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JVC GR-SXM760A Camcorder User Manual

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1. The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Select Wheel Set to PLAY Switch to OFF then to PLAY bs BRIGHT 0 M When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD e Sel 10 Mee monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the d Rewind 4 Button LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder Fast Forward gt gt Button with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV lt gt pg 38 39 Play Pause gt Il Button You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted f a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen Stop W Button may become black This is not a malfunction LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Rotate the Select Wheel BRIGHT towards to brighten or towards to darken The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode F pg 27 Speaker Volume Control Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode CF pg 27 Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press
2. remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit In places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap OO n LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the L
3. Press the Select Wheel until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen 4 System Select Switch White paper Power Switch Select Wheel MENU Button To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually CF pg 33 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed PLAYBACK Basic ENDO Power Zoom Lever VOL 7 Load a tape F pg 8 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to PLAY To start playback press gt il e To stop playback press Ml e Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES
4. The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters Record Standby mode Select Wheel Power Switch 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to MENU Button SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu E appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to FULL or PIN UP and press it Selection is Dipta complete E Menu Screen 3 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on SNAPSHOT RETURN Then press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen RETURN SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Menu TAPE LENGTH T30 P I CTURE STANDARD SNAPSHOT P I N UP Menu Screen RETURN CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE QOen EDING Basic Features cont SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT RECORDING E Press SNAPSHOT Display ex Pin Up e Regardless of the Power Switch position AUTO or PRO Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode e A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder s built in memory e First there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing then a still image appears The scene you are currently aimed at starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners The screen changes as shown in the illustrations Q to G and the screens 1 to are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode Only the still image is stored in the built in memor
5. When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV it may jitter slightly You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted Jo brighten the LCD monitor rotate the Select Wheel BRIGHT towards To darken the LCD monitor rotate it towards D S C PLAYBACK Connec met Connection To A Windows PC Image data stored in the camcorder s built in memory can be transferred to a Windows PC and saved using the provided image transfer software Picture Navigator The image data transferred to a Windows PC can also be further processed using Mr Photo Gold To assure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connection Connect the camcorder s DIGITAL connector to the COM Port RS 232C on a Windows PC using the provided PC connection cable J To DIGITAL connector Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to PLAY A still image stored in memory appears e When transferring still images to a computer be sure that a still image is displayed on the screen PC connection cable provided Launch the provided software on your Windows PC Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder s memory to the Windows PC Refer to the software s instruction manual on the provided CD ROM for details e During transfer of the still image the camcorder s screen becomes blue and PC
6. System Select Switch f TT AX Select Wheel MENU Button Display ex Menu Screen available using the MENU Button Menu Screen 1 PNEXT D ZOOM A OoN TELE MACRO OFF q yy lll gt BACK REC TIME PNE Menu Screen 2 AN TITLE LANG DATE TIME JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE fi gt RETURN TITLE LANG Setting Menu ENGLISH ex TITLE LANG CHINESE ARABIC RUSS I AN gt BACK REC TIME OFF OUS OFF TITLE LANG CHINESE DATE TIME JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE gt RETURN 7 q Normal Screen NOTE No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode ORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menus 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 The operation system depends on the function you wish to select Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO or D S C according to each function s explanation described at the bottom of pages 27 and 28 and set the Power Switch to PRO Menu access depends on the function you select If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel described on PE 27 0 press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen appears If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button described on pg 27 and 28 press
7. INT TIME Refer to Time Lapse F pg 31 TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH CHINESE ARABIC or RUSSIAN of Instant Titles C pg 29 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time lt pg 9 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 06 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available Automatic demonstration will not take place Activated only with the System Select Switch set to VIDEO If the System Select Switch is set to D S C this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure Activated only with the System Select Switch set to D S C If the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure Function
8. Protect for any still image go to step 5 Power Switch MENU Button Displa 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame to the ans desired still image then press it The padlock mark EXIT lt PROTECT gt PROTECT Menu appears above the selected image The Protect function is set e On the Protect Menu all still images are displayed six at a time To perform Protect for the still images that come after the 6th one rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 then rotate it further downward The frame is placed automatically on the 7th still image Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same oSSscstacg Ss s way 5 Rotate the Select Wheel upward to place the Ea highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice The o6 x a A padlock mark 2 ij appears Menu Screen closes To remove Protect perform steps 1 through 3 rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame to the desired still image with the padlock mark then press it The padlock mark located above the still image disappears and the image is no longer protected When finished removing protection perform step 5 NOTES To move the frame from Index No 7 to 6 place the highlight bar on EXIT by rotating the Select Wheel upward Rotate the Select Wheel further upward The frame is moved to the 6th still image automatically Perform the same procedure for still images that follow
9. after the selected period of time 4 Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures To release the Animation mode set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF System Select Switch Select Wheel Recording Start Stop Button MENU Button Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu INT TIME INT TIME Menu Interval time indicator Recording time indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen EN 3 l 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 NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO The Power Switch is set to PRO The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode The recording mode is set to SP 1 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it Menu Screen 2 appears with the highlight bar on REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired interval time then press it
10. and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears e To return to the previous settings rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 7 e To set only the time without changing the date go to step 5 To set YEAR MONTH or DAY rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat for other date settings Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert gt pg 29 System Select Switch Select Wheel SP LP Recording Power Switch Mode Button MENU Button V
11. optional approx 1 hr 10 min BN V20U optional approx 1 hr 50 min a H Charge marker ATTENTION Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery s capacity Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging 1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder and make sure a cassette is not inserted then set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The camcorder power turns off automatically when discharging is complete When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient tempera ture and the status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during batt
12. DEO PLAYBACK Features Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback Factory preset is Auto Tracking To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously MT appears 2 Press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears 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 TBC Time Base Corrector Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes Factory preset TBC is engaged To activate release the TBC mode press P STABILIZER during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed The TBC indicator turns green grey with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search The TBC indicator turns white while TBC is not operative t may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after still playback or shuttle search If the playb
