contrast back grounds Picture stabilizer indicator e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The Q indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used e e amp e Display Y enZ2 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 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch camcorder is turned on m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m lt is recommende
30. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 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
31. YEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES 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 TROUBLESHOOTING RZS 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 gt pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged I pg 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected F pg 9 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 does not come on consult your nearest JVC deal
32. acturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of 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
33. an CF pg 29 Ed A EE CF pg 30 Tape Bed jie T gt pg 38 Tape Length Setting sacd gt pg 12 NEVO VACUO rico CF pg 29 Time Lapse Shooting 12555 ia EN NG gt pg 37 Ee I P gt pg 39 Lg rero MORE asada CF pg 15 TUBE nre EA EE NE EN CF pg 25 U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unload A TAD Ca moreno deseas 3 pg 13 Vo ek oi ER EE gt pg 21 Viewfinder Indications CF pg 47 We White Balamee sisse ab ER Dee CF pg 34 35 Wide MOOG se EG Ge bs ede CF pg 29 Wipe MOU AU coer CF pg 23 L gu gt pg 18 CAUTIONS 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 t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA B 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 S
34. aprox 7 horas de tiempo de sobre s e iius o ii grabaci n cuando el foco est desactivado Tambi n lea a o i da panca EN completamente los manuales de instrucci n del VU V856KIT Los dos colores indicadores rojo y Es imposible cargar la bater a BN V856U utilizando el negro le permiten seleccionar la cargador adaptador de CA suministrado Use el cargador carga y la descarga adaptador de CA AA V80U opcional BATTERY RELEASE Bot n PUSH Conmutador EJECT Utilizaci n de la bater a j Ell Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette Enganche el lado extremo de la bater a en la Ed Inserte cassette de video c mara de video y empuje la bater a hasta El Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette que se bloquee en el lugar Por m s detalles I3 p 13 Procedimiento para carga gt p 8 Para extraer la bater a Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater a REPRODUCCI N T i Anillo de abertura EER del cubreobjetivo j Cm u LENS COVER HO rd 7 P Ga y Col quelo en S AUTO o PRO El Bot n PLAY PAUSE 1I 4 Y Bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Bot n STOP W Col quelo en PLAY p 8 MH Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en PLAY Ell Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura cierre FA Presione REW dd para abrir el cubreobjetivo La cinta se detiene autom ticamente al l Adjuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en comienzo de la misma AUTO o PRO
35. 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 It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 SLON E POM 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes OD EN Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes
36. d dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode CF pg 34 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 33 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 33 ft use manual focusing C pg 33 Twilight ENZO Mode Eu ACA Y 2 5172000 eee High Speed Shutter 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode zucca ros EA Nega Posi Negative Positive The colors of a picture are reversed NEGA POSI mode RECORDING B Power Switch Display Menu Screen S LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN DATE TIME DISP DATE TIME DISP AUTO DATE DATE menu TIME DATE amp TIME OFF CUS LX OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP 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 in the viewfinder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically SELECT OPERATION MODE 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
37. d to set the white balance lt pg 34 to 6 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 I pg 25 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode F pg 25 is engaged the light will not activate 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 materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light RECORDING H 22 EN SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Button RECORDING Advanced Featu
38. dapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 4 REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape end PLAYBACK n 4 2 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 un ammi To AUDIO IN Connector cover Connection For Tape Dubbing Use optional Video and Audio cables Power Switch PLAY PAUSE gt II Button j To Video Video cable To Output optional VIDEO IN i NC ux Audio cable optional VCR Recording deck
39. display the Menu Screen 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 RECORDING BH Select Dial Power Switch SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by Display rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is activated Menu Screen elf you wish to make the title indication disappear select OFF CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen CUS TITLE DATE TIME DISP TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITLE Menu HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT CUS S LX OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN CONGRATULATIONS 26 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 MODE Turn the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Menu access depends on the function you select If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial described on pg 29 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 29 and 30 press MENU The
40. ductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 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 manuf
41. e 1 800 882 2345 cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARRANTY Only in U S A E57 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 rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the or
42. e camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the Power Switch is set to PRO and the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps 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 Select Dial Recording Start Stop SET INTERVAL TIME l Button Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the Display desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial START DELAYED RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins auto matically Menu Screen 1 XT M W B D ZOOM ON ATE TIME TAPE LENGTH T30 d UI Menu Screen 2 To Cancel Self Timer Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT DEMO MODE TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF RETURN INT TIME REC TIME 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 slight
