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JVC LYT0002-0N5A Camcorder User Manual

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1. PLAYBACK Basic Playback Features a rere Basic Connections Using The Cassette Adapter EDITING Tape Dubbing Random Assemble Editing R A Edit USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 38 Insert Editing 40 Audio Dubbing 41 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 INDEX 44 Controls Ime 44 Connectors 44 Indicators ere ee 44 Other Parts 44 LCD monitor Viewfinder 46 CAUTIONS 47 SPECIFICATIONS 49 Z en CHG charge indicator POWER END indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator Charge marker 2 CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged BATT RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply Use only specified power supply
2. gt pg 10 Other Parts video Light I pg 15 Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Remote sensor F pg 39 Microphone eeeeeeenene gt pg 41 Shoulder Strap Eyelets I pg 9 Clock Battery Compartment I gt pg 6 T Battery Pack Mount I pg 4 il Electronic Viewfinder I gt pg 6 A LENS COVER Switch gt pg 10 8 Grip Strap VIDEO LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch 45 Speakera do ets f Tripod Mounting Socket I pg 9 46 EN INDEX LCD monitor Viewfinder 18min REC gt gt gt 4 Sepia 9 PAUSE 1min 9 1 25 p Disp TAPE END ess een Merry Christmas 25 12 97 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications 10 45 56 D Cassette Warning Remaining Tape zTIme oes rr etitm sene pg 11 When no cassette is inserted the Cassette Warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the Cassette Warning lights Otherwise the Remaining Tape Time is displayed When the Power switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded the Cassette mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position
3. I gt pg 26 Tracking eee I gt pg 31 42 PUSH Button 8 EJECT Switch BATT Battery RELEASE Switch I pg 4 05 Dioptre Adjustment I gt pg 6 Recording Start Stop Button I gt pg 10 17 POWER Switch eee F pg 10 30 R A EDIT CANCEL Button F pg 36 R A EDIT IN OUT Button r pg 36 Tape Length T30 45 60 Select Button sss I pg 8 COUNTER R Reset M Memory Button zone re ere decens I pg 31 EDIT Button 1 CF pg 37 Q3 R A EDIT pg 36 PICTURE STABILIZER Button F pg 20 PROGRAM AE Select Dial I gt pg 16 Q9 BRIGHT Dial ossessi pg 30 VOLUME Dial tns pg 30 Random Assemble Editing I pg 36 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer External MIC jack capped gt pg 41 DEIN Jack zie icem ctt gt pg 5 The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover VIDEO OUT pg 32 RF DC OUT Jack pg 32 AUDIO OUT Jack eee r pg 32 Indicators 33 Tally Kampu an tette tae I pg 10 34 Power On Indicator
4. 2 D PROGRAM AE Indicator r gt pg 16 Displayed at for approx 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 2 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator gt pg 21 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the SET button Then only the indicator remains at 8 3 Program Manager Function Indication E pg 21 Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK f Tape Length Display pg 8 5 Zoom Indicator bar I pg 14 8 Recording Indicator I pg 10 9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator gt pg 20 Interval Time Recording ta aa as teet I gt pg 28 Record Standby Mode Indicator I pg 10 Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER I gt pg 10 Instant Title Display 22 09 Date Time Character Display 24 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level C73 When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Fo
5. The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Rec Time Indicator Interval Timer Indicator Index Code Marking LCD monitor or viewfinder NOTE START STOP FEATURE Index Code Marking VISS PURPOSE To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording INT TIME OPERATION 1 Press VISS once to place the index REC TIME code INDEX blinks in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during marking NOTE If VISS is pressed during Record Standby RM V704U or RM V700U mode the mark is placed where START provided STOP is pressed 40 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded COUNTER R M tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V704U or RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press for less than 1 se
6. in the top left corner and then press MENU e To display the characters you have set Instant Title r pg 22 or Date Time Character Insert gt pg 24 e Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode o lt rw ZZO C x zo A zm e NN NUN Clear 2 4 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Date Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date time and characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor record them manually or automatically and even make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure t pg 7 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT DISPLAY 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt Disp appears LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial Date off mode n Date display 2 No indicati Vie eae CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press SET while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left Time display The characters you have set using Character Date Time display Generator NOTES e The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select Date off Date display Auto Date Record mode mode before shooting If you want to delete the display duri
7. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time unit min LCD monitor on LCD monitor off Viewfinder off Viewfinder on BATT PACK BN V12U 45 30 55 35 BN V22U 100 70 115 75 BN V25U 135 95 155 105 when the video light is on REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging To discharge the battery MER attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights
8. FOCUS LOCK Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The focus lock indication disappears PROGRAM AE select dial NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first F pg 14 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro pg 27 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically w 19 Manual Focus FAR B NEAR NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments t pg 6 If you haven t do so before Power zoom lever continuing SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS 2 To farther subject Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indications lt amp appear and 4 blinks Go to step 3 To nearer subject Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications y gt appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication i4 amp and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode i
9. Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Then set the power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the LCD monitor STOP PLAYBACK 4 PressSTOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image turn the BRIGHT dial towards To darken the image turn the dial towards 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 towards If you want to turn down the volume Turn the dial towards 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 e When the LCD monitor is turned off sound is not heard from the speaker e The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV gt pg 32 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 During playba
