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JVC GR-SXM245 Camcorder User Manual

1. pg 15 O Audio Output Connector A pg 15 O Video Output Connector V gt pg 15 Q Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE F pg 6 O DC IN Connector oiriin pg 6 D Recording Start Stop Button gt pg 11 D Power Switch BI OFF ES gt pg 11 D Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTOJ ON nes F pg 13 B Stop Button STOP gt pg 11 D Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R 17 pg 13 Quick Review Button amp R I pg 13 Rewind Button R esssss pg 11 B Play Pause Button sss gt pg 11 D Retake Forward Button RETAKE F gt pg 13 Fast Forward Button F pg 11 9 CHARGE Lamp seen gt pg 6 p POWER REFRESH Lamp F pg 6 Fade Wipe Button FADE WIPE F pg 23 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER P M s gt pg 14 Program AE Button P AE gt pg 24 9 Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT CF pg 24 REFRESH Button ees EJECT Switch oiiire Shoulder Strap Eyelets Battery Pack Mount ococococococcccocinicininoncnos D Close Button seeenes Diopter Adjustment Control gt pg
2. O Para GRABACI N DE V DEO REPRODUCCION DE V DEO La c mara de video se desactiva autom ticamente despu s de 5 minutos en el modo de espera de grabaci n o modo de parada Para activarla otra vez ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en OFF luego en EY Mm o GEN Cuando el conmutador de alimentaci n est ajustado en EY Mm o RES y el monitor LCD est abierto en un ngulo de 60 grados o m s el monitor LCD se enciende y el visor se apaga autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a e La imagen reproducida puede ser visualizada en el visor con el monitor LCD apagado en el monitor LCD o en un TV conectado I p g 15 Conexiones a un TV VCR Para retirar las conexiones p g 21 DISPLAY o OSD OUTPUT en SYSTEM MENU Para controlar el volumen de los altavoces deslice VOL 6 hacia para aumentarlo o hacia para disminuirlo Mientras filme el sonido no ser escuchado desde los altavoces O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette Cx p 16 990
3. Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Grip Strap sss gt pg Tripod Mounting Socket gt pg El Tape Remaining Time 17 pg 21 E Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 El Digital Effect Indicator 17 pg 24 e Program AE Indicator CF pg 24 e Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 23 El Recording Format Indicator S S ET gt pg 20 El Tape Length Indicator 17 pg 21 3 Zoom Indicator Bar Zoom Level Indicator amp Approximate Zoom Ratio El Recording Indicator gt pg 11 El Digital Effect Indicator 17 pg 24 El Program AE Indicator CF pg 24 EJ Fade Wipe Standby Indicator gt pg 23 il Picture Stabilizer Indicator 17 pg 12 A Interval Time Recording Time Indicator 17 pg 21 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator pg 12 E Bright Level Indicator gt pg 11 KI Instant Title Display s 17 pg 19 E Date Time Display es 17 pg 19 E Focus Indicator see 17 pg 18 IH Exposure Control Level Counter gt
4. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYT0925 001A COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER JVC GR SXM245 lt S VHSIH Super VHS Super VHS ET For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No E Printed in Malaysia 1201MKV kUN k PJ COPYRIGHTO 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read PRECAUTIONS rx pg 3 4 to ensure safe use of this product Ce cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooo o ooo ooo o ooo ooo oooHoo eoeeeeee AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset e Available when the Power Switch is set to EY or M Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to m and press the MENU Wheel in 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 MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it NOTES When a tape wh
5. pg 18 E White Balance Mode Indicator gt pg 19 El S VHS S VHS ET Recording Indicator esses El Record Standby Mode Indicator El O3 Cassette Indicator EH TBC Indicator ee FE Recording Format Indicator S S ET gt pg 20 B Tape Counter s sese 17 pg 14 EJ Recording Mode Indicator SP EP I pg 20 EJ Tape Running Indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search 4 Rewind Shuttle Search il Pause Tracking Indicator s sss El BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator e VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator c pg 11 RECORDING Set REC MODE S VHS S VHS ET TAPE LENGTH and DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU C3 pg 18 22 MENU SETTINGS 1 Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch D to E or M Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode and PAUSE FI is displayed If you tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 degrees the viewfinder switches back on and the monitored image can be viewed both on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder so the person you shoot can view himself herself 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button RES appears while recording is in progress
6. DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer For Your Maintenance 1 After Use D 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 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button Close and l
