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JVC YU30052-513-2 Camcorder User Manual

1. mii VCR Recording deck 1 e Il To Pause In RM V704U provided with GR AX460 optional for GR AX260 IN OUT LJ VCR REC STBY ON OFF CANCEL PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE 2 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE 3 Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS 5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES e There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point e The camcorder prerolls during R A Edit so there must be at least 15 seconds of reco
2. REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete e HC NN ZT 4 CHARGE MARKER Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES e The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battery pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery ack Penone to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder e Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings e High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag e If you stop recharging or discharging partway through make sur
3. Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the RM V704U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see chart on the next page but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually RM V704U is provided with GR AX460 optional for GR AX260 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE e zzz TEE CS CTA MM SS SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote MBR SET toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to VCR CTL the chart at left press and hold MBR SET and press eso button A and then B RM V704U provided 0 with GR AX460 e The code is automatically set once you release the gt optional for GR AX260 MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on VCR CODE LIST OPERATE THE VCR VCR BRAND BUTTONS IM VCR BRAND BUTTONS 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while NAME B NAME B holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one PHILIPS BLAUPUNKT You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may
4. gt lt gt aie z D e Cable adapter Shoulder Strap e Editing cable e Lithium Battery SUPPLY POWER Hook on BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack E Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure gt pg 6 H Push in the battery pack until it locks into place To remove the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Insert EN Slide EJECT H Insert a video cassette El Press PUSH For more details gt pg 9 SHOOTING Set to PLAY El Set the power switch to PLAY H Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and playback picture appears in the viewfinder e To stop playback press STOP For more details F pg 30 m Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter CF pg 28 LENS COVER open close knob Set to CAMERA EJ Recording Start Stop button El Slide the LENS COVER open close knob to open the lens cover H Set the power switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and image will be seen in the viewfinder El Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts e To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop button once again For more details 17 pg 12 iz TT LET y 6 CHG c
5. 35 or extremely high above 80 sais in direct sunlight dos in a closed car in summer wa near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT scabs allow it to become wet Sat drop the unit or strike it against hard objects iise subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation T keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods dave direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun tte carry it by holding the viewfinder er swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself e CMS CTA CAUTIONS cont Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately a
6. Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents I cover page 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 ar refer to the Index 17 pgs 40 42 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use Suis read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions 1 pgs 43 44 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product
7. F1 slide the power zoom switch to T The Manual Focus indications pub appear and gt blinks F1 button F2 button Function SEL Filrocus F2 ExP button Go to step 3 TO NEARER SUBJECT While holding down F1 slide the power zoom switch to W The Manual Focus indications 2 4 ik appear and 4 blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release the power zoom switch The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication a gt and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press F1 The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e Two manual focusing speeds are available For slow speed push the switch slightly and hold that position For fast speed push the switch fully e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer ak or 2 will blink AH AAA M I y 22 RECORDING Advanced Features F1 button F2 button Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT MODE Press Function SEL
8. INT TIME on the remote control There are four choices available and they appear in the following order each time INT TIME is pressed 15S 305 1MIN and 5MIN Press again to reset START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking press INT TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until Am and disappear To release when the tally lamp is blinking press Recording Start Stop to stop the blinking then press INT TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until Am and disappear NOTES e Fade in out cannot be performed during Time Lapse shooting e For best results keep the camcorder secured while shooting e If during steps 3 and 4 the PROGRAM AE dial is set to the Self Timer mode the Self Timer mode is engaged with 155 selected AH AAA M I y 28 PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one R6 AA size battery as shown in the illustration at left Then reattach the cover INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then
9. Tape speed SP 23 39 mm sec LP 11 70 mm sec Recording time Max SP 45 minutes with EC 45 cassette LP 90 minutes with EC 45 cassette Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Weight GR AX260 Approx 760 g GR AX460 Approx 770 g Dimensions Including viewfinder 109 W x 113 H x 226 D mm CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Minimum required illumination 3 Ix F1 2 Illumination range 3 to 100 000 Ix Lens F1 2 f 4 1 to 57 4 mm 14 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance with 0 5 black white CRT adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO out connector E Tl a 45 AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11EK SPECIFICATIONS AC 110 to 240 Vas Power requirement 50 60 HZ Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V 1 3 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Weight Approx 400 g CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery x 1 Provided Accessories 000008 C pg 4 Optional Acc
