JVC GR-AX767UM User's Manual
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1. Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled FADER Fades in out to a black screen 22 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 lt gt DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene CW CORNER Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the NOTES lower left corner or wipes out from lower left to upper e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop right leaving a black screen Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade eae eeu WW WINDO2. 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 LENS COVER Open Close Ring NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power gt pg 8 e Recording Mode Setting gt 12 Load A Cassette pg 10 e Grip Adjustment gt pg 13 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 13 1 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the viewfinder Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button BEC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Tape remaining time indicator Approximate To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode MIN gt 120MIN 119MIN Now calculating Power Switch Position Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments Allows you to set recording functions using the m
3. e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen record on using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape 39 LENS COVER Open Close Ring PUSH Button Remove EJECT Switch After Use 7 Turn off the camcorder Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder 4 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To detach the eyepiece turn it counterclockwise and pull it out Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush 5 Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been discon nected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product When removing the eyepiece
4. EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Z Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert I pg 23 12 Select Wheel Power Switch SP EP Recording Mode Button MENU Button Viewfinder Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator Display TAPE LENGTH Menu Screen gt RETURN TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu TAPE LENGTH T40 RETURN GETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference 7 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 recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO then press MENU 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the correct tape length setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes T35 35
5. 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 The Power Switch is set to AUTO Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder The viewfinder is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe a semicircular motion as wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode I pg 12 Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer The diopter needs to be adjusted I pg 13 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus I pg 26 If you remove t
6. 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Approx 270 g 0 6 165 Cassette Adapter C P7U Dimensions WxHxD Weight Accessory 188 mm x 25 mm x 104 mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Approx 240 g 0 53 165 AA R6 size battery x 1 Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U Car Battery Charger BH V3U e Battery Charger BH VC10U Audio Video Cable Car Battery Cord AP V7U e Compact VHS Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U 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 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD T T gt gt lt o z Printed in Japan 0100MKV UN YP1
7. Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings Set the Power Switch to PRO Menu access depends on the function you select If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel described on pg 21 press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen appears If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button described on pg 21 and 22 press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on the desired function To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Wheel to NEXT and press it To go back to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Wheel to BACK and press it To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 Press the Select Wheel The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B or DATE TIME See respective pages FOCUS CF pg 26 EXPOSURE CF pg 24 M W B pg 27 DATE TIME C7 pg 11 and perform each procedure from step 4 If you select JLIP ID NO rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the Se
8. Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected 22 2 6 RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low NOTES When the subject has no contrast difference in bright e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate ness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean clear blue sky wiping with piece of soft cloth if It gets When a dark object 15 barely visible in the viewfinder dirty When condensation occurs wipe with e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally patterns that are regularly repeated e When shooting a subject close to the lens e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light zoom out first CF pg 16 If zoomed in in reflecting off the surface of a body of water the auto focus mode the camcorder could When shooting a scene with a high contrast background automatically zoo
9. Menu Screen pg 20 22 TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS Y CONGRATULATIONS EXIT EN 23 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME DISP while in Record Standby then press it to display the Date Time DISP Menu Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTES DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded e f 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 Wheel e In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TITLE while in Record Standby then press it to display the TITLE Menu Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode then press it The
10. Wheel downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN To darken the image Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 5 f n NOTES 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 Select Wheel Recording Start Stop Button MENU Button Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu INT TIME INT TIME Menu Interval time indicator Recording time indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen Animation You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time 1 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Selec
11. minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP To return to the previous setting rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time lt gt pg 14 displayed the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected 1 Grip Adjustment Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate sapate NOSE Velcro strip Recording Start Stop Button Pass your th loop and grasp the hand through the loop and grasp the so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO n Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Shoulder Strap Attachment Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 Tripod Mounting