43. e displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated NOTES 4 SEPIA amp SPORTS ND ND EFFECT T e Only one mode can be engaged at a time FG FOG FG e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe I pg 23 is used in the Sepia mode h n e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Y TWILIGHT 3 Shutter mode Use in well lit situations L e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture 8251 2000 2 color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by y alternating discharge type light sources such as T NEGA POSI m flourescent or mercury vapor lights Power Switch Display Mode Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide I pg 29 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie SPORTS Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject 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 TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural an
44. e When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically e During the demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled ET Factory preset Select Dial Display FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE OFF S LX OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN EXPOSURE AUTO MANU To brighten the image Power Switch Menu Screen EXPOSURE Menu Manual Exposure Screen Exposure control level counter To darken the image ENO 1 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 MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it 00 exposure control level counter appears ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image rotate the Select Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 6 To darken the image
45. e to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Use the optional AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger AA e 9 a Charge Marker Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged GETTING STARTED HN NOTES 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 8 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 Hig
46. efasten 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 CAMERA AUTO or PRO NEE nl O 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 GETTING STARTED Tripod Mounting J ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power I pg 8 e Recording Mode Setting I pg 12 e Tape Length Setting 15 pg 12 e Grip Adjustment pg 14 e Viewfinder Adjustmen
47. en 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 s 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 pg 35 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia Ix pg 25 is activated NOD Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO mode perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment pg 34 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 White paper
48. enience receptacles 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 con
49. er 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 removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Recording does not start e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO CF pg 16 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 I pg 37 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 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 tape stops during fast forward or e The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind gt pg 40 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed 46 TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER During recording the indicatio
50. h temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Do not allow it to discharge in a container such as a bag e If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord e Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging 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 USING AC POWER To AC outlet Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as DC OUT A shown in the illustration to the left terminal NOTES e The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from AC Power 110 V to 240 V DC Cord Adapter Charger e When using the DC cord make sure you connect AA V15U the end of the cord with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference dd USING A CAR BATTERY To car s Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery cigarette Charger Adapter connect as shown in the lighter illustration
51. hut off or when the cassette is ejected Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Before performing the following steps make sure that e The 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 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when PAUSE 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 B
52. ician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition QUICK OPERATION GUIDE I SUPPLY POWER BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place B Charging procedure pg 8 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK Tee Te G EJ PLAY PAUSE gt 11 Button STOP B Button Set to PLAY Ell Set the Power Switch to PLAY WA Press REW dd The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press PLAY PAUSE 11 Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press STOP B For more details 5 pg 38 Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak CF pg 41 ENO INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PUSH Button EJECT Switch Ell Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder PA Insert a video cassette El Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details I pg 13 LENS COVER Open Close Ring Set to AUTO or PRO E Recording Start Stop Button E Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover FA Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear El Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts e To stop recording temporarily momentar
53. iginal carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 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
54. ily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details CF pgs 16 17 O EN MAJOR FEATURES Picture Stabilizer 1 pg 20 The Logical Choice AeA EL C The only compact video Compact VHS VHSIH Digital Hyper Zoom cassettes that can be lt pg 18 used with your VHS VCR Zoom in with VHS Playpak ON ESO rA EEN TEIEIES Program AE with Special d Y Fy Effects 17 pg 24 25 m Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect m Sepia PROVIDED ACCESSORIES m Twilight m Sports m Nega Posi m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Zoom out e AC Power Adapter eCassette Adapter Charger AA V15U VHS Playpak C P7U Snapshot pg 22 Menu Adjustment pg 28 29 30 e Shoulder Strap e Battery Pack Integrated Auto Light BN V11U F pg 21 o QO e Lithium Battery CR2025 x 1 DC Cord for clock operation VHSIH He Cassettes marked VHS H can be used with this camcorder CONTENTS N GETTING STARTED 8 15 AR E EE HO EE OE OE 8 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal 00oooooooooocccocooocconccnnnos 10 Date Time Settings es ees es EE oc arcas 11 Recording AA o UU II ee 12 Tape Length Setting PESE Em 12 Loading Unloading A Cassette ee ee AA ee ee ee ee ee 13 Grip Adjustment A I 14 Viewfinder Ad USING rn ion lied 14 Shoulder Strap ATTOCIHEIIS ees siese data EE Red de vila celica 15 Tripod Moun
