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JVC GR-AXM307EG Camcorder User Manual

1. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immedi ately and consult your local JVC dealer For Your Maintenance 1 After Use Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH Close and lock the LCD monitor Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover 2 Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty SPECIFICATIONS me GENERAL AUDIO Format VHS PAL standard Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm Power source DC 6 V via AUDIO out Power consumption connect
2. Type Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole Type Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder 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 gt pg 2 RM V704U or RM V700U provided BUTTONS and push the holder until it clicks into place Read the caution concerning lithium batteries FUNCTIONS With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA With the camcorder s power switch set to PLAY PAUSE IN Connector gt pg 34 infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal MBR SET Button CF pg 33 Q INT TIME Button Self Timer Time Lapse F pg 37 REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse gt pg 37 OFF Button Retake forward F pg 14 FF FF Shuttle Search F pg 29 REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review pg 14 Rew Rew Shuttle Search F pg 29 PAUSE Button Pause F pg 29 PLAY Button Playback start F pg 28 START STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder VISS Button Index Code marking F pg 37 ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in and out F pg 14 VCR CTL Button C pg 33 A DUB Button Audio dubbing lt pg 39 STOP
3. 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING Press and simultaneously The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears LCD monitor or viewfinder Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image To darken the image 1 8 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focus detection zone PROGRAM AE select dial Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning lt 4 amp appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the followi
4. 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 MM iw Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 7 Separate the Velcro strip Power zoom lever INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Zoom lever Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the keeper and then through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach
5. To AUDIO and VIDEO IN UES e a SELECT MODE VCR Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Antenna 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 at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV RF unit RF V5E optional SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV ALt To AUDIO VIDEO L and RF DC OUT H connectors NOTES 1t is recommended to use the AC Power Connection To A TV With NO A V Input apter arger as the power su instea DIME raen tak S EA Connectors Playback ONLY To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the NOTE camcorder s Power switch to CAMERA Use the optional RF V5E RF unit then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection If you have a TV or speakers that are not procedure specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter ERS Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS C vide
6. FRANCE No Characters stored Example of stored characters RECORDING Advanced Features cont Date Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date time and characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor record them manually or automatically and even make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure t pg 7 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT DISPLAY 2 Press SEL repeatedly until DISP lt appears CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press SET while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left NOTES The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting If you want to delete the display during shooting press SET If you want to call back a deleted display engage the Record Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using SET 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 SET In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE NOTES Sett
7. INPUT ERROR appears blinking at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to input the correct number SEN T30 45 60 tape length select button SP LP recording mode button Set POWER to CAMERA LCD monitor or viewfinder Tape length indicator T30 T45 T60 t Recording mode indicator SP lt gt LP Turn to take up slack GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T30 4560 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes in SP NOTE The tape remaining time gt pg 11 displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 1 Press SPeLP button SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while LP Long Play is more economical recording at 1 2 the speed of SP NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open
8. RECORDING 2 Point the lens toward yourself and start recording e During self recording the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as when viewing a mirror Brightness control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT dial ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 1 If you want to brighten the image Turn the dial toward If you want to darken the image Turn the dial toward BRIGHT dial Zoom out Zoom indicator RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Zooming Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in out effect Zoom In 1 Push the power zoom lever down toward T Zoom Out 1 Push the lever up toward W The further the power zoom lever is pushed the faster the zoom speed becomes Focusing may become unstable during zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock C pgs 18 19 then zoom in or out in Record mode Quick Review To check the end of the last record ing 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode e 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
9. batteries C P6U or C P7U ccccceeees R6 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 4 Remove batteries 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 Terminals do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines
10. blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set INTERVAL TIMER to OFF Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Press or to move the highlight bar down to REC TIME then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 48 1 28 1S or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 5 Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated ACCESS MENU SCREEN SE