13. ET Setting Menu ON Records with S VHS picture quality on a VHS cassette factory preset This is called Super VHS ET Expansion Technology OFF Records in VHS In the S VHS Setting Menu ON Records in S VHS on an S VHS cassette factory preset OFF Records in VHS on an S VHS cassette Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen e When the S VHS ET mode is engaged S ET is displayed e During S VHS record mode S is displayed e When S VHS ET or S VHS recording starts S VHS REC is displayed for approx 3 seconds NOTES f a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen S VHS S VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording mode is set to LP t pg 10 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 120 ETTING STARTED cont NOTES about S VHS and S VHS ET m JVC EHG Extra High Grade tapes are recommended for superior results Use S VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes as it enables higher quality recording and playback It is recommended to specifically label S VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings m With some tapes better picture quality may not be obtained even with S VHS ET recording It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained m f the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched duri
14. MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on the desired function e To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Wheel to NEXT and press it To go back to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Wheel to BACK and press it e To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 Press the Select Wheel The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B or DATE TIME see respective pages FOCUS CF pg 33 EXPOSURE CF pg 32 M W B CF pg 34 DATE TIME CF pg 9 and perform each procedure from step 4 If you select JLIP ID NO rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired setting e To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on EXIT Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 6 Press the Select Wheel The normal screen reappears SESE ena MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel FOCUS Refer to Focusing gt pg 33 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control 7 pg 32 Refer to White Balance Ad
15. NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power CF pg 6 Load A Cassette F pg 8 Recording Mode Setting F pg 10 Jape Length Setting lt gt pg 10 Grip Adjustment CF pg 13 Viewfinder Adjustment F pg 13 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the viewfinder Press the Recording Start Stop Button BEC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the LCD monitor 2 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start Stop Button REC appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress NOTE When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happen
16. Page Button PAGE CF pg 40 QD e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F LF pg 22 e Fast Forward Button FF ee CF pg 35 e Next Page Button PAGE CF pg 40 2 Stop Button STOP cccscceeeeees CF pg 22 35 13 Play Pause Button PLAY PAUSE CF pg 22 35 e Select Wheel PUSH cce CF pg 26 42 e Bright Dial BRIGHT CF pg 14 35 40 5 MENU DISPLAY Button CF pg 15 26 42 e Recording Mode Button SP LP I gt pg 10 e Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M staceasetustavssnacerescareies CF pg 36 e Memory Initialise Button CF pg 59 OD EJECT Swit I ensennnnsnnn CF pg 8 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 14 Power Switch GEM OFF AUTO PRO CF pg 14 16 35 40 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE ccccceeeeeeees CF pg 7 GD Close Button cecccsecesseseesesseseeeeeeseees CF pg 8 enO DC IN Connector ceccecsccseeseeseseesensesees CF pg 7 The connectors to are located beneath the cover Connectors Video Output Connector ccceseeeees I gt pg 38 Audio Output Connector ccceeeee I gt pg 38 S Video Output Connector I gt pg 38 J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing I pg 52 55 e It is used to connect the ca
17. Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR p ae oe j 60 j o 9o00 o n la l l ee a RM V716U provided With the camcorder s Power With the camcorder s Power Switch set to CAMERA Switch set to PLAY AUTO or PRO Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out F pg 21 Zoom in out CF pg 56 DISPLAY Button SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons Left Right Buttons CF pg 56 O REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search F pg 35 Owrcronorswwm SSS mmaswm OO PauseINCometor Toes msrsrewmn owen i enn o oo ooo A DUB Button CF pg 51 Orawewn o O e FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search lt gt pg 35 This function is unavailable with this camcorder Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area EN 49 Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two R03 AAA size batteries See General Battery Precautions F pg 64 7 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Insert two R03 AAA size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The 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 se
18. Remaining Time ccccceeseeeeees CF pg 15 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end 2 Recording Mode Indicator SP LP CF pg 10 3 Programme AE Indicator 00006 CF pg 25 Displayed at G for approx 2 seconds when Programme AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P AE then only the indicator remains at a 3 0 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator I gt pg 24 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT then only the indicator remains at 10 G e Picture Mode Display 060 CF pg 17 18 e Remaining Number Of Shots MACAO scana CF pg 17 18 Recording Format Indicator S S ET 17 pg 11 6 Tape Length Indicator cccceceseeeeees Q Zoom Indicator Bat aseeseen a Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator ccceceeseseeeteees 11 Picture Stabiliser Indicator cc0000 2 Interval Time Recording Time ike Kocl e reer errr eer eeen e errre tren err 3 Bright Level Indicator cceeceeeeeee Instant Title Display ccccceceseseeeees 15 Date Time Display ccccccccceeseseeeeeees FOCUS Indicator cccescccceeeesceceeeersecees D Exposure Control Level Counter White Balance Mode Indicator S VHS S VHS ET Recording Indicator Record Standby Mode Indicator r p
19. Screen Fven if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting this is not recorded The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu System Select Switch Select Wheel Recording Start Stop Button MENU Button Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu Recording time indicator REC TIME indication on the normal screen eo ING Advanced Features cont Animation You can 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 NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO The Power Switch is set to PRO The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode The recording mode is set to SP 7 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically
20. Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to FOCUS and press it The FOCUS Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and ak and amp appear The focus is locked at this point To focus on a farther subject rotate the Select Wheel upward lt 4 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the Select Wheel downward appears and blinks Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen disppears and ds reappears to indicate the focus is locked To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 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 in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer ik or amp will blink 4 en White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accu rately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced
21. amp XMODE is dis played After transferring is finished the screen displays the same still image as in step 2 For Windows N To COM Port V RS 232C 4 Close the software then switch off the camcorder NOTES Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder s built in memory perform the camcorder s Picture Mode Setting lt pg 18 The still images will be transferred from the personal computer in the selected Picture Mode When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder make sure the number of images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder s remaining number of shots available Use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack The still images stored in the camcorder s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to the PC If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder s memory delete them F pg 46 47 Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries System Select Switch Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display Menu Screen lt Setting Menu ex PROTECT INDEX SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE RETURN EXIT lt PROTECT gt oix NDEX SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE Normal Screen 5C PLAYBACK Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
22. and automatically performs tape loading and unloading 7 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one R6 AA size battery as shown then reattach the cover 2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door Compartment door Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 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 and push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S VHS function During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen Jo record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape S8en VTA CONN SALONS These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Use the provided Audio Video A
23. camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction Set the System Select Switch to D S C or VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to M W B then press it The Menu Screen disappears and the M W B Menu appears 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired setting AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset FINE Outdoors on a sunny day e CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 3 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually 5 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia F pg 25 is activated ING Advanced Features cont Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 2 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen
