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JVC GR-AXM38EG Camcorder User Manual

1. en 19 Date Time Character Insert To display the date and time on the LCD monitor in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK 2 Choose a display mode by pressing DATE TIME repeatedly while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration to the left m You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure lt gt pg 7 If you haven t do so first DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode before shooting f you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE TIME In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes 2 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features 1 second later the mode is activated Programme AE With Special Eff
2. CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME then press it The DATE TIME Setting Menu appears Select Dial elf you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 6 elf you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 4 SET DATE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking MENU Jog Dial J LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT e Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START C
3. SUPPLY POWER 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5E RF unit Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection procedure TAPE DUBBING PLAY PAUSE When connecting the cables open the Power Switch jack COVEN To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables provided To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR Recording deck n l Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration to the 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 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
4. Zen Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety informa tion and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents lt gt pg 3 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index F pg 52 54 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions F pg 55 56 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 No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet 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 VHS PAL HAL Warning o
5. Manual Tracking is also available ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 7 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders PLAYBACK Features cont FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION f 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 FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION 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 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 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press P
6. 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 420 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 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER 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 gt pg 2 RM V700U provided FUNCTIONS BUTTONS With the camcorder s power switch set With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA to PLAY pe AS transmitting window amer SET ewon Sd O REC TIME Button O FF Button FF FF Shuttle Search F pg 36 38 REW Button Rew Rew Shuttle Search F pg 36 38 Orauseouton i Paso pg 30 PLAY Button Playback start pg 36 STA
7. The Counter Memory Function has been activated or rewind CF pg 38 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed SSS LU nol SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER The tape won t eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees EJECT switch does not function Some functions are not available The 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 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 Coloured bright spots appear all The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology over 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 The indicators and the picture This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD colour on the LCD monitor
8. even when there are _ HALOGEN multiple subjects with different colour temperatures aM PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 7 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper M W B Menu Screen SELECT MWB 2 Follow step 1 through 3 on page 32 Manual White Balance Adjustment select MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB begins blinking MWB blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTES To switch to automatic white balance adjustment set the M W B in the Menu Screen to AUTO or turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK MENU Jog Dial Ke adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when the Select Dial s position has been changed When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 1 of MWB this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which approximates to green orange or purple respectively Select Dial z Iil Recording Start Stop Jog Dial Button MENU LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS NURO EXPOSURE AUTO DAT
9. Control K Indicators EEE E EE E 52 ae VAROE gt 8 Other Parts 00 0 0 cece eee ceeeeeeeeees 52 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications 54 N f CAUTIONS 55 AU OIO VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS 57 A V cable AN GETTING STARTED Marks Power To AC outlet This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you A choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES No function is available without power supply Use only specified power supply Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER CHG charg indicator REFRESH indicator Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings 2 e The CHG indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started DETACH BATTERY PACK When the CHG indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete
10. Multi ES Brand Remote i gt pg 42 is set to operate with your OC VERGIL brand of VCR see VER CODE LIST but can ae be O performed by operating the VCR manually E Before operation make sure the lithium battery is provided installed in the remote control RM V700U CF pg 42 SET REMOTE VCR CODE i dd SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR VCR BRAND BUTTONS VCRBRAND BUTTONS Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote NAME A B NAME A B towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to AKAI PHILIPS the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B e The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing 2 IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and 6 0 those of many other makers it may not work with yours NEC O or may offer limited functions tTHomson PANASONIC TELEFUNKEN NOTES SABA f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try NORDMENDE another code from the VCR CODE LIST TOSHIBA Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this
11. Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA SSS LLU en l 1 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet C then fold it back and thread it through the keeper and then through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left Q then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power pg 4 Jape Length Setting pg 8 Grip Adjustment pg 10 LOAD A CASSETTE Power 7 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 indicator degrees Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press P