11. cNcazevsssve rekeezseveesesyesease 42 CR2025 x2 Other Parts i30 22 605 ecscveseeiesdeadeetoseseceiess 42 LCD monitor Viewfinder 00000000000 44 N 7 CAUTIONS 45 AUDIO VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS 47 A V cable e Editing cable e DC cord 4 en CHG charge indicator POWER END indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator Charge marker a CHARGE MARKER Acharge 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 Hook on BATT RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction REFRESH GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you 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 Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator li
12. 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 V704U or RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE at exactly at the Edit in 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 and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen 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 J 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 F pg 14 can be per
13. direction Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback NOTES The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M less than 1 second so the M disappears 3 O EN 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 To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and When connecting the cables open Audio and Video theja k cover cables provided VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on a ee a the VCR A SUPPLY POWER
14. discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder 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 partway 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 A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT terminal AA V11EG EK To car s cigarette A lighter socket USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER Use the Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in
15. for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded While shooting pressing DISPLAY lets you remove some indiations from the screen F pg 44 If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function C pg 14 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds Tally lamp when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker Now calculating DISPLAY button 127 RECORDING Basic Recording cont Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 pg 10 LENSEOVER ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Switch 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
16. 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 fast 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 Me a LO Video Light When natural lighting is too dim you can brighten the scene by using the built in video light SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required ON _ Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject e The video light can be used with the camcorder s power on e It is recommended to set the white balance I pg 23 to indoor mode amp when you use the video light e When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery indicator does not blink in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automati cally when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch is set to AUTO 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 switc
17. the LCD monitor or the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer The diopter needs to be adjusted I pg 6 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus F pg 18 If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position 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 INDEX Controls Me E S Controls Connectors MONITOR OPEN Switch ossessi G pg 12 J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol REW Button voces cess CF pg 28 Connector y RETAKE R Quick Review Button pg 14 Located beneath the jack cover i FF Button e Connect the Editing Cable when performing RETAKE F Button c cseceesseeeeeseeeseeeee PLAY PAUSE Button 7 STOP BON nge enei SEL BUON nsssisssssiissseiessssrresssrresssrees CF pg 20 SET Button CF pg 20 Power Zoom Lever ssssssss
18. the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left C then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 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 1 O EN RECORDING Basic Recording LENS COVER switch NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power F pg 4 Tape Length Setting gt pg 8 Recording Mode Setting pg 8 Grip Adjustment pg 9 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked 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
19. use current even when switched off 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Ranges Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Stofa geni aeseri tinrin wee 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 make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases 46 CAUTIONS cnt Main Unit 1 Fo
20. with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability 7 pg 13 and press the Recording MONITOR OPEN Start Stop button The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and FEE appears in the LCD monitor STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording Start Stop Power indicator 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 pg 10 For other notes refer to pg 11 Tape remaining time indicator MIN gt 120MIN _ 119MIN Now calculating i OMIN 1MIN 2MIN 3MIN Blinking Blinking Blinking Tally lamp w13 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction e The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Self recording You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward START
21. 5 seconds if the clock lithium battery is not in place or is exhausted when power is turned on Also displayed for about 5 seconds when clock battery becomes exhausted while using the camcorder For inserting or replacing the clock battery wo cece G pg 6 Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear Tape End Display esceesseesteseeeeteee c pg 11 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward During recording pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with from the screen en40 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 e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light unit General Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones e Use only the following
22. Approx 350 g Approx 400 g CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions Weight Accessory Provided Accessories 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Approx 240 g R6 AA size battery x 1 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3E e RF Unit RF V5E e Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Wireless Remote Control Unit RM V704U or RM V700U Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifica tions subject to change without notice
