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JVC YU30052-625-1 Camcorder User Manual

1. OOO TO REMOTE PAUSE TO EDITING JACK JACK i ca gt EDITING CABLE TO S VIDEO TO S VIDEO OUTPUT JACK INPUT JACK EET S VIDEO CABLE TO AUDIO INPUT JACKS L R VIDEO OUT select switch Y C or CVBS YELLOW TO VIDEO INPUT JACK YELLOW TO VIDEO OUTPUT JACK Cable adapter provided If your VCR has the 21 pin AV input connector SCART use the provided VCR Recording deck cable adapter 1 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Docking Station to your VCR and make sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV I pg 42 NOTES When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause terminal connect the editing jack on the Docking Station to the VCR s remote pause terminal using an editing cable Ifthe VCR has an S Video input terminal connect it using an S Video cable Ifthe VCR has only one audio input terminal connect it using a conversion plug Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as required either to CVBS with the direct VCR connection or to Y C with the RGB converter connection To Operate The VCR With The Remote Control aoe press and hold SHIFT then press the appropriate control button START SOURCE PLAYBACK Press PLAY and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control Make sure to point the remote control
2. ABOUT DVC PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED Indoor USE zoroen aE AE enn eacon S Using The CAM Stand siiin anirai aak Charging The Battery wicccssscscccessssacessrstessaaueaedeasnneasnsdieasdessauvenocaane Installing The Battery ccccsssccccessssccccsssecccesssseeeeesseeeeeee Clock Lithium Battery CR2025 Insertion Removal 0 0006 10 Date Time Settings lt ississsc c0cevescdvcasecdasesvencveniaevistateeteteensveueateus 11 Loading Unloading A Cassette eseccesecceseeeceseceeseeeeeseees 12 Hand Strap Attachment 0 ceeeecessecsseecceseecesseeeeeseeeesaeees 13 Diopter Adjustment c 0ceccsms ass ceenssdsadane ates alent rpeeeneatee 13 RM V708U Remote Control eeeeeceseecesseeceeseeeeeseeeeeseees 14 RECORDING 15 Full Auto Manual Operation ccceseecceseeceeseeeeeseeeeeeees 15 Ments osios roaa nenna iera seeds Deana arara Eiti 16 Basi Recording s ornare ena parce on bad aa aeaa aaaea LEa Ean 20 Advanced Features sissies ve Gusieie niesage eoleosts woviawe Gauiars ndeanarne 22 PLAYBACK 41 Basic Connections i s esiones sasesecoeed suze onserbesrovasseoousesnaneons 41 Playback Menu iison ena aria aiea 44 A A EE E 46 Advanced Features onionenn a a E 47 EDITING 49 Docking Station sise ncystvetsteS punto redeem ered monies aeons 49 DUBBING S235 iss Secuencia e a ee coe iene 49 Brand SEEING 5535 Zod sacs cones ener sites renin er
3. to brighten the image or toward When shooting on a reflective natural background to darken it such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light POWER DIAL Iris Lock NOT IRIS LOCK INDICATOR SELECT DIAL Use this function when shooting a moving subject when zooming when the subject changes its distance thus its size in the viewfinder or when you want to lock the brightness level When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to EXP EXP is displayed in the viewfinder CENTER SUBJECT LOCK IRIS Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the viewfinder then press and hold SET for about 2 seconds The exposure setting display and L appear indicating that the iris is locked To Return To Automatic Iris Control ay set the Select Dial to EXP then press SET The exposure setting display and L disappear Or set the Select Dial to AUTO NOTES Iris lock is recommended in the following situa tions When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight When the subject is backing away When zooming Locking the exposure control and the iris After step 1 adjust the exposure using the Zo
4. 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 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 64n 7 TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied 1 e The power is not connected 1 Connect the AC Adapter Recording cannot be performed There is no picture Some functions are not available The focus does not adjust automatically The cassette won t l
5. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C tempera tures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet vs 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 Dirty heads can cause the folowing problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 9 appears in the viewfinder In such cases use the optional Cleaning Cassette M DV2CL Insert it and play back for approxi mately 20 seconds After this time the camcorder stops automatically If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result If after using the Cleaning Cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer About moisture condensation
6. EP EIP EIP P P IP Ee P SLIDE WIPE The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left DOOR WIPE The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene CORNER WIPE The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner WINDOW WIPE The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene SCROLL WIPE The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top SHUTTER WIPE The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears RECORDING START STOP BUTTON Random Variations 2 R RANDOM FADER When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition from the Fade and Wipe effects We Bk BW Lee Ed E KC U CA The camcorder chooses one of the fades wipes at random nol START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP and RR appears in the viewfinder The camcorder does the rest selecting an effect at random e The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In If you press RECORDING START STOP during recording RECORD STANDBY mode is preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out when you res
7. When shooting in the dark with GAIN UP set to As the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Slow Shutter e The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e The Squeeze mode is selected in the Recording Menu e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress White Fader Black Fader or Black amp White Fader The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress e The Sepia or Monotone effects are activated e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress Certain FADE WIPE P AE Effects and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time If Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing have been performed repeateoly on the same portion of the tape disturbance to the sound and picture may result A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable mode Cinema mode or Slow effect is not activated when preparing to use the Picture Wipe function If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Recording Menu F pgs 16 17 Make sure the Squeeze mode is set to OFF pg 16 17 Do not try to use the Video Echo effect during a Fade In or Fade Out Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe effects during a scene transition C pg 30 Turn off Sepia o
8. Refer to pages 29 31 for Fade Wipe effects and techniques 4 START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP The buzzer sounds indicating the start of recording 5 DEACTIVATE FADE WIPE EFFECTS In step 3 place the pointer next to OFF NOTES If certain PAE Effects are activated some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used If you select a Fade Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation the indication blinks The PAE Effect Menu is displayed if SET is pressed twice Press SET again to display the Fader Wipe Menu Keep SET pressed to continue displaying the menu until you make your selection using the Zoom Lever Beep won t sound when the Select Dial is set to MANUAL gt pg 18 if BEEP is set to OFF in the System Menu FADE EXAMPLE Wh WHITE FADER Fade In Fade Out EXAMPLE gt SCROLL WIPE Wipe In RECORDING START STOP BUTTON Fades and Wipes Wipe Out A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen Fade In Wipe In or disappears leaving a black or white screen Fade Out Wipe Out Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader Wipe Menu pg 28 ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN Press RECORDING START STOP to start recording and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT When you want to stop recording the scene press RECORDING START STOP Before the camcorder enters the RECORD STANDBY mode the Fa
9. 7 0 min blinking ZN Tape Remaining Indicator The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed in the viewfinder lt pg 60 When the tape ends TAPE END appears in the viewfinder Stable Shooting Positions Before pressing RECORDING START STOP ZOOM or SNAP SHOT be sure to hold the camcorder with both hands Feet set slightly apart with your body turned toward the subject shooting Re Shoot A Scene If you aren t pleased with a scene you just recorded after having checked it in the viewfinder you can easily return to the beginning and record it again 1 ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Press RECORDING START STOP then press RE SHOOT The tape returns automatically to the starting point of the most recent recording and the camcorder enters RECORD STANDBY mode elf after the tape has rewound to the beginning of the scene you decide you don t need to re record press CAN The tape auto matically fast forwards to the end of the scene Lean against a wall or pole for support RECORDING Advanced Features STANDBY PRESS SNAPSHOT DURING RECORDING E C2 Oo PRESS SNAPSHOT DURING RECORD STANDBY SNAPSHOT Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Align its mark to STANDBY The lens cover opens
10. becomes available see pgs 18 19 and Self Timer are available START RECORDING When PAUSE appears in the viewfinder press RECORDING START STOP A beep signals the start of recording END RECORDING When you re finished recording press RECORDING START STOP Align the viewfinder s mark with CAMERA OFF the power lamp goes out and the lens cover closes automatically e When transporting make sure the viewfinder is in this position e Before turning the power on again you must pull out the viewfinder NOTES If 5 minutes elapse in the RECORD STANDBY mode the power shuts off automatically to conserve energy To turn the camcorder on again set the Power Dial to OFF then to REC As long as you don t take out the tape you were using or play it back you can continue recording from where you left off with no noticeable break RECORD STANDBY means that a tape is loaded and the camcorder is ready to record If RECORD STANDBY Pause is engaged for 5 minutes the Stop mode is automatically activated to protect the heads If you start a recording on a blank portion of the tape or onto a brand new tape recording starts approximately 3 4 seconds after you press RECORDING START STOP In order to record the entire scene or sequence make sure to start recording slightly in advance q slz ly 1 min blinking lt 2 min blinking lt 3 min ZN 7 1 4
