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JVC GR-SX860 Camcorder User Manual

1. r pg 31 12 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEC REC inicios CF pg 18 13 Power Zoom Lever TW CF pg 16 e Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER coccion CF pg 17 e Time Base Corrector Button TBC r pg 31 15 Power Switch GEY OFF E M gt pg 14 30 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 14 17 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE onnnccccnnnnnonccinnnnnos CF pg 6 Diopter Adjustment Control I pg 8 NOG The connectors to are located beneath the cover Connectors S Video Output Connector S CF pg 32 Audio Output Connector A CF pg 32 Video Output Connector V F pg 32 DC IN Connector reren gt pg 6 7 Indicators CHARGE A Ou atadas I pg 6 Power LAMP ccnnccninninincnnnininacinannanono r pg 14 e REFRESH Lamp csseseeeeeseeeeeeeeeens r pg 6 O ther Parts E Shoulder Strap Eyelets sneen gt pg 8 E Eyepiece Battery Pack Mount c ooonnicicnniccinnnocconannos gt pg 6 E Viewfinder o oonnnnninninioniccnnicanonaninccnnans CF pg 8 FZ Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here 30 Grip Strap APPO A CF pg 8 El Microphone Ed Tripod Mounting Socket o o o r pg 8 40m Indications During Recording INDEX Indications
2. S VHS REC _ O_o PAUSE cs le al smn o IU TIA pt 2s O CONGRATULATIONS D DEC 25 01 AM 11 45 18 PON i vg onl hi Q Tape Remaining Time ccccceeeeeeees CF pg 35 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end 2 Recording M ode Indicator SP EP gt pg 12 3 Digital Effect Indicator gt pg 21 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Digital Effect is switched from one mode to another by pressing DIGIFECT then only the indicator remains at 8 3 Program AE Indicator CF pg 20 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing PAE then only the indicator remains at Q 3 0 Fade W ipe Standby Indicator gt pg 19 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade W pe is switched from one effect to another by pressing FAD E WIPE then only the indicator remains at 0 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET F pg 10 5 Tape Length Indicator vv 6 Zoom Indicator Bar eeren Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator scce GD Picture Stabilizer Indicator 12 Interval Time Recording Time INICIO urraca tica e 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator 13 Instant Title Display scce Date Time Display nccrne 15 FOCUS Indicator ceecee Exposure Contro
3. 1 When replacing a battery read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions 2 Do not use any different size of battery from that specified 3 Be sure to install a battery in the correct direction MS Do not use a rechargeable battery 5 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire 7 Remove the battery from the unit if itis to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 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 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
4. Outdoors on a cloudy day se HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually 5 Press the MENU Wheel in The M enu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the M enu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance Select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to Ey NOTE White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode lt pg 21 Is activated N29 Manual White Balance Operation Perform M anual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select M WB 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 2 blinking W hen the setting is completed M W B stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen MENU Wheel W hite paper Power Switch To Change The Tint For Recording In step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focu
5. TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used I pg 12 DISPLAY FULL Make all of the indications appear on the viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Make the following indications disappear from the viewfinder during recording or playback cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator lt pg 40 41 REC TIME Refer to Animation and Time Lapse lt pg 26 INT TIME Refer to Time Lapse pg 26 TELE MACRO MN Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 3 25 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 23 5 8 e 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 Instant Titles pg 25 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time cF pg 9 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts O perating 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
6. gt appears and blinks Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen disappears and 4 2 reappears to indicate the focus is locked e To re adjust M anual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the M anual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer 4 or amp will blink White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 1 Set the Power Switch to M Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select M W B then press it The M W B Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired setting AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset FINE Outdoors on a sunny day s CLOUD
7. DIGIFECT Button Digital Effects iA 1 990 1 Set the Power Switch to M Es Press DIGIFECT 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 3 To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds Power Switch 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the WIDE mode F pg 22 23 for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with the WIDE mode c pg 22 23 for a classic look MS NEGA POSI jj i 1 NOTE he colors of a picture are reversed Digital Effects can be changed during recording En MOSAIC or during Record Standby Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally MENU Wheel Power Switch Display HA CAMERA MENU E Menu Screen gt TO SYSTEM MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH RETURN Setting M enu ex REC MODE SY rm A gt NEXT REC MODE EP D ZOOM WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY gt RETURN e X Normal Screen ING Advanced Features cont Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies
8. Zoom in T Telephoto LA Y Display Zoom indicator bar 1x bs pi 7 Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio RECORDING Basic Features Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus F pg 28 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator MW moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZO OM to OFF in SYSTEM MENU t pg 23 nl Picture Stabilizer To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER CQ appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subj