24. gt I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press P E again f TBC lt pg 36 is not engaged noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback f TBC is engaged noise bars will not appear This mode is called Fine Still Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward or 44 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press During playback press and hold lt lt or gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes Noise bars appear and pictures may become mono chrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal JOE P STABILIZER Button COUNTER R M Set to PLAY Button Set to VIDEO Rewind lt lt Button Fast Forward gt gt Button Play Pause gt Il Button Stop W Button 2 CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the WIDE mode CF pg 27 it enhances the classic film effect id SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the WIDE mode for a classic look E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 22 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling
25. lt PAGE Q or gt gt PAGE Buttons Power Switch To move the page next Display To move the page back C PLAYBACK Basic Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the built in memory You can view the still images stored in memory one at a time much like flipping through a photo album 7 Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY The power lamp lights and a still image stored in memory is displayed eWhen no still image is stored in memory the screen becomes blue 2 Press gt gt PAGE or lt 4 PAGE to select the still image you want to view e Each time lt lt PAGE is pressed the page goes back while each time PAGE is pressed the page goes next e Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a still image with a low number this will not overwrite the existing picture because new pictures are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory elf there are no stored images NO IMAGES STORED is displayed NOTES When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD moitor or on a connected TV CF pg 38
26. press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automati cally and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode 7 To end Insert Editing press STOP W NOTES During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker After step 5 Retake T pg 22 can be performed The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode If Programme AE lt gt pg 25 is set during Insert Editing press and hold P AE for more than 1 second Display s Audio dubbing M 0 05 20 indicator During Audio Dubbing RM V716U provided EN D l Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the sound from the built in microphone Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure lt gt pg 50 before continuing NOTE Use the RM V716U remote control unit to perform the following procedures Press REW lt 4 to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE H at exactly the point where dubbing should start Press and hold A DUB amp and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE H The Audio Dub Standby mode is engaged To
27. safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index I pgs 60 63 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 64 66 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Caution on Replaceable 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 Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire CAUTIONS E f you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter charger shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter charger under these conditions could lead to fire or
28. using the car battery leave the engine idling The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can also be used to charge the battery pack except BN V20U V856U ar Battery When using the optional Car Battery Charger refer to the Charger Adapter respective instruction booklet BH V3E optional Battery holder Close Button Cassette holder EJECT Switch GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTES See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CF pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Jo avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the illustration when inserting removing the battery Loading Unloading A Cassette 7 Open the LCD monitor fully Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place Close the LC
29. ATION on pg 18 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the appropriate mode among the 4 Snapshot modes C pg 17 and press it Selection is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen STILL IMAGE STORAGE Press SNAPSHOT e Regardless of the Power Switch position AUTO or PRO Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode e A still image is stored in the built in memory and displayed for approx 2 seconds While the still image remains displayed that image is in the process of being stored in memory and it is therefore impossible to take another shot during that time When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen you may take another shot e The remaining number of shots available is displayed SESE end NOTES Remaining number The remaining number of shots varies according to the of shots selected Picture Mode In the STANDARD mode 60 59 1 gt 20 twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE Blinking mode Some sample images have been stored in the built in Pictrue mode memory at the factory If you wish to delete them first ce remove the Protect function CF pg 45 then perform t
30. CD 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 e 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 How To Handle a CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight 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 Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Se
31. D monitor NOTES Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is 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 cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode System Select Switch Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display oe Menu Screen 1 D ZO ON TELE MACRO OFF v gt BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME FF TITLE LANG ENGLISH DATE TIME JLIP ID NO 06 DEMO MODE OFF Menu Screen 2 gt RETURN DATE TIME DATE TIME Menu 24 hour indication gt BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TITLE LANG ENGLISH DATE TIME JLIP ID NO 06 DEMO MODE OFF nD Date Time Settings Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO or D S C and set the Power Switch to PRO The power lamp comes on Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then rotate it to move the highlight m bar to DATE TIME
32. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR SXM760A DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 625 VHS PAL Super VHS Super VHS ET INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 3 MAJOR FEATURES 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 GETTING STARTED 6 13 BASIC VIDEO RECORDING 14 15 BASIC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C SHOOTING 16 18 RECORDING 19 34 Basic Features eseeeeeeeee 19 Advanced Features 05 24 41D z0 EE dW 457 1614 35 37 Basic Playback eeeeeeeeeeee 35 POQTUIOS ooroo EEEE 36 Using The Cassette Adapter 37 BASIC CONNECTIONS 38 39 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing 38 D S C PLAYBACK 40 47 Basic Playback eeeeeeeeeeee 40 Connection s33 cuscstonsatsuaeseuasree 41 Advanced Features 5 42 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Insert Editing eeeeeeeeeeee 50 Audio Dubbing 0 51 Random Assemble Editing 52 Playback Zoom ceeceeeeeeee 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 57 59 INDEX 60 63 Controls Connectors And Indicators 60 Indications sseeseeeeeeeeeeees 62 CAUTIONS 64 66 SPECIFICATIONS 67 2 en O 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
33. MERA AUTO or PRO Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet Q 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 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration Tripod Mounting 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 stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 14a LENS COVER Open Close Ring System Select Switch Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button Tape remaining time indicator Approximate MIN gt 120MIN gt 119MIN Now calculating Blinking Blinking Blinking Select Wheel BRIGHT DISPLAY Button BRIGHT 11 5 To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate the Select Wheel BRIGHT until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached ASIC VIDEO RECORDING
34. TTONS A B BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG HITACHI 99 00 000 0 000 090 9090 00090 0000 SELECO REX JVC A B C MITSUBISHI 000000 mee 00000000 NEC o o 60 9 0600 0000000000 00 8O000000 TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA PANASONIC 000000 O09000 QOQ ICON OUNTE 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 editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the RM V716U MBR Multi Brand Remote pg 48 is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V716U lt gt pg 49 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B e The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT 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 do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Althou
35. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically To release the Time Lapse mode when REC is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE gt then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse 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 Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated Animation and Time Lapse are cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected 32n System Select Switch Select Wheel Power Switch Manual Exposure Screen Exposure control level counter To brighten the image To darken the image DRDING Advanced Features cont Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override it and make the adjustment manually Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective nat
36. This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings A OC NO Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on the desired function e To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on RETURN then press the Select Wheel Press the Select Wheel The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select SLIDE SHOW a Slide show will start F pg 43 If you select any other functions see respective pages INDEX CF pg 44 PROTECT CF pg 45 DELETE CF pg 46 47 and do each procedure from step 4 SESE Nn43 Menu Screen Explanations All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand CF pg 44 SLIDE SHOW After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg 42 you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order Each still image is displayed This mode is like a regular slide show If you wish to stop the slide show press the Select Wheel twice PROTECT Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure Select a still image for which you wa
