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JVC LYT0047-001A Camcorder User Manual

1. Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings While the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch During that time the AC Power Adapter Charger does not charge the battery When disharging is complete detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter Charger to store it 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 f you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord e Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio e Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack 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 blink during recharging If not contact your neares
2. CF pg 23 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch CF pg 8 5 Diopter Adjustment ccccceceeee I pg 14 Function Navigator Dial M ENU Jog Dial iicsigasassvenicuiaiedinnnns C gt pg 11 QD Recording Start Stop Button 00 CF pg 16 Power SWITCH saciestiemntcauntadentacvmn CF pg 16 38 LENS COVER Switch scc CF pg 16 BRIGHT Dial onn CF pg 39 Qt VOLUME Dial sscccccrerrnrn CF pg 39 EN 49 Connectors DC IN JaK siosencisccacianscsnipicucraineccdilesconlont I pg 9 The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal VIDEO OUT Connector wee CF pg 42 RF DC OUT Connector vu CF pg 42 AUDIO OUT Connector uu CF pg 42 Indicators Power INdICatOr nanc CF pg 16 Tally GAN nannaa CF pg 16 O ther Parts BJ Video Light cc escnenseres I pg 23 E Microphone Eyl Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Ed Clock Battery Compartment r pg 10 EA Battery Pack MOUNE eeecceceeeeeeees CF pg 8 Ef Shoulder Strap Eyelets ianc r pg 15 Ed Electronic Viewfinder wu r pg 14 EA Grip Strap soni tictisnniociuntntieine
3. MM JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AXM270 Compact VHS 2 en O WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents pg 7 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you an refer to the Index pgs 47 50 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use bees read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 51 and 52 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212
4. approx 1 hr 40 min approx 5 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 Approximate recording time unit min LCD LCD LCD BATT monitor on monitor off monitor on PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on BN V12U 55 3 60 3 50 35 BN V18U 90 6 95 6 80 55 ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can resultin a Camcorder malfunction 5 5 0 0 when the video light is on a Charge marker NOTES en D CHARGE MARKER OPTIONAL BATTERY ONLY A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged e The battery pack BN V18U does not have a charge marker The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battery pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack
5. F or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic M atsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony 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 NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 V 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V15U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MAT
6. INDEX OF OO O OD O OF g 30MIN gt S LX 8 g REC SP 2 10 p Q B E O5MIN m 1 4S TAPE END gt gt gt TWILIGHT A PS LENS COVER MWB PAU E en 47 T30 O l NORM 01 o MERRY CHRISTMAS Per a cea LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications Cassette W arning Tape Remaining Time ccnn c pg 17 W hen no cassette is inserted the cassette CJ warning blinks W hen Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette J warning lights O therwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warningt blinks when the tape is about to reach its end W hen the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded the cassette J mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Recording Mode SP EP Indicator CF pg 12 3 Program AE Indicator oo I pg 24 Displayed at for approx 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 3 0 Fade W ipe Standby Indicator CF pg 26 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the EFFECT button Then only the indicator remains at 10 Multi Function Control Indication F pg 26 Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi Function Control is pressed The indication disappears w
7. the Select Dial s position has been changed When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 1 of MWB this unit makes its color temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colors For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colors the image becomes the color which approximates to green orange or purple respectively SS LLC ENDO Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B The white balance is usually adjusted automatically H owever the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color tint reproduction ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to M W B then press it SELECT W HITE BALANCE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the required white balance AUTO ou eee Automatic adjustment FINE ww Outdoors on sunny day we CLOUD Outdoors on cloudy day s HALOGEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB n W hen using a personal W hite Balance Setting stored in memory see below CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Scree
8. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor Set to PO WER OFF le Slide BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack BATT RELEASE Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover PU SH EJECT Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LCD MONITOR O pen the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REM O VE EYEPIECE 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEW FIN DER 5 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty TROUBLESHOOTING n45 POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and doesn t come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PLAY BACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be p
9. DUDDING sictstinsenecxtceamccticienmmuacccess pg 43 Tape Length Setting ccccceccssssssseseeeerees pg 12 Time Lapse Shooting cccececseseeeeeeeeenees pg 37 HACKING serune a ace cae pg 39 Tipoa Mounting seirene pg 15 WWII MODE cticcinsioscbtativnniccniaeeriantennant pg 25 V Video LIONU ciisiviiancrnutvieduasidvvvaainieeeivinntiavand pg 23 Viewfinder Adjustment eeseessrrrrrrren pg 14 W White Balance Adjustment pg 35 Wide OCG creirien rA OARE pg 27 Wipe in OUt pg 26 Z ZOOMIN rernrensrone po CAUTIONS DANGER Video Light e The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e Itis recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light W hen using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American N ational Standard C73 series type use an A