9. mi pm mi To Video Video cable To Video Input optional O utput Connector cover W hen connecting the cables open this cover Basic Connections 1 M ake sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration lt pg 32 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AU X input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode NOTES e Itis recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 e f your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using an optional S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to GN or Mm then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e 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 e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture END D Tape Dubbing Following the illustration on pg 32 connect the camcorder and the VCR Set the camcorder s
10. or M m Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the DEMO MODE 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 m Jo 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 setting Menu OFF and press it NOTES e When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e f you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the viewfinder PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Adapter e Battery Pack e Cassette Adapter AP V10U BN V11U VHS Playpak C P7U O e Shoulder Strap e AA R6 Battery e Lens Cap for Cassette Adapter An ENO H ow To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration 6 en GETTING STARTED Hook on Pow er This camcorder s 2 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 M ake
11. Then tighten the screw CAUTION W hen using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod An ng MENU Wheel Date Time Settings Set the Power Switch to Mm The power lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU W heel to select NEXT and a press it to display the next page Power Switch Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME and Displa PN press it The DATE TIM E M enu appears Mam CAMERA MENU E Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIM E hour minute rotate the MENU W heel to select the desired item and press it W hen the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU W heel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking GR WN ka mam SYSTEM MENU mE gt NEXT REC MODE SP 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH oe oe DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN PTO CAMERA MENU ee REC TIME OFF 7 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen INT TIME OFF TELE MACRO OFF TITLE LANG ENGLISH DATE TIME
12. e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to EY or a M po 14 Animation or Time Lapse is not e Before recording in the Animation mode at the very available 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 point is a good way to begin an animated program lt pg 26 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel playback picture e f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO 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 This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or e The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind c pg 31 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed ENO 1 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER During recording the indications do e Set DISPLAY to FULL in SYSTEM MENU F pg 24 not appear The tape will not eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available e The Power Switch is set to EY Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use Vertical white lines appear when
13. Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 MING Advanced Features cont 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 color wall ora clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning 42 appears MANUAL FOCUS M ake the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the viewfinder F pg 8 1 Set the Power Switch to M Press he MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FOCUS and press it The FOCUS Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 4 and 2 appear The focus is locked at this point To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward lt appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU W heel downward
14. DEMO MODE OFF NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and SSE on a connected TV see Date Time Insert lt pg 25 DATE TIME DATE TIME Menu 12 hour indication with AM or PM For other notes lt pg 35 Power Switch Display when a VHS cassette is loaded HA SYSTEM MENU m Menu Screen NEXT SP 50x OFF ON TAPE LENGTH T30 DISPLAY When an S VHS cassette is gt RETURN loaded S VHS Setting Menu Mam SYSTEM MENU E NEXT SP 50x OFF ON TAPE LENGTH T30 DISPLAY FULL gt RETURN Normal Screen ETTING STARTED cont Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform Set the Power Switch to M The power lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU If a VHS cassette is loaded rotate the MENU Wheel to select S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting M enu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate the MENU Wheel to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting M enu appears 4 Rotate the MENU W heel to set to either of the parameters then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN In the S VHS ET Setting Menu ON Records with S VHS picture quality on a VHS cas
15. Procedimiento para carga F p 6 Para extraer la bater a Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater a REPRODUCCION Bot n de parada W EJ Bot n de reproducci n pausa 11 j 0 ar A ER Glee y Bot n de rebobinado lt lt Col quelo en QEM E Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en E Presione lt lt La cinta se detiene autom ticamente al comienzo de la misma El Presione 1 Comienza la reproducci n y la imagen aparece e Presione Mi para detener la grabaci n Por m s detalles t7 p 30 O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak p 34 INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE Conmutador EJECT El Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette H Inserte cassette de video El Presione el bot n de cierre para cerrar el portacassette Por m s detalles 7 p 13 Col quelo en u A o u M Bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n E Presione las leng etas del cubreobjectivo para retirarlo E Adjuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en EY o mMm La l mpara de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen El Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n Comenzar la grabaci n e Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Por m s detalles 7 p 14 15 50m ICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOC
16. Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt for forward or lt lt for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press IH e During playback press and hold or The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e Noise bars appear and pictures may become mono chrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal PLAYBACK Features COUNTER R M Button 200 Goeh a Stop m Button 2 Rewind lt lt Button pa Play Pause 11 Button Fast Forward gt gt Button p TRACKING MU O W heel O ES mS pop Button Y Set to Mi eno l Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback Factory preset is Auto Tracking To activate M anual Tracking 1 Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds MT appears 2 Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds or setthe Power Switch to O FF and then UEM again AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e 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 s
17. W heel in again to close the Menu Screen Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically To release the Time Lapse mode when RES is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to O FF fa Ly e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected An N2 Ex posure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override it and make y the adjustment manually M anual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the MENU Wheel background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing Power Switch When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Power Switch to M Manual Exposure Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen Screen appears MN exposure Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXPO SU RE and contr
18. WipelMO Wasi ea pg 19 gt TOO srta pg 16 CAUTIONS W hen using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA m The 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 units 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 N 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 11 13 16 ft 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 General Battery Precautions If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if itis being operated correctly the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one Use only the following battery Cassette adapter AA R6 size x 1 C P6U or C P7U Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the battery can leak or explode
19. an equilateral triangle is the main unit intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in e The rating information and safety caution of the the literature accompanying the appliance AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere e Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable 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 S VHS H VHS HAGA Cassettes marked SVHSIA and VHS can be used with this camcorder A ENO The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program
20. en la videoc mara Bater a Tiempo de grabaci n AS unidad min BN V11U mn Indicador de carga Est provisto de un indicador de carga sobre la bater a para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargada o no Los dos colores indicadores rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga REFRESCO Cargar una bater a que todav a posee algo de carga restante reduce la capacidad de la bater a Efect e el procedimiento de abajo para descargar completamente la bater a antes de realizar la recarga 1 Efect e los pasos 1 al 3 de CARGA DE LA BATERIA 2 Presione REFRESH en la videoc mara durante m s de 2 segundos La l mpara indicadora REFRESH de la videoc mara parpadear para indicar que la descarga se ha iniciado 3 Cuando la descarga finaliza la carga se iniciar autom ticamente y la l mpara indicadora CHARGE parpadear Cuando no use una bater a recargable durante un intervalo prolongado aseg rese de descargarla completamente antes de almacenarla ya que dejar una bater a con algo de carga restante tambi n reduce su rendimiento GUIA PARA O PERACIO n49 Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC AUMENTACION Empuje Conmutador BATTERY RELEASE Utilizaci n de la bater a Enganche el lado extremo de la bater a en la c mara de video G y empuje la bater a hasta que se bloquee en el lugar
21. equipped with the SQ PB 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 SQ PB 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 eg HR S6600U HR SC1000U etc m Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR m You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S VHS ET It is recommended to specifically label S VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings 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 me Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter S VHS VCR VHS VCR with SQ PB function cassette e The recorded format S VHS or VHS is automatically detected when playback begins Regular VHS VCR Cassette recordings e S VHS recorded tapes cannot be viewed on regular VHS VCRs other than those equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function SP Power Switch Display REC MODE Display TAPE LENGTH Y REC MODE Menu Recording mo
22. permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s m apropiada No utilice las unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo Empuje P CARGA DE LA BATERIA Ly Ro gt Conmutador GC BATTERY Aseg rese de que la bater a est colocada en la RELEASE videoc mara Enganche el extremo a la videoc mara y presione la bater a hacia el interior hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar 2 e Si la bater a est colocada en la posici n equivocada puede ocurrir un fallo Bater a E 2 Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en O FF e Conecte el adaptador de alimentaci n CA a la Conmutador de M0 Y videoc mara Q 3 Enchufe el adaptador de alimentaci n CA en una toma de corriente alterna 4 La l mpara indicadora CHARGE de la videoc mara parpadear para indicar que la carga alimentaci n EE MM 3 J ES Al jack de re e entrada de CC se ha iniciado A la toma de DC IN T corriente alterna 4 Cuando la l mpara indicadora CHARGE pare de parpadear pero permanece encendida la carga ha alee e oleo de alimentaci n CA de la videoc mara Para la extracci n de la bater a ste deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bateria USO DE LA BATERIA Efect e el paso 1 de CARGA DE LA BATERIA ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentaci n aseg rese que la alimentaci n de la videoc mara est desconectada El no hacerlo puede producir un error de funcionamiento