10. example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry REMEMBER Intelligent Function Control The Logical Choice 25 Compact VHS O P 18 25 li La vist FA BS Ths oah apia vidos 14x Variable Speed Hyper cassettes that can be Zoom gt P 13 used with your VHS VCR Zoom in with Cassette Adapter Programme AE with Special Effects c P 16 Zoom out Auto Mode Lock A Auta eee Rea Random Assemble Editing m Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect Sepia m Twilight c P 32 35 Sports m High Speed 1 2000 sec Shutter a f A i gt i A m 15 sec Self Timer Integrated Auto Light lt P 15 GR AX460 only PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Power Adapter e Battery Pack e Cassette Adapter C P7U e Remote Control Charger AA V11EK BN V12U Unit RM V704U GR AX460 only q
11. filter is used Helps to counter effects of glare on subject 4 4 SEPIA Sepia Scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving effect of older movie Use together with Cinema 17 pg 19 for authentic look of classic Hollywood movie x 1D TWILIGHT Twilight Disengages auto gain control and auto focus locks focus to infinity and white balance to outdoor mode Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic Twilight RECORDING Advanced Features PROGRAM AE select dial Tally lamp DIAL SYMBOL VIEWFINDER MODE e e Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action High Speed Shutter 12000 HE s 1 2000 Captures faster action than Sports mode High Speed Shutter 1 2000s A SELF MA 15 sec Self Timer 15sec Self Timer Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start Stop is pressed If camcorder is secured operator can enter scene before recording starts 1 Set PROGRAM AE dial to 158 appears in viewfinder 2 Press Recording Start Stop e Recording starts after 15 seconds e Tally lamp begins blinking blinking speed increases about 5 seconds before recording starts Blinking stops when recording begins but light stays on NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one mode to another the newly selected mode s nam
12. insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape Compartment door PLAYBACK Basic Connections To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors Audio and Video cables optional A To AUDIO and VIDEO IN y y connectors EN If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the provided cable adapter Aerial To AUDIO VIDEO and DC OUT connectors RF unit RF V5E optional NOTES e lt is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camc
13. is used with Sepia pg 16 e With the Electronic fog filter mode F pg 16 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen FADE OUT e ETT TT CS CTA 19 Cinema mode Cinema This feature allows you to record black bars at the top gt Keg and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like Y gt A wide screen effect YP ROE eee Ec ll SELECT MODE Press Function SEL until CINEMA appears to the right of F2 ENGAGE CINEMA MODE 2 Press F2 RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Press F2 again while CINEMA appears next to F2 in the viewfinder e CMS CTA 2 O RECORDING Advanced Features Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated The low contrast warning amp lt bak appears in the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situ
14. is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code CO Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace the battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 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 NOTES e The
15. lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby Mode e The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop button The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and yaad appears in the viewfinder STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button again The comcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown e TAPE END appears when the tape recheas its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the power switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e If you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function C pg 13 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on whethe
16. points on the edited tape with certain VCRs SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Using the RM V704U remote control it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The Player JVC VCR playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The recording deck can be m a VCR other than JVC or To Editing cable m a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R A EDIT R A EDIT 3 5 3 5 9 connector provided How to use Connect the playback deck and RM V704U as shown on the left Roserei ciel Set the RM V704U to correspond to the brand of the recording deck P 33 For Random Assemble Editing procedure please refer to the To instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck Notes m RM V704U cannot be used to control the playback deck m RM V704U is capable of controling basic operations of the recording deck While pressing VCR CTL press PLAY STOP RM V704U PAUSE FF or REW for these functions Not possible with some provided with i brands and models Other buttons cannot be used GR AX460 optional m To put the recording deck in the Record Pause mode use the for GR AX260 controls on the recording deck itself oloi ja lolol 1 MODE EDIT STOP MI io 3 6 EDITING cont COUNTER R M Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a sect
17. positions make sure Normal Upside down you set AUTO PAUSE to OFF Record G Record Standby Record Standby Down ETT TT CS CTA RECORDING Advanced Features 15 Video Light GR AX460 only When natural lighting is too dim you can brighten the scene by using the built in video light SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF as required ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on LIGHT ON AUTO OFF the subject OFF Turns off the light e The video light can be used with the camcorder s power on e It is recommended to set the white balance to indoor mode 38 F pg 17 when you use the video light e When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator F pg 41 does not blink in the viewfinder if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on e When the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF is set to AUTO e e Depending on the lighting condition the video light may not be stably turned on or off In this case switch the light on and off manually e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode C pg 16 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode t pg 16 is engaged the
18. rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark m The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91 157 EEC and 93 86 EEC m Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly Cd 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 and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries VHSIe PAL gt m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment 3 SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
19. safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damanged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unat tended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for
20. transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause misoperations when the infrared beam sensor window is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Buttons ETT TT CS CTA 11 Remote Control Unit The RM V704U Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible To operate point it at the camcorder s remote sensor The RM V704U is provided with GR AX460 and is available optionally for GR AX260 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER 1 Pull out the battery holder according to the type of remote control unit you have Type Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole Type Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder INSERT BATTERY Insert the lithium battery CR2025 with its plus side up into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Replace the battery holder until it clicks in place Read warning on lithium battery F pg 2 Release tab Functions With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA With the camcorder s power switch set to PLAY 0 PAUSE IN connector P Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal CF pg 34 O MBR SET button CF pg 33 O INT TIME button Self Timer Time lapse 7 pg 26 27 O RE
21. BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR HAPPY HOLIDAYS PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY Na tele CONGRATULATIONS SELECT MODE Press Function SEL until TITLE appears to the right of F1 SELECT PRESET TITLE Engage the Record Standby mode then press F1 to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTES e To delete the Instant Title during recording press FT e To recall a title engage the Record Standby mode and then press FT to select the desired title e To display a title you made in the position usually occupied by an Instant Title cycle through in step 2 above until your title appears after CONGRATULATIONS You can superimpose two personal titles on the scene being shot Character Generator Title indication IN PARIS FRANCE Title HAPPY HOLIDAYS AH AAA M I y 2 6 RECORDING Advanced Features Tally lamp PROGRAM AE Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start Stop and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE You need the RM V704U remote control unit to perform this procedure ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open set the power switch to CAMERA SET TIME DELAY START STOP On the RM V704U press INT TIME to set the delay time There are four choices and they appear in t
22. C TIME button Animation Time lapse 17 pg 27 O FF button Retake Forward I gt pg 13 FF FF Shuttle Search F pg 31 O REW button Retake Rewind F pg 1 3 Rew Rew Shuttle Search F pg 31 O PAUSE button Pause I gt pg 31 O PLAY button Playback start 17 pg 30 START STOP button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button of the camcorder OVISS button Index code marking I pg 14 ZOOM T W button Zoom invariable speed F pg 13 VCR CTL button MA DUB button CF pg 33 Audio dubbing 7 pg 37 STOP button Stop I gt pg 30 INSERT button Insert Editing C pg 36 R A EDIT button CF pg 34 LENS COVER SWITCH Start Stop button The power indicator Tape remaining time indicator 90MIN gt 89MIN gt 3MIN 1MIN Blinking lt 2MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking MIN Now calculating Tally lamp e CMS CTA RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power F pg 6 e Tape Length Recording Mode Setting F pg 9 e Grip Adjustment F pg 10 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the
23. EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR If you have a Remote PAUSE terminal use the editing cable to connect it to the camcorder and the VCR See NOTES below for details PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s power switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES e When using a Remote PAUSE terminal pressing EDIT on the camcorder in step 5 automatically engages the VCR s Record mode e When using a Remote PAUSE terminal you can access a function called Master Edit Control System Before beginning reset the camcorder s counter to M0 00 00 at an edit out point When the tape reaches this point remember there s a small margin of error during editing the camcorder and VCR pause automatically However some VCRs are not compatible with the Master Edit Control System Random Assemble Editing R A Edit
24. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR A X260 GR A X460 GR AX460 shown Compact VHS VASIH m INSTRUCTIONS IW GETTING STARTED 6 A 6 Clock Lithium Battery Removal Insertion 8 Date Time Settings 8 Viewfinder Adjustment 9 Tape Length Recording Mode Setting coc 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette 9 Grip Adjustment 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment 10 Tripod Mounting 10 Remote Control Unit 11 RECORDING 12 Basic Recording 12 Basic Features 13 Advanced Features 15 PLAYBACK 28 Using The Cassette Adapter 28 Basic Connections 29 Basic Playback 30 Features oiovoiocrocionnec nraicdic na 31 EDITING 32 Tape Dubbing 32 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 22 coca 32 Insert Editing 36 Audio Dubbing 37 USER MAINTENANCE 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 INDEX 40 Controls 40 Connectors c0eeecceeeees 40 Indicators 40 Other Parts 40 Viewfinder 41 TS iii 42 CAUTIONS 43 SPECIFICATIONS 45 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 45 YU30052 513 2 Dear
25. Tape counter PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in BASIC CONNECTIONS pg 29 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Load as you did in the recording procedure SELECT MODE Set the power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the Tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in STOP mode To turn on again set the power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY AH AA CT PLAYBACK Features 3 1 TRACKING PLAY PAUSE FEATURE Manual Tracking COUNTER R M PURPOSE To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen OPERATION 1 Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture NOTES e To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Still Playback To pause during playback 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal NOTE Shuttle Search To allow high speed search in either direction Forward Sear
26. ations e When things pass between your subject and the Function SEL camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording e When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First centre on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL until FOCUS appears to the right of F1 LOCK FOCUS 2 Press F1 The focus lock indication 4 appears in the viewfinder RELEASE FOCUS LOCK 3 Press F1 Focus lock is immediately released The focus lock indication disappears NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first C pg 13 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject e HC NN ZT 21 Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments t pg 9 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT MODE Press Function SEL until FOCUS appears to the right of F1 ADJUST FOCUS A TO FARTHER SUBJECT While holding down