11. of the screen Works with both 4 3 and 16 9 TVs Used with the Sepia C pg 34 or Monotone C pg 34 modes it gives the recorded scenes the look of a classic movie OFF Select OFF when you don t want to use either of the above modes first set the Select Dial to MANUAL During Full Auto operation both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable When you watch a SQUEEZE or CINEMA mode picture on a wide screen TV connect an S Video cable between connector S1 or S2 on the TV and the S Video output connector on the Docking Station and adjust the setting at the TV manually to produce the appropriate 16 9 picture During playback the images is naturally expanded to fit the wide screen with no proportional distortion NOTES When recording using the Squeeze the image in the viewfinder as well as on a regular TV if connected for playback will be the standard aspect ratio and the picture will appear squeezed When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema during fast forward or rewind DIS Digital Image Stabilizer When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image ON Compensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up QQ appears in the viewfinder during recording This function is
12. the shakiness in the picture P AE Effects Sepia Monotone or Slow Slow Shutter are activated e The Squeeze mode is selected e The Cinema mode is engaged disabling the white border securely F pg 7 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 9 e Pull the viewfinder out e Set the tape s record safety tab to REC C pg 12 Set the Power Dial to REC e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again e Pull out the viewfinder to open the lens cover e Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO e Set the Power Dial to any position except 5S e Set Focus to AUTO pg 40 e Adjust the diopter pg 13 e Clean the lens and check the focus again e Set it in the right position e Install a fully charged battery I gt pg 9 e Set the Power Dial to PLAY CF pg 46 e Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback Select 5S or 5SD in the System Menu gt pgs 18 19 Disengage them pg 33 e Disengage the Squeeze mode F pgs 16 17 e Disengage the Cinema mode F pgs 16 17 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 13 Digital Zoom doesn t 13 10x optical zoom is selected 13 Turn off the Video Echo work e The Video Echo effect is activated effect F pg 33 e Picture Wipe or Dissolve e Wait until the Picture Wipe are being used in a scene or
13. 2 below Record one 5 second clip and the image at the end of the clip is stored If you record the next clip within 5 minutes the previous scene dissolves as the new scene appears If you turn the power off the stored image will be lost 5S MODE RECORD STANDBY Scene Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving The 5 Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation While the 5 Second mode is activated Fade Wipe F pg 28 P AE Effects C pg 33 and other manual operations cannot be performed PULL OUT VIEWFINDER 3 END 5 SECOND MODE RECORDING Align its mark to STANDBY The lens cover When you re done set the Power Dial to the opens automatically REC or OFF position 2 SELECT MODE To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Mode Set the Power Dial to 5S and press RECORD instead of pressing RECORDING START STOP ING START STOP 5S MODE appears in the in step 2 press SNAPSHOT The camcorder viewfinder the tally lamp lights to indicate the records a 6 second still with the shutter sound start of recording and after 5 seconds the but without the white border camcorder enters RECORD STANDBY mode e If you press and hold RECORDING START STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts RECORD STANDBY is not engaged STANDBY F AUTO a gt ts RECORDING START STOP BUTTON Self Timer VIEWFINDER PAUSE N
14. 3 6 V using Battery 6 2 W DV Format SD mode PAL Standard Digital Component Recording 25 Mbps DCT Discrete Cosine Transform amp VLC Variable Length Coding MINI DV Cassette 18 8 mm sec 60 min using DVM 60 cassette Approx 30 min using fully charged BN V712U Battery Pack Approx 90 sec using DVM 60 cassette 1 3 CCD 10x Optical Zoom 20x 100x Digital Zoom F1 6 f 4 5445 mm 27 Electronic 0 55 colour LCD AUTO MAN AUTO LOCK Condensor type stereo 0 40 C 35 80 20 50 C 43 W x 148 H x 88 D mm Main unit approx 450 g Approx 520 g With BN V712U Battery Pack Cassette M DVM30ME Hand Strap 48 kHz 44 1 kHz playback 32 kHz 2 48 kHz 4 32 kHz 16 linear 48 kHz 12 non linear 32 kHz Microphone input connector A V output connector DC input connector Multi connector 93 5 mm 62 dB stereo 93 5 mm 4 quadripolar analog output 6V 34 pin MM 8 8nb69 BATTERY PACK BN V712U Power DC 3 6 V 1250mAh Dimensions 20 mm W x 20 mm H x 71 mm D Weight Approx 50 g REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM V708U Power Battery Life Effective distance Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Weight DC 3 V Lithium Battery CR2025 Approx 1 year depending on usage Approx 5 m front shaft 0 C 40 C 20 C 50 C 54 mm W x 86 mm
15. Cont EXAMPLE P scrot wire The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene Within 5 minutes RECORDING START STOP BUTTON Picture Wipe Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader Wipe Menu F pg 28 If you want to use effects not currently appearing on the menu exchange those appearing for others C pg 32 7 START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP 2 ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Press RECORDING START STOP when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory 3 RESUME RECORDING If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out from bottom to top revealing the new scene NOTES If you turn off the power after having finished recording a scene the stored point is erased This disables the Picture Wipe Dissolve combination When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Try recording again but don t turn the power off when you re finished The camcorder stores the end point of the last recorded scene and you can use Picture Wipe Dissolve between the last scene and the next one The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored
16. Dissolve effects are transition completed e 5 Second recording was e Change the setting of either done with the Power Dial the System Menu or the set to 5S and with 5SD Power Dial F pgs 18 19 selected in the System Menu e Do not attempt to take a e Snapshot Dissolve was Snapshot when performing attempted during Digital Digital Zoom C pg 22 Zoom 14 P AE Effects and Fade 14 The Select Dial is set to 14 Set the Select Dial to Wipe Effects don t work AUTO MANUAL e The Power Dial is set to e Change the setting of the 55 Power Dial 15 The Black amp White Fader 15 e The Sepia or Monotone 15 e Turn off Sepia and doesn t work effects are activated Monotone F pg 33 16 The Dissolve function 16 P AE Effects Sepia 16 Turn off Sepia and doesn t work Monotone or Slow are Monotone before adding activated Dissolve to a scene e The Squeeze mode is transition C pg 33 selected e Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu is set to OFF 17 The Picture Wipe and 17 The last selected editing 17 e Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions don t scene is ending Dissolve before beginning work e At the end of the last recording The effects are selected scene for editing then automatically the Power Dial was set to activated I gt pg 30 OFF e Do not turn off the e The power is off camcorder s power after e The previously selected
17. H x 12 mm D Approx 26 g with battery installed AC ADAPTER CHARGER AA V70EG Power Power consumption Output power Operating temperature Dimensions Weight DOCKING STATION AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 15 W DC 3 6 V 1 3 A charge DC 6 0 V 1 1 A VTR 0 C 40 C when charging 10 C 35 C 112 mm W x 44 mm H x 63 mm D Approx 185 g Operating temperature Editing connector S Video connectors Y C Video output connector Audio output connector JLIP connector Multi connector Dimensions Weight 0 C 40 C when charging 10 C 35 C 3 5 mm 1 Vp p 75 Q 0 3 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q Pin jack 8dBs 1 k Q Pin jack 3 5 MM 34 pin 112 mm W x 48 mm H x 203 mm D Approx 345 g E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD E O Printed in Japan 0596MSVKUNxSN LAG d5 M
18. WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU VIEWFINDER ON SCREEN OFF DISPLAY OFF DATE TIME 25 12 96 17 30 STO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON DATE TIME MENU SKEND ZOOM LEVER MANUAL AUTO e FOCUS POWER DIAL Displaying The Date And Time During Recording You must first set the date and time see Date Time Settings pg 11 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu The Date Time appears in the viewfinder if the Select Dial is set to MANUAL The Date Time is always displayed in the viewfinder when the Select Dial is set to AUTO SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and the Select Dial to MANUAL 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder 3 ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Place the pointer next to TO DATE TIME MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever Slide toward to move up and toward to move down Press SET and the Date Time Menu appears in the viewfinder 4 INPUT DATE AND TIME Place the pointer next to DISPLAY by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The cursor stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press SET
19. _ _ sOOr table it may tip or be accidentally knocked over 1 SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER Attach it to the CAM Stand before this type of use Connect the power cord between the AC Adapter and an AC outlet 1 SUPPLY POWER BAULA RTA PADRE Plug the DC P d into th der fp SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER uE ME eee Oren io Scao roe Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 2 ATTACH TO CAM STAND Attach as shown in the illustration paying particular attention to the DC Power Cord Sen Charging The Battery You can charge one battery pack at a time or two consecutively ATTACH CHARGE INDICATOR 1 CHARGE INDICATOR 2 To AC outlet 2 POWER CORD DEJACK POWER LAMP SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER Connect the power cord between the AC Power Adapter Charger and an AC outlet The power indicator comes on ATTACH BATTERY BATTERIES Remove the battery pack s protective cap and make sure the marks are facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger GETTING STARTED Cont BATTERY PACK BN V712U O RED Si BLACK CHARGE MARKER e The charge marker does not move by itself After charging or removing a discharged battery be sure to set the marker to the predetermined position 3 CONFIRM STATUS When the charge indicator stops blinking but stays on charging is finished If two batteries are attached this means that they ve both been charged CHARGING TIME BATTERY O
20. also be used during slow motion and normal playback If the Video Echo effect pg 48 is selected during playback zoom playback zoom is canceled 48n EFFECT SELECT SKOFF 1 CLASSIC FILM BW MONOTONE En STROBE eR VIDEO ECHO 2 3 4 SEPIA 4 5 P AE EFFECT SELECT SCREEN Playback Playback Effects EFFECT PLAYBACK Advanced Features Cont POWER DIAL EFFECT ON OFF RM V708U provided These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture You can use any one of the 5 effects START PLAYBACK Press PLAY ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS MENU Point the remote control at the Docking Station s sensor and press EFFECT The Production Effects Menu appears on the connected TV SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT After 2 seconds the menu disappears and the selected function is activated NOTE To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 34 for more information EDITING Docking Station EN 49 Refer to Docking Station Attachment on pages 41 and 42 for attachment procedures Make sure the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing Dubbing You can cop