12. and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTES To erase a character you entered mistakenly make CLEAR blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial then press it All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the characters at the bottom row which you want to replace then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight QO in the top left corner and then press it To display the characters you have set Date Time Character Insert C pg 19 or Instant Titles C pg 24 Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM 0 COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO 07 1b om 0 8 gt MENU END Setting Menu ex REC TIME Hl TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END Normal Screen 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 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Men
13. are not monitor is pressed clear 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 normal while recording in the LP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode lt gt pg 8 An error number i e E03 appears Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus The dioptre needs to be adjusted pg 10 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus CF pg 30 The date and time displays If you remove the power source from the camcorder while disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are If you have not performed Date Time Setting F7 pg 7 the displayed recorded 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 positio
14. case turn the power on manually and try step 2 f the RM V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR 0006000690 00 8O000000 60 00 QO 00 O 0000 Q 000000 gt SSS LLU en MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH Open the cover To J terminal To AUDIO and R A EDIT CONNECTOR JLIP VIDEO OUT Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT J connectors connector VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack Editing cable cael ie PREPARE CAMCORDER provided 3 5 provided Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to mini plug cable PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and AlB To AUDIO engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions eae and VIDEO IN connectors To Pause In VCR Recording deck RM V700U provided AG ex TONG REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont PLAY PAUSE FF SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press ON OFF and the counter display appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to
15. 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 35 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 35 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 35 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear Also refer to pg 34 and 35 Index Code Marking To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks during marking If VISS is pressed during Record Standby mode the mark is placed where START STOP is pressed NG REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily MBR SET performed when the provided RM V700U MBR
16. is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject and blinks Go to step 5 END CLOSE MENU is locked NOTES ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it a and amp appear The Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears and the highlight bar is placed on Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward lt appears and Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward appears END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and 4 amp reappears to indicate the focus To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 1 Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer a or amp will blink 3 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfin
17. 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 Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard ness do not burn e do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble ates use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life ee do not subject to unnecessary shock T avoid repeated charging without fully discharging aes 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 bees 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 EN 59 NOTES t is no
18. or replace the old battery with a new one pg 6 1 e Tape End Display TAPE END F pg 13 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear Displayed for approx 5 seconds on the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is turned on and then disappear However the indications marked t are not displayed CAUTIONS DANGER Video Light e The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one e Use only the following battery C P6U or C P7U cccceceiescendxoieerd R6 AA size Please make
19. register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE 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 RM V700U 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 provided MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point CANCEL NOTES There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points f it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place Pressing ON OFF clears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety SSS LU en 47 Original tape camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 3 2 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE N OUT INOUT IN OUT MODE Vv Vv Vv Vv olol isa loig 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared y ya sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually Poron TT engage the VCR s Record Pause mod
20. the buttons located on the Multi Function Control is pressed The indication disappears within approx 2 seconds Super LoLux Indicator ccceccceeeeee CF pg 23 Tape Length Indicator cccccceeeeee CF pg 8 Q Zoom Indicator Bar c cccscseseseeseeees CF pg 16 Recording Indicator c c0 lt c chcetcscesteces IF pg 12 QD Picture Stabiliser Indicator 06 CF pg 17 2 Interval Timer Recording Time A ALON sranucectcmhceapecaaeeeenwenteaararsys CF pg 34 3 eRecord Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 12 e Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER F pg 13 Instant Title Display ccccceeeeee CF pg 24 5 Date Time Character Display CF pg 19 6 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level cm e gt When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks battery power warningt then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares mmm does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged D GGUS WAI CATON anecs IF pg 31 Exposure Control Level Counter I gt pg 29 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 32 Clock Battery Warning Blinks for approx 10 seconds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install
21. the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Electronic Fog Filter FG FG FOG Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look 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 d d SEPIA N ae D The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide F pg 23 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie en2 1 Dial LCD monitor Mod symbol Viewfinder indication R iD ed OE Twilight Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode lt gt pg 33 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing pg 31 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action A Bio Nega Posi Negative Positive The colours of a picture are reversed NEGA POSI mode 1 2000 sec 1 2000 E2 AUL High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 2000s
