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JVC GR-AX310U User's Manual

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1. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time max SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight GR AX210 GR AX310 Dimensions Including viewfinder CAMERA VHS NTSC standard DC 6V 25 7 W NTSC type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSTH cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips 40 minutes 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Approx 740 g 1 7 lbs Approx 760 g 1 7 Ibs 109 W x 113 H x 226 D mm 4 5 16 x 4 1 2 x 8 15 16 Pick up Lens Viewfinder White balance 1 4 format CCD F1 2 f 4 1 to 57 4 mm 14 1 power zoom lens GR AX310 F1 6 f 4 2 to 50 4 mm 12 1 power zoom lens GR AX210 with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO out connector e RR IP 45 AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11U Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 V 60 HZ
2. Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel HN AAA CIR WARRANTY 49 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 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
3. cococcccoccnnnnonicnncnnon pg 6 Battery Pack sisirin pg 8 43 Q Brighten the Image oonnnccncnnnconicnnnninnnncnns pg 22 C Quick REVIEW ooocococnonoonosnaonocnccarnosoosnosos pg 15 Car Battery croen a R Cassette Adapter Random Assemble Editing o occoccoo pg 32 35 Character Generator Recording Advanced Features vee pg 16 27 Charge Marker nasales ae S Recording nn pg 14 Charging the Battery Pack oooncnicinnnaos pg 8 Recording Start Stop pg 14 Cinama Mode cococciccnccncnnnos pg 19 Recording Mode Setting pg 11 Clock Lithium Battery pg 10 Recording Standby d pg 14 Connection to a VCR TV pg 29 Remote Control Unit s Pg 13 COMMONS eE E EE E R pg 7 Remove Cassette pg 11 Counter Memory coccoccconconcnannnnnnnnnnncnannnnn pg 31 Retake un pg 15 D Rewind Tape EE pg 30 Darken the Image cc cee eee pg 22 S Date Time Insert pg 23 Self Timer EES pg 16 26 Date Time Setting pg 10 Sepia Mode cooococccciccncinnnonnos a pg 16 Discharge the Battery pack pg 8 Shoulder Strap Attachment we pg 12 Diopter AdjUSt cooonomomomomomsns mos pg 11 Shuttle Search Weides Pg 31 Specifications we pg 45 E Sports Mode pg 16 Electronic Fog Filter Mode Still Playback ascincinonconioncinocinon nocconriariadans pg 31 Erase Protection sesse T Exposure Control s ccsscesssseesseeeeeeeees Tape Count
4. Article 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ze ANTENNA 1 7 LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 810 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AH AAA 1 WR LIP Zo USE 1 Accessories To avo
5. Other countries AC 110 Vto 240 Va 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V 75 1 3 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 15 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Approx 320 g 0 71 Ibs Dimensions Weight CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 Ibs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Provided Accessories 000008 17 pg 6 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3U e Battery Charger BH VC10U e Car Battery Cord AP V7U e RF Unit RF V5U e Wireless Remote Control Unit RM V700U For R A Edit GR AX310 using a non JVC VCR pg 33 The RM V700U cannot be used to operate the camcorder e Wired Remote Control Unit RM V20U e Compact VHS C Cassettes TC 40 30 20 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice e RR LIP ESPANOL 46 Indicador CHG carga tomacorriente de alterna POWER END Interruptor REFRESH Indicador REFRESH Enganche BATT RELEASE Marcador d
6. 17 pg 11 2 Recording Indicator ssseeeeseeseeeees D I Record Standby Indicator Lens Cover Warning cmcoccocnonnorinnannnnnon D I Index Code Marking ccoocoonionioninonnccnnos Fade Standby Indicator ococonoooo Clock Battery Warning Appears when the clock lithium battery is not in place or exhausted For inserting or replacing the Clock battery sicocnccicinc aime I pg 10 Insert Editing Indicator ocooooomo I pg 36 Audio Dubbing Indicator I pg 37 Condensation Warning When this indicator appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear Instant Title coin ais 17 pg 25 9 Date Time Character cccceeeceseseeeeee 17 pg 23 2 Interval Time Recording Time Indicator I pg 26 42 sc A N e RR LIP AC Power Adapter vest eeEEEgeeen pg 9 ND Effect Mode scviivicons said pg 16 Animation Recording coccnccnnccnccninncnnns pg 27 O Audio DUDDING wesssscscsssoseossenssnevsonsossonsons pg 37 Auto Date Record pg 23 On Screen Display oooononicninconcnnccnnininannos pg 23 Auto Focus pg 20 P Auto Mode Lock Mode pg 16 Auto Mode Release Mode pg 16 Playback sensona pg 30 Program AE with Special Effects pg 16 B Provided Accessories
7. Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Zoom switch Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2 and then through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH e e Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1 then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw RM V20U Remote Control Unit The RM V20U optional permits VCR functions to be controlled from a distance When using the RM V20U connect its cable to the camcorder s REMOTE jack Before use refer to the RM V20U instruction booklet Buttons O LED indicator O KEY LOCK switch ETT TT CS CTA 13 Functions With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA Lights when a signal is transmitted With the camcorder s power switch se
8. Lock FG FG FOG Electronic Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fancy look ND ND ND EFFECT ND EFFECT A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject L SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Cinema C pg 19 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie ed S TWILIGHT Twilight Disengages the auto gain control and auto focus locks focus to infinity and white balance to 97 outdoor mode Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic Twilight RECORDING Advanced Features PROGRAM AE select dial Tally lamp DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION MODE O O Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action High Speed Shutter 12000 HE s1 2000 Captures faster action than Sports mode High Speed Shutter 1 2000s e SELF MA 15 sec Self Timer 15sec Self Timer Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start Stop is pressed If camcorder is secured operator can enter scene before recording starts 1 Set PROGRAM AE dial to 158 appears in viewfinder 2 Press Recording Start Stop e Recording starts after 15