27. ch 1 Press FF during playback Speed is 3 times normal in SP and 7 times normal in LP mode Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Speed is as noted above Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment REW OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for FF more than 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 STOP 2 Press COUNTER R M less than 1 PAUSE second M appears PLAY 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape RM V704U automatically stops at or close to provided with GR AX460 0 00 00 optional for GR AX260 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback NOTES e The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M less than 1 second so the M disappears Ess ETT 32 EDIT PLAY PAUSE Power switch I To EDIT To AUDIO out To VIDEO out Audio and Video Editing cable provided cable optional If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the provided To Remote AB cable adapter PAUSE To AUDIO IN 4 To VIDEO IN N I 4 VCR Recording deck e E CTA EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT
28. d Accessories cococcococnnnncnoninnncnnon pg 4 Battery Pack is s ccssesssscsdescossossonsaadoadsne sees pg 6 43 Q Brighten the Image oononcncnnnnonicninnnnnincnns pg 22 PERE AR A C a pg Car Battery cirein ee A Cassette Aa wis Random Assemble Editing o occocconos pg 32 35 Character Generator Sout Advanced Features pg bad Charge Marker nasales ed COUINE sssesssesseceseoresreorearenes sess P8 ngr Battery Pack scccssseescsseeeeoes pg a Poni eo a ES inama Mode coconcciccnccnononos Pg PS Clock Lithium Battery pg 8 eae aaa sius pg 12 Connection to a VCR TV pg 29 Remote Control Unit pg 11 COMMONS e E E EEE RE cover Remove Cassette Pg 9 Counter Memory coccoccnconconcnannnonnnannnnnannnna pg 31 Sauer AS P8 he D E O E E E pg Darken the Image ococcncicncnncnccnninnncnncnnos pg 22 Date Time Insert pg 23 Self Timer conccnonrnoncanarenconerencinrrerrera pg 16 26 Date Time Setting pg 8 Sepia Mode cocoooccccincncinnnnnosss pg 16 Discharge the Battery pack pg 6 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 10 DiGpter Adjusters 9 Shuttle Search 2 pg 31 p J PS pga Specifications pg 45 E Sports Mode pg 16 Electronic Fog Filter Mode Still Playback ascincinonconioncinocinon nocconriariadans pg 31 Erase Protection sesse T Exposure Control s ccsccescsseesseeeseeeeees osa eT F Tape Dubbing
29. d and new batteries together 3 Do not use two different kinds of batteries Although sizes may be the same voltages may differ 4 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 5 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 6 Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment 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 AH AAA CT 43 3 To prevent damage to the camcor
30. de Marking PURPOSE To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available OPERATION Auto Marking An index code is always marked to start the first recording on a new date after a cassette is inserted Manual Marking 1 Press VISS once to place index code INDEX blinks in the viewfinder during marking NOTES e If VISS is pressed during Record START STOP Standby mode the mark is placed VISS where START STOP is pressed e If the date changes during a record ing it becomes the first recording of the new date and an index mark is placed at that point FEATURE AUTO PAUSE SYSTEM GR AX460 RM V704U only provided with GR AX460 PURPOSE To automatically st di h optional for GR AX260 o automatically stop recording when the camcorder is pointed down preventing accidental recordings of the ground your feet etc OPERATION 1 Set AUTO PAUSE to ON When the camcorder is tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during recording the Record Standby mode is automati cally engaged AUTO PAUSE appears in the viewfinder NOTES e The Auto Pause System is also effective when the camcorder is pointed up or is positioned upside down Auto Pause also works when the camcorder is twisted by a large degree to the left or right When you want to shoot in any of the Record Standby Up aforementioned
31. der 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 eq 10 C to 35 C Operation coccooccnconconnonnnonncnnnnnnos 0 C to 40 C Storage sns 10 C to 30 C NOTES e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use rais make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark ere be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals ere make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting seats 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 ee do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes ies away from heaters or other heat sources dea out of direct sunlight eis where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration wei where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets re vertically in their original cases Video Light e The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon a
32. e and its indication is displayed in the viewfinder for approx 3 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader F pg 18 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lighted situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights e HC NN ZT 17 White balance mode indicator White Balance Adjustment This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system No indication See senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for Auto automatic white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions MWB lt 8 e e When an object is in various shades of the same colour e When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT MODE 1 Press MWB Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the viewfinder Outdoors on cloudy day Outdoors on sunny day O Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB wees With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject s light source so
33. e to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord e Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer USING A CAR BATTERY To AC outlet Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustra tion to the left NOTES F e When using the car battery leave the engine e AC Power idling a P DC cord Adapter Charger e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can Le AA V11EK also be used to charge the battery pack S e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or gt Car Battery Cord AP V7E refer to the respective Car Battery Cord To car s instruction booklet AP V7E optional cigarette Hole USING AC POWER socke Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in A the illustration to the left NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger featur
34. ed in the Insert Editing mode When the sound is to be recorded press A DUB A DUB and PAUSE simultaneously after Step 5 When INSERT INSERT and PAUSE are pressed simultaneously again PLAY the unit re enters the Video signal only Recording mode e If the camcorder s mike is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur RM V704U provided with GR AX460 optional for GR AX260 e zzz TEE CS CTA Audio dubbing indicator Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Viewfinder Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure gt pg 36 before continuing FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE 2 Press and hold A DUB and press PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the playback mode NOTES e Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape REW contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording e f the camcorder s mike is too close to the TV or if the A DUB TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may PAUSE OCCU PLAY RM V704U