10. Focus Exposure Control and so on OA DEES econ EA Cassettes marked VHS can be used with this VHS D n camcorder CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal sccssceecseceeceees Date Time Setting coc ccececn terete nc datectacnsieseieasdectesieneeesereaeerecsateae ieee Recording Mode Setting ccceccscceceecsccecsecscceseesseesseeeeeeees Tape Lendot SUING cece echoes aarsnteccvcanegnesesscenseecstgnnascstevsnncecatecnonees Loading Unloading A Cassette ccecceceeceecsccececeeceeeeeeeeees GUI AOUSTIN eacee EEE E E ES View finder Adjustment c cccecssccecsccscceceecscceceessceeeeeseeees Shoulder Strap Attachment cccececcececcececcececeececeseeceseeees Tipoa MOUNINO opeis e E eases RECORDING Basic Recording focciceczatecinsesanuccucsacsamnrsneeacueseseneussanscceesasseeecteneess Basic Features ccc ccs ce cece cectsensaseeacederedeanccadegamedeetawuecsesecedesedsansas Advanced Features ccccecccccccccceccecceccecceccecceccecceseesess PLAYBACK BASIC Play DAK sacassaccreacsacexceosascrsanasseneassasoteewssacaneretacanaeeeceunntsere POS oae secon are EEE E OE A I OE EO T Using The Cassette Adapter 0 0n0n0n0nenenenensesesesesrsrsesesrsrseseseee Basic Connections gas tocacecestetaseadenenccqseaes seadoueessaseacavesdoucsoseeeouerte TAPE DUBBING USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
11. LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications ccececceccecceceeees 80 11 0 cea een ee a oa ee ee CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSO RIES Sen GETTING STARTED Marks Power To AC outlet 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 Use only specified power supply Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY PO W ER CHG charg indicator Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place REFRESH indicator REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings 2 charging has started DETACH BATTERY PACK When the CHG indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete BN V18U_
12. Still Playback PU RPO SE To pause during playback SAVER RA OPERATION 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAU SE PLAY PAUSE again FF Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal FEATURE Shuttle Search PU RPO SE To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PU RPO SE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAU SE to start playback e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so the M disappears PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Wz Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and un
13. Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL BETW EEN RECO RDINGS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIM E then press the MENU Jog Dial The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the M enu Screen STA RT TIM E LA PSE RECO RDIN G Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when PAUSE is displayed set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF To release when PAUSE and Bey are not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PU SH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MQ DE M
14. and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLO CK OPERATION When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen appears and MENU END is highlighted CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial Menu Screen DATE TIME 119988 MONTH JAN DAY 1 TIME PM 12 00 DATE TIME Setting M enu 12 hour indication with AM or PM DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT NOTE To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert c pg 22 12 SP EP Recording Mode Button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder Recording mode Tape length indicator indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T40 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME _ DEC 25 98 OFF TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH T20 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT GETTING STARTED cnt Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECO RDING MODE 1 First set the Powe
15. are disabled DATE TIME display select and the Menu Jog Dial Mode Si m VS S 05 re 5 58 S 5 Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto M ode Lock Electronic Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter M akes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look FG FG FOG ND ND ND EFFECT ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject 7 The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide lt pg 27 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie d SEPIA wn D D EN 2O Dial LCD monitor Mod symbol Viewfinder indication oe oD ied Nc Twilight Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to e FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode c pg 35 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 33 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 33 ft use manual focusing lt pg 33 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action a ee N
16. bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combina tion to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a Swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry N ever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC SERVICING 1 S
17. feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE e To restore normal screen press WIDE again Super LoLux Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting SELECT SUPER LO LUX MODE Press SU PER LO LU X repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown at left O nce the desired mode appears itis engaged e The mode s name is displayed for approx 2 seconds then disappears MAX To record a subject in a dark lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting iS Suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Association OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment 28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Instant Titles LCD monitor or viewfinder The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title Title display as shown in the illustration to the left REE E a eee al Instant Titles can be displayed not only in Engli