7. LCD est completamente abierto La c mara de video ingresa al modo de Espera de grabaci n y PAUSE Hi es mostrado Si inclina el monitor LCD hacia arriba hasta 180 grados el visor se vuelve a encender y la imagen monitoreada puede ser visualizada tanto en el monitor LCD como en el visor de manera que la persona que est filmando puede visualizarse as misma 2 Presione el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n psc E aparece mientras la grabaci n est en progreso Para interrumpir la grabaci n presione el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n La c mara de video reingresa al modo de espera de grabaci n Para ajustar el brillo del monitor LCD gire el disco BRIGHT hasta que el indicador de nivel de brillo E del mostrador se mueva y logre el brillo apropiado REPRODUCCI N 1 Cargue una cinta 2 Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en REY Para iniciar la reproducci n presione M Para interrumpir moment neamente reproducci n de im genes fijas presione M B Para interrumpir la reproducci n presione M B Presione D para rebobinar o D para avanzar r pido la cinta La b squeda de imagen a alta velocidad B squeda r pida es posible presionando lt lt D o D durante la reproducci n manteniendo presionado lt lt D o gt gt D durante la reproducci n continuar la b squeda hasta que sea liberado Para reanudar la reproducci n normal presione IM
8. To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator E on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached Tapes recorded on S VHS or S VHS ET lt pg 18 20 cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR To playback on a regular VHS VCR use a VHS tape and select S VHS ET OFF in SYSTEM MENU F pg 18 20 PLAYBACK 1 Loada tape I pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch QD to GM To start playback press I p To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 11 B To stop playback press I B Press lt lt D to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing lt lt or gt gt during playback holding lt lt or gt gt down during playback continues search until released To resume normal playback press I B For VIDEO RECORDING VIDEO PLAYBACK The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in the Record Standby or Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to EY m or GE When the Power Switch is set to EY M or Gm and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switche
9. easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to BY or M 2 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused PAUSE Shoulder Strap Attachment 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 Adjust the length Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket Then tighten the screw When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod Loading Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully Slide EJECT Y until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open 2 Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward ru El appears when a cassette is loaded 3 Press the Close button D to close the cassette holder until it locks into place Close the LCD monitor Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is Still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position that allows recordin
10. funcionar mal deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC Colocaci n Extracci n de un cassette 1 Abra completamente el monitor LCD Deslice EJECT hasta que el compartimiento de cassete se abra No aplique fuerza para abrirlo 2 Inserte o retire un cassette Cuando lo inserte aseg rese de que la etiqueta est hacia fuera 03 El aparece cuando un cassette es insertado 3 Presione el bot n de cierre D para cerrar el compartimiento de cassette hasta que se trabe Cierre el monitor LCD Cerrar el monitor LCD mientras que el compartimiento de cassette todavia est abierto puede causar dafios en el monitor LCD Aseg rese que la leng eta de protecci n contra borrado est en la posici n que permite la grabaci n De lo contrario deslice la leng eta Algunos cassettes tienen leng etas extra bles Si la leng eta ha sido extra da cubra el orificio con cinta adhesiva El compartimiento de cassette no puede ser abierto mientras la c mara de video est en el modo de grabaci n o desconectada de la fuente de alimentaci n Compartimiento de cassette Girar para eliminar la distensi n Leng eta de protecci n contra borrado GRABACI N 1 Retire el cubreobjetivo Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en EX o M Filmaci n utilizando el visor Aseg rese que el monitor LCD est cerrado y bloqueado Filmaci n utilizando el monitor LCD Aseg rese que el monitor
11. 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 White to F Audio To S Video Output i Output 2 0 5 Yellow to Video Output Y Connector cover S Video cable AN cable optional To TV or VCR White to To S Video Audio Input Input Yellow to Video Input Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR c Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch D to GEM turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 2 Press I D to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press IIl D again 3 Press 11 D and engage the VCR s Record mode 4 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press II D Repeat steps 2 through 4 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an S VHS C VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S VHS VHS VCR 1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA R6 size battery then reattach the COVer 2 Slide the latch to open the compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door 3 Lo
12. press P AE repeatedly until DFF appears Only one mode can be engaged at a time In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light Sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights amp 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 In this mode S LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU c pg 18 19 may not work x2 S1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode The Screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT repeatedly until OFF appears d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look CE B FILTER Recorded scenes ha