23. Button Stop pg 28 INSERT Button Insert Editing C pg 38 R A EDIT Buttons CF pg 34 NOT 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 3 on pg 26 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 IMIN 5MIN and No indication off 2 Release Instead of setting INTERVAL TIMER to OFF in the Menu press INT TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 27 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 48 1 28 1S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 27 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 27 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 indi
24. D monitor or the viewfinder Even though the Lens Cover is open the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks The battery pack is running low if the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees EJECT switch does not function The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder This is normal while recording in the LP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode C pg 8 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 The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology 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 This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed Wipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in
25. NDE 0000 00 090 000 090 00 000 00 9000 00 00 000 00 990 000 00 TOSHIBA on manually and try step 2 If the RM V704U V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR Q0 0000 0000 00 00 090 00000900 00 09000 0000 00 0000 00009000 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote RM V704U or RM V700U is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually SET REMOTE VCR CODE Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V704U or RM V700U F pg 36 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to 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 THE 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 Assem
26. NEAR DISPLAY SELECT MODE gt 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position 3 except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Press SEL repeatedly until gt TITLE lt appears SELECT PRESET TITLE Engage the Record Standby mode then press SET to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTES To delete the Instant Title during recording press SET To recall a title engage the Record Standby mode and then press SET to select the desired title LCD monitor or viewfinder 3 PROGRAM AE select dial Title indication No indication ____ HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS Character Generator OUR FAMILY You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters MOVIE STAR ACCESS MENU SCREEN M Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position PARTY TIME 1 except AUTO LOCK then press MENU MERRY CHRISTMA ACCECC CHAPACTED CET MAENIII CHRISTMAS ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU WEDDING DAY 2 Press or to move the highlight bar to SET CHARACTER then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears ne The characters you have INPUT CHARACTERS GAIN UP s eng oe a Press FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to the fe ee desired character then press MENU The selected REC TIME characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as SET CHARACTER many times as desired max 18 DATE TIME CONGRATULATIONS LCD monitor or END MENU KEY viewfinder e To select the l
27. Qn Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents F 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 ke refer to the Index gt pgs 42 44 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use I read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions F pgs 45 46 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may preseiit 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 re
28. ROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode S LX Super LoLux To record a subject in a dimly lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TELE MACRO Usually set to this position Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus INTERVAL TIMER This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer pg 26 and Time Lapse recording F pg 27 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording F pg 27 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 SET CHARACTER Allows you to input characters F pg 21 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 7 Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK NOTE During shooting in low light Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when GAIN UP is used In this case u
29. Recording deck OOOQO O RM V700U Using the RM V704U V700U it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The recording deck can be m a VCR other than JVC or m a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R A EDIT connector How to use Connect the playback deck and RM V704U V700U as shown on the left Set the RM V704U V700U to correspond to the brand of the recording deck F pg 33 For Random Assemble Editing procedure please refer to the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck Notes m RM V704U V700U cannot be used to control the playback deck m RM V704U 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 some brands and models Other buttons cannot be used m To put the recording deck in the Record Pause mode use the controls on the recording deck itself j 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 1 Lock hol PESE Pull out the battery holder according to the type of remote control unit you have
30. T RECORDING TIME automatically after the selected period of time EN 2 7 Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press or to move the highlight bar down to INTERVAL TIMER then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15S 30S 1MIN SMIN or select to turn the function OFF SET RECORDING TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to REC TIME then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 48 1 28 1S or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking set REC TIME and INTERVAL TIMER in the Menu screen to OFF To release when the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop butto
31. 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 sod ve switches off automatically to save power LCD Monitor in Retracted Position When the LCD monitor M turned Off sound is not heard from the speaker The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV 7 pg 30 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD moitor with it flipped over and retracted During playback pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all indications from the screen PLAYBACK Features me 29 FF STOP FEATURE PURPOSE Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback 1 Press either button as many times as necessary for best picture To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both and buttons simultaneously Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders OPERATION NOTES PLAY PAUSE COUNTER R M FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Still Playback To pause during playback 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal NOTE Shuttle Search To allow high speed search in either