35. erformed ETT TT CS CTA 9 SP LP recording mode and Viewfinder Adjustment T30 45 tape length select button POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Tape Length Recording Mode Setting SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Set the tape length button according to the length of the tape used T30 30 minutes of recording time and T45 45 minutes in SP SET RECORDING MODE Set POWER to CAMERA 2 Set depending on your preference SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while LP Long Play is more economical recording at 1 2 the speed of SP Tape length and recording mode indicator T30sP gt T30LP NOTE The tape remaining time indicator does not work with T45 LP T45 SP tapes other than EC30 and EC45 See Basic Recording on pg 12 for tape remaining time indicator Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e Make s
36. es automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V Car Battery Charger Adapter BH V3E optional AH AAA M I y GETTING STARTED cont Clock Battery Lithium Removal Insertion This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus side is up insert the supplied lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Date Time Settings SELECT MODE 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA SET DATE TIME 2 Press SET and the day blinks Press or to choose the correct day then press SET to enter Repeat to set month year hour and minute Day Month Year eThe date and time are both displayed for DATE Date setting is performed confirmation Then the time display disappears NOTE The clock does not keep time while the date and time are blinking DATE 1 1 00 TIME 0 00 Time 24 hour indication TIME Time setting is p
37. essories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3E e Car Battery Cord AP V7E e RF Unit RF V5E e Wireless Remote Control Unit RM V704U e Wired Remote Control Unit RM V20U e Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 45 30 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice AH AAA TTC MEMO A AAA O E MEMO nn i JVC VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 1995 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD e E A a Printed in Japan Y 0196MSVx UN VP 097XV 097XV HD Y
38. finder oonccncconccnccnnncnnos 17 pg 9 EN LENS COVER Switch sessies F pg 12 DN Grip Strap sino pg 10 A Tripod Mounting Socket 0 17 pg 10 e ETT TT CS CTA NENA 4 mojeo 30MIN T30 SP FFADER FACINEMA REC PAUSE 8 SPORTS LENS COVER a 1 4S SEI dde INDEX FADER Hos amp MERRY CHRISTMAS 25 12 96 Viewfinder Indications 10 55 O O PROGRAM AE Indicator C pg 16 Displayed at for approx 3 seconds when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at Focus Indicator c ccecesscesessseseesseeeeees C pg 20 White Balance Mode Indicator 17 pg 17 Zoom Level Indicator occnninccnnncncnns Exposure Indicator Bar 5 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level am When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one F pg 6 Cassette Warning C pg 9 Blinks when no cassette or a cassette with the Erase Protection tab removed is loaded Intelligent Function Control Indicator vecina ia 17 pg 18 Remaining Tape Time seceeeseeceeeees 17 pg 12 Tape Length Indicator Recording Mode SP LP Indicator 17 pg 9 12 Recording Indicator ooconinninninnnnncn
39. fter turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object Do not us e near flammable or explosive materials Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC 44 Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT sena open the camcorder s chassis A disassemble or modify the unit er short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use en allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit dis remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on sane leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit E in places subject to excessive humidity or dust ane in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove hi in places subject to excessive shock or vibration dass near a television set TEP near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc ee in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit aie in places of over 50 C fet in places where humidity is extremely low below
40. h adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab Recording does not start e The camcorder power switch has not been set to CAMERA pg 12 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode playback picture e If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV switch has not been set to VIDEO e The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel Noise bars appear in the playback e Manual Tracking has not been performed I pg 31 picture Playback picture is blurred or e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred e This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or e The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind C pg 31 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed OTHER Some functions are not available e The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK pg 16 Vertical white lines appear when e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear e Sunlight is directly entering the lens in the viewfinder The picture is blurred in the Quick e The recording speed SP LP has not bee
41. harge indicator POWER indicator END indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator Hook on BATT RELEASE GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply e Use only specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE approx BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME BATT PACK GR AX460 AX260 BN V12U 1 hr 5 min 35 min BN V22U 2 hrs 15 min 1 hr 25 min BN V25U 3 hrs 1 hr 50 min _ when the video light is on GR AX460 only
42. he INT TIME viewfinder in the following order each time REC TIME INT TIME is pressed 15S 15 seconds 30S 30 seconds 1MIN 1 minute and 5MIN 5 minutes Pressing again releases the Self timer START DELAYED RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking speed increases about 5 seconds before recording starts When recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit RELEASE SELF TIMER MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking press INT TIME continuously until O disappears To release when the tally lamp is blinking press Recording Start Stop to stop the blinking then press INT TIME continuously until disappears NOTE If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to O 155 is automatically selected RM V704U provided with GR AX460 optional for GR AX260 zzz TEE CS CTA MM 8 27 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE You need the RM V704U remote control unit to perform the following procedure MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA SET RECORDING SPEED Set SP LP to SP 17 pg 9 SET RECORDING TIME Press REC TIME on the remote control Three choices are available and they appear in the following order each ti