13. quality which is called Super VHS ET Expansion Technology S VHS REC appears during recording OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette e 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 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 e If the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder 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 or a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function When tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function S VHS picture quality is not available Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR e S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes To avoid on screen noise do not perform Still Playback or S
14. then try charging again If a fully charged battery s operation time remains extremely short the battery is worn out Please purchase a new one Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas The following operation stops charging or discharging Set the Power Switch to GEN EY or m Disconnect the AC Adapter iro the camcorder e Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder Using the optional AA V15 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch D to m 2 Press the MEN
15. to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada SPECIFICATIONS General S VHS VHS NTSC standard DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 6 V Using battery pack Format Power source Power consumption Viewfinder on 40W LCD monito
16. 13 Monotone Effect cocina pg 24 Mosaic Effect ncn met tee eno pg 24 N ND Effect Mode sisi ces pg 24 Nega Posi Mode sse pg 24 GETTING STARTED Hook on Push in Battery pack gt _ fle g Power Switch NE E Y To DC IN connector wr AC Adapter To AC outlet CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur 2 Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp f blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the CHARGE lamp f stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Battery pack Charging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 30 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 30 min BN V20U optional approx 2 hrs 20 min BN V400U optional approx 4 hrs 30 min Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN V11U 80 45 BN V1
17. 1V 2 1A Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U A V Audio Video Cable S Video Cable QAM0004 004 Compact S VHS SMIS s Cassettes ST C 40 30 20 Compact VHS MIS s Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice ESPA OL ALIMENTACI N Esta c mara de video posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 2 v as que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s apropiada No utilice las unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo Enganche Conmutador BATTERY RELEASE Bater a Conmutador NB L alimentaci n DN Al jack de entrada de CC ca DC IN Alatoma de corriente Adaptador alterna de CA CARGA DE LA BATERIA 1 Aseg rese de que la bater a est colocada en la c mara de video Enganche el extremo a la c mara de video y presione la bater a hacia el interior hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar Si la bater a est colocada en la posici n equivocada puede ocurrir un fallo 2 Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en OFF Conecte el adaptador de alimentaci n CA a la c mara de video 3 Enchufe el adaptador de alime
18. 2U 80 optional 45 BN V20U 135 optional 75 BN V400U 315 optional 190 when the video light is on USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder I step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V 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 REFRESH Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging or storing it for a long period of time otherwise the battery performance will be reduced 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Press REFRESH for over 2 seconds The REFRESH lamp D blinks to indicate discharging has started 3 When discharging is finished charging auto matically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks 2 Charge marker helps you remember 273 g psy whether the battery pack has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light Remove the battery pack from the camcorder
19. ENU Wheel downward gt appears and blinking lf the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first 1 pg 13 Zooming 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 lt pg 22 in SYSTEM MENU 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 A or 2 will blink EXPOSURE Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel Q downward To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel Q upward The exposure control level increases decreases maximum x06 M W B If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically x FINE Outdoor
20. TLE LANG lt pg 22 in SYSTEM MENU I shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected DATE TIME DISP Makes the date time appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor set DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU first t pg 7 The selected display will be recorded If you do not want to record the display select OFF before shooting In the AUTO DATE mode the camcorder records the date for about 5 seconds when recording is initiated after the date is changed a cassette is loaded or AUTO DATE is selected The date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times the recording time If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point D ZOOM Zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X or 600X digital magnification When set to OFF only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function WIDE When set to ON black bars will be recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect S VHS S VHS ET ON With an S VHS cassette S appears and the camcorder records in S VHS With a VHS cassette S ET appears and the camcorder records with S VHS picture
