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JVC GR-AXM88UM Camcorder User Manual

1. Shoulder Strap 22 Tripod Mounting idiots anaes asthe elato AU as RECORDING Basic Recording disossea iiuna aa ei E EEE E Basic 2 5 aan spa I Advanced Features 2 22 2 2 72 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Mm Features coo Basic Connections 1 eret eret eene terae Renee taa dne eene Using The Cassette EDITING Bubba d dure ctia Random Assemble Editing USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Insert Editing ESTE a Audio Im M gas USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX LCD monitor Viewfinder Coniro s u aT asa q gas sa CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Sen GETTING STARTED CHG charge indicator Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES A No function is available without power supply POWER indicator END Use only specified power supply
2. pg 18 9 DISPLAY Button pg 15 MENU Button esee CF pg 30 Multi Function Control Exposure Focus FAR NEAR m e Menu Setting Change I gt 30 Tracking gt pg 35 9 PUSH Button 8 EJECT Switch 9 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch I pg 8 05 Diopter Adjustment I gt pg 10 f Recording Start Stop Button G pg 15 0 POWER Switch pg 15 34 Recording Mode SP EP Select Button a irr teneret C pg 12 R A EDIT CANCEL Button CF pg 40 9 R A EDIT IN OUT gt pg 40 Tape Length T20 30 40 Select B ttom d eei ette pg 12 COUNTER R Reset M Memory B ttOD ese aei regne efe CF pg 35 EDIT Button 1 0200 pg 41 Q3 R A EDIT E pg 40 PICTURE STABILIZER Button pg 24 PROGRAM AE Select Dial gt pg 20 BRIGHT Dial VOLUME Dial Random Assemble Editing gt pg 40 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer External MIC jack capped I gt pg DE IN Jackie iet pg The jacks t
3. ND Effect Mode pg 21 Auto Mode Lock Mode P Auto Mode Release Mode Picture Stabilizer ette pg 24 B Playback sees e pg 34 Battery Pack Program AE with Special Effects pg 20 Brighten the Image Provided Accessories pg 6 C Q Car Battery pg 9 Quick Review pg 18 Cassette Adapter e pg 37 R Character Generator pg 27 Charge Marker 9 Random Assemble Editing pg 39 41 Charging the Battery pg 8 Recording Advanced Features pg 20 33 Clock Lithium Battery pg 10 42 Recording ve pg 15 Connection to a VCR TV pg 36 Recording Start Stop E e pg 15 Contents e pg Recording Mode Setting e pg 12 Counter Memory Recording Standby res e pg 15 D Remote Control Unit weve pg 42 Remove Cassette ve pg 13 Darken the Image pg 24 Retake pg 18 Date Time Character Insert pg 28 Rewind ME pg 34 Date Time Setting pg 11 S Discharge the Battery pack 8 Diopter Adjust pg 10 Self Timer pg 32 43 Sepia Mode wee pg 21 E Shoulder St
4. Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer EN 2 ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conduc tors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing a
5. indicator Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE approx 3 hrs 30 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min BATT RELEASE USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the ATTENTION battery pack in until it locks in place Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power DETACH BATTERY PACK is turned off Failure to do so can result 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack in a camcorder malfunction Approximate recording time unit min REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH BATT LCD monitor on LCD monitor off function that allows you to fully discharge the PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on battery pack before recharging BN V11U 45 30 50 35
6. used SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T20 30 40 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and 40 40 minutes in SP NOTE The tape remaining time pg 15 displayed the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected SP EP recording mode button Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 1 Press SP EP button SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical recording at 1 3 the speed of SP Set POWER to CAMERA Tape length indicator T20 T30 T40 NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point LCD monitor or viewfinder Recording mode indicator SP lt gt EP 2 10 Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed Then close the LCD monitor Turn to take up slack NOT
7. 68 dBs high Light 3W impedance unbalanced Signal system NTSC type with 03 5 mm MONO Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time max SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions Including viewfinder FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips 40 minutes 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Approx 1030 g 2 3 Ibs 118 W x 115 x 218 D mm 4 11 16 x 4 9 16 x 8 5 8 CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 8 to 68 4 mm 18 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance with 0 55 color LCD adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD MONITOR Size 4 diagonally measured LCD system LCD TFT active matrix system VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11EG Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Charging system Dimensions Weight AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 23 W DC 8 5 V zz 1 3 A DC 6 3 V 1 8 Constant current peak detection timer co
8. Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape 388 PLAY PAUSE Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT When connecting connector
9. To discharge the battery BN VI2U 45 30 50 35 sitis attach the battery pack to the adapter as BN V22U 100 70 110 75 shown in the above illustration Then push BN V25U 130 95 150 100 REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when the light is on when discharging is complete Charge marker NOTES The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder en 9 CHARGE MARKER 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 Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pac
10. on page 39 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs 4 2 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible RM V705U provided BUTTONS RM V700U optional Installing The Battery PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Type Pull out by inserting a pointed instrument into slot Type Pull out while sliding the lock hole Type Pinch the release tab and pull out INSERT BATTERY Making sure the plus side is up insert the lithium battery CR2025 into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks into place Read the caution concerning lithium batteries F pg 2 FUNCTIONS With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA With the camcorder s power switch set to PLAY Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in out gt pg 18 PLAY Button Playback start I gt pg 34 STOP Bu
11. Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 32 Self Timer press INT TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off 2 Release Instead of setting Interval Timer to OFF in the Menu press INT TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 33 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 33 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 33 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 45 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in ste