18. 0 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically EN 33 M anual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments t pg 14 If you haven t do so before continuing ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears and the highlight bar is placed on FOCUS ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial Select Dial MENU LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS sAUTO EXPOSURE ACCESS MANUALFOCUS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it ad and amp appear The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward lt appears and blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward gt appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and A reappears to indicate the focus is locked AUTO DATE TIME DEC 25 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W AU W B Ite ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen No indication T during recording No indication Focus Menu Screen during 4 recording Manual Fo
19. ASSETTE pn Power 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 e indicator degrees e Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert gd the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to Switch ensure the holder is closed and locked Start Stop Button Shooting while watching the view finder EN TER RECO RD STAN DBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA 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 PAU SE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Tally lamp 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button lights while recording is in progress e REO appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress en 1 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING MIN 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop Now calculating recording 120MIN e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode 119MIN NOTES When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD t monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the SMIN LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power 2MIN e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply Blinking is attached There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the 1MIN holder o
20. C plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules O peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the eq
21. CH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a l AA V15U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET PO U SSER JUSQU AU FOND This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere U se the BN V12U V18U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recycla ble At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful func tions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in Safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installat
22. CK Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints The picture is blurred in the Q uick Review or Retake mode An error number i e E03 appears The image is out of focus The date and time displays disappear The wrong date and time are displayed recorded Even though the Lens Cover is open the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down e The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed e Wipe th
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24. RDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the M enu Screen STA RT RECO RDIN G 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 5 Set REC TIM E in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade or Wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE M ake sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN
25. Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used i pg 12 This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses a the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same color e When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot MWB outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment lt pg 35 ZOOM SPEED Allows you to set the zooming speed pg 20 SSL nol REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording lt pg 37 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer lt pg 36 and Time Lapse recording pg 37 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The tally lamp remains off at all times TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTU GU ESE of In
26. ake sure the LCD monitor is fully open Then set the Power Switch to PLAY The power indicator lights PLAY BACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears Power Switch REW PLAY PAU SE FF q Ce J e STO P e STO P PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rew ind or Fast forw ard the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or ona connected TV t pg 42 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e CD monitor viewfinder indications Battery pack remaining power indicator e The battery pack remaining power indicator is Tape counter displayed for approx 5 seconds on the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is turned on and then it Recording mode indicator disappears However the battery pack remaining f power indicator blinks when the power is Tape running almost gone indicator During Stop Fast For
27. anasians pg 26 Fast Forward Tape eenen pg 38 G Grip AGjUSIMENL c ccseeseseeseeeeeeeeeeeeees pg 14 BO High Speed Shutter Mode nnn pg 25 Insert Cassatie ciececuimincisnirarincinmenten pg 13 Instant Titles sancnicsecinssamvasnatiootendanimonaicmaatants pg 28 journalistic SNOOUING siseccssvsedasesvssscersevenens pg 19 L LCD monitor Viewfinder indications pg 47 INDEX Terms M Manua FOCUS moraii a pg 33 N ND Effect Mode ascccccernere pg 25 N ega Posi Mode sassssssneneen pg 25 p Picture Stabilizer cccccccecececeeessseeeeeeeeess pg 21 PIGVOACK E E E pg 38 Program AE with Special Effects pg 24 25 Provided Accessories eesse pg 6 Q QUICK REVIEW sin cisviateneiimuniarncemrnan pg 21 R Recording Advanced Features 008 pg 24 37 RECONCING cisccecectdnvscncnsntencnccesnnticneisnedaceds pg 16 Recording Start Stop snn pg 16 17 Recording Mode Setting n n pg 12 Record Standby ren pg 16 Remove Cassette cccccecseseecersssesssseseeees pg 13 Retake aninion pg 21 Rewind Tape esseen pg 38 S sea E E pg 36 Sepia Mode sssssssrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrns pg 25 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 15 SAUME SeaON sairin nini annenin pg 40 SPECIFICATIONS cceseeseseessesesesesesesereeenenees pg 53 SPONS MOOG iaire eee pg 25 Sull PlaybatkK osuin pg 40 Super LOU cerem aae pg 27 T Tape Counter ssesssirirrssrsrrrrrresnrrrrssrrnnns pg 38 Tape
28. anged even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO LOCK Erase Protection Gear Turn to take up slack w lS Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR O pen the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees O PEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open IN SERT REM O VE CASSETTE 3 M ake sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed Then close the LCD monitor NOTES e Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack e Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder can t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip IN SERT HAN D Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LEN G TH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Rec