22. 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 NOTES 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 GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 7 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 Button Refasten the Velcro strip Recording Start Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration to the left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power
23. which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode LCD monitor or viewfinder To external Apa ri Microphone END AUDIO DUBBING input jac Press STOP capped oe 4 NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate f the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and RM V700U Audio Dubbing provided Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past
24. 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 5OR TROUBLESHOOTING POWER No power is supplied The battery pack has not been attached correctly pg 4 The battery pack is not charged C pg 4 The power supply has not been correctly connected lt pg 5 The power suddenly goes off and The battery pack has completely discharged doesn t come back on by itself Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Recording does not start The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA CF pg 12 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode playback picture 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 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
25. AGE 2 S EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Explanations cont REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording CF pg 35 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer pg 34 and Time Lapse recording CF pg 35 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The tally lamp remains off at all times CHARACTER Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters cF pg 25 COLOUR BAR While the colour bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled 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 DEMO MODE OFF si Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 22 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi cation Digital Zoom is not available
26. Captures faster action than Sports mode 22 en Ex Fader Fade in Fade out Function indication gt EFFECT MOSAIC After 2 sec LCD monitor or viewfinder FADER oa MOSAIC JSHUTIER Ee ISDE SEE BEE No indication EFFECT Recording Start Stop Button RECORDING Advanced Features cont Fade Wipe 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 ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown to the left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears e OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is cancelled FADER Fades in out to a black screen x MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern 4 SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre
27. D 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 e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e 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 downward for best viewability gt pg 15 and press the Recording Start Stop button Power indicator a appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e 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 F pg 12 The tape remaining time is not displayed on the LCD monitor However when the tape is about to reach its end the following indicators appear 2MIN gt 1MIN gt OMIN For other notes refer to pg 13 Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress SSS LLU ew lo Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR 7 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction e T
28. E MODE To release when PAUSE is displayed set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF To release when PAUSE and ppp are not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF 3 6 EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First 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 Then set the Power Switch to PLAY The power indicator REW Power Switch lights PLAY PAUSE PLAY BACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears FF q STOP PLAYBACK ss 4 Press STOP STOP n 6 Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode 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 When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV t pg 40 Camc
29. E TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED OFAST gt NEXT ae Menu Screen gt BACK Te REC TIMER OFFE INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOUR BAR OFF OFF gt MENU END INT TIME REC TIME INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu INT TIME Indicator REC TIME Indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start Stop Button and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN 7 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS INT TIME MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL TIME 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial START DELAYED RECORDING 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically To Cancel Self Timer Befor
30. ETAKE R Quick Review Button GF pg 17 a E I gt pg l PUAI PAUSE eee p H VIDEO OUT Connector uc CF pg 40 Ue caeteaes cp cee char einceeeencee I gt pg RETAKE F Button ceescessessseesssesseeeseeeee CF pg 17 BRE DE OU Compe OT aan oe ae STOP Button vccscsssessseecsseessseesseesseeeen pg 36 ODIO ROT aeiae Ra EJECT SWitch nosses I gt pg 9 Indicators O PUSH BURGH sere assamaansnacheeseseyectaoebaatic C pg 9 Power Indicator scecaiscxscudbsmeiderscteanecect CF pg 12 3 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch C7 pg 18 TAM EAD sins IF pg 12 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch gt pg 4 Other Part 15 Dioptre Adjustment ccccceceeeeees r pg 10 A a Function Navigator Dial EY Video Light ER EEAS OEE EN CF pg 18 MENU Jog Dial eeeeeseeeteeereeeeees I gt pg 7 BID Microphone ccceeeeceseeeeseeeeteeteeeeees I pg 49 D Recording Start Stop Button 00 CF pg 12 Ed Camera sensor Power Switch xiccarnescaroncoesauredinncsonss LF pg 12 36 is ane not to cover this a eat LENS COVER Switch vs ae Se BRIG Dilnura na Eg mo Clock Batt C t U orense tensia CF pg 6 VOLUME Dial ossessi I gt pg 37 B g Comp aimee p El Battery Pack Mount cceccseeteereeeees CF pg 4 EH Shoulder Strap Eyelets cccceeees F pg 11 E Electronic Viewfinder ccccccceceeees CF pg 10 GD GAD erences sunt nine r pg 10 BEY Speaker scstiecaeevesasersesavcarcnsoucemertetaiins IF pg 37 EJ LCD monito
31. FASTE gt NEXT RE Menu Screen 74070 ES 1B Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Digital circuitly doubles the maximum 22x magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Zoom In Press the T of the Power Zoom Button Zoom Out Press W of the Power Zoom Button m Zooming speed is available A total of 4 zoom speeds are available 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed press the button fully for regular speed press it lightly for slow speed while 2 speed levels FAST SLOW can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu 1 Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus C pg 31 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator M moves during zoom On