32. amcorder s Power switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Power switch To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors When connecting the cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cable provided A To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR Recording deck MM S VCR BRAND a el NAME BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON MBR SET VCR CTL RM V704U or RM V700U provided VCR BRAND BUTTO NAME A B PHILIPS oE oE GRUNDIG SANYO HITACHI SELECO REX JVC A B Cc SHARP MITSUBISHI NEC SONY PANASONIC NOTES If the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDME
33. appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Press the Recording Start Stop button Tally lamp e The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and EP appears in the viewfinder MM lewd 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 s remaining time is displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder as shown Start Stop button Tape remaining time indicator The indicated remaining time is approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape MIN 1 20MIN 11 9M IN length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected F pg 8 OMIN 1MIN 2MIN 3MIN TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end Blinking Blinking Blinking and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition
34. ble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR Connect the editing cable to the RM V704U V700U s Pause In jack All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 34 o CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 34E Open the cover To AUDIO To J terminal and VIDEO OLIP out connectors Editing cable Audio and provided 3 5 Video cable mini plug cable provided A B C Taubo BR G remote and VIDEO IN l connectors To Pause In VCR Recording deck RM V704U or OOOO RM V700U provided IN OUT CANCEL VCR REC STBY ON OFF IN Loy 0 00 25 PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions SELECT SCENES 1 2 5 ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the
35. cator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 28 1S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 27 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear Also refer to pgs 26 and 27 FEATURE PURPOSE Transmitted beam OPERATION 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 Rec Time Indicator Interval Timer Indicator Index Code Marking LCD monitor or viewfinder NOTE START STOP FEATURE Index Code Marking VISS PURPOSE To give you automatic access to any INT TIME selected point on a recording REC TIME OPERATION 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during marking RM V704U or NOTE If VISS is pressed during Record RM V700U provided Standby mode the mark is placed where START STOP is pressed 3 8 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont COUNTER R M Tape Counter Insert Editing Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder START STOP REW PAUSE RM V704U or RM V700U provided Insert Editing You
36. cording is possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conver sion 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 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 safet 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 VHSig He PAL 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 IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the p ugine is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consul
37. counter display appears in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor 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 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 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES The RM V704U V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the RM V704U V700U at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function appears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes 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 R A EDIT clears all in and out poin
38. e pg 10 oo 2 Power On Indicator ccccceeeeeeeee I pg 10 Other Parts EB Video Light ecceeseeesseseeesteeeeenees pg 15 E Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Remote SENSOF ceeseeeseeeeeeeteeeees pg 37 E Microphone ceceseecesesseseseeseseeeeeesees pg 39 Ed Shoulder Strap Eyelets F pg 9 Clock Battery Compartment I gt pg 6 EJ Battery Pack Mount e ceceseeseseeseeeeeee I gt pg 4 EJ Electronic Viewfinder ceeeceeeee I gt pg 6 O LENS COVER Switch sessies pg 10 Grip Strap oeseri C pg 9 A VIDEO LIGHT OFF AUTO ON SWIC R ws eetiirecescerisrcens dvtacetecdcctiedes C pg 15 PRY Se ak Cr pman I gt pg 28 M Tripod Mounting Socket 0 seer I gt pg 9 44 EN INDEX LCD monitor Viewfinder 18MIN REC SP ddd FADE 1MIN m1 2S 25 12 97 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications gt DISP lt 4 4SIEPIA 4 LENS COVER PAUSE LE breil 5 2 Mw B ia INDEX L TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS 10 24 Cassette Warning Remaining Tape Timesi oeiee iiS C pg 11 When no cassette is inserted or when Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the Cassette 0 Warning blinks Otherwise the Remaining Tape Time is displayed Oy Recording Mode SP LP Indicator G pg 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator F
39. erature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures SELECT MODE NOTES 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position To switch to automatic white balance except AUTO LOCK adjustment press SET until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE select ADJUST FOCUS dial to AUTO LOCK re Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually has changed when the camcorder has been gt pg 19 7 turned on and off again or when the P AE select dial s position has been ADJUST WHITE BALANCE BALANCE When adjusted by putting coloured paper in Press SET until MWB appears then press and hold front of the subject in step 2 ADJUST 3 SET for more than 3 seconds FOCUS this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white e MWB blinks in the LCD moitor or the viewfinder balance So you can enjoy shooting with during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit different colours For example when adjusting when adjustment is complete with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which approximates to green orange or purple respectively RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is eq
40. formed The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode NOD Audio dubbing indicator Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape LCD monitor s normal audio only or viewfinder MS 05 20 Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg 38 before continuing The sound comes from the built in microphone FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should 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 END AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur RM V704U or en Cooney NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording
41. ghts Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U USING THE BATTERY PACK approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time unit min BATT PACK LCD monitor on Viewfinder off LCD monitor off Viewfinder on BN V12U 50 35 55 35 BN V22U 110 75 120 80 BN V25U 150 100 when the video light is on 160 105 The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging To discharge the battery wees attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration above Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete MM T 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 battey pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack Charging and
42. h e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode C pg 17 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode t pg 17 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER e 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 e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects 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 16 1 second later the mode is activated After 1 sec RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark LCD monitor or Sane e The selected mode s name and its indication are viewfinder displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 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 na
43. ing PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this mode and disables all other modes In the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re shooting the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from that point It is not recorded during any other recordings made on that day MM 8 a3 Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same colour e When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Press SEL reapeatedly until gt M W B 4 appears SELECT WHITE BALANCE Press SET Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial 2 No indication MWB Auto White balance mode indicator MWB With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below KE ae Outdoors on sunny day ee Outdoors on cloudy day a Solero Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB MWB sets the colour temp
44. ions in the viewfinder are clearly focused Me 7 PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder GAIN UP Menu Screen ARANT OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY Set Time and Date Screen 1 1 00 10 45 SET fe7 0 i Date Time Day Month Year 24 hour indication Date Time Setting SELECT MODE First set the power switch to CAMERA Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press to move the highlight bar down to DATE TIME then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or to until the correct setting appears e If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to CANCEL then press MENU e If you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 START CLOCK OPERATION Once you ve set the date and time press FAR or NEAR until SET begins to blink then press MENU The Menu screen reappears CLOSE MENU 6 Press MENU NOTES To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Character Insert F pg 22 If in step 4 you input an invalid date 30 2 31 6 etc and perform step 5
45. me disappears and the mode is activated NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader C pg 20 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations In 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 PROGRAM AE select dial Dial LCD monitor Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication Mode symbol Viewfinder indication Mode Auto Mode Lock FG Electronic Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter LOCK AUTO LOCK FG FOG 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 FADE WIDE TITLE DISPLAY M W B Manual White Balance Manual Focus Focus Lock Exposure Control and MENU Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fancy look 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 PE Sepia The scene being shot is reco
46. n to stop the blinking then set INTERVAL TIMER and REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Then set the power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the LCD monitor STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image turn the BRIGHT dial toward To darken the image turn the dial toward Speaker volume control You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME dial ADJUST VOLUME 1 If you want to turn up the volume Turn the dial toward Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator If you want to turn down the volume gt Playback Turn the dial toward gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search NOTES 44 Rewind Reverse The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 Search minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the power Tape counter H Still Playback switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY
47. ng situations e When things pass between your subject and the camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording e When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First center on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK LOCK FOCUS Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication sh amp appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder RELEASE FOCUS LOCK Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The focus lock indication disappears NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first F pg 14 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro F pg 25 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically Me ew lS Manual Focus FAR N NEAR NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder a adjustments t pg 6 If you haven t do so before e e e e continuing SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE
48. o 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 at left Then reattach the cover VCR door then insert the cassette and close the i door compartment door Sass SRAN I PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR W il Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the TN p play a INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape 325 PLAY PAUSE Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the c
49. ocation of the next character press FAR or NEAR to highlight the row of squares at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to make the desired location blink Press when you re done and the pointer returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING Press FAR or NEAR to make END blink then press MENU twice to return to the normal screen 2 T A t OL t oao00000000000 woooooo END CLEAR CLEAR NOTES To erase a character you entered mistakenly make CLEAR blink by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only first move the pointer to the row of squares by pressing FAR or NEAR to highlight them Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character blink then press FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to in the top left corner Press MENU To display the characters you have set Instant Titles or Date Time Character Insert 7 pg 22 Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial Date off mode gt Auto Date Record mode Character Generator Date display Date Time display Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE 25 12 97 Auto date record executed Auto date record mode Date display Date Time display 25 12 97 25 12 97 Character Generator SET CHAR IN PARIS