29. appears ADJUST EXPO SURE To brighten the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 5 To darken the image control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPO SURE Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 1 ACCESS EXPO SURE MENU Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar ACCESS MANUAL EXPO SURE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU PNE END US EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH 130 sAUTO M W B F ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen M W B AUTO FINE e CLOUD 4 HALOGEN MWB M W B Menu Screen Select Dial MENU Jog Dial NOTES To switch to automatic white balance adjustment set the M W B in the Menu Screen to AUTO or turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK e Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when
30. arrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects m Do not use near flammable or explosive materials m lt is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light Switch 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 the subject OFF Turns off the light The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance lt pg 35 to HALOGEN mode when you use the video light When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power Even if the battery indicator lt does not blink if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on e When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch is set to AUTO e Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case Manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT O FF AUTO ON switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode t pg 25 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode c pg 25 is en
31. ating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code AN SI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
32. c results OPEN LCD MONITOR M ake sure the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Interface shooting A person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILTLCD MONITORUPWARD O pen the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward e W e When the LCD monitor is tilted upward toan the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor also switches on START RECORDING gt Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording Self recording e During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTE During Interface Shooting indications other than the Date Time display and Title display do not appear in the viewfinder Brightness control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT Dial ADJUST BRIG HTN ESS 1 If you want to brighten the image Turn the Dial toward If you want to darken the image BRIGHT Dial Turn the Dial toward Zoom out Zoom ind
33. ctive matrix system EN 53 VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm viaAUDIO OUT connector Speaker 20 mm round x 1 monaural AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V15U Power requirement U S A and Canada O ther countries AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 110V to 240V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W O utput Charge DC 85V Sse Lok VTR DC 6 3 V z 1 8 A Constant current peak detection timer controlled Charging system Dimensions 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 9 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Weight Approx 300 g 0 71 Ibs CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16 x 1 X 4 1 8 Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 Ibs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Provided Accessories 006 F pg 6 O ptional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3U Battery Charger BH VC10U e Car Battery Cord AP V7U RF Unit RF V5U e Compact VHS C Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice G 2 z S JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION
34. cus Screen NOTES e To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust M anual Focus repeat the procedure from step 1 Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the M anual 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 When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer ak or amp will blink Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE SAUTOE DATE TIME DEC 25 98 TELE MACRO O TAPE LENGTH T30 W AU M W B TO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen EXPOSURE AUTO MANU No indication during recording No indication Exposure Menu Screen during 4 recording Exposure control level counter Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image To darken the image RECORDING Advanced Features cont Ex posure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears SCREEN to EXPO SURE and press it to MANU then press it 00 exposure control level counter
35. d from the speaker Power indicator Switch Start Stop Button Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress RECORDING Basic Recording cont Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 lt pg 16 EN TER RECO RD STAN DBY MODE M ake sure the LCD monitor is fully open Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e The scene you re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor with the word PAU SE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability lt pg 19 and press the Recording Start Stop button iS in progress STO P RECO RDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder c pg 16 The tape remaining time is not displayed on the LCD monitor However when the tape is about to reach its end the following indicators appear 2MIN gt 1MIN gt OMIN For other notes refer to pg 17 SSL wnlQ J ournalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramati
36. ecome unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus c pg 33 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital process ing During Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZO OM to OFF in the Menu Screen t pg 31 Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed ZOOM SPEED in the Menu Screen Pressing the Power Zoom Button fully lightly sLow a i __ when the Select Dial is setto AUTO LOCK FEATURE PU RPO SE RETAKE R F FEATURE PU RPO SE FEATURE PU RPO SE P STABILIZER OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION EN 2 Quick Review To check the end of the last record ing 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start S