10. Standby mode The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Press the Recording Start Stop button e The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and appears in the viewfinder G Il Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording min Now calculating The camcorder re enters the Record Standby 60min mode 59min NOTES Y e When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD 3min monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more T the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder 2min Blinking switches off automatically to save power A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape s remaining time is displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder as shown e The indicated remaining time is approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected F pg 8 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 cas
11. Timer then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 305 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF SET RECORDING TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 45 1 25 1s 5s or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking set Rec Time and Interval Timer in the Menu screen to OFF To release when the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set Interval Timer and Rec Time in the Menu screen to OFF FF STOP DISPLAY Tape running indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 4 Rewind Reverse Search Tape counter M Still Playback amp Eject LCD Monitor in Retracted Position PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First slide MONITOR OPEN and 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 PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE
12. and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases 48 CAUTIONS cont Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT dese open the camcorder s chassis ie disassemble or modify the unit ina short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use Sine allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit m remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on uns leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit de in places subject to excessive humidity or dust PET in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove iss in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hs near a television set seis near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc ni in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit places of over 50 s in places where humidity is extremely low be
13. been set to VIDEO The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel e Manual Tracking has not been performed t pg 31 The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement This is normal The Counter Memory Function has been activated r pg 31 The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other n43 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER The tape won t eject Some functions are not available 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 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor The indicators and the picture colour on the LCD monitor are not clear The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints An error number i e E03 appears in the LCD monitor or the view finder The image is out of focus A character generator title and the date and time displays disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The wrong date and time are displayed recorded Even though the Lens Cover is open the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks The battery pack is running low e I the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees EJECT switch does not function The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK This sometimes occurs when
14. is designed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark m The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91 157 EEC and 93 86 EEC m Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack must be Cd recycled or disposed of properly This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording is possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rati
15. select dial s position has been changed When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 ADJUST FOCUS this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions When an object is in various shades of the same colour When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Press SEL repeatedly until M W B appears SELECT WHITE BALANCE Press SET Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 2 MWB With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below KE Outdoors on sunny day e Outdoors on cloudy day jb Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB MWB sets the colour temperature for the sub
16. the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape 34 Tape Dubbing 252 CONNECT EQUIPMENT d PLAY PAUSE Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Power switch FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode When connecting the cables open the jack cover To AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Video ca
17. 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 e 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 Wipe them 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 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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer e The dioptre needs to be adjusted I pg 6 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus F pg 18 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 If you have not performed
18. the function you want is aligned with the mark The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated 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 e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe pg 21 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lighted situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights w Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication Mode Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting In this mode the following controls are disabled Fade Wipe wide title display M W B Manual White Balance Manual Focus Focus Lock Exposure Control and MENU Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock LOCK Auto Lock RELEASE Auto Release FG FG Fog Electronic Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter Makes t
19. when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete NOTES e The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack 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 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 If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord 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 Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an ext