21. U Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears 5 To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Wheel O until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see DATE TIME DISP I pg 19 in CAMERA MENU The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock battery runs out Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting DATE TIME i 320024 MONTH JUN DAY 28 eens TIME PM 8 20 12 hour indication with AM or PM EXIT Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can
22. ULATIONS LUE ZA AT 02 VOLUME TERRE AM 11 45 18 17 pg 25 for AUGUA ET Cs TIES MENU SETTINGS 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO CAMERA MENU and press it ma CAMERA MENU EE gt TO SYSTEM MENU lM SYSTEM MENU E gt NEXT NE FOCUS AUTO IREC_MODE SP EXPOSURE AUTO D ZOOM 50x M W B AUTO WIDE OFF S LX MAX S VHS ON TITLE TAPE LENGTH T30 DATE TIME DISP DISPLAY FULL RETURN OSD OUTPUT ON RETURN 3 Press the MENU Wheel O in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting 4 Press the MENU Wheel O in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The normal screen reappears CAMERA MENU FOCUS If correct focus cannot be obtained with AUTO FOCUS set to MANU to use manual focusing AS appears To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward lt appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the M
23. a Efect e la carga en lugares donde la temperatura sea entre 10 C y 35 C La gama de temperatura ideal para efectuar la carga es de 20 C a 25 C Si el ambiente es muy fr o la carga puede resultar incompleta El tiempo de carga var a de acuerdo con la temperatura ambiente y el estado de la bater a Ya que el adaptador de CA procesa electricidad internamente el mismo se calentar durante el uso Aseg rese de utilizarlo s lo en reas bien ventiladas La siguiente operaci n interrumpir la carga o la descarga Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en GM BY o mM e Desconecte el adaptador de CA de la camara de video e Desenchufe el adaptador de CA del tomacorriente de CA Extraiga la bater a de la c mara de video Utilizando el adaptador de alimentaci n cargador de CAAA V15 es posible cargar la bater a BN V11U V12U V20U V400U sin la c mara de video Sin embargo no es posible utilizarlo como un adaptador de CA Para evitar interferencias en la recepci n no utilice el adaptador de CA cerca de una radio El tiempo de grabaci n es significativamente reducido cuando el modo de zoom o el modo de espera de grabaci n es activado repetidamente o el monitor LCD es utilizado repetidamente Antes del uso prolongado se recomienda que prepare suficiente bater a para cubrir 3 vezes el tiempo de filmaci n planeado ESPANOL GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA Si la unidad comienza a
24. ad the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back 4 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 and push up and remove the cassette 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 or SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape Sliding Latch Compartment Door ee 2 Recording Safety Hole n A Hole i LN Reels Battery Cover INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Viewfinder i Speaker Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions TEE H During shooting Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder ecco bb M j O Turn the gear to take up slack Microphone During Recording LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Playback n3 one DEC 25 01 1 BL 120MIN S ET T40 0 b REC SP gt gt TWILIGHT TUS rs fy GHT LL CONGRAT
25. and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the United States The RBRCO program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area JVC s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources 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 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the 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 the 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
26. arch lt pg 11 It 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 pg 11 If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M D and hold for more than 1 second The counter H resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M D for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press I B then 4 D The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press M D to start playback The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable the counter memory function press COUNTER R M D for less than 1 second so that M disappears Connections To A TV VCR 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR using optional video and audio cables If using both TV and VCR connect the VCR output to the TV input 3 Turn on all units Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Use the AC Adapter as the power supply The S Video cable connection can improve the dubbed picture quality Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e If you
27. d hold either RETAKE or D to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt gt D forwards the tape and pressing lt lt reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds MT HE appears 2 Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel O for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to OFF and then EEN again AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT B appears 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 To activate release the TBC mode press TBC during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC EA is displayed The TBC indicator EA turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working and white while TBC is not operative TBC does not work during Still Playback and Shuttle Se