23. to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the United States The RBRC 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 fi
24. you remove the power source from the camcorder while disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased M ake sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are e f you have not performed Date Time Setting lt pg 9 the displayed recorded date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out Even though the lens cap is detached e The LENS CAP warning indicator may blink when the the LENS CAP warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of whether the lt pg 47 blinks lens cap is attached or detached Controls C Stop Button STOP sans F pg 30 2 Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R CF pg 18 e Quick Review Button R r pg 18 e Rewind Button R F pg 30 3 Play Pause Button n se F pg 30 4 Retake Forward Button RETAKE F gt pg 18 e Fast Forward Button F F pg 30 5 Fade Wipe Button FAD E W IPE CF pg 19 e Counter Reset M emory Button COUNTER R M coccion CF pg 31 6 Program AE Button P AE CF pg 20 Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT gt pg 21 REFRESH Button o ooononinnnncnccinninnarananinos CF pg 6 0 BJECT SWitCh circa CF pg 13 Close DUO creeren CF pg 13 1 MENU Wheel H CF pg 22 e TRACKING Wheel
25. 3 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 5 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it e When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely N49 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules O peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accord ance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communi
26. 4 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F IN places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 In direct sunlight n a closed car in summer Near a heater in dusty places such as a beach 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 For Your Maintenance 1 After Use C Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button 4 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack 5 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder C 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 LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper
27. 40 30 20 SP 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips e Compact VHS VHS H Cassettes TC 40 30 20 EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 Some accessories are not available in some areas Please O perating consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F and their availability Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight Approx 720 g 1 6 lbs Dimensions 206 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm W xH xD 8 1 8 x 4 7 16 x 4 9 16 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 Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 55 color LCD White balance adjustment Auto M anual adjustment 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 1V p p 75 Q Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice analog output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog output AS ESPANOL lt Alimentacion Esta videoc mara posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 2 vias Enganche l a que le
28. ATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 10 New Maple Avenue 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 396 1000 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Blvd Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 105 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 13 Cummings Park 8192 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Woburn MA 01801 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 781 376 9100 954 472 1960 650 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering or
29. After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating DES 25 01 the MENU Wheel DATE e In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with de A a 00 AUTO DATE but this is not recorded DEC 25 01 AM10 25 00 DATE TIME No indication OFF Instant Titles 1 Set the Power Switch to mM 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 ee ch R pe LANG Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TITLE and press in SYSTEM MENU C pg 24 it The TITLE M enu appears Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION art MERRY CHRISTMAS The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on A SPECIAL DAY i 7 HAPPY HOLIDAYS gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the OUR NEW BABY Menu Screen WEDDING DAY CONGRATULAT IONS NOTE EXIT q The selected title will remain until O FF is selected in the TITLE Menu 20 en NOTE Before performing the following steps make sure that e The Power Switch is set to M e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording mode is set to SP MENU Wheel Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu INT TIME Menu Interval time indicator indicator NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse N
30. C mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after still playback or shuttle search O If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC JO TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your JVC dealer 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 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied e The battery pack has not been attached correctly F gt pg 6 e The battery pack is not charged lt pg 6 e The power supply has not been correctly connected lt pg 6 7 The power suddenly goes off and e The battery pack has completely discharged does not come back on by itself e Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it stil does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer RECORDING Recording cannot be performed e Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape lt pg 13 Recording does not start
31. FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne N J 07470 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Printed in Malaysia 1200MKV gt UN gt PJ 098XS 49
32. G Advanced Features cont Animation You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time 1 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt NEXT and press it to display the next page Then rotate the MENU Wheel to select REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired recording time then press it 3 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time e Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures 5 To release the Animation mode set REC TIM E in the Menu screen to OFF 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 1 Set REC TIME step 1 and 2 of Animation above 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired interval time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on b RETURN Press the MENU
33. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR SX860 S VHS Super VHS Super VHS ET INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 3 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4 PROVIDED ACCESSO RIES 4 GETTING STARTED 6 13 RECORDING Basic Recording 14 Basic Features 16 Zooming Picture Stabilizer 5 Sec Recording Quick Review Retake Advanced Features 19 Fade Wipe Effects Program AE With Special Effects Digital Effects Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Date Time Insert Instant Titles Animation Time Lapse Exposure Control Focusing White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation PLAYBACK 30 34 Basic Playback 30 A eee eee 31 Connections And Tape Dubbing 32 Using The Cassette Adapter 34 DETAILS 35 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 37 INDEX 38 42 Controls Connectors And Indicators 38 Indications o o oo 40 TM a edad 42 CAUTIONS 43 45 SPECIFICATIONS 46 ESPANOL 48 49 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 50 WARRANTY 0 nly in U S A 51 Zen EE Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the s
34. Power Switch to a 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 Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt H on the camcorder Press gt I on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt I on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Compartment door JACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak 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 cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading 1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA R6 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 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 p
35. Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot e 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 and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing forwards the tape and pressing lt 4 reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording e Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal FADE WIPE Button 700 iio SEs Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button N OTE 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 RECORDING Advanced Fea EN l 9 Fade W ipe 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 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press FAD E W IPE 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 E The effect is reserved in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FAD E W IPE repeatedly until O FF appears O FF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fa
36. WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 537 5722 WARRANTY Only in If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced b
37. afety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product U sing 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 lt pgs 38 42 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 43 45 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS h CAUTION N WARNING DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 0 R ELEC TRI C SH 0 C K D 0 NO USER SERVIGEABLE PARTS INSIDE NOT EXPO SE THIS APPARATUS REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO RAI N O R M O ISTU RE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the NOTES product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons eThe rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of The exclamation point within
38. cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment 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 equip ment 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 a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 46 l SPECIFICATIONS General Power lentas A ca U S A and Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz Parmak AD VRSNE angle Other countries AC 110 V to 240 Vx Power source DC 11 V See 50 H z 60 Hz dl feat Output DC1V 1A Eag Dimensions 59 mm x 31 mm x 69 mm Using battery pack W xH xD 2 3 8 x 1 1 4 x 2 3 4 Power consumption 3 7 W Weight Approx 130 g 0 29 Ibs Signal system NTSC type Video recording system emo ee Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U Conforms to VHS standard e A V Audio Video Cable Cassette S VHSIH VHSIH cassette S Video Cable Q AM0004 004 Tape speed e Compact S VHS S VHS Cassettes ST C
39. de indicator TAPE LENGTH Menu T30 Tape length indicator DN oe E ETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Set the Power Switch to m The power lamp comes on Press he MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select REC MODE and press it The REC MODE Menu appears Select SP or EP by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen e EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the correct tape length setting e T20 20 minutes e T30 30 minutes e T35 35 minutes e T40 40 minutes in SP Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape r
40. de wipe standby mode is canceled 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade 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 center lt 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 _ 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 L_ 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 centre leaving a black screen 20n P AE Button 200 Gr Power Switch NOTES e Only one mode can be engaged at a time e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by al
41. e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear in e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the viewfinder the camcorder Colored bright spots appear all over e The viewfinder is made with high precision technology the viewfinder However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on 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 viewfinder and the lens have e Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe in a become dirty ex fingerprints semicircular motion as wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily An error number i e E03 appears e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus e The diopter needs to be adjusted 7 pg 8 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus lt pg 28 The picture is blurred in the Quick This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode lt pg 12 The date and time displays e f