20. zoom position the lens may go out of focus Interval Timer This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer gt pg 28 and Time Lapse recording F pg 29 Rec Time This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording I pg 29 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 Tally The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of rcording The tally lamp remains off at all times Set Character Allows you to input characters F pg 23 Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 7 Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK NOTE During shooting in low light Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used In this case use Manual Focus F pg 19 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 operating the _ camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Press or to move t
21. Date Time Setting 7 pg 7 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 INDEX Controls e R dw 45 Controls Connectors D MONITOR OPEN Switch G pg 12 J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol 2 Button ee CF pg 30 Connector x RETAKE R Quick Review Button pg 14 Located beneath the j ckcover I FF Button Connect the Editing Cable when performing RETAKE F Button eee PLAY PAUSE Button B STOP Button SEL Button aaa pg 21 CD SET Button gt pg 21 Power Zoom Lever CF pg 14 9 DISPLAY Button r pg 11 MENU Button esee pg 23 Multi Function Control Exposure 20 Focus FAR NEAR m 18 e Menu Setting Change
22. Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make 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 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 e The cassette holder can t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode Gw 9 Grip Adjustment EXPANDLOOP sts Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND i Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the Power zoom lever grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Zoom lever Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment AMACH STRAP ts Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet Q then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2 and th
23. ENU The Menu screen reappears CLOSE MENU 6 Press MENU Gain Up Menu Screen 0 Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tall Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY NOTES e To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert F pg 24 e I in step 4 you input an invalid date 30 2 31 6 etc and perform step 5 Input Error appears blinking at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to input the correct number Set Time and Date Screen Set Cancel Date Time Day Month Year 24 hour indication SEN 30 45 60 tape length select button Set POWER to CAMERA LCD monitor or viewfinder Erase Protection Tape length indicator T30 T45 T60 L Gear GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T30 45 60 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes NOTE The tape remaining time C pg 11 displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens
24. Jvc MM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AXM40 The Logical Choice Compact VHS P The only compact video 5 used with your VHS VCR with Cassette Adapter Compact VHS VASIH 2 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents r pg 3 Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you gis refer to the Index F pgs 44 46 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use zh read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions r pgs 47 48 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS W To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet VHS H He PAL m Camcorder
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26. NT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off 2 Release Instead of setting Interval Timer to OFF in the Menu press INT TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 29 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 29 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 29 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 29 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear Also refer to pgs 28 and 29 FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Transmitted beam effective area When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor
27. TOR Size 4 diagonally measured LCD system LCD TFT active matrix system VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector 03 5 mm MONO AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11EG Power requirement AC 110 to 240 Vu 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Output DC 8 5 V 1 3 A CHARGE DC 6 3 V zz 1 8 A VTR Constant current peak detection timer Charging system controlled Dimensions 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Weight Approx 350 g CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery 1 Provided Accessories r gt pg 3 Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U Car Battery Charger BH V3E RF Unit RF V5E Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Wireless Remote Control Unit RM V704U or RM V700U Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice EN O VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD E Printed in Japan 0797TOV UN S
28. bility from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning amp appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situations When things pass between your subject and the camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First center on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK LOCK FOCUS Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder RELEASE
29. ble 5 provided Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished To AUDIO and If your TV VCR VIDEO IN has the SCART connectors connector use 11 the provided E cable adapter 1 VCR Recording deck m 35 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic MBR SET editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote RM VCR CTL V704U or RM V700U is set to operate with your brand e E of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed 90 by operating the manually SET REMOTE VCR CODE Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V704U or RM V700U pg 38 RM V704U or RM V700U provided VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS VCR BRAND BUTTONS EE A B B SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR o 0 PHILIPS Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B eo e BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET b
30. cally adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK BRIGHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 3 Press and simultaneously The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears 2 LCD monitor or viewfinder Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image E eee To darken the image Ex Black Fader lt FRDEOU LCD monitor or viewfinder Function indication gt Fade Wipe Mosaic Fader gt Fade Wipe Bx Black Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe PROGRAM AE select dial NOTES 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 The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia pg 17 en 2 Fade Wipe These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade
31. check the end of the last record ing 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode 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 fast forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop button to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal Video Light When natural lighting is too dim you can brighten the scene by using the built in video light LIGHT OFF AUTO ON SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON 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 be used with the camcorder s power on t is recommended to set the white balance gt pg 25 to indoor mode 5 when you use the video light When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery indicator 1 does not blink in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if the battery pack s charge is low the cam
32. ck pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all indications from the screen PLAYBACK Features EO 1 FEATURE PURPOSE Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback 1 Press either button as many times as necessary for best picture To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both and buttons simultaneously e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Still Playback To pause during playback 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal NOTE Shuttle Search To allow high speed search in either direction Forward 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 PURPOSE OPERATION COUNTER R M NOTE FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start pla
33. cond and make sure M appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE at exactly at the Edit in point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING Tape Counter Insert editing indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder REW PAUSE INSERT NOTES e When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor PLAY fully opened the original audio will be heard from the speaker RM V704U or RM V700U e After step 5 Retake C pg 14 can be performed provided The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig nated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Audio dubbing M 0 05 20 indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder To MIC SU d cappe TT Microphone REW A DUB PAUSE PLAY RM V704U or RM V700U provided ev d l Audio Dubbing You can recor
34. corder may turn off automati cally when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch is set to AUTO 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 OFF AUTO ON switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode I pg 17 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode t pg 17 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER 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 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 16s 1 second later the mode is activated Sepia LCD monitor or viewfinder i After 1 sec PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of
35. ct the editing cable to the RM V704U V700U s Pause In jack All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 36 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SOR REW FF STOP P pe 9 IN OUT R A EDIT To AUDIO and VIDEO out connectors Audio and Video cable provided To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors If your TV VCR J has the SCART connector use the provided cable adapter i Y Open the cover VCR Recording deck VCR REC STBY To J terminal JLIP Editing cable provided 3 59 mini plug cable A B C To Remote B PAUSE To Pause In RM V704U or RM V700U provided IN OUT CANCEL ON OFF PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE 2 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE 3 Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appear
36. cus Indicator 05 pg 18 Exposure Level Indicator I gt pg 20 White Balance Mode Indicator I gt pg 25 Menu Setting Change Indicator I gt pg 26 Index Code Marking I gt pg 39 Clock Warning Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds perform the date and time settings I gt pg 7 After setting is complete turn the power off and disconnect the power source If you re connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking that means that the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one t gt pg 6 Tape End Display TAPE END 05 pg 11 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear During recording pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with from the screen ev 4 7 DANGER Video Light 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 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the v
37. d a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg 40 before continuing The sound comes from the built in mike or an external mike if connected FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e I the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate e During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pa
38. e VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING 3 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 C on page 35 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Player JVC VCR To R A EDIT Editing cable 3 5 9 3 5 mini plug cable AV IN Recording deck RM V700U provided Using the RM V704U V700U it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The recording deck can be W a VCR other than JVC or m a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R A EDIT connector How to use Connect the playback deck and RM V704U V700U as shown on the left Set the RM V704U V700U to correspond to the bra
39. e desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO or Tally press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears If you select Set Character or Date Time press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function Set Character gt pg 23 Date Time 05 pg 7 CLOSE MENU 5 Press MENU The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu is available only in the Record Standby mode w 7 MENU Gain Up g To record a subject in a dark lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode S LX Super LoLux To record a subject in a dimly lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Tele Macro Usually set to this position 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 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 Depending on the
40. e dust using a blower brush 8 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 e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty SPECIFICATIONS F 49 GENERAL AUDIO Format VHS PAL standard Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm Power source DC6 V via AUDIO out Power consumption connector LCD monitor off Speaker 20 mm round x 1 viewfinder on 6 5 W monaural LCD monitor on viewfinder off 7 2 W External Light 3W microphone input 68 dBs high impedance Signal system PAL type unbalanced with Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed Recording time Max Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard MIS t cassette 23 39 mm sec 60 minutes with EC 60 cassette 0 C to 40 C 3596 to 8096 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 1060 g Dimensions 118 W x 115 H x 231 D mm CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 8 to 68 4 mm 18 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance with 0 5 B W CRT adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD MONI