28. e provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Video Light DANGER The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the specified batteries pg 2 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode A o PON no Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack o
29. entaci n aseg rese que la alimentaci n de la c mara de video est desactivada De lo contrario puede ocurrir un fallo en la c mara de video REFRESCO Aseg rese de descargar completamente una bater a antes de recargarla o guardarla durante un intervalo de tiempo prolongado de lo contrario el desempe o de la bater a ser reducido 1 Ejecute los pasos de 1 hasta 3 de CARGA DE LA BATER A 2 Presione REFRESH 6Y durante m s de 2 segundos La l mpara REFRESH D destellar para indicar que la descarga se ha iniciado 3 Cuando finalice la descarga la carga ser iniciada autom ticamente y la l mpara CHARGE empieza a destellar 4 A El marcador de carga le ayuda a recordar si la bater a ha sido cargada o no Son suministrados dos colores rojo y negro usted elije qu color significa que est cargada y qu color significa que est descargada Durante la carga o descarga la c mara de video no puede ser operada No es posible efectuar la carga o descarga si se utiliza un tipo de bater a equivocado Cuando efect e la carga de la bater a por primera vez o despu s de un largo periodo de almacenamiento la l mpara CHARGE f puede no se encender Retire la bater a de la c mara de video luego intente la carga nuevamente Si el tiempo de funcionamiento de una bater a completamente cargada es extremadamente corta la bater a puede estar estropeada Adquiera una nueva bater
30. f uninsulated dangerous voltage within the power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ite provided E DT b n appropriate conversion adapter may be Mole amaron pOT An api Hange i necessary to accommodate different designs of e presence of importan WEE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in AC outlets in different countries the literature accompanying the appliance NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety WARNING caution are on the bottom and or the back of the d main unit TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE The rating information and safety caution of the OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recycla ble At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal SVHSIH VHS A 1313 Cassettes marked SIVHSIH and VHSTH can be used used with this camcorder The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect
31. g 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 or detached from the power source Cassette holder Erase Protection tab CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions sias 00 de E Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder S i Turn the gear to e take up slack oT Viewfinder 1 Speaker 7 Microphone LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback unnu m mm poppa 120MIN S ET TAO 75 Foz S T SP gt acis S TWILIGHT ras Ue ie DUM d a ul 1H ne Lm VOLUME ESS 02 B S VHS REC _MWB f ola Pause M m 1X fT 55MIN 1l En Li H T ON DEC 25 01 AM 11 45 18 17 pg 25 for BENT EUA O MENU Wheel ssceccsessssssssssssseeees BRIGHT Wheel TRACKING Wheel O 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEG REC ey ados I pg 12 Power Zoom Lever TW c pg 13 Speaker Volume Control VOL gt pg 11 O Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER s gt pg 12 Time Base Corrector Button TBC CF pg 14 S Video Output Connectors S
32. g 5SEC REC O Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T to zoom in or W to zoom Out e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 6 the quicker the zoom action Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 18 FOCUS in CAMERA MENU then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator J moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator reaches the top 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 t pg 20 to OFF in SYSTEM MENU Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim 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 e It is recommended to set M W B cF pg 19 to fe in CAMERA MENU when you use the video light Even if the battery indicator 3 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 rec
33. he Recording Start Stop Button D Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected TELE MACRO When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 23 5 8 Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of TITLE in CAMERA MENU After selection the TITLE setting menu I p 19 appears automatically DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time gt pg 7 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to Ey or M and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily Set to OFF to stop completely When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available lf you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder ADVANCED FEATURES Fade Wipe Effects Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press FADE WIPE D repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Star
34. huttle Search repeatedly lf the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise use a cleaning cassette TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used T20 20 minutes T30 30 minutes T35 35 minutes T40 40 minutes Tape remaining time E is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected DISPLAY FULL Makes all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Makes the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback O3 tape remaining time tape length pg 9 17 OSD OUTPUT ON On screen indications are displayed OFF On screen indications are turned off except Date Time Instant Title and Warning Indication REC TIME You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief selected period of time Animation REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired recording time and press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected INT TIME 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 Time Lapse REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired interval time and press t