12. Character then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears INPUT CHARACTERS Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character blink then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 FAR NEAR To select the location of the next character press FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares blink at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Press when you re done and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING Press FAR or NEAR to make End blink then press MENU twice to return to the normal screen PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Gain Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Date Time END MENU KEY NOTES To erase a character you entered mistakenly make Clear blink by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the character at the bottom row which you want to replace then press FAR or NEAR to highlight g in the top left corner and then press MENU To display the characters you have set Instant Title C pg 26 or Date Time Character Insert pg 28 Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode 0 4
13. IN connectors 1 To Pause In i VCR Recording deck RM V700U PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE 2 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE 3 Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS 5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES The RM V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the RM V700U at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function apears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL There must be at least
14. The power supply has not been correctly connected r pg 9 The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAM ERA gt pg 15 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 The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel Noise bars appear in the playback Manual Tracking has not been performed t pg 35 picture Playback picture is blurred or The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupted nearest 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 The Counter Memory Function has been activated or rewind gt pg 35 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER tape won t eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 45
15. Then set the power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the LCD monitor STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image turn the BRIGHT dial toward To darken the image turn the dial toward Speaker volume control You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME dial ADJUST VOLUME 1 If you want to turn up the volume Turn the dial toward If you want to turn down the volume Turn the dial toward NOTES The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY e When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e When the LCD monitor is turned off sound is not heard from the speaker e The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV gt pg 36 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section You can also view the playback picture on the LCD moitor with it flipped over and retracted e During playback pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all in
16. Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5U RF unit Refer to the RF V5U instruction manual for connection procedure PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter VHS PlayPak Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one AA R6 size battery as shown in the VCR illustration at left Then reattach the cover z INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
17. and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds perform the date and time settings I pg 11 After setting is complete turn the power off and disconnect the power source If you re connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking that means that the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one t gt pg 10 9 Tape End Display TAPE END pg 15 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear During recording pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with from the screen INDEX Controls Controls Connectors D MONITOR OPEN Switch I gt pg 16 J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol 2 Button ee CF pg 34 Connector x RETAKE R Quick Review Button pg 18 Located beneath the j ckcover Button Connect the Editing Cable when performing RETAKE F Button PLAY PAUSE Button Button erret ener SEL Button 2222 00000 CF pg 25 CD SET Button pg 25 Power Zoom Lever
18. appears If you select Set Character or Date Time press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function Set Character gt pg 27 Date Time gt pg 11 CLOSE MENU 5 Press MENU The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu is available only in the Record Standby mode b To record a subject in a dark lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode S LX Super LoLux To record a subject in a dimly lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Association Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Tele Macro Usually set to this position Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Interval Timer This feature allows
19. approx 45 degrees MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER Integrated Auto Light The Logical Choice p Compact VHS We a gp uama E The only compact video that can be used with your VHS VCR with VHS Playpak Program AE with Special Effects gt pg 20 m Auto Mode Lock m Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight m Sports m 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Zoom out Random Assemble Editing lt pg 39 41 pA AC Power Adapter Cassette Adapter Battery Pack Remote Control Charger AA V11EG VHS PlayPak C P7U BN V11U Unit RM V705U Shoulder ED e Lithium Battery 929 Strap CR2025 x 2 VHS Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Clock Lithium Battery Viewfinder Adjustment 22 Date Time SENTING aS Tape Length Setting 12 oAndhazeeiuaredinntas tavraansenghatscesedaancepeusadnsds Recording Mode Setting Loading Unloading A Cassette Grip Adjustment
20. one second between an in point and its corresponding out point ensure correct operation leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points If it takes than 5 minutes to search for in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety Gw ad ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 3 2 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE OUT IN OUT OUT MODE A 7 Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING EDITED TAPE VCR 2 Press EDIT the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order STOP While editing the R A Edit counter of the scene which is beging copied is shown with a blinking highlight END AUTOMATIC EDITING 3 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ris When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 C
21. since it remains extremely hot When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft 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 When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American 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 General Battery Precautions When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with fresh one Use only the following batteries C P6U 7 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Bat