9. pack e A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue e The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer USING A CAR BATTERY To AC outlet Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e e When using the car battery leave the engine e 3 AC Power idling a Adapter Charger e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can O DC cord AA V11U GEI z also be used to charge the battery pack 5 When using the optional Car Battery Charger or 3 Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective Car Battery Cord To Cars instruction booklet AP V7U optional cigarette E USING AC POWER socke Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V Car Battery Charger Adapter BH V3U optional AH AAA 1 WER LIP 10 GETTING STARTED ont Clock Lithium Battery Removal Insertion This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the
10. product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical 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 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 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
11. replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition SUPPLY POWER Hook on BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack El Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure P 8 Bruch in the battery pack until it locks into place To remove the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Insert EB Slide EJECT H Insert a video cassette El Press PUSH For more details P 11 SHOOTING El PLay PAUSE Set to PLAY El Set the power switch to PLAY H Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder e To stop playback press STOP For more details 7 P 30 m Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak 7 P 28 LENS COVER open close knob Set to CAMERA H Recording Start Stop button H Slide the LENS COVER open close k
12. reset the camcorder s counter to 0 00 00 at an edit out point When the tape reaches this point remember there s a small margin of error during editing the camcorder and VCR pause automatically However some VCRs are not compatible with the Master Edit Control System Random Assemble Editing R A Edit GR AX310 only Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the optional RM V700U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see chart at left but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE e ETT TEE CS CIR MM SS SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote MBR SET toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to VCR CTL the chart at left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B OJO RM V700U optional e The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on VCR CODE LIST OPERATE THE VCR VCR BRAND BUTTONS AA IS 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while NAME A B NAME MC holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for PHILIPS the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for t
13. result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use CAUTIONS cont 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 F in places where humidity is extremely low belo
14. screen o H I R S amp y O Ge gt O De IN PARIS FRANCE CHARACTER SET MODE screen Example of Character Generator amp Title Viewfinder OUR VACATION IN PARIS FRANCE Character Generator Title indication IN PARIS FRANCE Title OUR VACATION e RR Tl a 25 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 The preset titles appear in this order HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS SELECT MODE Press Function SEL repeatedly until TITLE appears to the right of F1 SELECT PRESET TITLE Engage the Record Standby mode then press F1 to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTES e To delete the Instant Title during recording press FT e To recall a title engage the Record Standby mode and then press FT to select the desired title e To display a title you made in the position usually occupied by an Instant Title cycle through in step 2 above until your title appears after CONGRATULATIONS You can superimpose two personal titles on the scene being shot E AH AAA 1 WER LIP 2 6 RECORDING Advanced Features Tally lamp PROGRAM AE Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start Stop and the actu
15. seconds e Tally lamp begins blinking blinking speed increases about 5 seconds before recording starts Blinking stops when recording begins but light stays on NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time e When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one mode to another the newly selected mode s name and its indication is displayed in the viewfinder for approx 3 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader C pg 18 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lighted situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights e HC NN ZT White balance mode indicator White Balance Adjustment This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for No indication gt Ze Auto automatic white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions MWB lt 8 e e When an object is in various shades of the same color e When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT MODE 1 Press MWB M
16. segment exists in the recorded tape or if the recording speed was changed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear PLAY Neither indicates a defect in the unit e To edit onto a tape with the recording safety tab PAUSE removed cover the hole with adhesive tape AUDIO DUB e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing INSERT mode When the sound is to be recorded press AUDIO DUB and PAUSE simultaneously after Step 5 When INSERT and PAUSE are pressed simultaneously again the unit re enters the Video signal only Recording mode RM V20U optional e If the camcorder s mike is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur e Tape Counter Insert editing indicator Viewfinder ETT TEE CS CIR Audio dubbing indicator Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Viewfinder Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure gt pg 36 before continuing FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE 2 Press and hold AUDIO DUB and press PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audi
17. to LOCK pg 16 Vertical white lines appear when e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear e Sunlight is directly entering the lens in the viewfinder The picture is blurred in the Quick e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode F pg 11 An error number E01 etc appears e Consult your nearest JVC dealer in the viewfinder 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 ZI io 40 AAA EEN Controls PROGRAM AE Select Dial 17 pg 16 F1 Function 1 Button wo 17 pg 18 ER EE KE CG pg 11 Function SEL Button ossessi CF pg 18 F2 Function 2 Button wo eee 17 pg 18 EJECT Switch coccicconionionioninnnninninncnacnnons CG pg 11 Diopter Adjustment cococcininnnninicnc s 17 pg 11 Power Zoom Switch ooonccicniccncnocanonnos 17 pg 15 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch 17 pg 8 MWB Manual White Balance A AN CF pg