43. ier for you to make selections during the following modes Fader Cinema Manual Focus Adjust Exposure Control Display and Instant Title 1 Group 2 EHJFOCUS _ F2 EXP PREPARATION Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except LOCK SELECT MODE 2 Press Function SEL until the required function s indication appears in the viewfinder ENTER SELECTION 3 Press either F1 or F2 the one to the immediate left of the desired function name Viewfinder Group 3 Function SEL button be NOTE PROGRAM AE select dial o If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK F1 and F2 e disappear from the viewfinder indicating that IFC Intelligent Function Control is unusable Fader This feature allows smooth fade in and fade out to black blank screen Fade in works at recording start and fade out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL until FADER appears to the right of F1 ENGAGE FADE STANDBY MODE 2 Press F1 to engage the Fade Standby mode FADER appears in the viewfinder FADE IN START RECORDING 3 Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and activate fade in OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade out NOTES e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader
44. ion of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged SELECT MODE 1 Set the power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the viewfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and press PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press Recording Start Stop When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the playback mode NOTES e Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank segment exists in the recorded tape e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Tape Counter Insert editing indicator Viewfinder e To edit onto a tape with the recording safety tab REW removed cover the hole with adhesive tape PAUSE e Only video signal is record
45. light will not activate DANGER m The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result m Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object m Do not use near flammable or explosive materials E It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light HTM 16 Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the desired indication appears in the viewfinder The mode is activated about 1 second later DIAL SYMBOL LOCK EV LOCK Auto Mode Lock Locks camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing accidental misoperation button pressing during shooting e CINEMA FADER FOCUS EXPOSURE DISPLAY TITLES and MWB Manual White Balance controls are disabled in this mode Auto Mode RELEASE M auro RELEASE Auto Mode Release Re enables controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock VIEWFINDER MODE Auto Mode Lock FG FG FOG Electronic Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter Makes picture look misty white as when external fog filter is attached to lens softens image ND ND ND EFFECT ND EFFECT Black mist darkens picture as when ND
46. me REC TIME is pressed 1 4S one fourth of a second 1 2S one half of a second and 1S one full second Press again to release the Animation mode START RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of pictures CHECK YOUR WORK Play back the series of pictures to see if the results were satisfactory RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Press REC TIME until Am disappears from the viewfinder NOTES e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting e f the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self Timer mode Animation is cancelled and Self Timer mode is engaged with 155 selected e Fade in out cannot be performed during Animation shooting ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA SET RECORDING SPEED Set SP LP to SP 17 pg 9 SET RECORDING TIME Press REC TIME on the remote control There are three choices available and they appear in the following order each time REC TIME is pressed 1 45 1 2S and 1S Press again to reset SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press
47. n properly set Review or Retake mode F pg 9 An error number E01 etc appears e Consult your nearest JVC dealer in the viewfinder The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning 40 Controls PROGRAM AE Select Dial G pg 16 F1 Function 1 Button wo cece 17 pg 18 PUSH Butaca C pg 9 Function SEL Button cseeeeeseeseeeeee CF pg 18 F2 Function 2 Button oo cece 17 pg 18 EJECT Switch eseeseeeesesseseeseeeeeeeseeeeenees F pg 9 AUTO PAUSE ON OFF Switch GR AX460 only seeseeteeeeeteeeeeeseeeeeees CF pg 14 LIGHT ON AUTO OFF Switch GR AX460 only coccicocconncnonononinnnncncncnon CF pg 15 Diopter Adjustment cceeseeeseeeeeeee 17 pg 9 Power Zoom Switch ooonicicncccnonccanonnos 17 pg 13 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch 17 pg 6 2 MWB Manual White Balance BUON fects vevecs tench A E AE CF pg 17 3 Recording Mode SP LP Select Button ooococooocccoonnccconcnccnonanonnnn 17 pg 9 Tape Length TAPE30 45 Select BUON sortir nio 17 pg 9 COUNTER R Reset M Memory BUOM noremens nn na pg 31 EDIT ButtOn ccccccccoccconnonnnc
48. nd consult your local JVC dealer SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS Dust and dirt on video heads 1 Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it 2 Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity Typical areas of high humidity are given below e From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation then immediately being used in a warm indoor situation e From being used or stored in a cool air conditioned situation then being used in a high humidity outdoor situation e Other areas where rapid large temperature changes can occur 3 Taking care of your C format video cassette tapes Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position complete in their cassette cases e During transportation always store cassettes in their cassette cases 4 Check recorded information at regular intervals If the camcorder is equipped with a quick review facility use this facility to check whether the picture is clear or not If the quick review or playback picture is not clear then the video heads may be dirty Note As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar symptoms to dirty video heads please check that the tracking control of the unit is in the centre position Cleaning the video heads Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Although this camcorder is equipped with a buil