41. ed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability pg 13 and press the Recording MONITOR OPEN Start Stop button The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and appears in the LCD monitor STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode k Tape remaining time indicator NOTES min When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct Now calculating sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder 60min pg 10 For other notes refer to pg 11 59min Y 3min 2min Blinking 1min Blinking Omin Blinking Tally lamp BRIGHT dial Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make 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 270 90 downward 180 upward Self recording You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward START RECORDING 2 Point the lens toward yourself and start recording During self recording the m
42. en through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUSTLENGTH gt Adjust as shown in the illustration at left then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping Q Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod RECORDING Basic Recording LENS COVER switch Tally lamp NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power F pg 4 e Tape Length Setting gt pg 8 e Grip Adjustment gt pg 9 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First slide MONITOR OPEN and 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 PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked Shooting while watching the viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY 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 The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record
43. ended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT terminal AA V11EG DC cord To car s E m cigarette Z lighter socket Charger Adapter BH V3E optional USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER Use the Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in shown in the above illustration the above illustration NOTES NOTES When using the car battery leave the engine e The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features idling automatic voltage selection in the AC range from The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can 110 V to 240 V also be used to charge the battery pack e When using the provided DC cord make sure When using the optional Car Battery Charger you connect the end of the cable with the core refer to the respective instruction booklet filter to the camcorder The core filter improves performance of equipment GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and t
44. ewfinder Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top 19 KOU and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like d Ba 74 wide screen effect ROE ON a SELECT MODE Wide mode Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK LCD monitor SELECT FUNCTION or viewfinder 2 Press SEL repeatedly until Wide appears ENGAGE WIDE MODE Title indication 3 Press SET Happy Birthday No indication A aa a E E RR REN mu RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN i 4 Press SET again while Wide appears Our Family The characters Movig Star you have set sing Character Party Time Instant Titles Merry Christmas t The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above previously stored title Wedding Day as shown in the illustration to the left Congratulations DISPLAY SELECT MODE SET button Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SEL repeatedly until Title appears SELECT PRESET TITLE Engage the Record Standby mode then press SET to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTES To delete the Instant Title during recording press SEL repeatedly until y Title appears then press SET To recall a title press SET again PROGRAM AE select dial 23 xy Character Generat
45. he compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus side is up insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the dioptre adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA MM Date Time Setting SELECT MODE First set the power switch to CAMERA Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press to move the highlight bar down to Date Time then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or to until the correct setting appears If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to Cancel then press MENU If you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 START CLOCK OPERATION Once you ve set the date and time press FAR or NEAR until Set begins to blink then press M
46. he highlight bar down to Interval Timer then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 30s 1 min 5min or select to turn the function OFF PROGRAM AE select dial CLOSE MENU Press MENU Tally lamp Pda START DELAYED RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button The tally lamp i begins blinking and the blinking frequency LCD monitor or viewfinder Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder Gain Up S LX Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO 07 Tally ON Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY 5s 1s 4 1 25 1 45 OFF 5min 1min 30s 15s lt OFF increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Timer while the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set Interval Timer to OFF w 29 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 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps Turn the PROGRAM AAE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Press or to mo
47. he picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fancy look ND ND ND Effect ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject L Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide r pg 22 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie no Ig gt Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication Mode PREDI Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to outdoor mode but can also be manually changed to another mode pg 25 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing I pg 19 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action A 1 1000 sec 1 1000 High Speed Shutter 1 2000 sec 1 2000 2 UC High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode 8 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus detection zone The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting a
48. hium batteries gt pg 2 he plus side is up insert the lithium FUNCTIONS With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA With the camcorder s power switch set to PLAY CF pg 36 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal MBR SET Button pg 35 INT TIME Button Self Timer Time Lapse gt pg 39 REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse t gt pg 39 FF Button Retake forward I pg 14 FF FF Shuttle Search F pg 31 REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review r gt pg 14 Rew Rew Shuttle Search gt pg 31 Q PAUSE Button Pause I pg 31 PLAY Button Playback start I gt pg 30 D START STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder VISS Button Index Code marking I pg 39 D ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in and out I pg 14 B VCR CTL Button CF pg 35 D A DUB Button Audio dubbing t gt pg 41 D STOP Button Stop I pg 30 D INSERT Button Insert Editing IG pg 40 R A EDIT Buttons CF pg 36 EN 39 Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 28 Self Timer press INT TIME on the remote control Each time I