35. ications Date Time Settings ooocoocnnicnnnnnnnnnnncnconocnnornnacnnnccnns pg 7 Sports Mode iy Demonstration Mode 0 cece eee pg 1 22 Stil Playback cce ert DigitaliEffects e 5 205 doen ELEM Dg 24 Stretch Effect ica emet Digital Zoom pg 20 Super LoLux S LX Diopter Adjustment cccccescesecsesesseeeseeseeseeteseeees pg 8 Super VHS Expansion Technology E T Electronic Fog Filter Mode ooo pg 24 Tape Counter sssss pg 14 Erase Protection s cscscssssssesssssecssesnsessetesneeeseteees pg 8 Tape Dubbing pg 15 Exposure Control cnica pg 18 Tape Length Setting pg 21 F Tele Macro pg 22 Time Base Corrector pg 14 Fade In Out 5 rt ee Time Lapse Shooting pg 21 Fast Forward Tape Tracking o pg 14 5 Second Recording Mode Tripod Mounting pg 8 G Twilight Mode pg 24 Grip Adjustment ace e ep cr rre hec pg 8 U H Unload A Tape rigen dns pg 8 High Speed Shutter Mode sss pg 24 V l Mideo Te Caen Instantes vette ii ttp pg 19 Viewfinder Adjustment L W LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 9 10 17 White Balance Adjustment sseee pg 19 Load A Tape sees pg 8 Wide Mode M Wipe In Out Manual FOCUS sio ee eges pg 18 Z Menu Screen ss pg 18 22 ZOOMING ir id pg
36. inks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically O3 Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Remove the tape turn the unit off without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear and turn it on again 3 HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer E01 E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA Th
37. ntaci n CA en una toma de corriente alterna La l mpara indicadora CHARGE de la c mara de video parpadear para indicar que la carga se ha iniciado 4 Cuando la l mpara indicadora CHARGE f pare de parpadear pero permanece encendida la carga ha finalizado Desenchufe el adaptador de alimentaci n CA de la toma de corriente alterna Desconecte el adaptador de alimentaci n CA de la c mara de video Para la extracci n de la bater a deslice BATTERY RELEASE Q y extraiga la bater a Bater a BN V11U BN V12U opcional Tiempo de carga aprox 1 h 30 min aprox 1 h 30 min aprox 2 h 20 min aprox 4 h 30 min BN V20U opcional BN V400U opcional Los tiempos de carga son para una bater a completamente descargada USO DE LA BATERIA Efect e el paso 1 de CARGA DE LA BATERIA Tiempo de grabaci n aproximado unidad min Monitor LCD conectado BN V11U 95 80 50 45 Bater a Visor conectado BN V12U 95 80 opcional 50 45 BN V20U 150 135 opcional 85 75 BN V400U 360 315 opcional 205 190 cuando el foco de video est encendido USO DE LA ALIMENTACI N DE CA Conecte el adaptador de CA en la c mara de video pasos 2 y 3 de CARGA DE LA BATER A El adaptador de CA suministrado presenta una selecci n autom tica de voltaje con l mites de CA de 110 V a 240 V ATENCI N Antes de retirar la fuente de alim
38. ock the LCD monitor 9 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder D Wipe gently the exterior 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 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty 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 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is Subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority
39. oint is a good way to begin an animated program Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The tape stops during fast forward or rewind The Counter Memory Function has been activated gt pg 14 Counter Memory The date and time displays disappear If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT switch does not function The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning gt pg 21 REC TIME INT TIME in SYSTEM MENU The tape is running but there is no playback picture The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Warning Indications aa high Cxsl 1 3 1 exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator bl
40. on Recording esee pg 21 Playback sss pg 11 Auto Date Record ssssssssse pg 19 Program AE with Special Effects pg 24 AUTO FOCUS se iecit tees pg 18 Provided Accessories 0 0 cece eee pg 2 Auto Shut Off Papen rra pg 11 Q B Quick Review essere pg 13 Battery Pack 5 rusos i deeds pg 6 26 R Blue Filter Elects o BUS Recording Advanced Features pg 23 24 Brighten The Image eee pg 18 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Brighten The LCD Monitor seeeseess pg 11 Recording Format S VHS S VHS ET pg 20 C Recording Mode pg 20 Cassette Adapter ococonncnicnicccnncnnccnninacnnrnnrnaranr narco Record Standby pg 11 Charge Marker sr Red Filter Effect pg 24 Charging The Battery Pack Retake pg 13 Clean The Camcorder p9 Rewind The Tape coconconconcnicnninicnninnianinnicnnanicananinan pg 11 Connection To a VCR TV sessssseee pg 15 S Counter Memory ccoccciccicninninncnnaccnnnnonacaninaranianranicanos pg 14 SUISSE UNUM D Sepia Mode cuisine iii Darken The Image nere pg 18 Shoulder Strap Attachment suusus Darken The LCD Monitor eese pg 11 XSolarization Effect Date Time Display pg 19 Specif
41. or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufac e turer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over AC 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped INDEX A P AG Adicto et teet t ce tne pg 6 Picture Stabilizer ocre pg 12 Animati