22. to qualified personnel Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording is possible anywhere Use the BN V11U V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful func tions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to d
23. you to set the parameters for Self Timer gt pg 32 and Time Lapse recording F pg 33 Rec Time This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording I pg 33 JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 Tally ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of rcording OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times Set Character Allows you to input characters F pg 27 Allows you to set the current date and time pg 11 Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK NOTE During shooting in low light Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used In this case use Manual Focus gt pg 23 MENU Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tally Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY lt gt 15 1 25 4 gt 1 45 OFF 5min lt gt 1min 30s 15s lt OFF RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start Stop button and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make su
24. 8 010 Clear 28 RECORDING Advanced Features cont LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial Date display Time display Date Time display Auto Date Record mode Date off mode No indication 4 Y The characters you have set using Character Generator Auto Date Record mode Auto Date Auto date record mode Date display DEC 25 97 Time display PM10 50 00 Auto date record executed Date Time display Characters Example of stored characters DEC 25 97 PM10 50 00 Date Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date time and characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected color monitor record them manually or automatically and even make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure gt pg 11 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT DISPLAY 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt Disp appears CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press SET while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left NOTES The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting If you want to delete the display during shooting press SEL repeatedly until Disp ap
25. AY button superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Press the Recording Start Stop button Start St eThe tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and appears in the viewfinder STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording Tally lamp camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force The tape s remaining time is displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder as shown The indicated remaining time is approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected gt pg 12 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 While shooting pressing DISPLAY lets you remove some indiations from the screen pg 49 If the Record Standby mod
26. ES Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder can t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode 1 GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Zoom lever Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet D then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2 and then through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left D then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 Trip
27. JVC MM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER VIDEOCAMARA VHS COMPACTO CAMERA VHS COMPACTA GR AXMSSUM Compact VHS VHS H INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRU ES PORTUGU S ESPA OL ENGLISH Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents F pg 7 Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that refer to the Index I pgs 49 52 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions F pgs 53 54 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet m When you are not using the AC Power No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing
28. MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK BRIGHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 3 Press and simultaneously The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears 2 20 Ex Black Fader Fade Wipe OMEN IN These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION E3 lt FDE OU OUT Function indication LCD monitor or viewfinder 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt Fade Wipe appears gt Fade Wipe After 2 sec ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved selected mode s name and its indication Bx Black Fader displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for Es i approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and E Mosaic Fader on
29. been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack El Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure gt pg 8 H Push in the battery pack until it locks into place To remove the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK PLAY PAUSE lt Set to PLAY El Set the power switch to PLAY H Press REW The tape will automatically stop at th
30. d for best viewability pg 17 and press the Recording Start Stop button The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and appears in the LCD monitor STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder pg 15 For other notes refer to pg 15 en 17 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Self recording You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward START RECORDING 2 Point the lens toward yourself and start recording During self recording the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as when viewing a mirror Brightness control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT dial ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 1 If you want to brighten the image Turn t
31. degrees EJECT switch does not function Some functions are not available The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when 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 e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of in the LCD monitor and the the camcorder viewfinder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the power switch to OFF and let the unit cool down Colored bright spots appear all over The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology the LCD monitor However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 96 The indicators and the picture color This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD on the LCD monitor are not clear monitor is pressed The LCD monitor the viewfinder Wipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD and the lens have become dirty ex monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the fingerprints stain and it won t come out easily The picture is blurred in the Quick This is