37. ega Posi N egative Positive The colors of a picture are reversed 1 2000 sec 1 2000 E2 S 1 2000 High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode 20n Ex Fader Fade in Fade out Function indication gt EFFECT LCD monitor or ZIMOSAIC viewfinder After 2 sec Fa a Bx FADER aa Mosaic OEF E ISHUTTER No indication a VIDE OFF Recording Start Stop Button gt RECORDING Advanced Features cont Fade Wipe These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode EN GAGE FADE OR W IPE STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out TO CANCEL FADE OR W IPE STAN DBY MODE 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly until O FF appears e O FF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled Fader Fades in out to a black screen a Mosaic Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern Shutter Wipe A black scre
38. em gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode F pg 12 e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer e The diopter needs to be adjusted lt pg 14 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus CF pg 32 f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source f you have not performed Date Time Setting lt pg 11 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position of the Lens Cover 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
39. en moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center slide Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left NOTES e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to record a black blank screen or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade W pe is used with Sepia t pg 25 e With the Electronic fog filter mode t pg 25 engaged the image fades in out or wipes in out to a white screen NOTE for Fade W ipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Titles and Picture Stabilizer When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK the above functions will be set to the Factory settings Fade Wipe standby OFF Wide mode off Super LoLux MAX Instant Title off Picture Stabilizer off Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK However if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK LCD monitor or viewfinder Wide mode WIDE SU PER LO LU X LCD monitor or viewfinder After 2 sec MAX NORM OFF EN 27 Wide This
40. erating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE M ake sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS INT TIME MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial SET IN TERVA L TIME 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial START DELAYED RECO RDIN G Press the Recording Start Stop Button W hen the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically To Cancel Self Timer Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to O FF SSS LLU ENO 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 M ake sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET RECO
41. erformed SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S The battery pack has not been attached correctly C pg 8 The battery pack is not charged i pg 8 The power supply has not been correctly connected C pg 9 e The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA gt pg 16 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel e f A V connection is used the TV s VID EO MV Switch has not been set to VIDEO The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e This is normal The Counter Memory Function has been activated c pg 40 The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other 46 TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER The tape won t eject The battery pack is running low e f the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees EJECT switch does not function Some functions are not available The Select Dial is set to AUTO LO
42. ervicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire e
43. gaged the light will not activate 24 ex 1 second later the mode is activated After 1 sec o LCD monitor or viewfinder Select Dial RECORDING Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial SELECT MQ DE 1 Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated e When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe t pg 26 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations n the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication LOCK Uh te ko di Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting e In this mode the following controls
44. hen the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2 Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed e If the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight baron MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE or DATE TIME See respective pages FO CUS F pg 32 33 EXPO SURE F pg 34 DATE TIME F pg 11 If you select JLIP ID NO press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting e If you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar ison MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu function except FOCUS and EXPO SU RE are not available while in the Record mode 30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Explanations ee ee ine Allows you to set the current date and time i pg 11 TELE MACRO
45. ical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging ee store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life ov avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as Some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals Charging n 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F O peration 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage eee 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 52 en Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark a be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals vets 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 er do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes ee away from heaters or other heat source
46. icator bar _ Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOC TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FASTI gt NEXT gi ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu FEATU RE PU RPO SE O PERATIO N Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Digital circuitly doubles the maximum 22x magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Zoom In Press the T of the Power Zoom Button Zoom Out Press W of the Power Zoom Button m Zooming speed is available A total of 4 zoom speeds are available 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed press the button fully for regular speed press it lightly for slow speed while 2 speed levels FAST SLOW can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu 1 Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed e Focusing may b