49. ideo light since it remains extremely hot When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light unit General Battery Precautions When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries C P6U or C P7U R6 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 4 Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard Terminals do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge
50. in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Ranges Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 10 to 30 C e Recharging time is based room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape
51. ject s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS 2 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually pg 19 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 3 Press SET until MWB appears then press and hold SET for more than 3 seconds e MWB blinks in the LCD moitor or the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete MENU FAR NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tally Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY Gain Up gt NORM Tele Macro gt ON Interval Timer 1min Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tally Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY If Gain Up or Tele Macro in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings this mark appears RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu 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 SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on th
52. low 3596 or extremely high above 80 Ss in direct sunlight P in a closed car in summer ie near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT m allow it to become wet drop the unit strike it against hard objects iue subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation Sede keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods iu direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip iud swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT ates push it strongly or apply any shocks unis place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life TR avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Make be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not mulfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture conden
53. nd of the recording deck r gt pg 35 For Random Assemble Editing procedure please refer to the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck Notes m RM V704U V700U cannot be used to control the playback deck m RM V704U V700U is capable of controlling basic operations of the recording deck While pressing VCR CTL press PLAY STOP PAUSE FF or REW for these functions Not possible with some brands and models Other buttons cannot be used m To put the recording deck in the Record Pause mode use the controls on the recording deck itself Lock hole 1 RM V704U or RM V700U provided BUTTONS PAUSE IN Connector USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT lt tab The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible Installing The Battery PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder according to the type of remote control unit you have Type Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder INSERT BATTERY Making sure battery CR2025 into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks into place Read the caution concerning lit
54. nect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY POWER 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the provided 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 connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5E RF unit Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection procedure PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter 33 Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C PZU adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one R6 AA size battery as shown in the VCR illustration at left Then reattach the cover zi INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load
55. ng plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 MAJOR FEATURES LCD Colour Monitor F pg 12 Programme AE with Special Effects gt pgs 16 17 e Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect eSepia Twilight eSports 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter m Integrated Auto Light I pg 15 m Picture Stabilizer pg 20 m Digital Hyper Zoom lt pg 14 m Digital Fades Wipes r pg 21 m EasyEdit with Random Assemble Editing lt pg 35 37 Q Battery Pack BN V12U AC Power Adapter Charger AA V11EG Remote Control Unit RM V704U or RM V700U Cassette Adapter C P7U Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 Cable Adapter CONTENTS EOS GETTING STARTED 4 POWER 4 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal 6 Viewfinder Adjustment 6 Date Time Setting 7 Length Setting 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 8 Grip Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting RECORDING Basic Recording Basic Features Advanced Features
56. ng shooting press SEL repeatedly until Disp appears then press SET To recall the display press SET again AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about Auto date record mode 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 25 12 97 SET In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with Auto Date Record mode Time display Auto date record executed Auto Date Date Time display Characters N OTE S Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes In the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re shooting the date indication is recorded 80807 WOES Jus ve for about 5 seconds from that point It is not recorded Example of stored during any other recordings made on that day characters Gw 25 LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial White balance mode indicator No indication Auto MWB x 29 NOTES To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press SET until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to AUTO LOCK Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned on and off again or when the PROGRAM AE
57. onitor image and indications do not appear inverted as when viewing a mirror Brightness control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT dial ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 1 If you want to brighten the image Turn the dial towards If you want to darken the image Turn the dial towards 4 EN RECORDING Basic Features Zoom in Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator RETAKE R F FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom 1 To zoom in slide the Zoom Lever towards T 2 To zoom out slide towards W e During Hyper Zoom the speed increases the further you slide the Zoom Lever Focusing may be come unstable during Hyper Zoom In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock pg 18 19 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The Zoom Level Indicator I only moves during optical zoom Once the Zoom Level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Quick Review To