37. Time Insert is not performed It is not possible to display the date time on a still image while shooting a still image Instant Titles are not displayed while It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image shooting a still image Some settings cannot be changed in the It is not possible to set REC TIME in the Menu Screen Menu Screen Since the camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting In such a case initialise the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below Please note that initialisation deletes all the still images including ones for which you performed the Protect function stored in the camcorder s memory If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory before initialisation first transfer them to a PC and save them If image data is corrupt transfer is impossible Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to PLAY Press COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds The FORMAT Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to CANCEL or ENTER then pre
38. URPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The Q indicator appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used 22 en RETAKE lt lt gt gt Button Stop W Button Play Pause gt Il Button ia IRDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Quick Review for scenes recorded onto a tape PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 Press 44 and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for approx 1 second and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal FEATURE Qu
39. V cable To TV or VCR A V cable Yellow to VIDEO provided White to AUDIO L MONO Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors Use the provided Audio Video A V cable and S Video cable To TV or VCR J Yellow not Yellow not connected A V cable connected i provided pao White to White to Audio Output AUDIO in To S Video S Video cable To S VIDEO Output provided IN Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover RS nod Basic Connections Tape Dubbing 1 Following the illustration on pg 38 connect the 7 Make sure all units are turned off camcorder and the VCR 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 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration C pg 38 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input modes referring to your VCR s instruction manual Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt I on the camcorder 4 Turn o
40. _ 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 lt gt DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene CW CORNER Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner revealing the scene or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WW WINDOW Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the centre leaving a black screen System Select Switch Power Switch 3 ENZO Programme AE With Special Effects OS IF 2 Set the System Select Switch to D S C or VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO Press P AE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated To cancel the effect press PAE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds NOTES Only one mode can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe lt pg 24 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode U
41. ack picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Function Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 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 W then lt 4 The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press gt IH to start playback The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes Jo disable the Counter Memory Function press COUN TER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image 1 Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking 2 Press and hold P AE for 1 second repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved 3 To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds Playback Special Effects do not work during shuttle search The selected effect mode cannot be changed during still playback EN 3 7 Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an S VHS C VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR It is fully compatible with any S VHS VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered
42. ammable or explosive materials E t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light EN 23 FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m It is recommended to set the white balance lt pg 34 to amp when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery indicator I 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 When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON 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 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode F pg 25 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode F pg 25 is engaged the light will not activate 24 x EFFECT Button System Select Switch Power Switch Recording Star
43. begin Audio Dubbing press PLAY gt When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode 4 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP W NOTES Do not press FF gt or REW 44 during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate f 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 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 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 Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 OZ en VCR Recording deck o MBR SET 7 OVO K Jm 1O Rio M Mis OX nee i amp o o ott RM V716U provided VCR CODE LIST VCRBRAND BUTTONS ff VCR BRAND NAME A B UUE AKAI PHILIPS SANYO BU
44. ctions are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are displayed If you have not performed Date Time Setting 7 pg 9 the recorded date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low if the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees EJECT switch does not function O n59 When the System Select Switch is set to D S C SHOOTING Although SNAPSHOT is pressed a still When the number of remaining shots available reaches 0 image is not stored in the built in blinking it becomes impossible to take your next shot memory Perform DELETE function to remove some still images already stored in memory CF pg 46 It is not possible to shoot in sucession A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for approx 2 seconds after SNAPSHOT is pressed During that time it is impossible to take another shot When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen take another shot lt pg 16 PLAYBACK Although ALL is selected in the The Protect function is in effect for some still images If they DELETE Menu Screen all still images are not necessary cancel the Protect function then try cannot be deleted deleting all still images again C pg 45 Date
45. e Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time pg 14 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Select Wheel MENU Button Power Switch Display when a VHS cassette is loaded gt NEXT D ZOOM TELE MACRO S VHS ET TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 30 STANDARD FULL gt RETURN S VHS ET TAPE LENGTH T30 PICTURE STANDARD SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN ad Normal Screen Menu Screen When an S VHS cassette is loaded S VHS Setting Menu Menu Screen end J Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform NOTE Before performing the following steps make sure that the recording mode is set to SP t pg 10 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press MENU If a VHS cassette is loaded rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting Menu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the parameters then press it Press the Select Wheel again The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN In the S VHS
46. eee CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE System Select Switch Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display TAPE LENGTH T30 PICTURE STANDARD Menu Screen SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN ONES PICTURE Menu FINE STANDARD TAPE LENGTH 130 PICTURE FINE Menu Screen SNAPSHOT P IN UP RETURN ad Normal Screen ASIC D S C SHOOTING cont FEATURE Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder s memory FINE and STANDARD FINE allows you to shoot up to approx 30 still images in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Since the quality of image is better than STANDARD FINE is more suitable for post production on a PC STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx 60 still images in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Since in this mode twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE mode select this mode when you wish to shoot many still images OPERATION 1 Set the System Select Switch to D S C Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to PICTURE and press it The PICTURE Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to FINE or STANDARD and press it Selection is complete 4 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN P
47. een an out point and the next in point Blank portions of a tape cannot be registered as in points or out points f it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing does not take place Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF 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 Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered in and out points Original tape camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT olol l ATT ate I I Recording Start Stop Button MENU Button PAUSE II Button STOP W Button REW lt lt Button STOP R A EDIT VCR REC STBY ON OFF RM V716U provided NODD Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE I AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 Press MENU on the camcorder to begin Automatic Editing and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order While editing the R A Edit counter of the scene which is being copied is shown with a blinking highlight e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing 1 When all selected scenes have been c