18. 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 receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help AH A
19. with different colors For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colors the image becomes the color which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively AH AAA 1 WER LIP 8 RECORDING Advanced Features INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL This feature makes it easier for you to make selections during the following modes Fader Cinema Manual Focus Adjust Exposure Control Display and Instant Title FIFADER F2 CINEMA F1 FADER F2 CINEMA Group 2 FIIFOCUS F2 EXP PREPARATION Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except LOCK SELECT MODE Press Function SEL repeatedly until the required function s indication appears in the viewfinder ENTER SELECTION Press either F1 or F2 the one to the immediate left of the desired function name Viewfinder Group 3 F1 button F2 button Function SEL button PROGRAM AE select dial NOTE If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK F1 and F2 disappear from the viewfinder indicating that IFC Intelligent Function Control is unavailable Fader This feature allows smooth fade in and fade out to black blank screen Fade in works at recording start and fade out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL repeatedly until FADER appears to the right of F1 FADE IN ENGAGE FADE STANDBY MODE 2 Press F1 to engage the Fade Standby mode FADER appears in the viewfin
20. 17 O Recording Mode SP EP Select BUON S pg 11 Tape Length T20 T30 T40 Select But E CG pg 11 COUNTER R Reset M Memory Button aocsicnaro cecaseadssieasnaevasncsscascavessass pg 31 D I EDIT Button GR AX310 only F pg 32 D I DATE TIME Buttons ccccccccnicnicncnncnns CG pg 10 CHAR Character SET Buttons 17 pg 24 TRACKING Buttons 0ooocccccccccconnons DATE TIME SET Button CHAR SET Button sissccnsisassascessossacceenss R A EDIT IN OUT Button GR AX310 only R A EDIT Button GR AX310 only REW Button cocoococoncnnononononononcnronononononos RETAKE R Quick Review Button 17 pg 15 DEF Buttons aan cient gt pg 30 RETAKE F Button oooccnoccnnonononcconnarinan ns C pg 15 R A EDIT CANCEL Button GR AX310 only cococcococinincncncnnoninaninnns CF pg 34 STOP Button CS pg 30 PLAY PAUSE Button Ce pg 30 2 POWER Switch oo seeeseeseeseeseeeceeeteneens CG pg 10 Recording Start Stop Button G pg 12 Connectors Other Parts REMOTE lach 17 pg 13 Microphone Shoulder Strap Eyelets cseseeeeeeees 17 pg 12 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area EDIT Jack GR AX310 only CF pg 32 built in here is the sensor necessary for VIDEO Out Jack veesssssssssssesessssssesseeeeee gt pg 29 shooting RF DC OUT leck gt pg 29 Clock Battery Com
21. AA CIR General Battery Precautions e When the RM V20U remote control C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter are not functioning even when correctly operated the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones e Use only the following batteries RM V20U isicisosonsmonisaicarnacicanicns AAA R03 size C P6U or C P7U AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the RM V20U and C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing batteries 2 Do not use old and new batteries together 3 Do not use two different kinds of batteries Although sizes may be the same voltages may differ 4 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 5 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 6 Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 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 whe
22. C 120 Vas 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 Vas 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V11U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a l AA V11U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 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 V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries 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 e 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 man
23. CS pg 15 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it e The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on whether the cover is open or closed AH AA CIR RECORDING Basic Features 1 5 FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in out effect OPERATION Zoom In 1 Pull the power zoom switch down toward T Zoom Out 2 Push the switch up toward W NOTES e The further the power zoom switch is pushed the faster the zoom speed becomes e Focusing may become unstable during zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Zoom indicator Zoom out RETAKE Focus Lock CS pg 20 21 then zoom in or out in Record mode FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording A OPERATION 1 Press G for less than 2 seconds during k the Record Standby mode Power zoom switch e e Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds e and played back automatically then e pauses in Record Standby mode for the Be next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal e FEATURE Retake E PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION ff 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording 3 Press Recording Start Stop to start recording NOTE Noise m
24. N VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Tape Length Recording Mode Setting SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Set the tape length button according to the length of the tape used T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP SET RECORDING MODE 2 Set depending on your preference SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical recording at 1 3 the speed of SP Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present If not cover the hole with adhesive tape Some cassettes have sliding tabs in this case check the tab s position e RR LIP GETTING STARTED cont Grip
25. P appears to the right of F2 CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press F2 while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left FA TITLE F2 DISP NOTES e The selected display can be recorded e If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting e If you want to delete the display during shooting press F2 Date display e If you want to call back a deleted display engage the Record Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using F2 Character Generator Date Time display AUTO DATE RECORD On screen display Your camcorder automatically records the month day and year 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 pressing er F2 In this mode the month day and year are replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE Auto date Auto date record mode record executed NOTE S e Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this mode and disables all other modes e In the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re shooting the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds DEC 25 96 PM 10 50 SET CHAR IN PARIS FRANCE from that point It is not recorded during any other recordings No Characters Example of made on that day stored stored characters ON SCREEN DISPLAY CONNECT CAMCORDER TO MONITOR Connec