12. noise bars that appear on screen during playback Factory preset is Auto Tracking To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously MT appears 2 Press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear return to Auto Tracking press PAE and EFFECT simultaneously AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on COUNTER R M Set to PLAY other VCRs or camcorders Button e TBC Time Base Corrector Removes jitter from e fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even Rewind lt lt Button with old tapes Factory preset TBC is engaged To activate release the mode press P STABILIZER during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed e The TBC indicator turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working e TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search e The TBC indicator turns white while TBC is not operative e t may take few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after still playback or
13. 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 ak or amp will blink 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 more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to M W B then press it The Menu Screen disappears and the M W B Menu appears 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired setting AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually 5 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia I pg 19 is acti
14. the unit in places of over 50 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater 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 all This slackens the tape and can result in objects for long periods damage direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun do not open the front tape cover This exposes carry it by holding the viewfinder Be sure to the tape to fingerprints and dust hold the main unit with both hands or use the 2 Store cassettes erp Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 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 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 Main Unit camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heat
15. time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP pg 23 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 450X digital magnification Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16X 23 5 8 e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TELE MACRO OFF o Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 3 25 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button cont TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used I pg 12 REC TIME Refer to Animation and Time Lapse pg 25 INT TIME Refer to Time Lapse I pg 25 TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles I pg 23 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current da
16. 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that is has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment
17. DEMO MODE RETURN 12 hour indication with AM or PM OFF OFF ENGLISH 06 OFF Date Time Settings Set the Power Switch to PRO The power lamp comes on Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then rotate it to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears To return to the previous settings rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 7 To set only the time without changing the date go to step 5 4 To set YEAR MONTH or DAY rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat for other date settings 5 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
18. Display scope pg 12 Date Time Display eere pg 3 Focus Indicator gt pg Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg 15 White Balance Mode Indicator pg Record Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 14 16 25 JE 23 23 26 24 27 14 9 e 1 Cassette Indicator Indications During Playback 2 TBC Indicator eee CF pg 29 2 Tape COUIICE CF pg 29 4 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP IF pg 12 8 Tape Running Indicator gt Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle Search 44 Rewind Shuttle Search Hi Pause O Tracking Indicato CF pg 29 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high It does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged _ ___ Remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator 1 blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording F pg 10 om Blinks for approx 10 seconds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed
19. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AX767UM Compact VHS INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 6 MAJOR FEATURES 7 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 7 GETTING STARTED 8 13 RECORDING 14 27 Basic Recording 14 Basic Features 16 Advanced Features 18 PLAYBACK 28 32 Basic Playback 28 Features 29 Connections 30 Using The Cassette Adapter 32 USER MAINTENANCE 33 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 35 INDEX 36 39 Controls Connectors And Indicators 36 Indications 38 CAUTIONS 40 41 TERMS 42 SPECIFICATIONS 43 2 en 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 on the cover 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 refer to the Index pgs 36 39 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoro
20. SPLAY for more than 1 second to make the following indications appear disappear from the camcorder s display cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator pg 38 39 m NOTE Even if the indications are off the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end and the battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone 6 RECORDING Basic Features PURPOSE c T3 To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous A X CN change in image magnification atte A X 2 ANA Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification eN offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital 89 Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Display Zoom indicator bar Zoom level NOTES indicator e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In Approximate this case set the zoom while in Record Standby zoom ratio lock the focus by using the manual focus I pg 26 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator 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 W
21. U optional To AC outlet connector dS i Charger AA V16U To car s cigarette lighter Car Battery Cord socket AP V7U optional P C 2 v4 ar Battery USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes gt pg 8 USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine idling e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack except BN V20U V856U e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet 10 GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTES e See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS gt pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batt
22. V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter General Battery Precautions When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one e Use only the following battery C PGU 08 C P7 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 CAUTIONS Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock av
23. W Wipe The screen becomes slightly reddish when The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia I pg 19 screen toward the corners covering the previous scene 1 9 Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to P AE Button Press P AE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until OFF Power Switch appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds NOTES e Only one mode can be engaged at a time e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe pg 18 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e n the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights dd SEPIA TWILIGHT The scene being shot is recorded sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide pg 21 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie amp SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT A black mist darkens