49. ninnarananinnannoss CF pg 32 5 DATE TIME Buttons eeceeseeseeeeeeees F pg 8 CHAR Character SET Buttons pg 24 TRACKING Buttons 0oooccccccccononnnnns DATE TIME SET Button CHAR SET BUttON is sss sescssesesseeentseassesses R A EDIT IN OUT Button R A EDIT Button REW BUON cccscsessesesseseseeeeeetesesees RETAKE R Quick Review Button FE BUON orestes eevee RETAKE F Button ccsssesseesossasevenncee R A EDIT CANCEL Button nesese STOP Button cococccccncncnnonanannninininananicnnns 2 PLAY PAUSE Button c ccccccciccncincncnninanass 23 POWER Switch esseere Recording Start Stop Button Connectors REMOTE Jack For connection of the RM V20U wired remote control unit optional Shoulder Strap Eyelets cseseeeee G pg 10 GP EDIT Jack pg 32 VIDEO Out Jack ossessi pg 29 RF DC OUT Jack nsise pg 29 AUDIO Out Jack sessies pg 29 Indicators a mal dd G pg 12 32 Power On Indicator ooionocinnoncnnnnnninnnos 17 pg 12 33 LCD window GR AX460 only e CMS CTA INDEX Controls Other Parts Video light GR AX460 only gt pg 15 Microphone Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Clock Battery Compartment 0004 17 pg 8 Battery Pack Mount uu eee eee 17 pg 6 Electronic View
50. ns 3 Record Standby Indicator Lens Cover Warning cmcocooononnorinnonnnnnon Index Code Marking ccoocoonionionincocnnnos Fade Standby Indicator ococonoooono Clock Battery Warning Appears when the clock lithium battery is not in place or exhausted For inserting or replacing the clock battery oooonicionicicnonaninnoncarannos Insert Editing Indicator Audio Dubbing Indicator I pg 37 Condensation Warning When this indicator appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear Instant Title ici iio I pg 25 Date Time Character cccseceeeeeeseeeeee 17 pg 23 2 Interval Time Recording Time Indicator I gt pg 26 MEI io 42 oe A N AC Power Adapter isnccocconioninranioricnnanai nns pg 7 ND Effect Moderan pg 16 Animation Recording ccoccocnncccnccninncnnns pg 27 O Audio DUDDING wesscscscsseoseossenssnessonsossonsons pg 37 Auto Date Record pg 23 On Screen Display oooonccccnonconcnnccnninnnannos pg 23 Auto FOCUS cccocccconcnonnnons pg 20 P Auto Mode Lock Mode pg 16 ae Auto Mode Release Mode cccccccccccccceceeeee 16 PlayDack ccccccsassavssecscnsesescessenacsnepeivesoaes pg 30 di Programme AE with Special Effects pg 16 B Provide
51. offer limited functions NOTES e f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the chart e Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e If the RM V704U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR FERGUSON SANYO SELECO REX SHARP SONY MITSUBISHI NEC THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal PANASONIC TOSHIBA 00 9000 sen 00 00 00 90000000 00 9999 9000 60 09 09 060000900 c 0000 00 00 000 00 00 000 0 000 ELLE IEEE Ec ERC ml gt JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the RM V704U s Pause In jack All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 34 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE mat tl e CMS CTA 34 Nac REW FF CANCEL To EDIT T Editing cable provided Audio and Video cable optional If your TV VCR has To AUDIO and E VIDEO out connector IN OUT R A EDIT PLAY PAUSE To AUDIO and VIDEO IN the SCART connector 4 connectors use the provid cable adapter To Remote PAUSE
52. order s power switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture E Tl a 29 There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 7 As shown in the illustration at left connect the optional Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY POWER 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV 7 As shown in the illustration at left connect the optional Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5E RF unit Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection procedure M 0 00 00 PLAY PAUSE
53. pg 32 Fade in OUt c ccccccscsssscsssscsescescseescsceesees pg 18 Tape Length Setting pg 9 Fast Forward Tape s ssessssessceseseeeeeeeeeeees pg 30 Time Lapse Shooting pg 27 FOCUS A pg 20 Tracking oseese pg 31 G Tripod Mounting ices pg 10 Twilight Modes siressa pg 16 Grip Adjustment ssssisiesstsiisisasossi pg 10 Vv H CA A pg 44 High Speed Shutter Mode ooococccconcncnoo pg 16 Video Light ssie pg 15 I Viewfinder Adjustment we pg 9 Viewfinder Indications 0 0 eee pg 41 Index Code Marking ccociononocnoninconnararacoos pg 14 Ww Insert Cassette w pg 9 Insert Editing pg 36 White Balance Adjustment ococcincnnc o pg 17 Instant Titles oo pg 25 Z Intelligent Function Control pg 18 25 M LA N pg 13 Manual FOCUS ina risca Master Edit Control MBR code Setting oocionccnnnccnnnnoninrannnsss e CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions e When the RM V20U remote control C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter are not functioning even when correctly operated the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones e Use only the following batteries RM V20U insoscosisniccnrinaciciccnnnas RO3 AAA size C P6U or C P7U R6 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the RM V20U and C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing batteries 2 Do not use ol
54. provided with GR AX460 optional for GR AX260 AH AAA LET y 38 USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER After Use open close switch 1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover BATT RELESE Set to POWER OFF Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 4 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty OATES CTA TROUBLESHOOTING 39 POWER No power is supplied e The battery pack has not been attached correctly pg 6 e The battery pack is not charged F pg 6 e The power supply has not been correctly connected pg 7 RECORDING Recording cannot be performed e The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole wit
55. r the cover is open or closed e ETT TT CS CTA RECORDING Basic Features Zoom indicator Zoom out e Power zoom switch e e e e e e FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES 13 To vary the length of the focal lens and produce zoom in out effect Zoom In 1 Pull the power zoom switch down toward T Zoom Out 2 Push the switch up toward W e The further the power zoom switch is pushed or pulled the faster the zoom speed becomes e Focusing may become unstable during zooming In this case set zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock C pgs 20 21 then zoom in or out in Record mode FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Quick Review To check end of last recording for confirmation 1 Press E for less than 2 seconds during Record Standby mode e Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automati cally then pauses in Record Standby mode for next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure camcorder is in Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach start point for new recording 3 Press Recording Start Stop to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal MEI io 1 4 RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Index Co
56. rding material prior to any in point e Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points e If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place e Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory e Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety e zzz TEE CS CTA MM 35 ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR in OUr Nour AN Gur ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually ik fololojolal 1 7 engage the VCR s Record Pause mode EDITED TAPE VCR BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING 3 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units NOTES e f you performed step 1C on page 33 keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e To dub a copy of the camcorder s source tape perform R A EDIT by specifying only one in point and no out point The contents of the tape from the specified in point to the end of the tape are automatically copied e There may be noise at in or out