21. and the pointer automatically moves to END 6 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press SET twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears NOTE Connect the camcorder to a TV and set ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu The display appears on the connected TV when the camcorder is in RECORD STANDBY RECORDING Advanced Features Cont VIEWFINDER FADER WIPE SELECT WHITE FADER BLACK FADER P DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE ITEM gt ZOOM SW FADER WIPE MENU SELECT DIAL FADE WIPE Effects VIEWFINDER FADER WIPE SELECT WHITE FADER BLACK FADER P DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE ITEM ZOOM SW PAUSE POWER DIAL Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene Select any one effect from the Fader Wipe Menu To use effects that don t appear in the menu exchange them lt pg 32 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Select Dial to PRO EFFECT appears in the viewfinder 2 ACCESS FADER WIPE MENU Press SET The Fader Wipe Menu appears in the viewfinder SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by sliding the Zoom Lever e Once you select the desired effect the Fader Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is activated within 2 seconds The indicator representing the selected effect appears in the viewfinder NOTE
22. at the Docking Station s sensor The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears on the TV screen e If you re not using a Fade Wipe at the PROGRAM 1 Edit In point go to step 4 3 EXECUTE FADE WIPE IN Press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You can t use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 or at the end of the last scene CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE RM V708U provided POWER DIAL REMOTE SENSOR FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT SET EDIT IN POINT At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV SET EDIT OUT POINT At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION Press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve 7 USE P AE EFFECT Press EFFECT e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You can use Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe or Video E
23. at the Playback Menu and change the setting C pg 44 ON The Time Code is displayed on the playback screen OFF The Time Code doesn t appear Displaying the Date During Playback If the time has been set the date is automatically recorded separately from the recorded video signal You can display or remove the date anytime during playback This function is preset to ON To turn it off select DISPLAY at the Playback Menu and change the setting F pg 44 ON The date is displayed on the playback screen OFF The date is not displayed 46m You can watch what you ve recorded in the viewfinder POWER DIAL OPERATION PANEL COVER SELECT MODE Pull out the viewfinder and set the Power Dial to PLAY OPEN COVER Slide the camcorder s Operation Panel cover as shown in the illustration REWIND TAPE Press REW If you rewind all the way to the end of the tape it stops automatically WATCH RECORDING Press PLAY You can watch the recording in the viewfinder END PLAYBACK Press STOP and set the Power Dial to OFF To Perform High Speed Search witb press REW or FF after pressing PLAY The tape will move at approximately 9 times the normal playback speed Watch in the viewfinder and when you reach the spot you want to see press PLAY and normal playback resumes PLAYBACK Basic Playback PLAY PAUSE O NOTES You can also perform a High Speed Searc
24. automatically 2 TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO appears in the viewfinder and the image bordered by a white frame will be recorded and displayed in the viewfinder for 6 seconds The next image then gradually overlaps the snapshot and normal recording resumes e When using the Snapshot function from RECORD STANDBY the camcorder returns to RECORD STANDBY after 6 seconds e The sound effect of a shutter closing is recorded together with the image Motor Drive mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography The interval between the still pictures approx 0 7 seconds Snapshot Search The Snapshot Search function enables you to quickly and easily access scenes recorded in the Snapshot mode or scenes where Strobe was used 7 ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH Set the Power Dial to PLAY REWIND TAPE Press REW Let the tape rewind to the begin ning where it stops automatically 3 BEGIN SEARCH Press SNAPSHOT The camcorder begins searching for the first scene recorded in Snapshot mode or where the Strobe effect was used e If the first scene on the tape was recorded in Snapshot mode or with the Strobe effect the camcorder may not be able to locate the exact beginning of the scene Snapshot Search could malfunction if the recorded tape has e Too little time between Snap shots e Blank space between recordings e Snap shots taken using Motor Drive mode To Stop
25. is output on both L and R channels in stereo Insert Editing ENO You can insert snapshots and other scenes in previously recorded footage 7 FIND EDIT OUT POINT Confirm the time code at this point gt pg 45 2 FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW until the point is located then press PAUSE 3 PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE ING and the Time Code min sec appear in the viewfinder NOTE To see the on screen characters on a connected TV press DISPLAY on the remote control pg 49 Place photo etc on its side POWER DIAL REMOTE SENSOR RECORDING START STOP DISPLAY INSERT PLAY PAUSE REW IND RM V708U provided START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 PAUSE DURING EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP Press again to resume editing STOP EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP then press STOP NOTES When performing Insert Editing the tape s Video Area and Sub Code Area t pg 4 are rewritten so the date and time information changes If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas DON AFTER USE CASSETTE DOOR VIEWFINDER COVER Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTE
26. made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture 48 kHz is preset to FULL SOUND and 32 kHz is preset to SOUND 1 RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND 48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound SOUND 1 SOUND 2 L sound is output on both channels R sound is output on both channels FULL SOUND SOUND 1 SOUND 2 Stereo sound When watching a tape recorded at 48 kHz if you want to change the output sound access the Playback Menu and in step 3 on page 44 select 48kHz MODE and set it for FULL SOUND SOUND 1 or SOUND 2 When playing back a tape recorded at 32kHz set in the same manner For information on output sound during Audio Dubbing see page 56 NOTES You can also use the RM V708U remote control s AUDIO MONITOR Button to change the output sound without having to access the Playback Menu Make sure you point the remote control at the Docking Station s sensor During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made This detection cannot be made during fast forward or rewind VIEWFINDER MINUTES SECONDS 12 34 24 FRAMES 25 frames 1 second Displaying The Time Code During Playback You can display the Time Code on screen during playback This is especially useful for editing This function is preset to OFF To turn it on select TIME CODE
27. optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions wo Q Cap Terminals Battery 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 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 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 Ranges Charging we 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C RICON TAA 10 C to 30 C NOTES Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes CAUTIONS Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make
28. the following situations When shooting a flat wall a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject When shooting in dark places When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting PLAYBACK Basic Connections TO DC INPUT JACK AC POWER ADAPTER CHARGER To AC outlet POWER CORD TO DC JACK Docking Station Attachment en 4 POWER DIAL RELEASE BUTTON LOCK LEVER DOCKING STATION When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station you can add many interesting effects during playback Make sure the camcorder s power is off STATION If you plan to use the MENU button while the camcorder is docked you need to pull out its viewfinder before attaching ATTACH AND LOCKS Press down on the camcorder and slide the Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow The camcorder and the Docking Station are now securely attached CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS PLACE CAMCORDER IN DOCKING e Make sure that the camcorder does not have a DC cord or an AV cable connected to it before attaching e When removing the camcorder press the Release button and lift the camera out SUPPLY POWER Connect the AC Adapter between the Docking Station and an AC outlet e The Docking Station cannot function using the camcorder s battery 5 SELECT MODE
29. 25 After 15 sec DURING RECORDING Once the camcorder is set you or whomever is operating the camcorder can get into the scene putting the final touch on a memorable picture PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Align its mark to STANDBY The lens cover opens automatically 2 SELECT MODE i Set the Power Dial to and press RECORDING START STOP appears in the viewfinder and the tally lamp lights and begins blinking 15 seconds before recording starts When the lamp stops blinking recording begins 3 END RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP and set the Power Dial to the REC or OFF position To Take A Snapshot In The Self Timer Mode in step 2 press SNAPSHOT instead of RECORDING START STOP After 15 seconds a 6 second still with the shutter sound effect and a white border is recorded After that the camcorder enters the RECORD STANDBY mode STOP PLAY REW F F PAUSE CIGIGE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape RECORDING Advanced Features Cont RECORDING START STOP BUTTON PLAY PAUSE When removing a tape on which you were recording or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made without taking the tape out between recordings perform this procedure 1 SELECT MODE Set the Power Dial to PLAY START SEARCH Press PLAY then press REW or FF Watch in the viewfinder for the spot where you want to begin rec
30. 5 SELECT NEW EFFECT ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding CUSTOMIZE MENU the Zoom Lever in either direction and stop Place the pointer next to TO P AE EFFECT when the one you want is displayed Press SET MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever Then press 7 7 F SET and the P AE Effect Customize Menu e The pointer automatically moves to END e To replace other effects repeat steps 4 and 5 6 CLOSE MENU Press SET twice Selection is finished and you can use the new effect s in recording pg 33 appears in the viewfinder 36N RECORDING Advanced Features Cont EXPOSURE DISPLAY POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically However when the background is too bright or too dark in compari son with the subject adjust the Exposure manually SELECT MODE To Return To Automatic Exposure Control Set the Select Dial to EXP EXP is displayed set the Select Dial to EXP then press SET in the viewtinder quickly The Exposure setting display disappears Or set the Select Dial to AUTO ADJUST EXPOSURE Slide the Zoom Lever while holding down SET NOTES The Exposure Control indicator appears in the Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in Viewfinder the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the e The adjustment range is from 6 to 6 Slide background is too bright toward