58. or MENU button You can enter original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to Set Character then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears INPUT CHARACTERS Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character blink then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 FAR NEAR To select the location of the next character press FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares blink at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Press when you re done and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING Press FAR or NEAR to make End blink then press MENU twice to return to the normal screen PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Date Time NOTES END MENU KEY To erase a character you entered mistakenly make Clear blink by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the character at the bottom row which you want to replace then press FAR or NEAR to highlight
59. or wipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Vi Press SEL repeatedly until Fade Wipe appears ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and activate fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade or wipe out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE While gt Fade Wipe is displayed press SET twice OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the reserved fade or wipe is cancelled Black Fader Fades in out to a black screen Mosaic Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern 4 Shutter Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre F 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 2 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont LCD monitor or vi
60. s immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer or 4 will blink 2 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Picture Stabilizer GN 19 This feature compensates for unstable images caused by gt camera shake particularly noticeable at high magnifica 0 tion x V d iub ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER 1 Press PICTURE STABILIZER Q appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder PICTURE STABILIZER To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press PICTURE STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES 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 e Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod Exposure Control This feature automati
61. s under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS 5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES The RM V704U V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the RM V704U V700U at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function apears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes e Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety Gw A ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT T lal T iam ojo 41 EDITED EDIT AUTOMATIC EDITING ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE 7 Point the remote control toward th
62. sation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immedi ately and consult your local JVC dealer For Your Maintenance 1 After Use D Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 0 Close and lock the LCD monitor 5 Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover 2 Cleaning The Camcorder CD CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth 2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN to open 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 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remov
63. sette whose tape is already at its end is Start Stop button loaded e While shooting pressing DISPLAY lets you remove some indications from the screen F pg 46 e If 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 If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately I you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function C pg 14 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed Tally lamp e While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker 1min Blinking Omin Blinking DISPLAY button 128 RECORDING Basic Recording cont Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 IG pg 10 LENSCOVER ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Switch Make 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 The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode The scene you re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor with the word PAUSE superimpos
64. use or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 42m TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S 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 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture Noise bars appear in the playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed e The battery pack has not been attached correctly r pg 4 e The battery pack is not charged I pg 4 The power supply has not been correctly connected r pg 5 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 The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA E gt pg 10 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV switch has not
65. utton and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE THE VCR Vi Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this SANYO SELECO REX SHARP 00000 ooo 00 0000 0000 eo 00600 0000 0000909000 SONY MITSUBISHI You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT NEC THOMSON Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and TELEFUNKEN those of many other makers it may not work with yours PANASONIC SABA or may offer limited functions NORDMENDE TOSHIBA MAKE CONNECTIONS NOTES 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE e If the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 PAUSE TERMINAL try another code from the VCR CODE LIST E e One brands of VCR don t come on automati Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE cally In this case turn the power on manually terminal and try step 2 JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE e If the RM V704U V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR Conne
66. ve the highlight bar down to Rec Time then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 4s 1 2s 1s 55 or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures 5 Set Rec Time in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade Wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated ACCESS MENU SCREEN SET RECORDING TIME automatically after the selected period of time RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 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 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press or to move the highlight bar down to Interval
67. yback NOTES e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M less than 1 second so the M disappears To AUDIO and When VIDEO connectors connecting the cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cables provided A To AUDIO and If your TV VCR VIDEO IN has the SCART ii connectors connector use the provided cable adapter VCR Antenna Att VIDEO and _ RF DC OUT Y connectors RF unit RF V5E optional NOTES It is recommended to 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 If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left con

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