32. dications from the screen PLAYBACK Features NOD FF STOP FEATURE PURPOSE Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback 1 Press either button as many times as necessary for best picture To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both and buttons simultaneously Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Still Playback To pause during playback 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal NOTE Shuttle Search To allow high speed search in either direction Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback NOTES The counter memory
33. e beginning of the tape H Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor e To stop playback press STOP For more details pg 34 viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak r gt pg 37 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE MONITOR OPEN El Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor Open to an angle of over 45 degrees Press EJECT to open the cassette holder El Insert a video cassette Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details pg 13 SHOOTING LENS COVER open close knob Recording Start Stop button El Slide the LENS COVER open close knob to open the lens cover Set the power switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop button once again For more details pg 15 16 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at
34. e like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has
35. e continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function F pg 18 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed e While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker 1 RECORDING Basic Recording cont LENS COVER Switch MONITOR OPEN Tape remaining time indicator min Now calculating 120min 119min 3min 5 2min Blinking 1min Blinking Omin Blinking Tally lamp Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 I pg 15 ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode The scene you re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downwar
36. e wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer amp will blink 24m NOV PICTURE STABILIZER LCD monitor or viewfinder To bright ESE Exposure Level Indicator en the image a To darken the image RECORDING Advanced Features cont Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly noticeable at high magnifica tion ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER 1 Press PICTURE STABILIZER appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press PICTURE STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT
37. efeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 2 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 3 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recepta cles and the point where they exit from the product 4 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface
38. es Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 305 1min 5 or select to turn the function OFF SET RECORDING TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 45 1 25 1s 5s or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking set Rec Time and Interval Timer in the Menu screen to OFF To release when the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set Interval Timer and Rec Time in the Menu screen to OFF VOLUME Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 4 Rewind Reverse Search Tape counter H Still Playback A Eject LCD Monitor in Retracted Position PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open
39. es subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration Near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F 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 4 To O 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 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD m
40. ette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor Set to POWER OFF BATT RELEASE 5 Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover PUSH EJECT Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 5 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty TROUBLESHOOTING 7 POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and doesn t come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start The tape is running but there s no playback picture The battery pack has not been attached correctly r pg 8 The battery pack is not charged r pg 8
41. example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colors the image becomes the color which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions When an object is in various shades of the same color When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Press SEL reapeatedly until M W B appears 2 SELECT WHITE BALANCE Press SET Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder MWB With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below KE Outdoors on sunny day Outdoors on cloudy day d Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB MWB sets the color temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS 2 P
42. functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M less than 1 second so the disappears d 6 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections To AUDIO and When VIDEO connectors connecting the cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cables optional To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors Antenna VIDEO and DC OUT connectors RF unit RF V5U optional NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e I you have 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 There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY POWER 2
43. ger Function Indication gt pg 25 Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK 5 Tape Length Display pg 12 Zoom Indicator pg 18 7 Recording Indicator G pg 15 Picture Stabilizer Indicator I gt pg 24 8 Interval Time Recording Time Indicator sees gt pg 32 9 Record Standby Mode Indicator G pg 15 Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER scrotum pg 15 9 Instant Title Display pg 26 Date Time Character Display I gt pg 28 5 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level 1 When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicator CF pg 22 Q Exposure Level Indicator CF pg 24 White Balance Mode Indicator pg 29 Menu Setting Change Indicator pg 30 Index Code Marking r gt pg 43 Clock Warning Once the power is turned on
44. ght may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode C pg 21 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode gt pg 21 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 20m 1 second later the mode is activated After 1 sec 4 4 Sepia LCD monitor viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the
45. h RELEASE FOCUS LOCK a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The focus lock When shooting a subject close to the lens indication disappears zoom out first pg 18 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro gt pg 31 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically FAR NEAR NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder a adjustments pg 10 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indications 444 appear and 4 blinks Go to step 3 To nearer subject Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication 2 and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in th