26. RF unit camcorder s power switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Refer to the RF V5U instruction manual for connection e If you have a TV or speakers that are not procedure specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture PLAYBACK Basic Playback M 0 00 00 PLAY PAUSE Tape counter NOTE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in BASIC CONNECTIONS CG pg 29 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in STOP mode To turn on again set the power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY AH AA TY PLAYBACK Features 3 TRACKING PLAY PAUSE FEATURE Manual Tracking COUNTER R M PURPOSE To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen OPERATION 1 Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture NOTES e To reset TRACKING to the original preset press bo
27. X310 only If you have a Remote PAUSE terminal use the editing cable to connect it to the camcorder and the VCR See NOTES below for details PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s power switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Power switch To AUDIO out To VIDEO out FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Audio and Video cable optional Editing cable optional 3 5 mini plug cable GR AX310 only To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN To Remote 8 PAUSE il VCR Recording deck NOTES GR AX310 only e When using a Remote PAUSE terminal pressing EDIT on the camcorder in step 5 automatically engages the VCR s Record mode When using a Remote PAUSE terminal you can access a function called Master Edit Control System Before beginning
28. ZZ CO JVC 4M COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AX210 GR AX310 e Compact VHS VHS H The camcorder illustrations appearing in these instructions are of the GR AX310 l E Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents I gt 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 refer to the Index 17 pgs 40 42 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace the battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used batte
29. al start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE You need the optional RM V20U remote control unit to perform this procedure ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open set the power switch to CAMERA SET TIME DELAY On the RM V20U press INTERVAL to set the delay time There are four choices and they appear in the viewfinder in the following order each time INTERVAL is pressed 15S 15 seconds 30S 30 seconds 1MIN 1 minute and 5MIN 5 minutes Pressing again releases the Self timer START DELAYED RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking speed increases about 5 seconds before recording starts When recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit RELEASE SELF TIMER MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking press INTERVAL continuously until Y disappears To release when the tally lamp is blinking press Recording Start Stop to stop the blinking then press INTERVAL continuously until disappears NOTE If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to O 155 is automatically selected START STOP INTERVAL REC TIME RM V20U optional ETT TEE CS CIR MM 8 27 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly
30. and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 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 AH AAA 1 WER LIP MEMO A AAA 1 WER LIP MEMO e OLEXW OLZXV HD JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHTO 1995 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD W 1195TOV K UN YP _ H e E
31. aners 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 SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls 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
32. anual White Balance until the required indication appears in the viewfinder Outdoors on cloudy day 0 Outdoors on sunny day KEEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp AE MWB ccoo With a memorized personal White P Balance setting see below MWB sets the color temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures ADJUST FOCUS Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually pg 21 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Press MWB until MWB appears then press and hold MWB for more than 3 seconds es MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete NOTES e To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press MWB until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK e Re adjust the White Balance mode when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned on and off again or when the PROGRAM AE dial s position has been changed e It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance BASIC CONNECTIONS pg 29 e When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 this unit makes its color temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting
33. authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installatio
34. ay appear during Retake This is normal FEATURE Index Code Marking PURPOSE To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available OPERATION Auto Marking An index code is always marked to start the first recording on a new date after a cassette is inserted Manual Marking Using the optional RM V20U Remote Control Unit 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks in the viewfinder during marking START STOP NOTES If VISS is pressed during VISS Record Standby mode the mark is placed where START STOP is pressed e If the date changes during a recording it RM V20U optional becomes the first recording of the new date and an index mark is placed at that point HTM Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the desired indication appears in the viewfinder The mode is activated about 1 second later DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION MODE OTNI Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting e CINEMA FADER FOCUS EXPOSURE DISPLAY TITLES and MWB Manual White Balance controls are disabled in this mode Auto Mode RELEASE M auro RELEASE Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode
35. between the camcorder and the subject e F1 button F2 button Function SEL button Fi FOCus F2 EXP e RR Tl a Manual Focus 21 NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments t pg 11 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT MODE Press Function SEL repeatedly until FOCUS appears to the right of F1 ADJUST FOCUS A TO FARTHER SUBJECT While holding down F1 slide the power zoom switch to T The Manual Focus indications pub appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 TO NEARER SUBJECT While holding down F1 slide the power zoom switch to W The Manual Focus indications 2 4 ik appear and 4 blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release the power zoom switch The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication a gt and the adjusted focus is locked in Press F1 The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e Two manual focusing speeds are available For slow speed push the switch slightly and hold that position For fast speed push the switch fully e When the focu
36. 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 The low contrast warning amp lt bud appears in the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situations e When things pass between your subject and the Function SEL camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording e When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First center on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL repeatedly until FOCUS appears to the right of F1 LOCK FOCUS 2 Press F1 The focus lock indication 4 appears in the viewfinder RELEASE FOCUS LOCK 3 Press F1 Focus lock is immediately released The focus lock indication disappears NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first CG pg 15 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance
37. cified in point to the end of the tape are automatically copied e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs ITT TTT e CH LIP 36 DINAH COUNTER R M Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE You need the optional RM V20U remote control unit to perform the following procedure SELECT MODE 1 Set the power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the viewfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and press PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press Recording Start Stop When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the playback mode NOTES e Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank
38. der GE START RECORDING 3 Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and activate fade in FADE OUT OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade out NOTES e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia pg 16 e With the Electronic fog filter mode F pg 16 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen e ETT TT CS CIR 19 Cinema mode Cinema This feature allows you to record black bars at the top gt EA SE of NS screen to produce a cinema like gt wide screen effect P RO et SELECT MODE Press Function SEL repeatedly until CINEMA appears to the right of F2 ENGAGE CINEMA MODE 2 Press F2 RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Press F2 again while CINEMA appears next to F2 in the viewfinder 0 e RR LIP 2 O RECORDING Advanced Features Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone 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 brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a Clear
39. dicador END Deslice el paquete de pilas en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha PAQUETE DE PILAS DESCARGA aprox 3 horas 30 min aprox 3 horas 30 min BN V11U aprox 1 hora 10 min BN V12U aprox 1 hora 10 min BN V22U BN V25U aprox 2 horas 10 min aprox 7 horas aprox 2 horas 40 min aprox 10 horas USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la camara de video y empuje el paquete de pilas hasta que se bloquee en su lugar EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS Deslice BATT RELEASE y extraiga el paquete de pilas PAQUETE DE PILAS BN V11U BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U TIEMPO DE GRABACION aprox 1 hora 5 min aprox 1 hora 5 min aprox 2 horas 15 min aprox 3 horas ETT ETA CS CIR GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA 4AT Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC ALIMENTACION Enganche BATT RELEASE extracci n de la bater a Utilizaci n de la bater a El Enganche el extremo superior de la bater a en la c mara de video Procedimiento para carga F P 8 A Empuje la bater a hacia adentro hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar Para extraer la bater a Deslice BATT RELEASE y extraiga la bater a REPRODUCCION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEOEO EJECT eyecci n E Deslice EJECT H Inserte un casse
40. different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE You need the optional RM V20U remote control unit to perform the following procedure ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA SET RECORDING SPEED Set SP EP to SP F pg 11 SET RECORDING TIME Press REC TIME on the remote control Three choices are available and they appear in the following order each time REC TIME is pressed 1 4S one fourth of a second 1 2S one half of a second and 1S one full second Press again to release the animation mode START RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of pictures CHECK YOUR WORK Play back the series of pictures to see if the results were satisfactory RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Press REC TIME until Am disappears from the viewfinder NOTES e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting e f the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self Timer mode Animation is cancelled and Self Timer mode is engaged with 15S selected e Fade in out cannot be performed during Animation shooting 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 peri
41. e carga INDICADOR DE CARGA Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre el paquete de pilas para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargado o no Los dos colores suministrados rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga REFRESCADO El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la funci n REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente el paquete de pilas antes de recargarlo Para descargar las pilas SC coloque el paquete de pilas en el adaptador como se muestra en la ilustraci n de la izquierda Luego presione REFRESH El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado Alimentaci n Esta c mara de video posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 3 v as que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s apropiada NOTAS e Sin alimentaci n no hay ninguna funci n disponible e Utilice exclusivamente la alimentaci n indicada e No utilice la unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS ALIMENTACION 1 Conecte el cord n de alimentaci n de CA del cargador a un tomacorriente Se encender la luz delindicador de alimentaci n COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS Alinee las marcas y deslice el paquete de pilas en la direcci n de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueado en su lugar Se enciende la luz indicadora CHG EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS Cuando la carga est completa se encender el in