31. A Snapshot Search In Progress seats press SNAPSHOT again NOTES To temporarily stop playback press PAUSE This is known as still playback Press again to resume normal playback If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged If the camcorder is left in its Stop mode for 5 minutes its power goes off automatically In the future by attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station and connecting a video printer to the station it will become possible to print out snapshots ZOOM LEVER ZOOM IN T Tight EN 23 Digital zoom zone T 10X zoom ZOOM DISPLAY D D T T wi w ZOOM OUT W Wide Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get closer to the subject F pg 17 Simply slide the Zoom Lever to either zoom in toward or zoom out toward The Zoom speed is variable the quicker you slide the Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTE Digital zoom 20x and 100x cannot be used while the Video Echo effect F pg 34 the Picture Wipe Dissolve function F pg 30 or the 5SD mode C pg 24 are activated 24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont RECORDING START STOP BUTTON STANDBY VIEWFINDER 5S MODE Dissolve in the 5 Second mode Select 5SD at the System Menu C pg 18 Jb After sec 5SD MODE appears in the viewfinder in step
32. JVC MM ENGLISH YU30052 625 1 Dy Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera 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 F pg 5 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 ati refer to the Index F pgs 59 61 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use er read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions F pgs 62 63 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To 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 Warning on lithium cell 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 or incinera
33. M STAND VCR Connect as shown in the illustration ATTACH CAM STAND TO CAMCORDER The CAM Stand has two sides One side is used to hold the camcorder upright and the other side is used to hold the camcorder flat TURN ON POWER Turn on the power to the camcorder and the TV VCR SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR Line up with with and with If Using A VCR go to step 5 If not go to step 6 INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV n43 To AV OUT AUDIO and VIDEO cable 93 5 DV TV or VCR VIDEO OUT select switch Y C or CVBS To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors Cable adapter provided START PLAYBACK Slide the cover F pg 44 and press PLAY You can watch the scenes you recorded on the TV END PLAYBACK Press STOP and if you re not going to continue using the camcorder set the Power pDial to OFF NOTES To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time Time Code shea set to ON or OFF in the Playback Menu pg 45 Playback Sound Mode Display shot set the Power Dial to REC and set ON SCREEN in the Date Time Menu gt pg 27 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Dial back to PLAY Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connecto
34. ND EDIT IN POINT Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE 2 CONNECT EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect an optional stereo microphone Then while holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE e Pull out the viewfinder and IIS appears e Press DISPLAY on the remote control if sending the image to a connected TV 3 BEGIN DUBBING Press PLAY then begin narrating using the external microphone RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY POWER DIAL AUDIO MONITOR A DUB PLAY PAUSE RM V708U provided 4 PAUSE DURING DUBBING Press PAUSE 5 STOP DUBBING Press STOP NOTES When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately To select the desired sound for playback press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control Ifyou dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs move the Docking Station so the camcorder s microphone is away from the TV or turn down the TV volume If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began OUTPUT SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo SOUND 1 Original track is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND 2 New track
35. NE TWO BN V712U e The Charge Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started e To charge two batteries consecutively attach one right after the other If you attach a second battery while the first one is being charged the time required for charging will increase Charge Marker The charge marker makes it easy for you to differentiate between charged and discharged batteries Choose RED or BLACK to mean charged or discharged and you ll always know the status of your batteries approx 140 min approx 210 min 4 DETACH BATTERY BATTERIES Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of the arrow and lift off e Remember to unplug the power cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger NOTES If you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops When using the AC Power Adapter Charger be sure to use the supplied power cord only The AC Power Adapter Charger is for use with the BN V712U Battery Pack only 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 Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Be sure to securely connect the power cord
36. RIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter Charger OPEN CASSETTE DOOR There is no power to the camcorder so the cassette holder won t open PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder and slide its cover open CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using blower brush or cotton swab commercially available 7 RESET VIEWFINDER Close the viewfinder s cover and push the viewfinder back in 8 CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR Audio Video Cable And CAM Stand WRAP CABLE AROUND STAND Position the plug of the Audio Video cable 93 5 DV TV or VCR as shown in the illustration then wrap the cable around the stand in the direction indicated CONFIRM PLUG POSITION Make sure the white red and yelow plugs are positioned as shown in the illustration CONTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS EN OO Main Unit Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level vile IZ gt HUA t 1A i A Blinks S Fullly 2 3 Charge 1 3 Charge No Charge charged Remaining Remaining Remaining When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one REW RE SHOOT MENU Button F pg 16 White Balance Sensor Take care n
37. Set the Power Dial to PLAY Using The Remote Control During Playback Once the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station you can use the RM V708U remote control for regular playback slow motion approx 1 10 speed F pg 42 Playback Zoom c pg 47 and P AE Effects gt pg 48 Charging The Camcorder Battery If you attach the camcorder with the battery installed to the Docking Station you can charge the battery Set the Power Dial to OFF then perform steps 1 through 4 of the Docking Station Attachment procedure The Docking Station s charging lamp starts blinking to indicate that charging has begun When it stops blinking but stays on charging is complete It normally take approximately 170 minutes to charge using this method e Do not attach or remove the battery while the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station 42 EN TV Playback PLAYBACK Basic Connections Cont Please refer to your VCR and or TV instruction manual s when connecting NOTE During playback if the camcorder is left on its side for an extended period its surface will become very warm It is recommended that you use the Docking Station t pg 41 or the CAM Stand gt pg 43 during playback TO DC INPUT JACK S VIDEO CABLE TO S VIDEO OUTPUT JACK TO AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS L R AUDIO and VIDEO cable TO VIDEO OUTPUT JACK YELLOW CONNECT DOCKING STATION TO TV OR
38. TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC TOSHIBA O89 0606 0400 69 09 OO 00000000 O89 SOO 9060 69 O90 OO 00009000 00000 0090 O99 0600 09 O86 O00 9 000 OO900 08 99 008 09 O60 008 9 900 EDITING Cont Brand Setting Before you can perform Automatic Dubbing or control the VCR using the RM V708U remote control you must set the VCR brand The remote control is capable of controlling basic VCR functions PLAY FF REW PAUSE STOP After you ve set the brand point the remote at the VCR s sensor and press the appropriate button Some video decks cannot be controlled There are two types of signals A Operation Confirmation When the VCR does not operate B Operation Confirmation The following procedure explains how to set the VCR brand NOTE Make sure the VCR s power is off before beginning the procedure PRESS AND HOLD SET BUTTON Make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR ENTER BRAND Press the appropriate brand setting button from the VCR Code List 3 RELEASE SET BUTTON e Turn on the VCR s power and make sure it is operating properly e When the remote control s battery expires reset the brand after installing a fresh battery MM lew Random Assemble Editing Using the RM V708U remote control you can use P AE Effects and make an original edited tape SOURCE TAPE Camcorder NEW TAPE VCR D
39. TION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and set the Select Dial to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to the desired function by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected VIEWFINDER J WIDE MODE OFF So ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU a TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON ZOOM LEVER MANUAL AUTO SELECT DIAL SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press SET and the pointer automatically moves to END e To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 3 and 4 5 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press SET Selection is complete and the menu disappears MM lew dl OFF SQUEEZE CINEMA ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON Ae AGC OFF Wide Mode This recording mode is compatible with wide screen TVs 16 9 aspect ratio When using this mode please refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion appears in the viewfinder CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom
40. U Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder 3 ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Place the pointer next to TO DATE TIME MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever Slide toward to move up and toward to move down Press SET and the Date Time Menu appears in the viewfinder VIEWFINDER ON SCREEN OFF _ DISPLAY OFF SPDATE T I ME 25 12 96 17 30 ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON DATE TIME MENU ZOOM LEVER MANUAL AUTO FOCUS 4 INPUT DATE AND TIME Place the pointer next to DATE TIME by sliding the Zoom Lever Press SET and Day begins blinking Using the Zoom Lever slide toward to increase and toward to decrease input the day Press SET Repeat the procedure to input the month year hour and minute Press SET when the pointer is next to END to exit NOTE If you don t exit the Date Time Menu the clock display will not move but the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you close the menu the date and time in the viewfinder begin operation from the current date and time with no delay or loss 120m Loading Unloading A Cassette GETTING STARTED Cont If you have already installed a fully charged battery you can open the door without external power CASSETTE HOLDER CASSETTE COVER PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT SWITCH Erase protection switch Make sure the window side is facing out e Closing the ca