46. he dial toward If you want to darken the image Turn the dial toward BRIGHT dial j Y 59 an 97 Zoom out Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator RETAKE R F FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom 1 To zoom in slide the Zoom Lever toward 2 To zoom out slide toward W e During Hyper Zoom the speed increases the further you slide the Zoom Lever Focusing may become unstable during Hyper Zoom In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock F pg 22 23 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The Zoom Level Indicator I only moves during optical zoom Once the Zoom Level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Press C and release quickly during the Record Standby mode Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next
47. indication remains The mode is activated When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe pg 25 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lighted situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent mercury vapor lights 8 2 Dial LCD monitor Mod Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication symbol Viewfinder indication 52 72777 Auto Mode Lock 717 Twilight Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more incorrect operation due to accidental button natural and dramatic The following happens when pressing during shooting Twilight mode is selected In this mode the following controls are disabled Auto gain control is turned off Fade Wipe Wide Title Display M W B Manual e White Balance is set to outdoor mode but White Balance Manual Focus Focus Lock can also be manually changed to another mode Exposure Control and MENU gt pg 29 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m
48. k before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet 7 DC OUT terminal AC Power Adapter Charger AA V11EG DC cord To car s cigarette lighter socket Car Battery Cord AP V7U optional D 2 Car Battery Charger Adapter BH V3U optional USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES When using the car battery leave the engine idling The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the lef
49. lower the temperature the longer recharging takes CAUTIONS cont Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use Make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape 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 n 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 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 plac
50. ly the indication remains d Wipe START RECORDING ae Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and No indication ES Slide Wipe activate fade or wipe in OFF OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade or wipe out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE While gt Fade Wipe is displayed press SET twice OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the reserved fade or wipe is cancelled Black Fader Fades in out to a black screen Mosaic Fader PROGRAM AE select dial Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern NOTES shutter wipe e Pressing and holding the Recording Start A black screen moves in from the top and bottom Stop button allows you to record a black closing over the image like a shutter or a new image blank screen or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic pushes open the black screen vertically from the center Fader is selected Slide Wipe The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia pg 21 A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left 26 LCD monitor viewfinder Wide mode LCD monitor or viewfinder Title indication No indication Happy Birthday Our Vacation Merry Christmas A Special Day Happy Holidays Our New Wedding Day Congratulations characters yo
51. n outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 10 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE IPMEN GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Z en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combina tion to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and th
52. nctioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning monitor Viewfinder 18min REC SP gt gt gt 4 9 PAUSE Imin 1 25 4 Sepia TAPE END gt Disp 5 b d vsk E INDE B x Merry Christmas DEC 25 97 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications AM 10 24 56 D Cassette Warning Remaining Tape iiio t rine pg 15 When no cassette is inserted the Cassette Warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the Cassette Warning lights Otherwise the Remaining Tape Time is displayed When the Power switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded the Cassette mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position Recording Mode SP EP Indicator IF pg 12 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator gt pg 20 Displayed at 3 for approx 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 8 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator G pg 25 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the SET button Then only the indicator remains at 9 Program Mana
53. normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode pg 12 An error number i e E03 appears Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power in the LCD monitor or the view source After a few minutes try turning the power on again finder If the error number still appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus The diopter needs to be adjusted I pg 10 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus I pg 22 A character generator title and the If you remove the power source from the camcorder while date and time displays disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make from the LCD monitor or the sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting viewfinder the power source The wrong date and time are f you have not performed Date Time Setting I pg 11 displayed recorded the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out Even though the Lens Cover is open The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position blinks of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from fu
54. ntrolled 150 W x 42 x 68 mm 5 15 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Approx 350 g 0 78 Ibs CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions Weight Accessory Provided Accessories 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Approx 240 g 0 53 Ibs AA R6 size battery x 1 Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U Car Battery Charger BH V3U Battery Charger BH VC10U Car Battery Cord AP V7U RF Unit RF V5U Compact VHS C Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Wireless Remote Control Unit RM V700U Some acccessories 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 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED UM Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0697