47. ideo 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 SPECIFICATIO NS G EN ERAL Format Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off LCD monitor on viewfinder on Light Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time max SP EP O perating temperature O perating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions Including viewfinder CAMERA Pick up Lens Viewfinder W hite balance adjustment LCD MONITOR Size LCD system VHS NTSC standard DC 6V 6 0 W 6 3 W 7 0 W 2 9 W NTSC type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHS a cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips 40 minutes 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Approx 1000 g 2 2 Ibs 116 W x 117 H x 242 D mm 4 5 8 x 4 5 8 x 9 9 16 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 3 8 to 83 6 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT Auto M anual adjustment 3 diagonally measured LCD TFT a
48. ion use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources O perate your product only from the type of power source Indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the oper
49. ithin approx 2 seconds Super LoLuXx Indicator crn CF pg 27 Tape Length Indicator vo cece CF pg 12 7 Zoom Indicator Balceris CF pg 20 Recording Indicator svesinscciaviviveaseenieniion r pg 16 QD Picture Stabilizer Indicator ccce r pg 21 2 Interval Timer Recording Time Indicator cF pg 36 3 Record Standby Mode Indicator F pg 16 e Lens Cover Warning LEN S GOVER aes tevene renee toameenets F pg 17 Instant Title Display c cccccesceeceeen CF pg 28 45 Date Time Display cccccesceseeeeeen CF pg 22 6 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level aaa a Ua When the power Is almost gone the indicator blinks battery power warning then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares tm does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged O FOCUS Indicator anscisicciniuionaniierinrninincus I pg 33 Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg 34 White Balance Mode Indicator r pg 35 Clock Battery Warning Blinks for approx 10 seconds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one lt pg 10 t Tape End Display TAPE END F pg 17 Appears
50. lectric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition QUICK OPERATION GUIDE INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE SUPPLY POWER Hook on BATT RELEASE U sing the battery pack El H ook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure gt pg 8 E 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 PLAY PAU SE i Set to PLAY EM Set the Power Switch to PLAY E Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape EJ Press PLAY PAU SE Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press STO P For more details gt pg 38 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees Or simply play back the tape on aVHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak gt pg 41 ENO PU SH EJECT E O pen the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees E Press EJECT to open the cassette holder EJ Insert a video cassette Ef Press PU SH to close the cassette holder For more details pg 13 LENS COVER O pen C
51. loading INSERT BATTERY 1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one AA R6 size battery as shown in the illustration at left Then reattach the cover IN SERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER 2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape Compartment door When connecting the To AUDIO and VIDEO cables open OUT connectors the jack cover Audio and Video cables optional To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors Antenna To AUDIO VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors RF unit RF V5U optional NOTES t is recommended to
52. lose Switch Recording Start Stop Button CAMERA Hl Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover EJ Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear 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 7 pgs 16 19 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees 6 en MAJOR FEATURES F pg 23 The Logical Choice ae S ua on e N Compact VHS Picture Stabilizer lt pg 21 VHS eq Cc The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR with VHS Playpak Digital Hyper Zoom Program AE with Special gt pg 20 Effects 7 pg 24 coon Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight m Sports m Nega Posi m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter LCD Color Monitor pg 18 e AC Power Adapter Cassette Adapter Charger AA V15U VHS Playpak C P7U e Lithium Battery CR2025 x 1 for clock Battery Pack operation Program Manager II BN V18U F pg 24 37 Program AE with Special Effects Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux a y A Instant Title Menu Adjustment f
53. ly while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left m You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure lt gt pg 11 If you haven t do so first DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded e f you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode before shooting f you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears AUTO DATE RECORD e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations After changing the date After loading a cassette After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE TIME In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded e Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes EN 2 FEATURE Video Light PU RPO SE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION 1 Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Can be accessed when the LCD monitor is opened DANGER m The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result m Do not place the camcorder into the C
54. n MWB MWB sets the color temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures PREPARE W HITE OBJECT 1 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper SELECT MWB 2 Follow step 1 through 3 of the above select MWB MEMORIZE W HITE BALANCE 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial until M W B begins blinking MWB blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial Select Dial MI Recording MENU Start Sto Jog Dial J Button P LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEEDIS FAST gt NEXT STR Menu Screen gt BA 034 Sl 2 REC TIME s OFFS INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON TITLE LANG ENGLISH D ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF gt MENU END INT TIME REC TIME INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu INT TIME Indicator REC TIME Indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start Stop Button and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is op