42. ects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various IN directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod 9 The Q indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used Display Picture Stabilizer indicator 1Se RETAKE lt lt gt gt Button aga Sir pa Quick Review lt lt Button Oo 6 5 SEC REC Button Oo Oo O Display PAUSE 5S 5 Sec Rec mode indicator IRDING Basic Features cont 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 a 5S 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 again so that t 5S disappears e Fade Wipe F pg 19 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC 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 and release quickly
43. emaining time lt pg 14 is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected An wld EJECT Switch Loading Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open Insert or remove a cassette W hen inserting make sure the label is facing outward Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place NOTES e The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack e Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover Turn to take the hole with adhesive tape up slack e The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode Erase Protection tab Gear l4a RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power t pg 6 e Load A Cassette F pg 13 e Recording Mode Setting F pg 12 e Tape Length Setting lt pg 12 e Grip Adjustment F pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment F pg 8 1 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it Set the Power Switch to EY or M The power lamp lights and
44. er ooconconiccconoooooconoconononnnnonononononos pg 34 Charge Marker usual ntensiar s pg 7 Charging The Battery Pack occoccccccncncccnnns pg 6 Clean The Camcorder cnnocccccccoonncncncnnnnnnnnnonenononos pg 45 Connection To A VCRITV ccccceseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees pg 32 CONTENTS is cover page Counter Memory aes csseenrscecnonerereateavesasertentaetentietent pg 31 gt Darken The Image ccccccccnncnncnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnonananinanos pg 27 Darken The LCD Monitor cccccccccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnos pg 14 Date Time Display cccccnnncncncccinicinncnananana nano pg 25 Date Time Settings senior pg 9 Demonstration Mode ccccceceseeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeens pg 4 24 Digital ENECIS rata daria pg 21 Digital ZOOM sara dada eso pg 23 Diopter Adjustment ococoncncnccncncncnicinininaanana noo pg 8 E gt Electronic Fog Filter Mode cssesseeseeseeeeeeees pg 20 Erase Protect OM aussi tears pg 13 Expos re COMMON sicscaccarceienedeiaccaioniaaatancechinaedarale pg 27 FB e A AP pg 19 Fast Forward Tape eras pg 30 5 Second Recording M od sesser pg 18 G Grip AdJUSIMENT sararak pg 8 H High Speed Shutter Mode ccccccccccccccccicicininannns pg 20 A A INSTANTES orina noni a pg 25 gt Viewfinder Indications oooccccccccccncncnoninnnoss pg 40 41 LOGO A TAE Asrasin pg 13 AA Manual FOCUS sami pg 28 e pg 22 24 Monotone EMEC isana pg 21 INDEX Terms N o gt ND Effec
45. f the lens cap is attached These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case CONDENS ROO 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 OPERATION PAUSED clear and turn it on again PLEASE WAIT 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 minutes for them to clear W hen it does you can resume using the REMOVE AND camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer REATTACH BATTERY AD AC AO GUST assault pg 6 7 Animation Recording cccccccccccnccccncnnnnnnnnnnnnononnos pg 26 Auto Date RECOM siscsinsi id pg 25 AUTO FOCUS cd incodersestsxasdceteiviatencuttensorvaatiivesdeecses pg 28 Auto MUCO Manara pg 30 35 B gt BLY PACE A iaeia pg 6 7 Brighten The IMage ccccccccccccnncnnnnnnnononononnananonos pg 27 Brighten The LCD Monitor ccsseeeesseeeeeeeees pg 14 C gt Cassette Adapt
46. ganization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above ACCESSORIES Don t service it yourself To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel eno 1 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE
47. harger you can charge the BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter REFRESH 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 Perform steps 1 through 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate discharging has started 3 When discharging is finished charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks 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 For other notes 7 pg 35 ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunction Charge marker 2 A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged To DC IN connector To AC outlet EN Y USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK F pg 6 Approximate recording time Battery pack PP unit min g wo EN IE IE osa NOTES e Record
48. he camcorder e Unplug the AC Adapter s power cord from the AC outlet e Detach the battery from the camcorder O 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 O The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached O There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force O The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used O The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected c pg 12 O 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 O If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately O The TBC indicator turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working O TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search O The TBC indicator turns white while TBC is not operative O It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working O The picture may be distorted if the TB
49. ing time is reduced significantly if Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e For other notes gt pg 35 Recording Start Stop Set to EN or ul L ETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip 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 View finder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to EY or M Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Shoulder Strap Attachment Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet G then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole
50. l Level Counter 17 White Balance Mode Indicator S VHS S VHS ET Recording Indicator Record Standby M ode Indicator 12 16 14 17 26 18 25 25 28 ed 29 F po 14 10 sn en4 l Indications During Playback OQ DA Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded 2 TBC Indicator siicscsrieivecnntnianarinssadsodsann CF pg 31 3 Recording Format Indicator S S ET F pg 10 4 Tape Counter cococnnnccnnnconanininininccinacanoso CF pg 31 5 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP I pg 12 6 Tape Running Indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt lt Rewind Shuttle Search I Pause 7 Tracking Indicator wu seen CF pg 31 Warning Indications indications Function O Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high It does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged mi i gt gt gt un Remaining power level T As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator 2 blinks battery power warning W hen the battery 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 lt gt pg 13 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward lt gt pg 35 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on i
51. lA 639 ElA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles 1 pg 25 DATE TIME M akes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP c pg 25 SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or EP depending on your preference c pg 12 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 50X digital magnification 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 400X digital magnification Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to O FF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16X 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 __ Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 4 EN MING Advanced Features cont SYSTEM MENU cont S VHS Records in S VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette 7 pg 10 S VHS ET Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette 7 gt pg 10
52. many of the more detailed camcorder settings 1 Set the Power Switch to M 3 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function e 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 W heel to select gt NEXT and press it e To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU W heel to select TO CAMERA MENU and press it Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The normal screen reappears An N22 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS CAMERA MENU FOCUS Refer to Focusing lt pg 28 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control 13 pg 27 M W B Refer to W hite Balance Adjustment and M anual W hite Balance O peration F pg 29 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 E
53. occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it as Were Mey wan toe Expacen to Strong is moved from a cool place to a warm place after magnetic fields such as those generated by heating a cold room under extremely humid motors transformers or magnets conditions or in a place directly subjected to the vertically in their original cases cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe c damage to the video tape and can lead to Main Unit internal damage to the camcorder itself 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis Serious malfunctioning disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit away from metallic objects when not in use immediately and consult your local JVC dealer allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust IN places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove n 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 10
54. ol press it The EXPO SU RE Menu appears level counter E Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears To brighten the image SN To brighten the image rotate the MENU W heel downward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the MENU W heel upward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 To Ha hefna Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete g The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappears to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES e To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 e To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 28 en Focus detection zone NOTES e f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first lt pg 16 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 t pg 24 MENU Wheel NOTES e To return to
55. powered unit when not in use aS Some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F O peration 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage aeee 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use Make sure the cassette bears the 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 Aden CAUTIONS cont 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources About moisture condensation out of direct sunlight You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid where they won t be subject to unnecessary into a glass will cause drops of water to form on shock or vibration the glass outer surface This same phenomenon
56. re or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or 2 Keep these instructions table specified by the 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 manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 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 4 en O AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the Power Switch is set to EY
57. s manually lt gt pg 28 e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color 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 e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins m Stop E Button Rewind lt lt Button Play Pause 11 Button Fast Forward gt gt Button Set to de PLAYBACK Basic Playback 1 Load a tape cF pg 13 2 Set the Power Switch to Se To start playback press IH e To stop playback press M e Press lt lt to rewind or to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to GM e The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder or on a connected TV F pg 32 33 e Ifa blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press gt I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press IIl again e Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback Shuttle
58. sette This is called Super VHS ET Expan sion Technology OFF Records in VHS In the S VHS Setting Menu ON Records in S VHS on an S VHS cassette OFF Records in VHS on an S VHS cassette 5 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the M enu 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 VH S REC is displayed for approx 3 seconds NOTE If a cassette is not loaded S VH S will be displayed in the Menu Screen ent 1 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 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 during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point m t is recommended that tapes recorded in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder m Noise may appear on screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back m 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