48. elect Wheel to move the frame to the desired still image then press it X appears above the selected still image When you have finished selecting all the desired still images rotate the Select Wheel upward to place the highlight bar on NEXT then press the Select Wheel e On the Delete Select Menu the still images are displayed six at a time To delete the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame from No 1 to No 6 then rotate it further downward The frame is moved to the 7th still image automatically Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 7th one In case of SELECT NEXT lt DELETE gt If you check the remaining still images on INDEX Menu after deleting EXIT lt INDEX gt L 02 x__ na oala osla pak lt p ri end Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to CANCEL or ENTER then press it e CANCEL does not delete the selected still images and the screen returns to the Menu Screen e ENTER deletes the selected still images While ENTER blinks they are in the process of being deleted from memory After deleting is finished the screen returns to the Menu Screen 7 Press the Select Wheel again to exit the Menu Screen CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit batt
49. electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet SVHSI VISIE PAL Cassettes marked S VHS H and VHS H can be used with this camcorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked SVHSIH eee ENO NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter Charger are on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V11U V12U V20U 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not bloc
50. er LCD MONITOR VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS Press DISPLAY for more than 1 second to make the following indications appear disappear from the camcorder s display cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator F pg 62 63 NOTE Even if the indications are off the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end and the battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone Osn LENS COVER Open Close Ring SNAPSHOT Button System Select Switch Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display TAPE LENGTH T30 P I CTURE STANDARD Menu Screen SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Menu TAPE LENGTH T30 Menu Screen PICTURE STANDARD SNAPSHOT P I N UP RETURN ad Normal Screen Snapshot mode CAMERA D S C SHOOTING When shooting a still image it is not recorded onto the tape but it is stored in the camcorder s built in memory in the selected Picture Mode A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC saved and processed using a Paint Software programme C pg 41 MODE SELECTION 1 2 4 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover then set the System Select Switch to D S C Set the Power Switch to PRO The power lamp lights and an image appears To select the Picture Mode perform steps 2 and 3 of OPER
51. ery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place e If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur To Detach The Battery Pack slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time LCD LCD LCD Battery pack monitor off monitor on monitor on Viewfinder on Viewfinder off Viewfinder on BN V11U 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 5 min 40 min 40 min 35 min BATTERY RELEASE Switch BN V12U 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 5 min optional 40 min 40 min 35 min BN V20U 2 hrs 5 min 1 hr 55 min 1 hr 45 min optional 1 hr 15 min 1 h
52. ery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage NOTES Before deleting some still images stored in memory perform Protect for the necessary ones CF pg 45 or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally lt pg 41 Even if ALL is selected on the Delete Menu it is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark ALL only deletes all still images that are not protected After images are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in the numerical sequence The Index No for images protected with the padlock mark may therefore change When selecting the desired still image in step 5 to move the frame from No 7 to 6 place the highlight bar on EXIT by rotating the Select Wheel upward Rotate it further upward to move the frame to No 6 Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one On the Delete Select Menu a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode f the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE mode or 60 in the STANDARD mode when ALL is selected on the DELETE Menu initialise the camcorder s memory CF pg 59 4S en VIO CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations
53. es interference 2 Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 5 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter Wind the cable around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable 7 Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter 3 Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut Connect the end of the cable with the Core Filter to the camcorder Orn GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U or BN V20U To AC outlet CHARGE indicator ee eee Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started Adapter Charger When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min BN V12U
54. ess g Left O Right WN Up and Md Down To End Zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES Zoom can also be used during still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer After zooming in on a still video image when normal playback is started the zoomed in effect is momentarily cancelled but then resumes returning magnification to the previously set level J TROUBLESHOOTIN NOs If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputercontrolled 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 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The battery pack has not been attached correctly lt pg 6 The battery pack is not charged CF pg 6 The power supply has not been correctly connected F pg 7 The power suddenly goes off and does The battery pack has completely discharged not come back on by itself Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult
55. et to AUTO or PRO m Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume m DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off DEMO MODE E 7o cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to PRO and press MENU while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to select OFF and press it NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available Setting Menu e Battery Pack BN V11U e Remote Control Unit RM V716U e AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16A or AA V16AS e Audio Video e S Video Cable A V Cable CO e Lithium Battery CR2025 for clock operation S e R03 AAA Battery x 2 for Remote Control Unit a Sie e Core Filter x 2 for provided Audio Video Cable and S Video Cable Gp e R6 AA Battery for Cassetter Adapter How to Attach The Core Filter e Editing Cable for Windows PC e PC Connection Cable e CD ROM including two software programmes e Shoulder Strap Attach the provided Core Filters to the provided Audio Video cable and S video cable The Core Filter reduc
56. following batteries Remote control RO3 AAA size x 2 RM V716U Cassette adapter R6 AA size x 1 C P6U or C P7U Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 49 for the remote control or read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7VU instructions 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifica
57. g 10 CF pg 21 r pg 14 CF pg 21 CF pg 30 r pg 14 CF pg 29 CF pg 29 CF pg 33 CF pg 32 CF pg 34 CF pg 11 CF pg 14 a n63 Indications During Playback DA Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded e Insert Editing Indicator I gt pg 50 a gt 3 5 D 8 Displayed during Insert Editing TBC Indicator geci scc22s2edseacsddaenaceredsstiores CF pg 36 8 Playback Special Effect Indicator I gt pg 36 Ce S ET_ILS gt 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET F pe 11 z 8 p8 TBC me Tape Counter I pe 36 50 BW MONOTONE AT pe Co ssseeeennannvesssseseeensnnnanen pg 36 6 Recording Mode Indicator SP LP CF pg 10 C Tape Running Indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search M 0 12 34 44 Rewind Shuttle Search Hi Pause P Audio Dubbing a Tracking Indicator cccceeeeereeress OF pg 36 G Tape CoUNter suenen aai CF pg 50 Displayed only during Insert Editing 10 O e BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator CF pg 35 e VOLUME Speaker Volume COT sensns aa CF pg 35 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high It does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged ra gt _e gt __ gt L__ coun Remaining power level ahad As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator A blinks battery power warning When the ba
58. gh the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s battery runs out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one and reset the VCR brand Open the cover To J To Video terminal output To S Video output JLIP and Audio connector output connectors w aa S Video cable provided proviced Editing cable provided To AUDIO L MONO VIDEO and S VIDEO IN A l l connectors H To Remote RM V716U provided EN 53 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE 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 Connect the editing cable to the RM V716U s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the Power Switch to PLAY Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX m
59. he Delete function F pg 46 When the Power Switch is set to AUTO it is not FULL possible to select the Snapshot mode You can use the Snapshot mode Snapshot mode you selected in the PRO mode with no frame Ifa Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode F pg 27 the Snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen When the remaining number indicator displays 0 blinking it is not possible to continue storing pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones PIN UP Perform DELETE function in the Menu Screen to Pin Up mode remove pictures you do not need gt pg 46 When SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set to VIDEO the picture is stored in the camcorder s built in memory in the Snapshot mode selected in the VIDEO system and also onto the tape if a tape is in the camcorder F7 pg 19 When you shoot in a dark environment the still image MULTI 4 will become coarse and its true colours will be lost Multi Analyser 4 a a There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the image Continuous camera shutter type blackout takes place 4 or 9 times with the image like serial photography then the 4 or 9 still images you took are displayed TANTEA aes MULTI 9 Multi Analyser 9 Pesee eee