41. VCR Connect as shown in the illustration TURN ON POWER Turn on the power to the camcorder and the TV VCR SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback Ww N If Using A VCR If not go to step 4 go to step 5 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual START PLAYBACK Press PLAY You can watch the scenes you recorded on the TV a RA TO AUDIO INPUT JACKS L R AC POWER ADAPTER CHARGER TO S VIDEO INPUT JACK VIDEO OUT select switch Y C il CVBS az Cable adapter provided VCR Recording deck TO VIDEO INPUT JACK S Video jack is available Connect to AV jack equipped TV or to VCR YELLOW END PLAYBACK Press STOP and if you re not going to continue using the camcorder set the Power Dial to OFF NOTES To change from normal to slow motion playback press PAUSE then point the remote control at the Docking Station and press SLOW After playing back in slow motion for about 20 seconds normal playback resumes To stop slow motion playback in progress press PLAY During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as required either to CVBS with the direct VCR connection or to Y C with the RGB converter connection VCR TV Connection CA
42. Y you can turn the unit s power on and off using the RM V708U ZOOM Buttons F pg 47 DISPLAY Button lt pg 56 AUDIO MONITOR SHIFT Button gt pg 47 Button pg 56 SLOW Rewind Forward MBR SET Button gt pg 50 Buttons F pg 42 AUDIO DUBBING LEFT RIGHT Buttons Button lt gt pg 56 pg 47 FADE WIPE Button c pg 51 EFFECT Button I gt pg 48 DOWN Button lt pg 47 INSERT Button lt pg 57 UP Button lt pg 47 EFFECT ON OFF Button pg 48 Gee CANCEL Button F pg 52 R A EDIT Buttons pg 51 Installing The Battery The RM V708U uses one lithium battery CR2025 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the knob as shown INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER With the side up place the lithium battery CR2025 in the holder RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click RECORDING my 5 Full Auto Manual Operation The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes MANUAL SELECT DIAL FULL AUTO MODE MANUAL MODE SELECT DIAL POSITION AUTO FOCUS EXPOSURE WB PRO Snapshot pg 22 YES YES YES YES YES Scene gt pg 19 2 YES 1 YES YES YES YES Self Timer C pg 25 YES YES YES YES YES Date Time Display ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF pg 27 Focus F pg 40 AUTO AUTO MAN AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK D L Stabil
43. cho effects CONTINUE EDITING Repeat steps 4 7 e If you re not using Fade Wipe or P AE Effects repeat steps 4 and 5 only PROGRAM OUT MODE 8h TIMECODE TOTAL 00 00 RANDOM ASSEMBLE EDITING MENU PLAY R A EDIT ON OFF CANCEL NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so there s a relatively large difference between them If the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place If there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue backed screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points To use a P AE Effect press EFFECT on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the effects until the one you want is displayed To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point f you use Sepia or Monotone P AE Effects you can t use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combin
44. cted If during dubbing you press a button on the camcorder its RECORD STANDBY mode is automatically engaged Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time Codes F pg 26 When using MOSAIC FADER black bars may appear at the bottom and left of the screen 5A EDITING Cont VCR Recording deck REMOTE SENSOR RM V708U provided 8 TIME CODE ON OFF TOTAL R A EDIT PROGRAM SCREEN For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from RECORD STANDBY to RECORD mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you ve recorded scenes you didn t want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR PREPARE FOR R A EDIT 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the Docking Station s elf any Images from the scene prior to the remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves e R A EDIT appears on the TV screen quickly from RECORD STANDBY to aS RECORD 2 CHOOSE A SCENE be e If the scene you tried to dub starts in Perform Random Assemble Editing on progress the VCR is slow to start recording PROGRAM 1 only In order
45. de Out or Wipe Out occurs automatically NOTE You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the RECORDING START STOP button Wal WHITE FADER Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK FADER Fade in or out with a black screen B W BLACK amp WHITE FADER mI NY Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white mie MOSAIC FADER Fade in or out with a full screen mosaic effect ll O 0 80 SHUTTER WIPE Wipe in toward the center of a black screen from the top and bottom or wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom leaving a black screen SLIDE WIPE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right DOOR WIPE Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene CORNER WIPE Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WINDOW WIPE The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center SCROLL WIPE The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Previous scene end RECORDING Advanced Features
46. deo light or other similar type of lighting 4 ENTER SELECTION Press SET Setting is complete and the indicator representing the selected setting appears in the viewfinder To Return To Automatic White Balance ven select AUTO in step 3 Or set the Select Dial to AUTO NOTES White balance cannot be used when P AE Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated Confirm the tint setting on a TV before connecting to make sure the displays are as close as possible EN 39 WHITE PAPER MWB Operation Set this function before shooting subjects under various types of lighting SELECT MODE To Change The Tint For Recording In step 3 of the White Balance adjustment In step 2 substitute colored paper for white The pg 38 select MWB ne white balance is adjusted based on the color i changing the tint Red paper deeper green SET MWB blue paper orange yellow paper deeper Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of purple the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen NOTES A subject can be shot under various types of 3 ENTER SETTING lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent Press and hold SET When the MWB 4 candlelight etc Because the color temperature indicator begins blinking release the button is different depending on the light source the tint The camcorder exits the menu and setting is of the subject will d
47. e these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE 10 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR RECORD STANDBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 START EDITING Press EDIT on the Docking Station Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e If you selected a Fade Wipe effect it is active between selected scenes during dubbing e If you selected a P AE Effect it is active during scenes while dubbing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the PAUSE mode and the recorder enters its RECORD STANDBY mode e If you don t register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically OUT MODE 25 02 05 P R 18 08 31 R 33 05 5300 Bw gelo T 4 H0 we v ONOR ON TIME CODE 15 55 TOTAL 09 02 R A EDIT PROGRAM SCREEN RM V708U provided VCR RECORD STANDBY 12 STOP EDITING Engage the STOP modes for the camcorder and the recorder NOTES During dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the recorder s sensor and that the path between the two is unobstru
48. e anne aed Se 50 Random Assemble Editing cccssccceseecceseecceseeeesseeeesseees 51 For More Accurate Editing cccsscccsseeccesecceseeereneeeesseees 54 Audio Dubbing 5 scasasisuatasesscozancesnyseatesararudendoacioesareseacavauatesaness 56 Insert Editing ato a eee e a rashes AA Sett 57 AFTER USE 58 CONTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 59 Main Unit sen seene a a A EE 59 Viewfinder Indications cssscccsscecesseecesteecesseeeesseeeeseees 60 Docking Stations oisean eE tara e EER Ee 61 CAUTIONS 62 TROUBLESHOOTING 64 INDEX 67 SPECIFICATIONS 68 6en PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Soft camera case Remote control unit Adapter Charger AA V70EG RM V708U MiniDV Cassette Tape Docking Station 30 min M DV30ME Lithium battery x 2 CR2025 one for clock operation and Battery pack Hand strap one for remote control unit BN V712U Ges Ss gt Power cord AUDIO and VIDEO cable AUDIO and VIDEO cable Phono Docking Station 93 5 DV TV or VCR TV or VCR Cable adapter S VIDEO cable Editing cable DC cord GETTING STARTED ee To AC outlet AC POWER ADAPTER CHARGER POWER CORD Connector is under this cover DC CORD CAM STAND Indoor Use Using The CAM Stand When using the camcorder indoors you can use During Recording the AC Adapter instead of a battery If you record while leaving the camcorder on a desk SlDDIV BALED TA ANADTED_
49. eeeeees pg 11 S Digital ZOOM se iorno G pg 17 Diopter Adjustment 0 0 0 cece G pg 13 Docking Station 00 cece ee eeeeeeeeees G pg 41 DUDDING EEE E ETEA T gt pg 49 E EGItiIAg s scssee T EE EAE Erase protection Exposure Control eieiei C pg 36 Stabilizer F Strobe SSD Ar E ENE EAEI T 5 Second Mode Tapes eie ieia a n E EE E LF pg 12 Fade IN Out s sssssssssssssssrsrsttrtsnsnsenrt et Time COMES eiii ieren CF pg 4 26 Focus Adjustment U G V H EA PaPa Viewfinder Indications cccceeeeees CF pg 60 l w insert Editing senis anena teeenecvecnss CF pg 57 ite we ie White Balances scvesesscstericscsaveestenee sean C pg 38 S scesnocsenecteswaviccvvgeyshearstisiuracdengsveveeungeveees CF pg 37 Wide Sires tee E AR hare tele G pg 17 ris LOCK EE EEE I gt pg 37 Wipe IMO Utsein adaa gt pg 29 J K L Lithium Battery Loading A Tape OSEN MAIN UNIT General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Data compression rate Digital compression technology Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Continuous recoring time Fast Forward Rewind Time Pickup Zoom Lens diameter Filter Diameter Viewfinder White balance Iris Microphone Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight During recording Audio Sampling frequencies Channels Quantum Bits Connectors DC 6 V using AC Adapter DC
50. h by pressing and holding REW or FF during the PLAY mode The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during High Speed Search This is not a malfunction The sound is not available during High Speed Search Still Playback To temporarily stop playback press PAUSE Press again to resume playback If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off PLAYBACK Advanced Features Normal playback Press p gt RIGHT to move image Playback Zoom en4 POWER DIAL REMOTE SENSOR f a SOOO SHIFT STOP PAUSE RM V708U provided The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback FIND ZOOM SCENE Press PLAY to start playback ACTIVATE ZOOM Press ZOOM on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the Docking Station s sensor e Pressing T zooms in LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt q LEFT gt RIGHT A UP and W DOWN 4 END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES Zoom can
51. hutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second 1 250 factory preset 1 500 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use in areas with good lighting When using Slow the image takes on a strobe like effect Use Slow only in dark areas The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow is in use If the image is out of focus adjust manually It is also recommended that you use a tripod if possible VIEWFINDER VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE OFF P AE EFFECT CUSTOMIZE ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC 1 20 FADER WIPE MENU 2 TO P AE EFFECT MENU 3 4 5 1 250 SHUTTER1 250 TWILIGHT 1 4 SEPIA B W MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM ZOOM SW a ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON REND SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU P AE EFFECT CUSTOMIZE MENU ZOOM LEVER POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL Exchanging P AE Effects You can replace 5 of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others SELECT MODE SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED 7 Set the Select Dial to PRO Place the pointer next to the number of the effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom ACCESS RECORDING MENU Lever then press SET The pointer stops Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in blinking the viewfinder _ E O
52. ideo signals into digital form for recording A video signal is composed of a luminance signal Y and color signals R Y and B Y These signals are identified and recorded digitally Digital Component Recording The A D Analog to Digital converter samples the Y signal at 13 5 MHz and R Y and B Y at 6 75 MHz and changes them to an 8 bit quantum signal Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16 bit quantum signal and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to a 12 bit signal NOTE The data recorded on a tape is digital but the output of the GR DV1 is analog A D conversion A D Signal AUDIO A D y The GR DV1 separates the data into blocks writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape VIDEO Lens Chrominance C Luminance Signal Y Recording by rotating head helical scan Color Difference Signal R Y B Y Chromatic Analysis Aa Tape direction Video Area ITI Area Kaiia VVN 12 tracks frame Sub Code Area The Time Code and Date Time data are written here separate from the video data This enables you to display the date and time during playback even if they weren t displayed while recording Video Area The digital video signal is recorded here Audio Area The digital audio signal is recorded here ITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Insert editing and post recording editing tracking signals are recorded here CONTENTS
53. iffer depending on the white complete balance settings Use this function for a more The MWB indicator 8 appears in the natural result viewfinder Once you adjust white balance during MWB operation the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 40E POWER DIAL Manual Focus Adjustment RECORDING Advanced Features Cont FOCUS ZONE Focus is adjusted at the center of the screen SELECT DIAL The recorder in most cases adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically However when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder adjust the focus manually SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to FOCUS FOCUS is displayed in the viewfinder ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY Press SET The Manual Focus display appears in the viewfinder The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS While holding down SET slide the Zoom Lever toward to adjust to faraway targets or toward to focus on closer targets e When the focus reaches its near or far limit the ak or amp will begin blinking When focus cannot be adjusted manually try zooming in or out then try the manual focus adjustment again To Change To Auto Focus Jaa set the Select Dial to FOCUS and press SET once quickly The manual focus indications disappear Or set the Select Dial to AUTO NOTES Manual focus is recommended in
54. is can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire e When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If you misplace the battery cap carry the battery in a plastic bag Before recording an important scene See make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Jee remember that the GR DV1 is not compatible with other digital video formats er remember that the GR DV1 is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show perform ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion batteries are small yet have a large power capacity However if exposed to extreme cold below 10 C the effective operational time decreases significantly Exposure to temperatures below 0 C will render the battery inoperative If you are planning to shoot in an environment at these temperatures carry the battery in a pocket to keep it warm then attach it just prior to recording The optional battery case CU V777U is also recom mended It holds two batteries and keeps them sufficiently warm even at an outside temperature of 0 C Keep the battery in a pocket when not in use or use the optional CU V777U power grip A ABOUT DVC The digital video camera converts incoming audio and v
55. is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always attach and use the provided hand strap Hold the camcorder firmly in your hand with the strap securely around your wrist Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station connecting cables AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Editing DC and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage EN 3 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as there is a risk of fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery terminals or the battery itself to come in contact with metals as th
56. izer F pg 17 3 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Exposure Control AUTO AUTO LOCK AUTO MAN AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK pg 36 White Balance pg 38 AUTO AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK AUTO MAN AUTO LOCK Digital Zoom gt pg 23 20x only ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF SELECT DIAL POSITION P AE Effects I gt pg 33 Not operational YES can t change once set YES FADER WIPE F pg 28 Not operational YES can t change once set YES 1 Factory preset for 5S However if you change the setting in the System Menu C pg 18 either 5SD or ANIMATION becomes available when you engage the AUTO mode 2 Records in AUTO regardless of Select Dial setting e Make sure the Power Dial is in the MANUAL position when you make selections at the Recording Menu 3 When D 1 Stabilizer is set to ON the shutter speed is automatically set to 1 100 lOs RECORDING Cont Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions Squeeze Zoom Magnification Digital Image Stabilizer Gain Up Fade Wipe pg 28 P AE Effects C pg 33 Date Time Menu and System Menu The following selection procedure applies to Squeeze Zoom Magnification Stabilization and Gain Up VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 2 ITEM gt ZOOM SW PEND SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU POWER DIAL SELECT OPERA
57. k out 10a GETTING STARTED Cont Clock Lithium Battery CR2025 Insertion Removal This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date time settings BATTERY COVER 7 OPEN BATTERY COVER Slide off as shown in the illustration 2 REMOVE OLD BATTERY Pull the battery holder out as shown and slide the battery down and out of the holder 3 INSERT NEW BATTERY Insert the battery with the side showing in the holder Then insert the battery holder in the battery cover 4 CLOSE BATTERY COVER NOTES When the battery is depleted the X3 indicator appears in the viewfinder after you turn the power on See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries After changing the lithium battery reset the date and time t pg 11 Date Time Settings en 1 I If you set the date and time beforehand the data will automatically be recorded separately from the video signal Even if the date and time do not appear during recording you can display them on the screen or remove them from the screen at any time during playback VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE OFF 20X OFF AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU JO P AE EFFECT_ MENU gt TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU POWER DIAL SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and the Select Dial to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MEN
58. ned on during Full Auto operation Wind Cut When activated this mode helps cut down on noise created by wind AUTO When shooting in high winds noise is automatically reduced N appears in the viewfinder e The quality of the sound will change This is normal OFF This function is disabled NOTE The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation 2On Basic Recording RECORDING Cont You should already have performed the necessary preparations F pgs 8 19 Set the Select Dial to AUTO and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features POWER LAMP VIEWFINDER PAUSE Pe RECORD STANDBY NOTE VIEWFINDER Or amp o 5S STANDBY RECORDING START STOP BUTTON DURING RECORDING Before starting recording make sure you set the date and time t pg 11 Even if they don t appear during recording they are recorded onto the tape and can be displayed during playback F pg 45 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Align its mark with STANDBY TURN ON POWER Set the Power Dial to REC The power lamp comes on and RECORD STANDBY mode is engaged e If you don t pull out the viewfinder the power cannot be turned on SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Select Dial to AUTO e In the AUTO mode only Zoom 20x Snapshot 5S if you change the setting in the System Menu either 5SD or ANIMATION
59. ng the An error number E01 etc Cleaning Cassette gt pg 63 appears in the viewfinder 66 Consult your nearest JVC dealer Zoom Level Indicator I gt pg 23 FADE WIPE Indicator I gt pg 28 P AE Effect Indicator I pg 33 Playback Sound Mode Display F pg 45 S S 8 O E S O O Docking Station Fan Comes on automatically when camcorder is attached serves to cool the unit down Take care not to interfere with the blades EDIT Button oo CHARGE Indicator PAUSE Button PLAY Button oisin RELEASE Button Lock Lever Fast Forward FF Button Rewind REW Button 00006 gt pg 53 STOP Buln nal ia CF pg 49 GD EDIT Jackin enia pg 51 QD JLIP Jack Joint Level Interface Protocol In the future it will be used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer DC Output Jack For future use Remote Control Sensor 00008 C pg Video Output Jack oe gt pg Multi Jack wo cece cece G pg 6 Audio Output Jack L oe G pg DC Input Jack oo eee G pg S Video Output Jack G pg Audio Output Jack R eee gt pg en6 1 47 42 41 42 42 42 42 62 EN Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an
60. oad properly Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions don t work The tape is moving but there s no picture When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed Even though GAIN UP was set to Ast scenes shot in dark places are not brightened 12 Snapshot mode cannot be used properly e The battery is dead e The viewfinder hasn t been pulled out e The tape s record safety tab is set to SAVE e The Power Dial is set to PLAY e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The lens cover is closed e The Select Dial is set to AUTO e The Power Dial is set to 5S e Focus is set to MANUAL e The recording was done ina dark place or the contrast was low e The diopter is not properly adjusted e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The Power Dial is not set to PLAY e The cassette s cover is open e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction The 5 Second mode in the System Menu is set to ANIMATION Depending on the light source the 1 30 shutter speed may be deactivated in order to reduce