50. or LCD monitor off Speaker 20 mm round x 1 viewfinder on 6 3 W monaural LCD monitor on viewfinder off 67W AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER Light 23W AA V11EG EK Signal system PAL type Power requirement AC 110 to 240 Vu Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed SP LP Recording time Max SP LP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VAST cassette 23 39 mm sec 11 70 mm sec 60 minutes with EC 60 cassette 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 1 040 g Dimensions 118 W x 115 H x 231 D mm CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 8 to 68 4 mm 18 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance with 0 5 B W CRT adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD MONITOR Size 3 diagonally measured LCD system LCD TFT active matrix system VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector Power consumption Output Charging system Dimensions Weight AA V11EG AA V11EK 50 60 Hz 23 W DC 8 5 V 75 1 3 A CHARGE DC 6 3 V 1 8 A VTR Constant current peak detection timer controlled 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm
51. pg 16 Displayed at for approx 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at Program Manager Function INGIGALION ssecescestpvecteonostesessnoanenstegves I gt pg 20 Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK Lens Cover Warning seese C pg 11 Tape Length Display ccsecsesseeseeeees I gt pg 8 Q Zoom Level Indicator cssseeeeeees gt pg 14 Recording Indicator cee gt pg 10 Fade Standby Indicator I gt pg 20 Interval Time Recording Time Indicator oo eee eeeees I gt pg 26 Record Standby Mode Indicator I pg 10 Instant Title Display c eeceeeeeeeteee 21 Date Time Character Display 22 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level qm a When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares m does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicator eee pg 18 Exposure Level Indicator ccceeeee G pg 17 White Balance Mode Indicator gt pg 23 Menu Setting Change Indicator G pg 24 Index Code Marking ccccceeee gt pg 37 Clock Warning Displayed for about
52. r safety DO NOT ae open the camcorder s chassis sete disassemble or modify the unit pee short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use TR allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit soe remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on at leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit A in places subject to excessive humidity or dust sete in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove sos in places subject to excessive shock or vibration Shs near a television set sitis near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc ats in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit ihe in places of over 50 C er in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 e in direct sunlight shone in a closed car in summer shee near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT beet allow it to become wet Ri drop the unit or strike it against hard objects E subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation as keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods ses direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun see carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be s
53. rded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide F pg 20 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie ND ND ND EFFECT MM lev dl Dial LCD monitor Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication Mode symbol Viewfinder indication Mode e e KD Q wwe Twilight IN XK sports Sports Twilight Sports Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving natural and dramatic The following happens when action Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off iy _ 1 1000 sec e White Balance is set to outdoor mode but yey 7 1 1000 High Speed Shutter can also be manually changed to another mode pg 23 E 1 2000 sec e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of Te 2 S1 2000 High Speed Shutter 10 m to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing F pg 19 High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK BRIGHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE Press maximum
54. rding end or when you enter Record Standby mode SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt FADE lt appears ENGAGE FADE STANDBY MODE Press SET to engage the Fade Standby mode The Fade Standby indication FADE is displayed START RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and activate fade in OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade out NOTES Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia gt pg 16 With the Electronic fog filter mode F pg 16 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt WIDE lt appears ENGAGE WIDE MODE 3 Press SET RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press SET again while gt WIDE appears EN 2 1 SEL bastion Instant Titles SET button The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can MENU butt superimpose one of them above a previously stored title Uton as shown in the illustration to the left FAR
55. sceeeee 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter Loading Unloading A Cassette 0 006 sie 000 sec High Speed Shutter Grip Adjustment csseecsereeeneees Integrated Auto Light F pg 15 Shoulder Strap Attachment 006 m Variable Speed Hyper Zoom Tripod Mounting cseeeecceeereeeeeees pg 14 m EasyEdit with Random Assemble RECORDING Editing lt pg 33 35 Basic Recording csccescesseereeseeeeees Basic Features sssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Advanced Features ssecccesereeee o e The Logical Choice PLAYBACK Basic Playback ccsseccceeeseeeeeees The only compact video cassettes that can be used with Features 2cc62c0 sei eeadieccesesac attecivecaeihicd EMG With Cassette Adapter Basic Connections ccccccceceeeeeeeee Using The Cassette Adapter 00 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EDITING Tape Dubbing cceeeceeesseeceeneeeees Random Assemble Editing R A Edit USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 36 e AC Power Adapter e Battery Pack Insert Editing VIOE ebidevo gestae tans vdte cede EEO 38 Charger AA V11EG EK BN V12U Audio Dubbing sseccceeereeeeeeee 39 i TROUBLESHOOTING 40 Shoulder Strap INDEX 22 onire i a a a o a remo cona Connectors cecessessesscescessescescessesees 42 ni e or RM V700U e Lithium Battery Indicators 2 2 3 4