55. iver 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 ENO 1 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 E PoL ar EP seeks AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the 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 the battery in a fire 4 Remove the battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the
56. l 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 C Normal Screen NOTE No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode EE ew 29 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial EE mE To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the wo or Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect If a snapshot I pg 22 is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode the snapshot image is recorded using NORMAL mode 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 ElA 639 EIA Standard for Low
57. lect Dial again to close the Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH NOTE Rene Meld The tape remaining time Ix pg 17 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected 7 TAPE LENGTH 7 TAPE LENGTH T40 gt RETURN AA wld Cassette holder Loading Unloading A Cassette 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 PUSH Button EJECT Switch NOTES e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached e Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack e Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape e The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode GETTING STARTED B 1 a 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 R
58. ly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Before performing the following steps make sure that e The Power Switch is set to PRO e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording mode is set to SP ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time 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 s
59. ly is attached i e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the 3MIN holder opens Do not use force e The tape remaining time is only displayed in the viewfinder as shown 2MIN e The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is Blinking approximate i e The time required to calculate the remaining tape 4 MIN length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary Blinking according to the type of tape used O e The tape remaining time indicator is correct only ifthe Z correct tape length has been selected pg 12 Q OMIN e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and S Blioking the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette ad whose tape is already at its end is loaded e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to DISPLAY Button 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 Ix pg 19 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it e The LENS COVER warning blinks for abo
60. ns do not appear Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear I pg 17 The tape will not eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the viewfinder Colored bright spots appear all over the viewfinder The viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode An error number i e E03 appears The image is out of focus The date and time displays disappear The wrong date and time are displayed recorded Even though the lens cover is open the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks e The Power Switch is set to AUTO e Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder e The viewfinder is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly in dio 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 96 e Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe in a semicircular motion as wiping strongly spread
61. oaded the cassette LY mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Recording Mode SP EP Indicator IF pg 12 3 CD Program AE Indicator CF pg 24 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 a 3 8 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator CF pg 23 Displayed at 2 for approx 2 seconds when th Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT then only the indicator remains at 8 4 Tape Length Indicator CF pg 12 5 Zoom Indicator Bar sees CF pg 18 a Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio 6 Recording Indicator sess CF pg 16 9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator CF pg 20 Interval Timer Recording Time Indicator I gt pg 36 1D Instant Title Display ee CF pg 27 12 Date Time Display eene CF pg 26 n 5 ey 13 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level ome gt ee gt gt When the power is almost gone the indicator I blinks battery power warning then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares saa
62. r s Power Switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press PLAY PAUSE b M on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY PAUSE 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 gt IBl on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished PLAYBACK n USER MAINTENANCE After Use Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 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 ePut cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth CLEAN LENS PUSH EJECT 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 E
63. res Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes NOTE After SNAPSHOT is pressed there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing which is recorded together with the image Ex Fader Fade in Display EEIMOSAIC 1 2 E After 2 sec Bk FADER i MOSAIC i SHUTTER K SLIDE Fade out Recording Start Stop Button END 3 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 MODE 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
64. s e Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal STOP Bi Button COUNTER R M Button FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP W then REW dd The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE b M to start playback NOTES e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable the Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter 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 a
65. s stop using the unit disassemble or modify the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater SPECIFICATIONS ENDO General Format VHS NTSC standard Power source DC 6 0 V Power consumption 5 4 W Video light 143 9 W Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette cassette Tape speed SP 33 35 mmysec 1 5 1
66. s the stain and it won t come out easily e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode I pg 12 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 in the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer e The diopter needs to be adjusted I pg 14 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus F pg 32 e f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source e If you have not performed Date Time Setting I pg 11 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position of the lens cover INDEX Indications 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining Time sissies EERS C pg 17 When no cassette is inserted the cassette J warning blinks When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is l