57. ress F2 until the indications appear on the connected monitor AH AAA M I y 24 l RECORDING Advanced Features _ SET Character Generator SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL until DISP appears to the right of F2 SET CHARACTER OR TITLE 2 Press F2 until SET CHAR or a previously stored title appears in the viewfinder ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN 3 Press SET A character grid appears in the view finder ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS Press or to move the cursor on the character grid to the desired character then press SET to enter The selected characters appears at the bottom of the screen When you re done press SET as many times as necessary to exit the screen The title you made appears at the bottom of the screen NOTES e You can store up to 18 characters e You can only make and store one title at a time To replace it repeat the procedure e To create a space between two characters in a title you make choose on the CHARACTER SET MODE screen CHARACTER SET MODE screen o H I R S amp y O Opa BO oe IN PARIS FRANCE CHARACTER SET MODE screen zzz TEE CS CTA Example of Character Generator amp Title Instant Titles Viewfinder The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left The preset titles appear in this order HAPPY
58. t in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads reducing the likelihood of dirty heads if such troubles are encountered we recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically designed for JVC camcorders model number TCC 2U Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below After inserting the cleaning cassette activate the Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds normally 5 seconds is sufficient Remove the cleaning cassette and check the playback picture with a previously good recorded tape If the picture is clear then recording on a new tape can begin when desired If the picture is not clear repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times If the picture is still unclear consult your local JVC dealer Important Note If heads have become dirty the associated tape will also be damaged please do not use the tape again A built in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging Cleaning cassette TCC 2U is available from your JVC local dealer e SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption GR AX460 light on GR AX260 Signal system Video recording system VHS PAL standard DC 6V gt 8 7 W GR AX460 light off 5 7 W PAL type 5 7 W Luminance FM recording Colour Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette VHS C cassette
59. ting procedure C gt pg 8 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY Press Function SEL until DISP appears to the right of F2 CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press F2 while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left NOTES e The selected display can be recorded e If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting e If you want to delete the display during shooting press F2 e Ifyou want to call back a deleted display engage the Record Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using F2 AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the day month and year for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing F2 In this mode the month day and year are replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE NOTES e Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this mode and disables all other modes e In the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re shooting the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from that point It is not recorded during any other recordings made on that day ON SCREEN DISPLAY CONNECT CAMCORDER TO MONITOR Connect the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in BASIC CONNECTIONS F pg 29 DISPLAY VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS P
60. until EXP appears to the right of F2 BRIGHTEN IMAGE While holding down F2 slide the power zoom switch to T The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE While holding down F2 slide the power zoom switch to W The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder Function SEL E Focus F2 EXP button When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING Press F2 The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure indicator bar disappears ee e To darken the image Exposure indicator bar F2 button F1 button FA TITLE F2 DISP Date display Auto Date Record mode Character Generator Date Time display Date off mode On screen display Date display Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE Auto date Auto date record mode record executed Character Generator Date Time display 25 12 95 10 00 SET CHAR IN PARIS FRANCE No Characters stored Example of stored characters NOTES e In the On Screen Display mode the date is displayed and recorded e The on screen display is not available during recording E Tl a Date Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor record them manually or automatically and even make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Set
61. ure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack e Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present If not cover the hole with adhesive tape Some cassettes have sliding tabs in this case check the tab s position Turn to take up slack Erase Protection Gear e CMS CTA GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP T i the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Zoom switch Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet O then fold it back and thread it through the keeper and then through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left O then slide both keepe snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw Infrared beam effective area 10 5m Infrared beam sensor window The
62. you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures ADJUST FOCUS Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually pg 21 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Press MWB until MWB appears then press and hold MWB for more than 3 seconds MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete NOTES e To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press MWB until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK e Re adjust the White Balance Mode when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned on and off again or when the PROGRAM AE dial s position has been changed e lt is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance BASIC CONNECTIONS 17 pg 29 e When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively AH AAA M I 8 RECORDING Advanced Features INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL FADER FICINEMA ME IFiIFADER FZ CINEMA This feature makes it eas

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