24. 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 technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating con
25. be sure to hold the viewfinder securely en TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start Animation or Time Lapse 15 not available PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed The battery pack has not been attached correctly F pg 8 The battery pack is not charged 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected F pg 9 e The battery pack has completely discharged 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 neare
26. ct Wheel gt pg 20 13 MENU DISPLAY Button I3 pg 15 20 e Recording Mode Button SP EP pg 12 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M 5 pg 29 CF pg 10 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 14 17 Power Switch 01 OFF AUTO pg 14 28 Battery Release Switch BATTERY pg 9 PUSH CF pg 10 3 DC IN CF pg 9 The connectors to are located beneath the cover Connectors Video Output Connector gt pg 30 Audio Output Connector pg 30 Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e t is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer JLIP controlled editing from camcorder VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal Indicators Power Lanp CF pg 14 Other Parts Battery Pack Mount CF pg 9 26 B TS aris c CF pg 13 UA pg 13 Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Microphone For use when recording 30 OE pg 33 Shoulder St
27. desired mode is activated To make the title indication disappear select OFF The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTE The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu 24 RECORDING Advanced Features cont Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override it and make the adjustment manually Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light Select Wheel 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO Power Switch Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Manual Exposure Screen IV Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it The EXPOSURE Menu appears Exposure control level counter Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears To brighten the image To brighten the image rotate the Select Wheel upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the Select
28. ding deck gt To Audio Output To AUDIO IN Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover Tape Dubbing Basic Connections 7 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration C 30 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 9 e 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 f you have 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 eno 1 Following the illustration on pg 30 connect the camcorder and the VCR Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and th
29. dition Oc BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks place B Charging procedure CF pg 8 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK gt Play Pause 8 Button Stop Button Ell Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press 44 The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape Press gt Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press For more details pg 28 Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak CF pg 32 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PUSH Button EJECT Switch Ell Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder Insert a video cassette Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details I pg 10 LENS COVER Open Close Ring Set to AUTO or ll Recording Start Stop Button 4 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details I pgs 14 15 en Program AE with Special Ef
30. e VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press the camcorder Press on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading 1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA R6 size battery as shown then reattach the COVer 2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door Compartment door Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 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
31. ed PLAYBACK Basic Playback Set to PLAY Rewind lt lt Button Fast Forward gt gt Button Play Pause 1 Button Stop Button 7 Load a tape pg 10 Set the Power Switch to PLAY To start playback press IM e To stop playback press Press lt 4 to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder or on a connected TV gt pg 30 31 e blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press during playback 2 To resume normal playback press again Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt for forward for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press M e During playback press and hold lt 4 gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes Noise bars appear and pictures may become chrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal K Features EN 29 PSTABILIZER Button Tracking Eliminates
32. enus for more creative capabilities Switches off the camcorder Allows you to play back your recordings e cassette holder cannot be opened unless power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected gt pg 12 e END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e 7 the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e f the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately f 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 I pg 17 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase of it VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS Press DI
33. equirements 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 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do no
34. eries avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the illustration when inserting removing the battery TS Loading Unloading A Cassette Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks into place NOTES e The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power PUSH Button EJECT Switch 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 Turn to take up slack Erase Protection tab Gear ent 1 Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display gt D ZOOM TELE MACRO gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TITLE LANG DATE TIME JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE gt RETURN Menu Screen 1 ON OFF Menu Screen 2 OFF OFF ENGL ISH 06 OFF DATE TIME DATE TIME Menu gt 1 INT TIME TITLE LANG DATE TIME JLIP ID NO
35. fects gt pg 19 B Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect B Sepia B Twilight m Sports Nega Posi 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter TBC Time Base Corrector lt pg 29 Digital Hyper Zoom PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power a Cassette Adapter Adapter VHS Playpak Charger EL AA V16U e Battery Pack e Lithium Battery CR2025 BN V11U for clock operation DC Cord NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Available when the Power Switch is set to AUTO or Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume B 7o cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to PRO and press MENU while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to select OFF and press it DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available DEMO MODE Setting Menu VHS Cassettes marked VHS H can be used with this camcorder Sen GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power s