67. sons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 V 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 l AA 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 WARNINC TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium battery for clock operation 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 B Dispose of used battery promptly B Keep away from children B 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
68. ss 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 the arrow Battery pack Charging time Discharging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min 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 B 2 DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Battery pack Approximate recording time unit min BN V11U 70 40 i BN V12U 70 40 BATTERY RELEASE BN V20U A when the video light is on INFORMATION ATTE NTION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack Before detaching the power source and AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger The BN V856U battery pack provides approx 7 hours of recording time when the video light is off Also read thoroughly the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failur
69. t I pg 14 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover 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 on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Tally lamp ees Press the Recording Start Stop Button lights while recording is in progress 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 EE nl Tape remaining time indicator 4 STOP RECORDING MIN Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop Now calculating recording 120MIN e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES 119MIN e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power i supp
70. t The DATE TIME Menu appears to the previous settings rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 6 elf you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 4 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 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 NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert I pg 26 Set the Power Switch to PRO then press MENU elf you decide you want to return the date and time
71. tandard 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 INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and rece
72. ting EE ET ETE 15 RECORDING 16 37 Basic R tordintj es ses ee EE GE OE Na Tair 16 Ed EEN OO D LENTUM 18 Advanced A AE EN be rq dm EE EE 22 PLAYBACK 38 43 A A OE EE OE N 38 BONE CS EE ET OE EE EE RE VN N 39 Using The Cassette Adapter ees ee ee AA ee ee ee ee ee 4 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing o00ocooooocococcooccnccnoccnncnonononos 42 USER MAINTENANCE 44 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 46 INDEX 47 50 JUD EIE RR ASE ARE mace TOT 47 Controls Connectors And Indicators eee nnne 48 ER ER EE E EEE 50 CAUTIONS 51 52 SPECIFICATIONS 53 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 53 ESPA OL 54 55 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 56 WARRANTY Only in U S A 57 Sen I GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply e Use only the specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place 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 le
73. ut 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 28 and 30 Recording Start Stop Button Viewfinder Indications By pressing DISPLAY you can make the following indica tions appear disappear from the camcorder s display cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator pg 47 1 PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON When you do not want the indications to appear press DISPLAY for longer than approximately 1 second Certain indications disappear Press again for longer than approx 1 second to make the indications reappear NOTE Even if DISPLAY is pressed the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is about to reach its end and the battery pack remaining power indicator also appears blinking when the power is almost gone 1 S EN RECORDING Basic Features PURPOSE E E END END To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous A n Sy CN change in image magnification We EA e YO A Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom out Zoom OPERATION Zoom In Display Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Zoom indicator bar Push the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom
74. utton SNAPSHOT IF pg 22 5 Power Zoom Lever TW CF pg 18 6 Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER sisesossekosetravent pin unes de ede CF pg 20 Q Program AE Button P AE CF pg 24 Fade Wipe Button EFFECT CF pg 23 9 e Rewind Button e REW gt pg 38 e Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R CF pg 19 e Quick Review Button amp R CF pg 19 e Fast Forward Button gt FF CF pg 38 e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F CF pg 19 19 Stop Button H STOP CF pg 38 12 Play Pause Button PM PLAY PAUSE spain CF pg 38 3 Select Dial PUSH CF pg 11 28 MENU DISPLAY Button gt pg 17 28 15 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M en gt pg 40 e Recording Mode Button SP EP CF pg 12 FECT S wite NE I3 pg 13 1 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 16 Power Switch eeeeeee I gt pg 16 38 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE esse esse ses es see CF pg 8 PUSH Button ees ese se see ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 13 e a9 DOC IN Sal AE EE CF pg 9 The connectors to D are located beneath the cover D Video Output Connector IF pg 42 B Audio Output Connector IF pg 42 D J Terminal JLIP Joint Level
75. utton to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF START TIME LAPSE RECORDING NO RECORDING H PLAYBACK Basic Playback REW 4 Button LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert FF gt gt Button the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked PLAY PAUSE gt II Button SELECT MODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY The power lamp STOP B Button lights PLAY BACK Press PLAY PAUSE 11 The playback picture appears STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP B Rewind or Fast Forward the tape Press REW dd to rewind or FF bb to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY e During Stop Fast Forward or Rewind mode none of the indications are displayed in the viewfinder e f a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen Power Switch may become black This is not a malfunction Battery pack remaining power indicator Tape counter Recording mode indicator SP gt Tape running MEEL indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 4 Rewind Reverse Search H Still Playback Viewfinder indications PLAYBACK Features e 3 9 Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on

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