32. FOCUS AUTO TAUTOS DATE TIME _ 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 No indication M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST during ao recording Menu Screen EXPOSURE AUTO MANU To darken the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE No indication durin APREA areen oE Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen y reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END control Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted level counter NOTES Manual Exposure Screen To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 1 To ile a the image To darken the image j RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus SA detection zone The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barel
33. LAY PAUSE to start playback The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so the M disappears PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 3 9 Compartment door Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C 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 R6 AA size battery as shown in the illustration to the left Then reattach the cover 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 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration to the 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 m
34. LOCK OPERATION When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen appears and MENU END is highlighted CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial Menu Screen DATE TIME 719981 DATE TIME Setting Menu 24 hour indication DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT NOTE To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Character Insert 7 pg 19 Sen LCD monitor or Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE _LENGTH T1605 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO AUTO 25 12 98 EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W AU W B TO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT SP LP Recording Mode Button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial i Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator i GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the hi
35. Only optical zoom maximum 22x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 22x OFF Does not display colour bars Normal screen is recorded Makes the normal screen disappear then displays colour bars By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically During demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK en 2 9 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it 00 exposure control level counter appears ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 5 Select Dial MENU LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END
36. RT STOP Button ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom inout pg SS S stor Buton SSO Doea es R A EDIT Buttons CF pg 46 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 Interval Timer Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder Index Code Marking Rec Time Indicator START STOP RM V700U provided FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE EN 453 Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu Screen Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg 34 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 INT TIME 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 35 Animation press REC TIME on the remote
37. TABILIZER Q appears m To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod LIGHT OFF AUTO ON DANGER m The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result m Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects m Do not use near flammable or explosive materials E t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION RECORDING Basic Features cont Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim 1 Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch as required ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically tur
38. The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode SSS LULU en 2 Menu Screen Explanations MANU o Allows you to adjust focus manually pg 30 31 MANU o Allows you to adjust exposure manually I pg 29 Allows you to set the current date and time pg 7 TELE MACRO 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 e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TAPE LENGTH J Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 8 M W B AUTO This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic FINE white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment ee CLOUD is not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same colour amp HALOGEN ewhena predominantly red or brown object is being shot MWB outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment I pg 32 ZOOM SPEED FAST Allows you to set the zooming speed CF pg 16 SLOW ___ Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK CONTINUED ON NEXT P
39. USH to ensure the holder is closed and locked Shooting while watching the viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Tally lamp 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button lights while recording is in progress e BEO appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Tape remaining time indicator MIN 120MIN 119MIN v 3MIN 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking Start Stop Button Now calculating EN l 3 STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The 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 remaining time is only displayed in the viewfinder as shown The remaining time indicated in the viewfin
40. USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT RELEASE Approximate recording time unit min LCD LCD LCD ATTE NTION BATT PACK monitor on monitor off monitor on Before detaching the power source Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on 55 make sure that the camcorder s power BN V12U 35 60 35 45 30 is turned off Failure to do so can result BN V22U 115 75 130 80 100 70 in a camcorder malfunction BN V25U 155 105 170 110 135 95 when the video light is on EN D A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged a CHARGE MARKER 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 4 are for fully discharged battery 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 d
41. an 1 second and make sure M appears FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE 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 JA 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 17 can be performed The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig nated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode SS LULU en 49 Audio dubbing indicator Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure C pg 48 before continuing e 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
42. ay 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 When connecting the cables open the jack cover To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables provided To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors i i 4 _ Antenna To AUDIO VIDEO and HA RF DC OUT LA connectors RF unit RF V5E optional NOTES t 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 f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR
43. ce the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing During Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 28 Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed ZOOM SPEED in Pressing the Power Zoom Button the Menu Screen fully lightly FAT 1 ase ___ when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu FEATURE PURPOSE P STABILIZER RETAKE R F FEATURE PURPOSE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION em l7 Quick Review To check the end of the last record ing 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal Picture Stabiliser To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P S