60. he desired still image then press it The one you selected is displayed on the whole screen then the screen enters normal playback e On the Index Menu 6 still images are displayed at a time When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 and then rotate it further downward The frame is placed on the 7th still image automatically Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way elf the desired still image cannot be found place the highlight bar on EXIT then press the Select Wheel twice to exit the Menu NOTES When moving the frame from the 7th still image back to the 6th rotate the Select Wheel upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then rotate it further upward The frame is moved to the 6th still image Perform the same procedure for the 13th image On the Index Menu a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode EN A5 Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image and that still image cannot be deleted System Select Switch Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Select Wheel Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Menu appears elf you do not want to perform
61. hooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first CF pg 21 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This does not occur with TELE MACRO pg 27 System Select Switch Select Wheel K NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 END D Focusing AUTO FOCUS 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 bright ness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated 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 Ea The low contrast warning sk amp appears MANUAL FOCUS If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments I gt pg 13 Set the System Select Switch to D S C or VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO Press the Select
62. ick Review for still images stored in the built in memory PURPOSE To check the still image most recently stored in the built in memory OPERATION 1 Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 Press lt lt and release quickly m The still image is displayed for approx 3 seconds The message DELETE OK PRESS PLAY BUTTON appears To remove the still image you have checked Instant Delete 1 Press I The still image is deleted To cancel press W FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt forwards the tape and pressing lt 4 reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch A N 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 carrying 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 between the video light and people or objects m Do not use near fl
63. iewfinder Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator Display AP N T30 PICTURE corny Menu Screen SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu TAPE LENGTH T45 PICTURE STANDARD SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN GETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference 7 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO Press SP LP for more than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while LP Long Play is more economical providing twice the recording time NOTES f the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point S VHS S VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording mode is set to LP pg 11 28 Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO then press MENU 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the correct tape length setting T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes T50 50 minutes and T60 60 minutes e To return to the previous setting rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 Press the Select Wheel Th
64. ipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD monitor the lens have become dirty ex in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it fingerprints won t come out easily An error number i e E03 appears 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 consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus The dioptre needs to be adjusted CF pg 13 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus I pg 33 Even though the Lens Cover is open the The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position of the Lens Cover 5S en UBLESHOOTING cont When the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO POSSIBLE CAUSE S RECORDING Recording cannot be performed 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 gt pg 8 f the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to record onto the tape Change the Switch position to VIDEO F pg 14 Recording does not start The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO pg 14 Animation or Time Lapse
65. irty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely SPECIFICATIONS enO General S VHS VHS PAL standard DC 6 0 V Format Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on 4 LCD monitor on viewfinder off 5 2 W LCD monitor on viewfinder on 5 8 W Video light 3 0 W Signal system PAL type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Colour Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette gt SVHSIH VHSI cassette Tape speed SP 23 39 mm sec LP 11 70 mm sec Recording time max SP 60 minutes LP 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette D S C format Recording format Digital data storage based on JPEG Built in flash memory 2 Mbyte Number of storable shots FINE mode approx 30 shots STANDARD mode approx 60 shots Image size 640 x 480 pixels when captured on a PC Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Recording medium Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 980 g Dimensions 198 mm x 119 mm x 99 mm WxHxD with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Electronic viewfinder
66. is not Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning available of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated programme lt gt pg 31 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel playback picture If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Playback cannot be performed f the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to play back a tape Change the Switch position to VIDEO gt pg 35 Playback picture is blurred or The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest interrupted JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred during This is normal Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or The Counter Memory Function has been activated C pg 36 rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other performed OTHER The picture is blurred in the Quick This is normal while recording in the LP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode I pg 10 The date and time displays f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the disappear power is on all settings and sele
67. justment and Manual White Balance Operation C pg 34 WIDE Does not display black bars Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect If a snapshot I pg 16 19 is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL 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 TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles F pg 29 DATE TIME Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP lt gt pg 29 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 450X digital magnification Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16X Usually the distance to a
68. k the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused 4m MAJOR FEATURES Picture Stabiliser lt pg 21 Integrated Auto Light F pg 23 Programme AE with Special Effects 7 pg 25 m Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia m Twilight E Sports m Nega Posi m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Super VHS ET lt gt pg 11 Zoom out TBC Time Base Corrector lt pg 36 Digital Hyper Zoom F pg 21 Zoom in Digital Still Camera Built in PC communication capable gt pg 16 18 40 47 NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO and the Power Switch is s
69. lable regardless of the Snapshot mode setting and the shutter sound is not heard R qui ui Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode ss N2 g FEATURE Zoomin E T y Y N PURPOSE SA z EY AN EN To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous Ep gt g N epe A up 9 SF change in image magnification att A E AVA Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification Dp offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Z Zoom LAN OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom level NOTES indicator Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In Approximate this case set the zoom while in Record Standby ZOOM TANG lock the focus by using the manual focus F pg 33 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator Wi moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of Power Zoom Lever the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 27 stm Zoom out W Wide angle Display Zoom indicator bar Picture stabiliser indicator P STABILIZER Button FEATURE Picture Stabiliser P
70. mcorder 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 Digital Connector oo ecceeeeseeeteeee CF pg 41 Indicators Power Lamp accsarsncaiaserenvcemanevenaies CF pg 14 Other Parts B Battery Pack Mount n sssssssnessissseseseseseee CF pg 7 E Viewfinder cccccccccecseesecseseesecseeseesees CF pg 13 Bl Grip Strap noucssuisionunerininnias CF pg 13 EH Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here REMOTE SCNSON sossssciustadesaedetscccationuins r pg 49 ER Video Light cccccceccsseseeeeeeteeseees CF pg 23 EE Microphone ccecccsccceseeseeeeseeeeneeees CF pg 51 35 Eyepiece ccccssssescrssssosscsscsecsscsecens I gt pg 66 EJ Speaker stron naprosedesssatsariveacrnatianisaesieeds CF pg 35 LCD Monitor ceessctetascdet cine ganstadcsencss CF pg 15 EE Shoulder Strap Eyelets ccccceeceeeees CF pg 13 E Clock Battery Slot ccccccccceseteeseeeees CF pg 8 i Tripod Mounting Socket n se CF pg 13 62 EN Indications During Recording 120MIN 8 g Rec gt gt gt TWILIGHT 2 D Q PAUSE 12 T N mg1 2S 25 12 99 S ET T40 LP STD 34 S VHS REC BRIGHT Ii CONGRATULATIONS 11 45 18 Q i Phe MWB INDEX Indications Tape