55. nput Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5U RF unit Refer to the RF V5U instruction manual for connection procedure TAPE DUBBING When connecting the cables open the jack cover Power Switch To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables optional To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR Recording deck EN 43 Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPA RE FO R DUBBIN G 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 3 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 PAU SE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STO P EDITING TEM PO RARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAU SE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished A4 en USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER After Use itch E PR eee Senate ate Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH
56. ording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Button Refasten the Velcro strip Recording Start Stop Button View finder Adjustment PO SITIO N VIEW FIN DER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to CAM ERA ADJUST DIO PTER Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set PO WER to CAMERA Re en1O Shoulder Strap Attachment ATIACH STRAP Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet G making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 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 CAUTION W hen using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod RECO RDING Basic Recording LENS COVER Switch NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power t pg 8 e Recording Mode Tape Length Setting F pg 12 e Grip Adjustment t pg 14 LOAD A C
57. ow itto become wet eer drop the unit or strike it against hard objects O subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation aiem keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods ae direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun ee carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip noe Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT eN push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the v
58. pens Do not use force Blinking The tape remaining time is only displayed in the viewfinder as shown OMIN The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is Blinking approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary Start Stop Button according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected t pg 12 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e f the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately e f you re recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function t pg 21 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it e The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed While shooting sound is not hear
59. r Switch to CAM ERA Press SP EP Button for more than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times as the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the Power Switch to CAM ERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUN CTIO N 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears SET TAPE LENGTH 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP e If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the M enu Screen NOTES The tape remaining time t pg 17 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected e Once you have set the tape length it remains un ch
60. s oe out of direct sunlight ER where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration sae where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets ae vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis sages disassemble or modify the unit ees short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use in 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 sigs in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove ee in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set R near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc ee in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F wind in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 gece in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater CAUTIONS cont 4 To protect the unit DO NOT a all
61. sh but also in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in HAPPY BIRTHDAY lt No display TITLE LANG in the Menu screen bg 29 31 sh VACATION SELECT PRESET TITLE 1 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS TITLE Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder gt MENU END FOCU EXPOSURE PATE TME TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT AUTO ZOOM COLOR BAR OFF JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF gt MENU END Menu Screen 2 TITLE LANG ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Setting Menu ex TITLE LANG TT gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP TITLE LANG 740 0 D COLOR BAR JLIP ID NO b oom 0 D gt MENU END 4 HI Normal Screen EN 29 Using M enu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AU TO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function e When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 is automatically displayed W
62. stant Titles lt pg 28 Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 22 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi cation Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 22x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 22x OFF si Does not display color bars Normal screen is recorded E M akes the normal screen disappear then displays color bars By recording color bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE While the color bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled COLOR BAR JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade W ipe Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES e When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically e During demonstration all f
63. supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light Or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod
64. t JVC dealer To AC outlet AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U To car s cigarette light ket Car Battery Cord ae AP V7U optional aA Battery Charger Adapter BH V3U optional USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES When using the car battery leave the engine idling The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SW ITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit O PEN COVER O pen the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REM O VE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensure that the plus side is up and insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartmen
65. t cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries e l l Date Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to CAM ERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the M ENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME then press it The DATE TIME Setting M enu appears e If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 6 e If you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 4 SET DATE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking A MENU i J Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Aue ts END U EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B A W B UTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT e Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears
66. tiabeeaticna r pg 14 Speak upa CF pg 39 EE LCD MONILOT sesei r pg 18 38 E Tripod Mounting Socket cceeeeeee F pg 15 OO AC Power Adapter ernennen pg 8 Animation Recording ccccccccssseseeeeeeeeess pg 37 Auto Date Record seenen pg 22 AWO FOCUS ws cacensccsaeacetinecscu ma anccamienacica pg 32 Auto Mode Lock Mode cccccceeeeeeeeeeees pg 25 Auto Mode Release MOde nian pg 25 B Batre ACh srno ain pg 8 51 Brighten the IMage ccccsccccessssssessneeerees pg 34 C Car BANET rirerire pg 9 Cassette Adapter sssssssssesereeerererereeeseeee pg 41 Charge Marker eeseseseseeeseeeseeeseesesesssess pg 9 Charging the Battery Pack eese pg 8 Clock Lithium Battery s es pg 10 CODEER pg 31 Connection to a VCRITV ccscseeseeeeeenees pg 42 COMENS reiron caster deta eters Aa pg 7 Counter M GINOLY siiscciviescnsncnatenvrsieneniamnaines pg 40 D Darken the IMage cccccssececesesesseseeeeeees pg 34 Date TiMe INSEMt ccccseececeseeeesseeeeeeeeeees pg 22 Date Time Setting ccccccccececessseseeesseeeees pg 11 DEMO NG CS sisiraan pg 31 Digital ZOOM riisiin pg 20 31 Discharge the Battery pack pg 8 Diopter AGS sceusceccstaresssdcotaworacnemmivaden pg 14 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode eesse pg 25 Erase Protection asicccaridsscumisienaneenemcwonrrans pg 13 Exposure Control cc Aiiscinsinseectisideietieaiades pg 34 E PAOEIN OUL seccccicsienccnendecsnetihoievanenci
67. top Button to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal Picture Stabilizer To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER CQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod 22 en DATE TIME Date display Time display Date Time display Auto Date Record mode Date off mode No display Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE Auto date record mode DEC 25 98 Auto date record executed PM10 50 00 Date Time display DEC 25 98 PM10 50 00 RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE PU RPO SE OPERATION D ate Time Insert To display the date and time on the LCD monitor in the viewfinder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK 2 Choose a display mode by pressing DATE TIME repeated
68. uipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EN 5 l G eneral Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one e Use only the following battery C POU Or C P7U cssscansirecnecstveds AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use W hen misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard TAN do not burn ston do not short circuit the terminals ie do not modify or disassemble saad use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life bears do not subject to unnecessary shock saad avoid repeated charging without fully discharg ing cei charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chem
69. unctions except zoom are disabled L Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus ee detection zone The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a Clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning sA amp appears NOTES e f 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 20 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend ing on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro t pg 3
70. use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e f 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 PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are three basic types of connections W hen 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 As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY PO W ER 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MQ DE 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 As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MQ DE Set the TV to itsVIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V I
71. ward or Rewind mode none of gt Playback the indications are displayed in the viewfinder gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search lt lt Rewind Reverse Search LCD monitor Mi Still Playback viewfinder indications PLAYBACK Features en OQ Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image turn the BRIGHT Dial toward To darken the image turn the Dial toward Speaker volume control You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME Dial ADJUST VOLUME 1 If you want to turn up the volume Turn the Dial toward If you want to turn down the volume Turn the Dial toward NOTE When the LCD monitor is turned off sound is not heard from the speaker 4 En v MENU Jog Dial Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking M anual Tracking is also available ACTIVATE MANUALTRACKING 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders PLAYBACK Features cont FEATURE
72. when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning W hen this indication appears all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear Displayed for approx 5 seconds on the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is turned on and then disappear H owever the indications marked f are not displayed 48 EN INDEX cont Controls C Power Zoom Button wc eeeeeeeeee I pg 20 2 Multi Function Control e EFFEC T BURON iasicsisinasiceninsits satvartinniervindnins CF pg 26 W IDE BW esssienesentrensmiaciewentenan c pg 27 ELE BUMO Ws cuerceiectestettewinedisieetes r pg 28 e SUPER LO LUX Button noces r pg 27 OY Select Dial is rcanrecteonnaantartienuseiiivueatennds I pg 24 Recording Mode SP EP Button r pg 12 DATE TIME Button sisiveisiiroisrniei I pg 22 COUNTER RM Button eee r pg 40 6 P Picture STABILIZER Button r pg 21 OREW BURON coionnan I pg 38 RETAKE R Quick Review Button F pg 21 PLAY PAUSE Button ccce CF pg 38 O FF BUON ater eee cere eee r pg 38 RETAKE F BURON sceczicsesssntccwerbiersas r pg 21 STOP BUON sorimnntecatnenneentun CF pg 38 OBJECTE SWINE A eee oe ee CF pg 13 G2 PUSH BURON sis wssersniiversiecntis mateo I pg 13 3 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch

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