59. sure the battery pack is attached to the camcorder Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until it locks in place e If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 3 REFRESH TT 0 0 REFRESH Lamp GE T 1L Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4 CHARGE Lamp a The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to 0 indicate charging has started When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit Battery pack y charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the LLE ee AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the al camcorder m Power Switch le To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Y Topdcin NOTES connector O a e During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot y a Adapter be operated To AC outlet e Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e If the battery operation time remains extremely short I even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new e Using the optional AA V15 AC Power Adapter C
60. t MOUG scssi pg 20 N ega Posi Mode atadas pg 21 P Picture Stabilizer esmas pg 17 o A ae aaes acetate eden eeteee pg 30 Power Switch Position ccccccccccncnnnnnonononicanannnos pg 14 Program AE With Special Effects pg 20 Provided Accessories cocccccconononncncncnonicinaaracna nano pg 4 Q QUICK REVIEW veracidad pg 18 R o Recording Advanced Features ess pg 19 29 Recording Stal S10 Dieretsssarnna pg 14 15 Recording FORMAL asnos pg 10 Recording Mode escamas pg 12 Record Standby salas pg 14 A EEE a EE E A E E E T pg 18 ROWING The Tape seins a pg 30 gt Sepa MODE einiino eera pg 21 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 8 SIMRO Se ANG Mesra a A pg 30 SPCC ICAU ONS cerati pg 46 Sports MOOC orses aE pg 20 a A pg 30 SUPE LOLUX AS LX aristocracia pg 23 Super VHS Expansion Technology eseese pg 10 US Tape Contar sport oaminssnatnes pg 31 Tape DUD DUNG auscrssnsraoniacacaaize pg 32 33 Tape Length Setting cccccccccccccnncnnnnncononnnnonnnnnos pg 12 TS MACO rrene A pg 24 Time Base Corrector ssssesesssesserirrrrrrererrrrrsessses pg 31 TimeLapse SMOG UNG eiscorianasni oia pg 26 A A rt ert errr artnet rr errr pg 31 Tipoa WOUND esos pg 8 AVG UG IIE M OGG aaa arar pg 20 U Unload A TapE criada pg 13 Vo Viewfinder ACJUStMENE cccccceccecceeeseeeeeseesseeeeees pg 8 We White Balance AdjuStMent ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees pg 29 Wide MOOS usada dildos pg 23
61. table picture even with old tapes Factory preset TBC is engaged To activate release the TBC mode press TBC during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed 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 lt The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press gt H to start playback e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable the Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears For other notes lt pg 35 a 3 2 EN KK Connections And Tape Dubbing 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 with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors Use optional S Video and Audio cables To TV or VCR To S Video S Video cable To S Video Input optional Output q To Audio Audio cable To Audio Input optional O utput Connector cover W hen connecting the cables open this cover B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Use optional Video and Audio cables To TV or VCR
62. ternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights ING Advanced Features cont Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press PAE 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 3 To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until O FF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds 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 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 pg 29 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 32 ft use manual focusing pg 28 Y 2 1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode An en
63. the camcorder enters the Record Standby During shooting Power Switch mode PAUSE is displayed in the viewfinder Recording Start Stop Button 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button BEC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress saa ia Tape remaining To Stop Recording a press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode MIN 120MIN gt 119MIN Now calculating OMIN lt 1MIN lt 2MIN lt 3MIN lt Blinking Blinking Blinking 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 An nl O NOTES e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to O FF and then back to EY or M to turn the camcorder on again e f 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 lt pg 18 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it e To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording gt pg 22 24 For other notes lt pg 35 16e
64. ush up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e 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 e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape DETAILS mSS 5 Date Time Settings gt pg 9 Recording gt pg 14 15 TBC Time Base Corrector pg 31 O 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 O Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack O Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack O To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas O The following operation stops charging or discharging e Set the Power Switch to aED EY or M e Disconnect the AC Adapter from t
65. 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 S VHSET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded and S VHS is displayed when an S VHS cassette is loaded lt pg 10 If a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen S VHS ET is preset to O FF _ Factory preset An ENZO Date Time Insert 1 Set the Power Switch to M Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen automatically appears gen del act ous d the Date Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME DISP gP pg 3 and press it The DATE TIME DISP Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated lo The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the M enu Screen NOTES DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded e f you do not want to record the display select the O FF mode before shooting AUTO DATE e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about DEC 25 01 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date A TOERE After loading a cassette e
66. y anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET

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