36. he 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 If you have not performed Date Time Setting pg 11 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position of the lens cover gt 11 189 Controls CD Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 13 2 Lens Cover Open Close Ring CF pg 14 3 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEC REC CF pg 17 4 Power Zoom Lever TW CF pg 16 5 Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER pg 16 Time Base Corrector Button CF pg 29 6 Program AE Button pg 19 7 Fade Wipe Button EFFECT CF pg 18 Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R pg 17 Quick Review Button CF pg 17 Rewind Button REW CF pg 28 9 Retake Forward Button RETAKE F pg 17 Fast Forward Button FF CF pg 28 Stop Button CF pg 28 1 Play Pause Button PLAY PAUSE CF 28 12 Sele
37. hen using Digital Zoom the quality of image may EABILIZERCBUTOR suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen gt pg 21 Picture stabilizer indicator FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used 5 SEC REC Button RETAKE 44 5 Button Display 5 Sec Rec mode indicator FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or 2 Press 44 and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the nex
38. in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused 4 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and 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 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 2 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 3 Power Cord P
39. ing a cold room 1 For safety DO under humid ine e or ina i aud me place directly subjected to the cool air from disassemble or modify the unit Fa air conditioner short circuit the terminals of the battery pack K d UE 6 Moisture on the head drum can cause severe Md onusta a damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the Serious malfunctioning power supply while the power is on um leave the battery pack attached when the If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit camcorder is not in use immediately and consult your local JVC dealer 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 or 32 F temperatures 42 AC Power Adapte Charger pg 8 9 Animation Recording pg 25 eripe header pg 23 AUO FOCUS E pg 26 pg 15 28 Da
40. lect Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired setting To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on EXIT Press the Select Wheel The normal screen reappears NOTE No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel Refer to Focusing I pg 26 Refer to Exposure Control I pg 24 Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation pg 27 WIDE Does not display black bars Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect S LX To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles F pg 23 DATE TIME Makes the date
41. m out depending on the The low contrast warning 2 appears distance between the camcorder and the subject This does not occur with TELE MANUAL FOCUS MACRO pg 21 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments I gt pg 13 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to FOCUS and press it The FOCUS Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and amp appear The focus is locked at this point Select Wheel Power Switch To focus on a farther subject rotate the Select Wheel upward 4 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the Select Wheel downward gt appears and blinks Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen disppears and 4 reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 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
42. me be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environ ment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again e 7 the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the bat
43. oid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals ossis 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 10 to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 68 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e 4d 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 3 DO NOT leave
44. or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one F pg 10 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward F pg 15 LENS COVER Blinks for approx 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed F pg 14 n These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case CONDENSATION all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear and turn it on OPERATION PAUSED gain PLEASE WAIT e These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads HEAD CLEANING during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains REQUIRED after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer USE CLEANING CASSETTE E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an UNIT IN error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery SAFEGUARD MODE etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the REMOVE AND camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer REATTACH BATTERY 40 en When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110
45. rap Eyelets pg 13 En Clock Battery Slot usta in CF pg 10 EH Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 13 Indications During Recording 120MIN REC EP gt gt gt TWILIGHT 7 8 V D CONGRATULAT IONS 11 45 18 12 DEC 25 99 Ss PAUSE INDEX Indications CD Tape Remaining Time CF pg 15 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end 2 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP CF pg 12 9 0 Program AE Indicator CF pg 19 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 7 3 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 18 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT then only the indicator remains at 8 4 Tape Length Indicator pg 12 5 Zoom Indicator Bar sasise CF pg 16 Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio 6 Recording Indicator CF pg 9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator gt pg Interval Timer Recording Time MEE P CF pg 5 Sec Rec Mode CF pg D Instant Title
46. recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard 5 cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions WxHxD Pickup Lens Viewfinder White balance adjustment Connectors JLIP Video Audio 40 minutes 120 minutes with 40 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Approx 750 g 1 7 165 198 mm x 119 mm x 91 mm 7 13 16 x 4 11 16 x 3 5 8 with the viewfinder fully tilted downward 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 2 3 9 to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT Auto Manual adjustment 03 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug 1 V 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector 300 mV rms 1 analog output via Audio output connector Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Charging system Dimensions WxHxD Weight EN 43 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 23 W DEES 134 Constant current peak detection timer controlled 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm 4 15
47. rotection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 4 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered 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 ventila tion is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer EM ANTENNA INSTALLATION IN STRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and r
48. shuttle search e 7 the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Fast Forward gt gt Button Play Pause gt I Button Stop Button Counter Memory Function Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press then lt lt The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press amp M to start playback e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e disable the Counter Memory Function press COUN TER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears 3 PLAYBACK Connections 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 Ux Video cable optional To TV or VCR Audio cable optional ux To Audio Output To AUDIO IN Connector cover Connection For Tape Dubbing Use optional Video and Audio cables Power Switch PLAY PAUSE 11 Button J To Video Video cable To Output optional VIDEO IN gt Audio cable optional VCR Recor