56. se Manual Focus F pg 19 MENU Tally lamp Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder GAIN UP S LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER _ OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY 1S lt gt 1 2S gt 1 4S OFF 5MIN lt gt 1MIN 30S lt gt 15S lt gt OFF RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start Stop button and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to INTERVAL TIMER then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15S 30S 1MIN SMIN or select to turn the function OFF CLOSE MENU Press MENU START DELAYED RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Timer while the tally lamp is
57. select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS 2 To farther subject Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indications A4 amp appear and lt blinks Go to step 3 To nearer subject Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications A amp amp appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication i4 amp and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES 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 sh or amp will blink 205 FADE IN _ o FADE OUT Function indication LCD monitor ae gt FADE 4 or viewfinder FADE Fade Standby indication SET button PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Wide mode RECORDING Advanced Features cont Fader This feature allows smooth fade in and fade out to black blank screen Fade in works at recording start and fade out works at reco
58. shown in the above illustration the above illustration NOTES NOTE When using the car battery leave the engine The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features idling automatic voltage selection in the AC range from The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can 110 V to 240 V also be used to charge the battery pack When using the optional Car Battery Charger refer to the respective instruction booklet GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus side is up insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the Set POWER to CAMERA indicat
59. speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 AOn TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and doesn t come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture Noise bars appear in the playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed The battery pack has not been attached correctly gt pg 4 The battery pack is not charged pg 4 The power supply has not been correctly connected gt pg 5 The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer The recording tape s Erase Protection
60. ssssssssssesses CF pg 14 DISPLAY Button eseeseeseeeteeeeeeseens C pg 11 MENU Button eeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeseeees pg 21 Multi Function Control e Exposure e Focus FAR NEAR re e Menu Setting Change cccceee I gt pg 24 Tracking arenaene gt pg 29 PUSH Button EJECT Switch BATT Battery RELEASE Switch G pg 4 Diopter Adjustment ceceeeeeee I gt pg 6 Recording Start Stop Button 0 I pg 10 D POWER Switch eceseeseeeeseeeeeeeeeees F pg 10 28 e Recording Mode SP LP Select BURON i eer aaia eias I gt pg 8 e R A EDIT CANCEL Button CF pg 34 R A EDIT IN OUT Button Tape Length T30 45 60 Select Button ccc cece eeeeeeeees I gt pg 8 COUNTER R Reset M Memory BUOM ruorissa CF pg 29 COMEDIT BUON ariere snn CF pg 35 R A EDIT Button eeceeeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees C pg 34 PROGRAM AE Select Dial 0 00 I gt pg 16 BRIGHT Dial wassesecrtsacneetennd F pg 28 VOLUME Dil rirani nneinoria C pg 28 Random Assemble Editing F pg 34 e It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer DC IN Jack stuck eae pg 5 The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover VIDEO OUT Jack RF DC OUT Jack wees AUDIO OUT Jack Indicators o 1 Tally Lamp irsana iusta
61. t your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immedi ately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code I Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS EN 5 LCD Colour Monitor F pg 12 GETTING STARTED e ROTA N E TETEN E Programme AE with Special Effects Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal gt pgs 16 17 cigs Viewfinder Adjustment ccs0cceee e Auto Mode Lock e Auto Mode Release Date Time Setting ccccesseeceeeseeeee e Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Tape Length Setting csseccceeereeeee e Sepia Twilight Sports Recording Mode Setting e
62. tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA F pg 10 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode 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 Manual Tracking has not been performed I gt pg 29 The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement This is normal The Counter Memory Function has been activated pg 29 The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other en 4 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER The tape won t eject Some functions are not available Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode The rear of the LCD monitor is hot Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor The indicators and the picture colour on the LCD monitor are not clear The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints An error number i e E03 appears in the LCD monitor or the view finder The image is out of focus A character generator title and the date and time displays disappear from the LC
63. ts from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety Me 8 8 ndo ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT Vv Vv y AA pe la T ore y ELOA EET EDITED TAPE VCR PHOLI a STOP EDIT R A EDIT D Seeeeeeeeee AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE 7 Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING 3 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES e If you performed step 1 C on page 33 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Player JVC VCR To R A EDIT z Editing cable 3 5 3 5 mini plug cable AV IN
64. uipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME or JLIP ID NO press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE TIME press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function SET CHARACTER amp pg 21 DATE TIME gt pg 7 CLOSE MENU 5 Press MENU The normal screen reappears PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder GAIN UP S LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY GAIN U TELE MACRO gt ON INTERVAL TIMER JLIP ID NO NOTE e SET CHARACTER a DATE TIME The menu is available only in the Record Standby mode END MENU KEY If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings this mark appears MM 8 25 MENU GAIN UP b To record a subject in a dark lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse Automatically selected when the P
65. ure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip peeks swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT ates push it strongly or apply any shocks Ne place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life ahs 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 e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself

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