44. coarse picture although the After 2 sec subject becomes slightly dark OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment MAX NORM OFF NOTE for Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser 3 When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK the above functions will be set to the Factory settings Fade Wipe standby OFF Wide mode off Super LoLux MAX Instant Title off Picture Stabiliser off Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK However if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK LCD monitor or viewfinder Title display ee ee ee ee ee HAPPY BIRTHDAY lt Noo display HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS 1 t The characters you have set using _______ Character Generator gt pg 25 RECORDING Advanced Features cont 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 SELECT PRESET TITLE 7 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired titl
45. der MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B SAUTOF ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen 4 M W B Menu Screen Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to M W B then press it SELECT WHITE BALANCE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the required white balance AUTO soiis Automatic adjustment FINE Outdoors on sunny day x e CLOUD Outdoors on cloudy day HALOGEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB ss icaceiessesstcesies When using a personal White Balance Setting stored in memory CF pg 33 CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen SSS Ll EN DO LCD monitor or viewfinder MWB M W B MWE sets the colour temperature for the subject s light AUTO source so you can shoot with natural colours that are PND unaffected by surroundings
46. der 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 The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected pg 8 TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again f the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately f you re recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function pg 17 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 While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker 14en RECORDING Basic Recording cont Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 C pg 12 ENTER RECOR
47. e Pod lighter socket USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration above NOTES When using the car battery leave the engine idling The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can also be used to charge the battery pack When using the optional Car Battery Charger refer to the respective instruction booklet USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in the illustration above 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 Ensure that the plus side is up and 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 pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries en Date Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to
48. e Edited tape VCR BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order While editing the R A Edit counter of the scene which is 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 ON OFF e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the MENU Jog Dial editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES f you performed step 1 C on page 45 MAKE VCR REC STBY yeas aes keep the remote control pointed at the uring eaiting ON OFF The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs RM V700U provided SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Using the RM V700U it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be BESS ELS an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The recording deck can be m a VCR other than JVC or To R A EDIT Editing cable m a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an 3 5 3 5 R A EDIT connector mini plug cable How to use AV IN Connect the playback deck and RM V700U as shown on the left Recording deck Se
49. e is displayed Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME _ 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT ms Menu Screen gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO 7 DEMO MODE OFF gt MENU END POL EO OC CO lt BACK NEXT gt EXIT CLEAR IOL I KEOYOULVECO OOO lt BACK NEXT gt XI CLEAR N 2D Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS CHARACTER MENU 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to CHARACTER then press it INPUT CHARACTERS 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired character blink then press it The selected character appears at the bottom of the screen Repeat for additional characters max 18 e To select the location of the next character rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make lt BACK or NEXT gt at the bottom of the screen blink then press it repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Rotate the MENU Jog Dial when you are done and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING 4 Rotate the MENU jog dial to make EXIT blink then press it The Menu Screen reappears
50. e the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen 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 Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures 5 Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade or Wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animati
51. ects After 1 sec All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated e 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 lt pg 22 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations n the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights LCD monitor or viewfinder Select Dial Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication LOCK izro Relea Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting e In this mode the following controls are disabled DATE TIME display select and the Menu Jog Dial Mode si 4S S Ore 5158 S 5 Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables
52. ghlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes in SP elf you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen NOTES The tape remaining time F pg 13 is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Once you have set the tape length it remains un changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO LOCK Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 7 First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Press SP LP Button for more than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while LP Long Play is more economical providing two times as the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Turn to take up slack en D Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT
53. gly or apply any shocks eae place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer CAUTIONS ont For Your Maintenance 1 After Use C Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 8 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor Slide BATT RELEASE to remove the bat