55. o are located beneath the jack cover VIDEO OUT pg RF DC OUT Jack pg AUDIO OUT Jack eee pg Indicators 33 Tally Lamp I pg 15 34 Power On Indicator I pg 15 Other Parts video Light pg 19 Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Remote sensor r gt pg 43 Microphone nnns ots pg 45 Shoulder Strap Eyelets 0 pg 14 Clock Battery Compartment I pg 10 T Battery Pack Mount Electronic Viewfinder A LENS COVER Switch Crip Strap nint VIDEO LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch pg 19 Speaker ayu au I pg 34 Tripod Mounting Socket I pg 14 528 M AC Power Manual Focus aaa pg 23 Animation Recording ned Code pg 39 Audio Dubbing pt N Auto Date Record Auto FOCUS 2h tos roses
56. o move the highlight bar down to Date Time then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or to until the correct setting appears f you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to Cancel then press MENU If you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 START CLOCK OPERATION Once you ve set the date and time press FAR or NEAR until Set begins to blink then press MENU The Menu screen reappears CLOSE MENU 6 Press MENU PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tally Menu Screen Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY NOTES To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert gt pg 28 step 4 you input an invalid date FEB 30 JUN 31 Set Time and etc and perform step 5 Input Error appears blinking Date Screen 1 00 AM 12 00 at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to input the correct number Set Date Month Day Year Time 12 hour indication with AM or PM 128 GETTING STARTED cont 20 30 40 tape length select button Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
57. od Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod RECORDING Basic Recording EN 1 5 1 ining time indicat SEE You should already have performed the procedures listed min below If not do so before continuing Now calculating Power F pg 8 e Tape Length Recording Mode Setting gt pg 12 120min Grip Adjustment pg 14 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees Power indicator Bul Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked 1 19min 2min Blinking 3 Shooting while watching the viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Omin Blinking Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to 1min Blinking CAMERA The power indicator lights and the camcorder LENS COVER enters the Record Standby mode Switch The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE DISPL
58. oint the camcorder at a white flat object such as sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually pg 23 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 3 Press SET until MWB appears then press and hold SET for more than 3 seconds MWB blinks in the LCD monitor or the view finder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tally Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY Gain Up gt NORM Macro Interval Timer 1 Rec Time 2 JLIP ID NO Tally Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings this mark appears RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO or Tally press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting
59. onitor 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 Make be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not mulfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer EN OO GENERAL AUDIO Format VHS NTSC standard Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm Power source DC 6V via AUDIO out Power consumption connector LCD monitor off Speaker 20 mm round x 1 viewfinder on 6 7 W monaural LCD monitor on External viewfinder off 7 4 W microphone input
60. op when the desired time appears Choose from 1 45 1 25 1s 5s or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 5 Set Rec Time in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade Wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated ACCESS MENU SCREEN SET RECORDING TIME automatically after the selected period of time EN 33 Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press or to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choic
61. ow When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background Focus detection zone The low contrast warning 4 appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situations When things pass between your subject and the camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your PROGRAM AE select dial subject in before recording When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First center on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK NOTES LOCK FOCUS e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication 7445 focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe wit
62. p 5 on pg 33 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear Also refer to pgs 32 and 33 Index Code Marking RM V700U only To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during marking If VISS is pressed during Record Standby mode the mark is placed where START STOP is pressed 44m USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT COUNTER R M Tape Counter Insert editing indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder oH O1O O O OOD OE RM V705U provided RM V700U optional Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V705U or RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view
63. pears then press SET To recall the display press SET again AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations After changing the date After loading a cassette After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing SET In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with Auto Date NOTES Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes e In the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re shooting the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from that point It is not recorded during any other recordings made on that day w 8 29 LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial No indication MWB Auto a White balance 6 mode indicator NOTES To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press SET until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to AUTO LOCK Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when the PROGRAM AE select dial s position has been changed When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 ADJUST FOCUS this unit makes its color tempera ture standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colors For
64. rap Attachment pg 14 Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 21 Shuttle Search pg 35 Erase Protection Specifications wee pg 55 Exposure Control Sports Mode e pg 21 F Still Playbackau ore nte pg 35 Fast Forward Tape FOCUS asr Qaya S dn Tape Dubbing Tape Length Setting wie pg Time Lapse Shooting pg 33 43 GripsAdj stmernt cene tes pg 14 Tracking iicet ertet H Tripod Mounting e Twilight Mode sese High Speed Shutter Mode pg 21 V Video Light rete cong pg 19 Index Code Marking pg 43 Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 Insert Cassette n W Insert Editing Instant TItles Curr wa apashun apas 1 White Balance Adjustment L Wide rre aaa mede LCD monitor Viewfinder indications pg 49 Z J ZOOMING pg 18 Journalistic shooting pg 17 CAUTIONS DANGER Video Light The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light