42. ording with the video light turned on When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON D is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON to ON or OFF as required While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode is engaged the light will not activate 1 pg 24 Program AE with Special Effects The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials lt is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press lt lt D and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press an
43. ose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ACA E Adapter Cassette Adapter Battery Pack AP V12U AP V11U or AP V10U C P7U BN V11U 9 I AA R6 Battery Shoulder Strap Lens Cap for Cassette Adapter NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK standard However live recording and LCD NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE monitor viewfinder playback are possible any REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL where Fo a l Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an batt k d t h th t equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the attery packs ana to recharge them or to supply presence o
44. r an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 2 do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers When replacing batteries read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction Do not use rechargeable batteries Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions To avoid hazard Terminals To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock AN avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off Itis normal for the battery pack to be warm af
45. ron 45W Video light 3 0 W Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette SVHSIH VASIH cassette Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette Operating temperature 0T to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight Approx 910 g 2 0 Ibs Dimensions 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm WxHxD 7 7 8 x 4 7 16 x 4 11 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 2 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Connectors Video 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector Audio 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog output via Audio output connector S Video Y 1 V p p 75 Q analog output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog output AC Adapter Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 Va 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V to 240 Vas 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 1
46. s water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater in dusty places such as a beach 4 1 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 LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor
47. s off automatically to save power The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV t pg 15 Connections To A TV VCR To remove the indications pg 21 DISPLAY or OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU To control the speaker volume slide VOL towards to turn up or towards to turn down While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker BASIC FEATURES Picture Stabilizer To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER O Hi appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER O OY Mdisappears Accurate stabilization may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake Y Hl appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs 1 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 2 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 9 dm 5S A appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically 4 To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC O again so that tm 5S F disappears Fade Wipe i pg 23 cannot be activated by pressin
48. s on a sunny day s CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day a HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually 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 If it is difficult to focus on the white paper adjust focus manually 1 FOCUS in CAMERA MENU Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode lt pg 24 Digital Effects is activated S LX MAX 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 This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles in 2 different languages Change the language in TI
49. t Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button D allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE D repeatedly until OFF appears Bd FADER Fades in out to a black screen E MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern El 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 center I 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 o 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 Ek 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 L1 WINDOW Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the center of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the center leaving a black screen m a Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press P AE repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect
50. ter charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 z parng use 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 Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammable
51. ve a bluish tint CE R FILTER Recorded scenes have a reddish tint 44 SOLARI The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting Y NEGA POSI The colors of a picture are reversed ES MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern e STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back ground and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high 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 96 Animation or Time Lapse is not available Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning 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 p

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