54. he LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Interface shooting A person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward e When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on START RECORDING Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording Self recording pe e During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTE During Interface Shooting indications other than the Date Time display and Title display do not appear in the viewfinder Brightness control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT Dial ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 7 If you want to brighten the image Turn the Dial towards If you want to darken the image BRIGHT Dial Turn the Dial towards Zoom out Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END OCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED
55. ischarged one from your camcorder While the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch During that time the AC Power Adapter Charger does not charge the battery When discharging is complete detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter Charger to store it 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 pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack 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 blink during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer A To AC outlet AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EG DC OUT terminal To DC IN jack DC cord L ar Battery Charger Adapter BH V3E optional To car s cigarett
56. low inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit epi remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust oe in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove TR in places subject to excessive shock or vibration P near a television set bai near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc ae in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures DOs 3 DO NOT leave the unit ae in places of over 50 C aes in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 os in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer Te near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT T allow it to become wet m drop the unit or strike it against hard objects st subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation ets keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods es direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun eee carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip ie swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT snes push it stron
57. lt SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left NOTES Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to record a black blank screen or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia t pg 21 With the Electronic fog filter mode F pg 21 engaged when Fader not Mosaic is used the image fades in out to a white screen EN 23 This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE LCD monitor or viewfinder Wide Wide mode e To restore normal screen press WIDE again Super LoLux Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left Once the desired mode appears it is engaged WIDE SUPER LOLUX e The mode s name is displayed for approx 2 seconds then disappears MAX To record a subject in a dark lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot pentane veneer with a less
58. n 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 functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning OZen SSS LLU M53 Controls Connectors Q Power Zoom Button cccccceseeseeeeeee epele DCN Jack sescseccreacacisestacsstesenticiesss IF pg 5 2 Multi Function Control The jacks to are located beneath the jack CEP FECT EURON xictcsiwssrasesiscvasarsavsnes CF pg 22 cover WIDE BONON cerniere CF pg 23 External Microphone Input Jack CF pg 49 e SUPER LOLUX Button cctscsivcesessceces LF pg 23 D terminal LIP Joint Level Interface Protocol e TITLE BUHO nenecese CF pg 24 Connector 8 Select Dial cccccccccccseeseescseeseeteeseees I gt pg 20 e Connect the editing cable when performing Recording Mode SP LP Button CF pg 8 Ronco ARE E aKa Aae DATE TIME B E e It is used to connect the camcorder to a device T UO eran pg such as a personal computer COU NTER R M Button cessocosososooooooooooo CF pg 38 For further detail consult your nearest JVC 6 P Picture STABILIZER Button CF pg 17 dealer Q REW BUIton o eeceeseessestesseeseesseeseeeses CF pg 36 e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR R
59. n lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN 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 This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 m Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment LCD Colour Monitor CF pg 14 Program Manager I lt pg 20 35 Programme AE with Special Effects Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal 6 gt pg 20 21 Date Time Setting ccccceeeeee 7 e Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release Ta
60. ns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject OFF Turns off the light m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance I pg 32 to HALOGEN mode 8 when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power Even if the battery indicator does not blink if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch is set to AUTO e Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode t pg 21 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode C pg 21 is engaged the light will not activate DATE TIME Date display j Time display j Date Time display j Auto Date Date off mode Record mode No display i 4 __ _ _ _ gt The characters you have set using Character Generator gt pg 25 Date display Auto Date Record mode Time display AUTO DATE Auto date record mode Auto date record executed Date Time display 25 12 98 22 50 00 FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION
61. on or Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected ACCESS MENU SCREEN automatically after the selected period of time RELEASE ANIMATION MODE EN 3 Oo 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 Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPS
62. onverted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSTH cassette 23 39 mm sec 11 70 mm sec 60 minutes 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C Approx 990 g 116 W x 117 Hix 242 D mm 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 3 8 to 83 6 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT Auto Manual adjustment 4 diagonally measured LCD TFT active matrix system VIDEO Output AUDIO Output Speaker External microphone input eNOS 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector 20 mm round x 1 monaural 68 dBs high impedance unbalanced with 63 5 mm MONO AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V15EG Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Charging system Dimensions Weight AC 110 V to 240 Vx 50 60 Hz 23 W DC 8 5 Vises 1 3 A DC 6 3 V saz 1 8 A Constant current peak detection timer controlled 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Approx 300 g CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions Weight Accessory Provided Accessories Optional Accessories 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Approx 240 g AA R6 size battery x 1 e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Batte