61. om Switch while holding SET Then lock the iris in step 2 For automatic locking press SET quickly The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye In a well lighted environment the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from enterintg In low lighting the pupil dilates to allow more light in SOR POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL PAUSE White Balance Adjustment RECORDING Advanced Features Cont WHITE BALANCE SELECT ZOOM LEVER 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 when you want to shoot in various types of lighting or when shooting a scene with changing tint use this function SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to WB WB appears in the viewfinder ACCESS WHITE BALANCE DISPLAY Press SET The White Balance display appears in the viewfinder ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Slide the Zoom Lever in the appropriate direction while watching in the viewfinder AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically This is the factory preset position MWB 4 When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject F pg 39 _ When shooting outdoors on a sunny day 0 When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day amp When using a vi
62. ording ENGAGE STILL MODE Once you find the spot at which you want to start recording press PLAY PAUSE to engage the Still mode START RECORDING Set the Power Dial to REC and press RECORDING START STOP NOTES Starting at 00 00 00 MIN SEC FRAME the camcorder records a time reference signal from the beginning of the tape See page 45 for information about displaying Time Codes The video recording may not start from exactly 00 00 00 The Time Code cannot be reset If you start recording from the end of the previous recording leaving no blank space there may be situations where a clean transition is not possible Whenever you start recording in a blank portion the Time Code counts from 00 00 00 That means the camcorder may record the same Time Codes as a previously recorded segment Random Assemble Editing pg 51 may not function properly when using a tape with duplicated codes To prevent this start recording from the end of the previous recording leaving no blank space Note that such a blank space may be also left between scenes when a tape is removed and re inserted Even if you record over the blank space between two already recorded segments the old Time Codes remain after the newly recorded portion and thus duplicated codes will still exist Random Assemble Editing pg 51 may not function properly in the case VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER
63. ot to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting Lens F pg 7 Tally Lamp The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress SNAPSHOT Button F pg 22 Ext Mic Input Jack F pg 7 AV Output Jack pg 7 DC Input Jack CF pg 7 Multi Connector Located inside the cover Connect to the Docking Station s multi connector To avoid malfunction do not touch this connector or force the cover open LCD Display Window Remaining Tape Time during recording Time Code during playback Remaining Battery Power Indicator F pg 59 No Tape Loaded Indicator Tape Advance Buttons 7 pg 21 Stereo Microphone Power Lamp CF pg 20 OPEN EJECT Switch CF pg 12 Zoom Lever F pg 11 Select Dial 7 pg 15 SET Button gt pg 16 Battery Cover F pg 9 RECORDING START STOP Button F pg 20 Power Dial F pg 11 Diopter Adjust Lever lt pg 13 Tripod Mounting Socket Hand Strap Eyelet F7 pg 13 BO NON N DI CLON EN PLO ON NE LOLA Cee Viewfinder Indications B19 9 o jal 8 UTO 0J mS ar A REC _i0 pause gt gt SOUND 32kHz 25 12 965 D 0 0 00 00 10 35 C OW Recording And Playback NAME amp FUNCTION NAME amp FUNCTION Select Dial Position pg 15 No Tape Loaded Indicator GAIN UP Indicator pg 17 Appears for 15 seconds after power is turned on if there s no
64. pen automatically after a few seconds When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cover To protect valuable recordings feat slide the erase protection switch on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents this tape from being recorded over If you decide later that you do want to record on this tape slide the switch back to REC before loading the tape en 3 Hand Strap Attachment Diopter Adjustment The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing hold on the camcorder Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap VIEWFINDER POWER DIAL DIOPTER ADJUST LEVER PAUSE 4 PAUSE firmly to ensure secure attachment ADJUST DIOPTER Pull out the viewfinder and slide the Diopter Adjust Lever e Slide in either direction while looking at the viewfinder display until it looks best to you 7 ATTACH HAND STRAP is SELECT OPERATION MODE gt Slide the strap through the eyelet pulling Set the Power Dial to REC 14a GETTING STARTED Cont RM V708U Remote Control Unit You can use the RM V708U to control the camcorder when it s attached to the Docking Station RECORDING START STOP Button F pg 57 PAUSE IN connector F pg 51 POWER ON OFF Button When the camcorder s Power Dial is set to PLA
65. r Monotone before setting White Balance F pg 30 Wait until the Snapshot Dissolve is finished before setting White Balance Re read the sections covering FADE WIPE and P AE Effects pg 28 33 Use a new or infrequently used tape for Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing Check the section of the manual that explains viewfinder indications pg 60 Remove the tape or the battery pack and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center A M Animation aner N Audio Dubbing O AUto FOCUS issenensis n S CF pg 40 B On Screen Menus ccsccesesseeeesseeeeteetees CF pg 27 P Battery PAAA CF pg 8 Battery LOW seisis F pg 59 PAF ENEOU 3 cate e s C pg 33 c Playback On TVisuinssnscsriiaiiis C pg 42 Power AC Battery s ssssssssssesessssssssese G pgs 7 8 Charging asore aa EAE I gt pg 8 Q Charging While Docked ccceeeee gt pg 41 R Cleaning The Camcorder c cceeees I gt pg 58 CONNECTIONS iseset aaia CF pgs 41 42 Random Assemble Editing CF pg 51 D Record Standby ccccceeseseeeseeeeeeeeees CF pg 20 Recording Format ccceee sees pg 4 Date Time Display Remote Controli rencanana CF pg 14 Date Time Settings c cccccececeee
66. r as required either to CVBS with the direct VCR connection or to Y C with the RGB converter connection 44 PLAYBACK Playback Menu Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback Sound 48 kHz 32 kHz Synchro Comp Display and Time Code The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp CF pgs 54 55 PLAYBACK MENU FULL SOUND SOUND 1 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND SOUND 2 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 0 DISPLAY ON ON TIME CODE OFF OFF F ITEM gt ZOOM SW POWER DIAL SPEND SET SET BUTTON ZOOM LEVER a 8ktz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 0 DISPLAY ON TIME CODE OFF ITEM ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Press MENU The Playback Menu appears in Slide the Zoom Lever to cycle through the the viewfinder and on the connected TV available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then 2 SELECT FUNCTION press SET and the pointer automatically moves Place the pointer next to the desired function to END by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The pointer stops blinking indicating that the e To set parameters for other functions repeat function has been selected steps 2 and 3 CLOSE MENU Press SET again and the menu disappears Me 8 ato Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was
67. ring recording SET The Fader Wipe Customize Menu appears gt pg 28 SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED Place the pointer next to the number of the effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The cursor stops blinking VIEWFINDER P AE EFFECT SELECT Ned RKOFF 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 TWILIGHT 4 SEPIA B W MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM ITEM gt ZOOM SW 1 2 3 4 5 P AE EFFECTS MENU FACTORY SETTING SELECT DIAL P AE Effects You can choose any one of the effects from the P AE Effects Menu In addition you can exchange 5 of the 13 options that appear for other available effects I pg 35 1 2 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Select Dial to PRO EFFECT appears in the viewfinder ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS MENU Press SET twice The P AE Effects Menu appears in the viewfinder SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by sliding the Zoom Lever e Approximately 2 seconds after you place the pointer the P AE Effects Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The name or symbol of the selected mode appears in the viewfinder VIEWFINDER P AE EFFECT SELECT SHUTTER 1 250 TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM ITEM gt ZOOM SW Jb After 2 sec EFFECT a PAUSE The indicator for the selected mode appears and the selected mode is engaged POWER DIAL 4 DISABLE PRODUCTION EFFECT To turn off the selected effect re acce
68. s SET twice Setting is complete and the System Menu disappears SCENE BEEP WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID No JEND Sound Sound signals can be sampled at 48 kHz or 32 kHz 48 kHz The camcorder is factory preset for 48 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing 32 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing Scene 5 Second Mode This mode is enabled when the Power Dial is set to ggr 5S Pressing RECORDING START STOP allows you to take a 5 second clip Press repeatedly for a succession of short recordings 5SD lf you record a 5 second clip within 5 minutes after the previous one the end of the old scene dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a 2 second period F pg 24 ANIM Animation Each time you press RECORDING START STOP a 1 8 second recording is taken By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it s moving en 19 48 kHz 32 kHz SET SET BUTTON This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the camcorder to a computer 01 to 99 Beep The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording ON To activate the beep OFF To turn off the beep NOTE Beep is automatically tur
69. setting Edit In and Edit Out P AE Effect was changed points as they will all be after the last selected scene erased for editing was registered e The camcorder e The P AE Effects in the automatically shuts off Recording Menu were after 5 minutes have exchanged after the last elapsed in the RECORD selected scene for editing STANDBY mode Make was registered sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging RECORD STANDBY e Make sure you have selected the P AE Effects you want before starting editing e Exchanging P AE Effects may deactivate the effect s you selected Once you ve selected an effect do not perform an exchange before beginning editing If you do make sure you don t replace the effect s you selected 66wn TROUBLESHOOTING Cont 78 The Picture Wipe function J 78 The Slow Slow Shutter 18 e Make sure the Squeeze doesn t work 19 Even when Slow Slow Shutter isn t selected the image looks like it is activated 20 The Video Echo effect doesn t work 21 There is no strobe when the Classic Film and Strobe effects are activated 22 White Balance cannot be activated 23 The viewfinder indica tions blink 24 There are disturbances in audio and video 25 An unusual mark appears in the viewfinder 26 An error indication E01 E07 appears in the viewfinder effect is activated e The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu
70. ss the P AE Effects Menu and place the pointer next to OFF by sliding the Zoom Lever NOTE If certain Fades or Wipes are activated some P AE Effects cannot be used If you select a PAE Effect that is unusable in the current situation the effect s name or symbol begins flashing CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SAN B W monotone Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Wide Cinema function it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look ame CLASSIC FILM D TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural Checked effects are factory preset To use other effects refer to Exchanging P AE Effects on page 35 SLOW Slow Shutter You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting my YS 1 x 4 4 times sensitivity a shutter speed 1 12 5 sec gt 42 2 x 10 10 times sensitivity a shutter speed 1 5 sec NOTES RECORDING Advanced Features Cont 22 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling m STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots SHUTTER Variable Shutter 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second 1 100 The s
71. ssette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e When shooting again after already shooting a scene a blank portion is recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene is erased recorded over if you open the cassette cover regardless of whether the cassette holder comes out or not See page 26 for information about recording from the middle of a tape 7 OPEN CASSETTE DOOR Turn on the power then slide the OPEN EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow The cassette cover releases Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks The holder opens automatically e Do not touch internal components 2 INSERT REMOVE TAPE Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing TAPE RECORDING TIME DVM 30 Approx 30 min DVM 60 Approx 60 min NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder doesn t open close the cassette cover and try again Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the holder when it s closing If this happens the holder will o
72. sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight 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 MM S Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set
73. t the image is bright and the movements are more natural than in Aci mode 18a VIEWFINDER an WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU END POWER DIAL RECORDING Cont VIEWFINDER 5S ON OFF 48kHz 07 ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON SYSTEM MENU ZOOM LEVER MANUAL SELECT DIAL System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions Scene Beep Wind Cut Sound Mode and ID numbers SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and set the Select Dial to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Place the pointer next to TO SYSTEM MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The System Menu appears in the viewfinder SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to the desired function by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected 6 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Slide the Zoom Lever in either direction to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press SET and the pointer automatically moves to END e To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 4 and 5 CLOSE SYSTEM MENU Pres
74. tape loaded Wide Mode pg 17 7 aT Clock Battery Warning Battery Low Indicator Appears when the clock lithium battery is not Appears and blinks when battery charge is low in place or exhausted For inserting or replacing the clock battery refer to page 10 Wind Cut Indicator I pg 19 Date Time Display c pg 11 Digital Image Stabilizer Indicator pg 17 Record Standby Indicator pg 24 Cassette Loaded Indicator Appears when no tape is loaded or when you try to record with the record safety tab set to SAVE Recording Mode Indicator I gt pg 24 Sound Mode Display I pg 19 Time Code Display I gt pg 26 Snapshot Indicator I gt pg 22 el olel o ejelelels 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 Self Timer Indicator gt pg 25 Focus Indicators I pg 40 White Balance Indicator I gt pg 38 Tape Remaining Indicator gt pg 21 Exposure Indicator I gt pg 36 Recording Indicator F pg 20 Iris Lock Indicator C pg 37 Tape Running Indicator gt pg 20 Audio Dubbing Insert Editing Mode Indicator C pgs 56 57 Head clog warning At the start of recording appears and i EET blinks if dirt is detected on heads Stop Tape End Indicator recording and clean the heads usi
75. te Replace 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 battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire CAUTION applies to the Docking Station TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording is possible anywhere Use the BN V712U battery pack and to recharge it 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 NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom The rating plate serial number plate of the Docking Station is on its bottom This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Wi To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Power Adapter Charger until it
76. to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point MENU POWER DIAL 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 3PSYNCHRO 0 0 DISPLAY ON TIME CODE OFF ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET gt SET BUTTON PLAYBACK MENU SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to PLAY and press PLAY ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to SYNCHRO by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected NoD VCR Recording deck 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 1 DISPLAY ON TIME CODE OFF 7 ITEM ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON INPUT CORRECTION DATA If the VCR is quick slide the Zoom Lever toward if the VCR is slow slide toward The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments CLOSE MENU Press SET twice e Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 51 NOTE Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected 5On Audio Dubbing EDITING Cont Using a tape recorded at 32 kHz you can customize the soundtrack of a tape you ve recorded NOTE Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz EXT MIC INPUT CONNECTOR AUDIO DUB STANDBY FI
77. to the AC Power Adapter Charger Before connecting to an AC outlet connect the power cord to the AC Power Adapter Charger If you plug into an AC outlet first and the power cord s terminal comes in contact with a metal surface or object there is the possibility of a short circuit or fire Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 and 30 C 20 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 30 minutes under the following conditions e A BN V712U Battery Pack is in use The temperature is approximately 20 C 68 F However e If the temperature is below 10 C 50 F or e If Zoom or RECORD STANDBY are engaged repeatedly continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time en Installing The Battery Pack The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder Before installation make sure the battery pack has been charged fully BATTERY OPEN BATTERY COVER Move the cover in the direction of the arrow INSERT BATTERY Remove its protective cap and insert the end of the battery first 3 CLOSE BATTERY COVER NOTE To remove a discharged battery pack simply open the cover and slide the battery pac
78. ume recording it begins with a Fade In or Wipe In NOTES The Picture Wipe Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated When using MOSAIC FADER a black bar may appear at the bottom of the screen 32 EN a RECORDING Advanced Features Cont WIDE MODE FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE ZOOM 2 DIS GAIN UP AGC Wil WHITE FADER gt TO FADER WIPE MENU Bk BLACK FADER TO P AE EFFECT MENU P DISSOLVE TO DATE TIME MENU N CORNER WIPE TO SYSTEM MENU O WINDOW WIPE ITEM gt ZOOM SW xy ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON REND SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE ZOOM LEVER POWER DIAL Exchanging FADE WIPE Effects You can replace the 5 effects currently appearing in the menu with 5 others After exchanging the new effects appear in the Fader Wipe Menu SELECT OPERATION MODE SELECT NEW EFFECT Set the Select Dial to PRO Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction and sto ACCESS RECORDING MENU when the one you want is displayed Press SET Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder e The pointer automatically moves to END O e To replace other effects repeat steps 4 and 5 ACCESS FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE TEISE ee Se ae MENU 6 CLOSE MENU Place the pointer next to TO FADER WIPE Press SET twice Selection is complete and MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever then press you can use the new effects du
79. usable when the Select Dial is set to MANUAL OFF When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod set the Stabilizer to OFF If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject unnecessary compensation occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image NOTES The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting The Stabilizer will not work when certain P AE Effects Classic Film Strobe Slow 1 2 gt pg 34 and Fade Wipe Effects Picture Wipe Dissolve t pg 30 are activated The QQ indicator appears blinking in the viewfinder Zoom Magnification You can select 10x 20x or 100x zoom magnifications 10x Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording 20x Electronic processing Digital zoom that lets you get closer up 100x Electronically processed images at 100 times magnification Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting Act The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural OFF Select this setting when lighting is not a problem AGC This is the factory setting and is automatically activated during Auto operation The overall appearance is jagged bu
80. y recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape Refer to your VCR s instruction manual for details VCR Recording deck MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Docking Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 42 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY to play back the source tape START RECORDING While watching on the connected TV engage your VCR s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording PAUSE RECORDING Engage your VCR s pause mode to stop recording a segment SCs NO POWER DIAL 5 END RECORDING Press STOP to stop the source tape and engage the VCR s stop mode NOTES You can use Playback Zoom t pg 47 or Playback PAE Effects F pg 48 in step 2 Before you start dubbing make sure that the viewfinder indications don t appear on the connected TV If they do appear during dubbing they are being recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the RM V708U Remote Control Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the Playback Menu to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording 50 VCR Recording deck RM V708U provided VCR CODE LIST VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME A B VCR BRAND NAME PHILIPS BUTTONS A B BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG SANYO HITACHI SELECO REX JVC A SHARP B C MITSUBISHI SONY NEC THOMSON

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