42. er coococconconnnnonnnonnnnnnrnnonnconnonnos pg 30 F Tape Dubbing pg 32 Fadezpout ege EES pg 18 Tape Length Setting pg 11 Fast Forward Tape conconconconcnncnncornornarnncoross pg 30 Time Lapse Shooting ve Pg 27 FOCUS KOCK esasa ainni pg 20 Tracking wo pg 31 G Tripod Mounting we pg 12 Twilight Modes sires pg 16 Grip AdjustMOM cocconcccocninnnncnannnnranininnnnos pg 12 v H Viewfinder Adjustment c cee pg 11 High Speed Shutter Mode ooococccconcncnoo pg 16 Viewfinder Indications ccee eee pg 41 l W Index Code Marking ccociononocnonincnnnararanoos pg 15 White Balance Adjustment ce pg 17 Insert Cassette pg 11 Z Insert Editing pg 36 Instant Titles o pg 25 ZOOMING soinean pg 15 Intelligent Function Control pg 18 25 M EE BEE Master Edit Control ies MBR code Setting oocionccnnnccnnnnoninrannnsss CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter INFORMATION This device complies
43. es out when discharging is complete e ttt LR LIP CHARGE MARKER E Ch k A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to arge marser 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 The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery 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 High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag 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 Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery
44. ewfinder Adjustment ooooooooccccococcccconooncnonononnnnnonnno nooo 11 Tape Length Recording Mode Setting AA 11 Loading Unloading A Cassette A 11 Grip AU ci iasanen inii aaar Esiin 12 Shoulder Strap Attachment A 12 ur ET E 12 RM V20U Remote Control Unit ooooooocccooooccccnonononnoos 13 RECORDING 14 Basit Recording E 14 2 Basic kegtgree acciona ee 15 S Advanced Features ri iii 16 ME PLAYBACK 28 Using The Cassette Adapter AA 28 Basic Connections ococcccccccncccncnonononononononononcncnononenonos 29 A A 30 FOO UTOS 5 ciccccsecececescancesctesdedseacancedctesecdcaaearcesctascedcansercaccteceseens 31 EDITING 32 Tope Dubbing E 32 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit GR AX310 only 32 O O 36 Audio DUDO ire isa 37 USER MAINTENANCE 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 INDEX 40 TE 40 WE 40 Indicators sisas dci 40 Other Paris iria 40 o A 41 UE 42 CAUTIONS 43 SPECIFICATIONS 45 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 45 ESPANOL 46 FOR SERVICING 48 WARRANTY 49 ITT TTT e CH LIP 8 CHG charge indicator POWER indicator END indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator Hook on BATT RELEASE Power GETTING STARTED 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 specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units wit
45. h other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 1 0 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT PACK approx 10 hrs RECORDING TIME BN V11U approx 1hr 5 min BN V12U approx 1 hr 5 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 15 min BN V25U REFRESH approx 3 hrs The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging To discharge the battery eg attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and go
46. his one Ge Ge PANASONIC HITACHI You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the chart Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e If the RM V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e The RM V700U cannot be used to operate the camcorder JVC A B C MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS TOSHIBA 0009000 090 00 0000 0900 00 9000 000 000000 00 00090 09090000 KEIER EIERE EE EE ZENITH MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal Pesch gt JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector EI NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 34 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SITTI e RR LIP 34 Nac REW FF CANCEL IN OUT R A EDIT PLAY PAUSE STOP To EDIT To AUDIO and VIDEO out connector Editing cable o
47. id 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 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 0 PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 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 cle
48. ing The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter VHS PlayPak Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one AA R6 size battery as shown in the illustration at left Then reattach the cover INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape e RR IP PLAYBACK Basic Connections 29 There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR a
49. is left dirty WETTER CIR TROUBLESHOOTING 39 POWER No power is supplied e The battery pack has not been attached correctly gt pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged pg 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected C pg 9 RECORDING Recording cannot be performed e The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab Recording does not start e The camcorder power switch has not been set to CAMERA pg 14 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s 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 e The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel Noise bars appear in the playback e Manual Tracking has not been performed I pg 31 picture Playback picture is blurred or e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred e This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind C pg 31 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed OTHER Some functions are not available e The PROGRAM AE dial is set
50. least 15 seconds of recording material prior to any in point e Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points e If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place e Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory e Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety e ETT TEE CS CIR MM SS AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT y y y y y y H EDITED TAPE VCR EDIT STOP ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units NOTES e If you performed step 1C on page 33 keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e To dub a copy of the camcorder s source tape perform R A EDIT by specifying only one in point and no out point The contents of the tape from the spe
51. n and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights
52. nd TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables To AUDIO CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR an g V Audio and Video 7 As shown in the illustration at left connect the KEE ___cables optional optional Audio and Video cables between the EE AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder A and those on the VCR A To AUDIO and SUPPLY POWER VIDEO IN Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV connectors 2 e SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode or channel 3 Aerial Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE i Use the optional Audio and Video cables RE CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV To AUDIO VIDEO and 7 As shown in the illustration at left connect the ENE DC OUT connectors optional Audio and Video cables between the RF unit RF V5U AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder optional and those on the TV SELECT MODE 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions NOTES Connection To A TV With NO A V Input e lt is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead Connectors Playback ONLY of the battery pack e To monitor e and sound from the NOTE camcorder without inserting a tape set the Use the optional RF V5U
53. nob to open the lens cover H Set the power switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear in the viewfinder El Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts e To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop button once again For more details P 14 REMEMBER The Logical Choice BT em Wes Sire S The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR with VHS Playpak Compact VHS VHSTe Program AE with Special Effects 1 P 16 m Auto Mode Lock m Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight E Sports m High Speed 1 2000 sec Shutter m 15 sec Self Timer PROVIDED ACCESSORIES MAJOR FEATURES Intelligent Function Control gt P 18 25 NC Variable Speed Hyper Zoom GR AX210 12x GR AX310 14x lt P 15 Zoom out Random Assemble Editing P 32 35 GR AX310 only AeH Foy y Oe jojo ojojo 222 e AC Power Adapter Charger AA V11U e Battery Pack BN V11U VHS H e Cassette Adapter Ea E UN Cassettes marked e Shoulder Strap e Lithium Battery VHS PlayPak C P7U VHS H can be used with this camcorder AH AAA CIR 7 GETTING STARTED 8 UE 8 Clock Lithium Battery Removal Insertion 10 Date Time E 10 Vi
54. o Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the playback mode REW NOTES PLAY e Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape PAUSE contains blank segments or if the recording speed was AUDIO DUB changed during the original recording e f the camcorder s mike is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur RM V20U optional AH AAA 1 WER LIP 38 USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER After Use open close switch 7 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover Set to POWER OFF BATT RELEASE Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 4 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks 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
55. od of time NOTE You need the optional RM V20U remote control unit to perform the following procedure ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE 7 Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA SET RECORDING SPEED 2 Set SP EP to SP 17 pg 11 SET RECORDING TIME Press REC TIME on the remote control There are three choices available and they appear in the following order each time REC TIME is pressed 1 45 1 2S and 1S Press again to reset SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS 4 Press INTERVAL on the remote control There are four choices available and they appear in the following order each time INTERVAL is pressed 15S 305 1MIN and 5MIN Press again to reset START TIME LAPSE RECORDING 5 Press Recording Start Stop Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking press INTERVAL and REC TIME repeatedly until Am and disappear To release when the tally lamp is blinking press Recording Start Stop to stop the blinking then press INTERVAL and REC TIME repeatedly until Am and disappear NOTES e Fade in out cannot be performed during Time Lapse shooting e For best results keep the camcorder secured while shooting e If during steps 3 and 4 the PROGRAM AE dial is set to the zelt Timer mode the Self Timer mode is engaged with 155 selected AH AAA 1 WER LIP 28 PLAYBACK Us
56. partment css Em pg 10 AUDIO Out Jack coccion I pg 29 Battery Pack Mount S Electronic Viewfinder Indicators LENS COVER Switch 20 Tally EE 17 pg 14 Grip Strap eee 30 Power On Indicator eee 17 pg 14 Tripod Mounting Socket ceeeeee 17 pg 12 e ETT TT CS CIR NENA 4 mojeo IEIEADER FACINEMA REC PAUSE 8 SPORTS a LENS COVER a 1 4S 30MIN SEI T30 SP dde INDEX FADER los amp MERRY CHRISTMAS DEC 25 96 AM 10 55 Viewfinder Indications O O PROGRAM AE Indicator C pg 16 Displayed at for approx 3 seconds when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at CO Focus Indicator c ccecesscesessseseesseeeeees CG pg 20 White Balance Mode Indicator 17 pg 17 Zoom Level Indicator occnninccnnncncnns Exposure Indicator Bar 5 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery Dacks remaining power level gt gt gt When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged One OT CG pg 8 Cassette Warning pg 11 Blinks when no cassette or a cassette with the Erase Protection tab removed is loaded Intelligent Function Control ele TE Remaining Tape Time Tape Length Indicator Recording Mode SP EP Indicator
57. ptional 3 5 mini plug cable Audio and Video cable optional ic D i B I I To Remote To AUDIO and D PAUSE VIDEO IN connectors To Pause In IN Lh 0 00 25 4 5 6 7 D T 8 OUNTER 0 00 2 OTAL 0 00 0 PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES e There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point e The camcorder prerolls during R A Edit so there must be at
58. re 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 AH AAA 1 WER LIP 44 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTE It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 10 C to 30 C NOTES e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can
59. rt the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby Mode e The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop button eThe tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and Kee appears in the viewfinder STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the power switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e If you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function
60. ry promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 43 and 44 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS y RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur de Canada The AA V11U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with A