63. order operation is the same as described in this section You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted CD monitor viewfinder indications e The indication marked with is displayed for approx 5 seconds on the LCD monitor when the LCD Tape counter monitor is turned on and then it disappears However the battery pack remaining power indicator blinks when the power is almost gone e During Stop Fast Forward or Rewind mode none of gt Playback the indications are displayed in the viewfinder gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 44 Rewind Reverse Search H Still Playback Tape running indicator LCD monitor viewfinder indications PLAYBACK Features Speaker g En v MENU Jog Dial BRIGHT VOLUME eNOS Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image turn the BRIGHT Dial towards To darken the image turn the Dial towards Speaker volume control You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME Dial ADJUST VOLUME 7 If you want to turn up the volume Turn the Dial towards If you want to turn down the volume Turn the Dial towards NOTE When the LCD monitor is turned off sound is not heard from the speaker Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking
64. pe Length Setting eee 8 Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Loading Unloading A Cassette 9 eSepia eTwilight eSports Nega Posi Grio Adi 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter rip simen ee 10 Picture Stabiliser pg 17 Viewfinder Adjustment 10 Digital Hyper Zoom lt pg 16 Shoulder Strap Attachment 11 E Intergrated Auto Light 7 pg 18 Tripod Mounting cccseeeeeee 11 RECORDING 12 4 4 i LL eee ene eine Sean 12 The Logical Choice a j Basic Features ccccecececsceeee 16 The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR Advanced Features 000cc0000 20 With Cassette Adapter PLAYBACK 36 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Basic Playback csseecceeeees 36 Features ceccscceceecscceceeceeees 37 Using The Cassette Adapter 39 Basic Connections ceeceeceees 40 TAPE DUBBING 41 e AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EG USING REMOTE gt CONTROL UNIT 42 Random Assemble Editing 44 Insert Editing ccccsseeeeeeeees 48 lo Audio Dubbing ccceeeeeee 49 e Battery Pack Cc BN V12U iithiuni Battery TROUBLESHOOTING 50 CR2025 x 2 clock Gaerin and INDEX 52 remote control unit Controls ccccceeeeseeeseeessceceeeeeee 52 7 Connectors ccecceeccecceeceeeceees 92 e Remote
65. r 0 0 ceeeeesseeeeeeeeee CF pg 14 36 40 Tripod Mounting Socket ssas CF pg 11 54 en 30MIN 8 g REC SP D 10 Q O OSMIN 13 15 25 12 98 T M Hi LENS COVER MWB N P m PAO END cul D MERRY CHRISTMAS OQO gt S LX gt gt gt TWILIGH O Q T30 a NORM 01 WJ 22 50 00 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning Tape Kemaining TIME siiccasccsnceesiemesses r pg 13 When no cassette is inserted the cassette O3 warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette C3 warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warningt blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded the cassette J mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Recording Mode SP LP Indicator pg 8 3 Programme AE Indicator 0064 CF pg 20 Displayed at for approx 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 3 G0 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator IF pg 22 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the EFFECT button Then only the indicator remains at 40 Multi Function Control INCA ON isete CF pg 22 23 Displayed when any of
66. rmal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Oe 2 eee eee ere 10 C to 35 C OperallON esines e e 0 C to 40 C SLETE E E E A T E 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use E 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 ae make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting a 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 oe do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes ees away from heaters or other heat sources wee out of direct sunlight on where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration ee where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT re open the camcorder s chassis mae disassemble or modify the unit vem short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use TR al
67. ry Charger BH V3E e RF Unit RF V5E e Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Remote Control Unit RM V700U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice
68. t the RM V700U to correspond to the brand of the recording deck gt pg 44 For Random Assemble Editing procedure please refer to To the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as PAUSE IN the playback deck Notes m RM V700U cannot be used to control the playback deck m RM V700U is capable of controlling basic operations of the recording deck While pressing VCR CTL press PLAY STOP PAUSE FF or REW for these functions Not possible with RM V700U some brands and models Other buttons cannot be used provided m To put the recording deck in the Record Pause mode use the controls on the recording deck itself LCD monitor or viewfinder RM V700U provided START STOP REW PLAY PAUSE INSERT Power Switch Insert editing indicator Tape Counter G REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont 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 V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 7 Set the Power Switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press again for less th
69. tery pack 6 Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover 2 Cleaning The Camcorder Q CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth 2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 6 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE 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 Mould may form if the lens is left dirty SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off LCD monitor on viewfinder on Light Signal system Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed SP LP Recording time max SP LP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions Including viewfinder CAMERA Pick up Lens Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD MONITOR Size LCD system VHS PAL standard DC 6V 737Z 6 0 W 6 5 W 7 2 W 2 9 W PAL type FM recording C
70. u Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function e When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 is automatically displayed When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2 Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed e f the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME or CHARACTER See respective pages FOCUS F pg 30 31 EXPOSURE CF pg 29 DATE TIME CF pg 7 CHARACTER CF pg 25 If you select JLIP ID NO press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting elf you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen reappears NOTE
71. y visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning amp appears NOTES Ifthe lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first C pg 16 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend ing on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro t pg 27 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically MENU Jog Dial Select Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU De FOCUS AUTOS EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TAPE LENGTH 130 M W B AUTO No indication ZOOM SPEED FAST during gt NEXT recording Menu Screen No indication Focus Menu Screen during 4 recording Manual Focus Screen Manual Focus NOTE nol You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments 7 pg 10 If you haven t do so before continuing ACCESS MENU SCREEN FOCUS 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial focus

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