71. n the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Press gt Il on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack F pg 7 If your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using an optional S Video cable This can improve the Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt E on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished dubbed picture quality NOTE To monitor the picture and sound from the If you wish to dub still images recorded with the camcorder without inserting a tape set the System Select Switch set to D S C play back the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO still images F pg 40 44 instead of doing the or PRO then set your TV to the appropriate above steps 4 thorough 6 engage the VCR s Record input mode mode and record them onto a tape Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on 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 System Select Switch Next Previous K Page lt
72. nd then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again Ifthe Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes pe recording may not start immediately If you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function 7 pg 22 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward INTERFACE SHOOTING The 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 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTE The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfind
73. ng recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point E t is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder E Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS VCR Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs E Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR m S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes m To avoid on screen noise do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly m f the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise use a cleaning cassette Compatibility Between S VHS And VHS Recording aus Playback mm Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter S VHS VCR casseile recordings e The recorded format S VHS or VHS is automatically detected when playback begins VHS C VHS cassette recordings Regular VHS VCR Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter e S VHS recorded tapes cannot be viewed on regular VHS VCRs SESE wld Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever 7 Separate the Velcro strip R i ae to Button Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip E Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to CA
74. ns shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 5 G a g gt Printed in Japan O200MKV KUN SN
75. nsor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting System Select Switch Power Switch COUNTER R M Button Display Insert editing indicator Tape Counter Remote sensor O06 seer rew G2O Or0 pray sor LOCO o PAUSE Q START STOP RM V716U provided OTE CONTROL UNIT cont Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V716U remote control unit to perform this procedure Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PLAY Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE I Press and hold COUNTER R M on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press it again for less than 1 second so that M appears Press REW lt 4 to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY gt to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE I exactly at the Edit In point where the new scene should start Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE I The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step To begin Insert Editing
76. nt to perform Protect to put a padlock mark next to it A still image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted When selecting a still image to protect you can check six still images stored in memory at a time CF pg 45 DELETE Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory lt pg 46 CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage SELECT Allows you to check 6 still images stored in memory at a time to select the still images you want to delete Allows you to delete all the still images at once except protected images 44 en System Select Switch Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display EXIT lt INDEX gt INDEX Menu Playback Screen CK Advanced Features cont You can view all still images stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to INDEX and press it The INDEX Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame to t
77. ode refer to the VCR s instruc tions NOTE If your VCR has an S Video input connector or a SCART connector compatible with Y C signals connect the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Power Switch Remote sensor O J Q o Of0 910 0 olo rew OO COFF O EDIT IN OUT 0 O C R A EDIT cance d ON OFF RM V716U provided MOTE CONTROL UNIT cont SELECT SCENES Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The R A Edit counter display appears Press REW lt 4 or FF gt gt to locate the beginning of the scene you want then press EDIT IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display Press REW lt 4 or FF gt gt to locate the end of the scene and press EDIT IN OUT to register it e The data appears under OUT on the display e The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene as many as 8 To make corrections press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds betw
78. opied the camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode Press STOP W on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 on page 53 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs _ _ _ _ lt Zoom Buttons f Up Button S bvo 5 O O O Down Left Button A Es 3 DE G z Button G O Right Button is Oy oll K PLAY Si PAUSE Oll STOP RM V716U provided Normal playback Press T To move image press Q Right while keeping SHIFT held down TE CONTROL UNIT cont Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback NOTES Use the RM V716U remote control unit to perform this procedure Make sure that the TBC mode is activated F pg 36 1 Press PLAY to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in To move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT pr
79. r 10 min 1 hr BN V856U 8hrs 20 min 7 hrs 40 min 6 hrs 50 min optional 5 hrs 10 min 4 hrs 50 min 4 hrs 30 min when the video light is on 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 INFORMATION NOTES VU V856KIT is a set composed of the Recording time is reduced significantly under the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80EG AC following conditions Power Adapter Charger e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly Read the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly before using Before extended use it is recommended that you It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the pack using the provided AC Power Adapter planned shooting time Charger Use the optional AA V80EG AC Power Adapter Charger To DC IN ToAC USING AC POWER connector outlet Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in To DC OUT A the illustration NOTES The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V AC Power to 240 V Adapter Charger For other notes gt pg 6 DC Cord USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration To car s cigarette lighter socket NOTES When
80. ress the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen NOTES The picture mode s factory preset is STANDARD Jo store the still images you shot we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk lt pg 41 or transfer them to a VCR connected to the camcorder and record them onto a tape When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number RECORDING Basic Features EN 1 9 LENS COVER Open Close Ring Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape as well as keeping them in the camcorder s built in memory It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties weddings and graduations SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT Button System Select Switch Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover and set the System Select Switch to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to PRO
81. rious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer CAUTIONS cont For Your Maintenance 1 After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 8 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack 6 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to close the lens cover 2 Cleaning The Camcorder Q CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 6 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE 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 Mould may form if the lens is left d
82. s use the viewfinder instead To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Power Switch Position Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities Switches off the camcorder Allows you to play back your recordings SESE enlo NOTES When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected F pg 10 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 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 OFF a
83. s listed without are available with the System Select Switch set to either D S C or VIDEO S VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded and S VHS is displayed when an S VHS cassette is loaded I pg 11 If a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen S VHS ET is preset to OFF Factory preset Date Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected colour monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure I pg 9 System Select Switch Select Wheel Power Switch AUTO DATE 25 12 99 DATE 22 25 00 TIME 25 12 99 22 25 00 DATE amp TIME Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over the video image Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in Chinese Arabic and Russian Change the setting in TITLE LANG in the Menu Screen CF pg 26 28 TITLE O HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULAT IONS EXIT NOTES N29 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME DISP then press it to displa
84. se in well lit situations n the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights g SEPIA The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide F pg 27 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie XN SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND 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 FG FOG Makes 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 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 FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode CF pg 34 e 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 CF pg 33 bs 2 1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode 4 NEGA POSI The colours of a picture are reversed NEGA POSI mode 20n