65. re the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 30s 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF CLOSE MENU Press MENU START DELAYED RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Timer while the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set Interval Timer to OFF Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Press or to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices St
66. s the cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cable optional amp AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR Recording deck MM 459 Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE VCR CODE R A Edit SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Create edited videos easily using your Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote camcorder as the source player You can select toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR order you like R A Edit is more easily SET and press button A and then B performed when the optional RM V700U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with code is automatically set once you release the your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on can also be performed by operating the VCR ADEDATE TUE WD RM V700U CF pg 42 2 Make sure the VCR s power is Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing MBR SET IMPORTANT VCR CTL Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it not work with yo
67. shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal 210 Video Light When natural lighting is too dim you can brighten the scene by using the built in video light SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject OFF _ Turns off the light LIGHT OFF AUTO ON video light can be used with the camcorder s power on t is recommended to set the white balance I pg 29 to indoor mode when you use the video light When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator does not blink in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automati cally when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video li
68. t NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus side is up insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA Gw Date Time Setting SELECT MODE First set the power switch to CAMERA Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press t
69. tart ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING To MIC ZN Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 M h 00 00 capped Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby the edit points will not be accurate I the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s RM V705U volume is too high whistling or howling may occur provided RM V700U optional NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate e During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 46en LENS COVER After Use open close switch Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cass
70. tery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers Terminals 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 powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTE It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Ghalging nz imet eti 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C 22 109 to 30 C NOTES Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The
71. the recorded tape and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING 7 Press STOP NOTES When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor fully opened the original audio will be heard from the speaker After step 5 Retake pg 18 can be performed The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode 45 Audio dubbing indicator Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape LCD monitor normal audio only or viewfinder 20 05 20 Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure c pg 44 before continuing The sound comes from the built in microphone or an external microphone if connected FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should s
72. to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing I pg 23 IRE WIDE Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto D D Mode Lock 55 Sports spots 1 5 Sports FG Fu rog Electronic Fog Filter High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an 1 1000 sec external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the 1 1000 5 1 1000 High Speed Shutter image and gives it a fancy look q 1 2000 sec gt 2 512 12000 se shutter High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode ND ND ND Effect ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject 4 The scene being shot is recorded sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide r pg 26 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie Nn 72 g O Ig 5 2 2 RECORDING 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 When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is l
73. tton Stop E gt pg 34 REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review r pg 18 Rew Rew Shuttle Search F pg 35 Q INSERT Button Insert Editing F pg 44 START STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder Q INT TIME Button Self Timer Time Lapse F pg 43 REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse t gt pg 43 PAUSE Button Pause I pg 35 FF Button D A DUB Button Retake forward IG pg 18 FF FF Shuttle Search C pg 35 Audio dubbing pg 45 B PAUSE IN Connector CF pg 40 D MBR SET Button CF pg 39 viss Button Index Code marking I pg 43 VCR CTL Button CF pg 39 R A EDIT Buttons RM V700U only CF pg 40 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Index Code Marking Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder RM V700U optional RM V705U provided FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE n43 Self Timer
74. u have set using Character Generator SET button PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Advanced Features cont Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt Wide appears ENGAGE WIDE MODE 3 Press SET RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press SET again while Wide appears Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SEL repeatedly until Title appears SELECT PRESET TITLE Engage the Record Standby mode then press SET to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTES To delete the Instant Title during recording press SEL repeatedly until Title appears then press SET To recall a title press SET again E27 MENU button 5 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to Set
75. urs or may offer limited functions RM V700U optional NOTES e If the power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In VCR BRAND BUTTONS VCR BRAND BUTTONS this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 NAME e If the RM V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR PHILIPS MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack PANASONIC HITACHI JVC A B MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 40 TOSHIBA CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 0000000000 0000 000000 009000 00000000000009 000000 000009000009000 0000000000990000 000 0 ZENITH Open the cover To AUDIO J terminal and VIDEO JLIP out connectors Editing cable optional 03 5 Audio and mini plug cable Video cable optional AUDIO and VIDEO

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