61. s level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer ak or 2 will blink RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE AH AAA 1 WER LIP 2 2 1 RECORDING Advanced Features Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT MODE Press Function SEL repeatedly until EXP appears to the right of F2 BRIGHTEN IMAGE While holding down F2 slide the power zoom switch to T The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE While holding down F2 slide the power zoom switch to W The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING Press F2 The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure indicator bar disappears F1 button F2 button Function SEL button F1 FOCUS F2 EXP Power zoom switch Viewfinder Exposure indicator bar ETT TEE CS CIR Fi button F2 button Date Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor record them manually or automatically and even make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure CS pg 10 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY Press Function SEL repeatedly until DIS
62. t to PLAY Switching to lt q turns off the remote control unit s power Decreases battery power consumption and prevents accidental operation by young children etc O REC O stop Stop P 30 O PAUSE MONITOR Pause F P 31 O AUDIO DUB Audio Dubbing F P 37 O INSERT Insert Editing F P 36 O REC TIME Animation Time Lapse P 27 O INTERVAL Self Timer F P 26 Time Lapse 1 P 27 POWER OFF Power off POWER ON Power on ZOOM T W Slow speed zoom 15 P 15 BD FF RETAKE Retake Forward i P 15 FF FF Shuttle Search 13 P 30 PpLay Playback start F P 30 BD REW RETAKE Retake Rewind I P 15 Rew Rew Shuttle Search F P 30 START STOP Functins same as the Recording Stop button of a camcorder viss Index Code Marking P 15 LENS COVER SWITCH Start Stop The power indicator Tape remaining time indicator 120MIN 119MIN gt 3MIN 1MIN Blinking lt 2MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking MIN Now calculating Tally lamp e RR LIP RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power 1 pg 8 e Tape Length Recording Mode Setting F pg 11 e Grip Adjustment F pg 12 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then inse
63. t the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in BASIC CONNECTIONS pg 29 NOTES DISPLAY VIEWFINDER Auto Date Record mode Date off mode Date display Auto Date Record mode Date Time display Character Generator e In the On Screen Display mode the date is displayed and recorded INDICATIONS E e The on screen display is not available during Press F2 until the indications appear on the recording connected monitor AH AAA 1 WER LIP 24 l RECORDING Advanced Features _ SET Character Generator SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL repeatedly until DISP appears to the right of F2 SET CHARACTER OR TITLE 2 Press F2 until SET CHAR or a previously stored title appears in the viewfinder ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN 3 Press SET A character grid appears in the view finder ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS Press or to move the cursor on the character grid to the desired character then press SET to enter The selected characters appears at the bottom of the screen When you re done press SET as many times as necessary to exit the screen The title you made appears at the bottom of the screen NOTES e You can store up to 18 characters e You can only make and store one title at a time To replace it repeat the procedure e To create a space between two characters in a title you make choose on the CHARACTER SET MODE screen CHARACTER SET MODE
64. th TRACKING buttons simultaneously e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE 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 e OPERATION Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Speed is 3 times normal in SP and 7 times normal in EP mode Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Speed is as noted above NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback NOTES e The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M so the M disappears RM V20U optional 32 Oa Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR GR A
65. tte de video El Presione PUSH Por m s detalles P 11 FILMACI N PLAY PAUSE reproducci n pausa Prev rebobinado parada Col quelo en PLAY Ef Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en PLAY A Presione REW La cinta se detiene autom ticamente al comienzo de la misma El Presione PLAY PAUSE Comienza la reproducci n y la imagen aparece en el visor e Presione STOP para detener la grabaci n Por m s detalles 7 P 30 m O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak CG P 28 Perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER Col quelo en CAMERA Bot n para inicio parada de grabaci n El Deslice la perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo A Adjuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en CAMERA El indicador de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen en el visor El Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n Comenzar la grabaci n Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Por m s detalles P 14 ITT TTT e CH LIP 48 FOR SERVICING 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
66. ufactured 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 instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 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 grounding 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
67. 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 5357 Aurora IL 60504 8149 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 708 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Cypress CA 90630 0024 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2040 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 14505 Commerce Way 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Miami Lakes FL 33016 1512 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 305 362 6252 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 8 ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 If you ship the product
68. unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus side is up insert the supplied lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Date Time Settings SELECT MODE 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA SET DATE TIME Press SET and the month blinks Press or to set the month Repeat to set day year hour and minute START CLOCK Press SET The blinking stops The date and time are both displayed for confirmation then the time display disappears Month Day Year DATE Date setting is performed NOTE DATE JAN 100 The clock does not keep time while the date and time are blinking Time 12 hour indication with AM or PM TIME Time setting is performed ET TTT SP EP recording mode and T20 30 40 tape length select button Set POWER to CAMERA mode indicator T20 SP T20 EP T40 EP T30 SP T40 SP T30 EP Turn to take up slack Erase Protection Gear Tape length and recording RR IP 1 Viewfinder Adjustment POSITIO
69. w 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet 8 lt drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun Carry it by holding the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer

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