85. ss it e CANCEL does not initialise the memory e ENTER initialises the memory During initialisation ENTER blinks FORMAT Menu EP rary ee ae When initialisation is complete the screen becomes blue back CAUTION While ENTER is selected and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage 60 EN Controls Connectors And Indicators eer ep kaa gt gt gt I Cm gt M H ST Controls Dioptre Adjustment Control 604 CF pg 13 2 Lens Cover Open Close Ring 06 CF pg 14 3 Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ON uu eeeeeecceceeeeees CF pg 23 G Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 16 19 G Power Zoom Lever T W ccccceee CF pg 21 e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 35 6 e Picture Stabiliser Button STABILIZER scescsscessesseeseeseeseeseeee CF pg 21 e Time Base Corrector Button CF pg 36 Q Programme AE Button P AE 0006 CF pg 25 Fade Wipe Button EFFECT 0 CF pg 24 System Select Switch IDS C VIDEO reirme CF pg 14 16 35 40 e Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R L7 pg 22 e Quick Review Button G R I pg 22 e Rewind Button REW eee CF pg 35 e Previous
86. subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 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 e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TELE MACRO Activated only with the System Select Switch set to VIDEO If the System Select Switch is set to D S C this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either D S C or VIDEO __ Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 25 en ING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button cont S VHS OFF si Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette pg 11 S VHS ET l ON o Records in S VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette pg 11 TAPE LENGTH J Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 10 PICTURE Refer to Picture Mode Setting F pg 18 SNAPSHOT FULL Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either VIDEO C pg 19 or D S C CF pg 17 MULTI 4 Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to D S C MULTI 9 F pg 17 REC TIME Refer to Animation lt pg 30 and Time Lapse F pg 31
87. t Stop Button NOTES Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia F pg 25 Even if you start shooting with the Fade Wipe indication displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting the Fade Wipe does not function ORDING Advanced Features Fade Wipe Effects 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 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is cancelled FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern 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 I lt
88. the 13th one On the Protect Menu a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode System Select Switch Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display DELETE DELETE Menu SELECT In case of ALL Delete Select Menu In case of SELECT DELETE Delete Execute CANCEL Menu ENTER ad Menu Screen AYBACK Advanced Features cont Delete When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full the number of remaining shots available reaches 0 blinking In this situation it becomes impossible to take your next shot Delete some still images already stored in memory to make room for new shots Set the System Select Switch to D S C and set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to DELETE and press it The DELETE Menu appears 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to SELECT or ALL then press it To select a still image by checking the still images stored in memory select SELECT The Delete Select Menu appears Go to step 5 To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them select ALL The Delete Execute Menu appears Go to step 6 To quit the Delete Mode rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice 5 Rotate the S
89. tions Charging ecesrte cucesseceens 10 C to 35 C ODEIAUON suscosicsesssaesad 0 C to 40 C W OTE E 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 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 NOOO Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit make sure the cassette bears the S VHS C or VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can 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 short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit
90. ttery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording CF pg 8 SS 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 CF pg 8 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward F pg 15 These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case CONDENSATION all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Remove the tape turn the LENS COVER Blinks for approx 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed CF pg 14 l unit off without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to OPERATION PAUSED clear and turn it on again PLEASE WAIT x These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads HEAD CLEANING during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains REQUIRED after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer USE CLEANING CASSETTE E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an UNIT IN error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery SAFEGUARD MODE etc and wait a few min
91. ural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Ma A U N 6 7 Set the System Select Switch to D S C or VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it The EXPOSURE Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears To brighten the image rotate the Select Wheel upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the Select Wheel downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel 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 4 To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 Focus detection zone NOTES 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 When s
92. utes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the REMOVE AND camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer REATTACH BATTERY 64 EN Video Light DANGER 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 between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light CAUTIONS Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharg ing Terminals General Battery Precautions If the remote control or cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the
93. with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment Viewfinder LCD monitor 3 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Connectors JLIP 3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug Video 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analogue output via Video output connector Audio 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue output via Audio output connector Digital 2 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack S Video Y 1 V p p 75 Q analogue output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue output AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16A AS Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V 1 3 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm WxHxD Weight Approx 270 g AA V16AS Approx 250 g AA V16A Cassette Adapter C P7U Dimensions 188 mm x 25 mm x 104 mm WxHxD Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery x 1 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U e Car Battery Charger BH V3E e Compact S VHS S VHS Cassettes SE C45 30 e Compact VHS VHS H Cassettes EC 60 45 30 e 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 Specificatio
94. y in the selected mode then the camcorder resumes normal recording If you press during Record Standby mode the screens Q to are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode Then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When the remaining number indicator displays 0 blinking the still image will be recorded onto the tape but not in the built in memory If you wish to store a still image in the built in memory C7 pg 46 The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number If SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set to D S C CF pg 16 Image data stored in the camcorder s built in memory can be transferred to a Windows PC and saved using the provided image transfer software Picture Navigator C pg 41 The image data transferred to a Windows PC can also be further processed using Mr Photo Gold If a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode lt gt pg 27 the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment the still image recorded onto the tape and stored in memory will become coarse and its true colours will be lost The Snapshot mode can also be used during playback However only the Full mode is avai
95. y the Date Time DISP Menu Bo N 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTES pe DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded f you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting Even if you shoot with the date time displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting they will not be recorded AUTO DATE Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the Select Wheel n this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TITLE then press it to display the TITLE Menu Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated e To make the title indication disappear select OFF Mm UNSS The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu
96. your nearest JVC dealer OTHER Some functions are not available The Power Switch is set to AUTO Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use During recording the indications do Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indica not appear tions appear CF pg 15 Vertical white lines appear when This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back shooting a very bright object ground and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear in Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the the LCD monitor and the viewfinder camcorder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 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 Coloured bright spots appear all over The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high the LCD monitor or the viewfinder precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The indicators and the picture colour This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD on the LCD monitor are not clear monitor is pressed The LCD monitor the viewfinder and W

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