49. st JVC dealer 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 I pg 10 e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA or gt pg 14 Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated program I pg 25 e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel e f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e his is normal e The Counter Memory Function has been activated F pg 29 e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other ENDO SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER During recording the indications do not appear Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear pg 15 The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object Colored bright spots appear all over the viewfinder The viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex
50. t Wheel again to close the Menu Screen on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time e Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures To release the Animation mode set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF 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 Set REC TIME I step 1 and 2 of Animation above INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen intervals alternate automatically To release the Time Lapse mode when BEC is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to highlight bar to the desired interval time then press it Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse 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
51. t 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 and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt forwards the tape and pressing 44 reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal FEATURE 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs OPERATION m Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 1 During Record Standby press 5SEC fam 55 appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically m To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that faa 55 disappears NOTE Fade Wipe I pg 18 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC RECORDING Advanced Features Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode EFFECT Button 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO
52. t 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 ENO SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not
53. te and time I pg 11 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 O6 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available Automatic demonstration will not take place Factory preset Date Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure pg 11 Select Wheel Power Switch AUTO DATE DEC 25 99 DATE AM 10 25 00 TIME DEC 25 99 AM 10 25 00 DATE amp TIME No indication OFF Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over the video image Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in the
54. ten MEN aM pg 8 9 40 Brighten The Mage mta nig eo pg 24 C EA pg 9 Cassette pg 32 Charge MarR pg 8 Charging The Battery Pack pg 8 Clean pg 33 Clock Lithium Battery e n pg 10 Connection TO A MCR T V pg 30 cover page eot Ar pg 29 056525 020 0 0 Darker The IMACE pg 24 Date Time Display eene ttti pP vetas rugs pg 23 Date Time Settihgs MP pg 11 Demonstration Mode pg 7 22 DIE Tal ZO OW pg 21 Diopter Adj stMON aiio itt pg 13 0 0 0 0 0 Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 19 Erase pg 10 Exposure Control pg 24 F sisse JUL pg 18 Ir rop EROS pg 28 o See assistito pg 17 G Gip AG SUMO IN sienen pg 13 m High Speed Shutter Mode pg 19 RENE RM uem pg 23 LIRE rrt pg 22 BOAO ATIPE n pg 10 Manual FOCUS pg 26 DS ChECIN pg 20 22 N ND MORE pg 19 POs MORE pg 19 Picture pg 16 Power Switch Position pg 14 Program AE Wi
55. tery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder BATTERY RELEASE Switch ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction INFORMATION e 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place 8 e f the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V856U optional NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals before using It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Use the optional AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger To DC IN connector To DC OUT filter AC Power Adapter Charger Adapter BH V3
56. th Special Effects pg 19 Provided Accessories pg 7 M 17 Recording pg 12 pg 14 ic pg 17 Rewind The Tables cosa pg 28 So DBDIS MOC ue pg 19 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 13 Mee Eo pg 28 pg 43 MOUE pg 19 SHU qc pg 28 AS LX iia pg 21 TapE eor quem pg 29 pg 30 31 Tape Length Setting temi pg 12 Te ETUR pg 21 Time Base COMCCION 29 Time Lapse Shooting pg 25 aco eI pg 29 MOUNTING pg 13 MOG pg 19 U Unload A TIDE sesso REM pg 10 Vo Viewfinder Adjustment pg 13 Viewfinder Indications Dg 39 39 White Balance pg 27 Wide Mode pg 21 TN pg 18 LOOMINE pg 16 SPECIFICATIONS Format Power source Power consumption Signal system VHS NTSC standard DC 6 0 V gt 3 7 W NTSC type Video
57. the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject FG FOG Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode pg 27 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 32 ft use manual focusing pg 26 2 51 2000 1 2000 Sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode dM NEGA The colors of a picture are reversed NEGA POSI mode r Select Wheel MENU Button Display ex Menu Screen available using the MENU Button Menu Screen 1 ZOOM D ON TELE MACRO OFF A Tm gt REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF Menu Screen 2 AN ENGL I SH DATE TIME JLIP ID 06 DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN TITLE LANG Setting Menu ex TITLE LANG ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE gt BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TITLE LANG FRENCH 06 DEMO MODE OFF RETURN Normal Screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menus For Detailed
58. ughly 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 40 and 41 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNINC TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 or incinerate Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced B Dispose of used battery promptly B Keep away from children B not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire CAUTIONS prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet ENO NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter Charger are on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC
59. upply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U or BN V20U To AC outlet CHARGE indicator Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16U When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 10 min BN V20U optional approx 1 hr 50 min 4 H Charge marker ATTENTION Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery s capacity Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging 1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder and make sure a cassette is not inserted then set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The camcorder power turns off automatically when discharging is complete When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of ti
60. vated 2 7 Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 7 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 2 Press the Select Wheel until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu 5 White paper Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually gt pg 26 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery remov
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