JVC GR-AXM250 Camcorder User Manual
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1. F pg 24 I Programme AE Indicator Ls pg 24 I Fade Wipe Standby Indicator CF pg 23 B Picture Stabilizer Indicator 18 Bi Interval Time Recording Time Indicator 17 pg 21 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator Bi Bright Level Indicator Bi Instant Title Display Bii Date Time Display s Bl Focus Indicator ee lll Exposure Control Level Counter F pg 18 B White Balance Mode Indicator C pg 19 Bil Record Standby Mode Indicator pg 11 Bi C3 Cassette Indicator F pg 8 BB TBC Indicator sss F pg 14 BB Tape Counter sse F pg 14 Bil Recording Mode Indicator SP EP L3 pg 20 Wi Tape Running Indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search Rewind Shuttle Search HN Pause Bl Tracking Indicator I gt pg 14 B BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator CF pg 11 VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator pg 11 RECORDING Set REC MODE TAPE LENGTH and DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU c pg 18 22 MENU SETTINGS 1 Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch D to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the viewfinder Make s2. The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area JVC s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with wa
3. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYT1077 001A COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER JVC GR AXM250 V a Ee ac M Compact VHS VHS H UC Printed in Malaysia 1102 DY YL PJ COPYRIGHTO 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read PRECAUTIONS pg 3 4 to ensure safe use of this product AUTOMATIC DEM ONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Available when the Power Switch is set to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to m and press the MENU Wheel in while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available lf you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic
4. magnets Vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set Rear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater in dusty places such as a beach 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transpor tation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long perio
5. MENU Wheel to select the desired function To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO CAMERA MENU and press it RETURN 3 Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting 4 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The normal screen reappears CAMERA MENU EXPOSURE Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANUAL then press it 2 To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel Q downward To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel upward The exposure control level increases decreases maximum 06 STABILIZER The Picture Stabilizer compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification ON The Picture Stabilizer is activated C Bl appears OFF The Pic
6. REC again so that tm 5S ll disappears Fade Wipe cF pg 23 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC Backlight Compensation To quickly increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background 1 Press BACK LIGHT during recording ES is displayed and the subject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACK LIGHT again P disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes EX or w Using BACK LIGHT may make the subject too bright resulting in a washed out or white image BACK LIGHT cannot be used when the manual Exposure Control mode i pg 18 is engaged Auto Manual Focus If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto Focus use Manual Focus 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press M FOCUS 1 appears 3 To focus on a distant subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward 4 appears and blinks To focus on a close subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward gt appears and blinks 4 To cancel the Manual Focus press M FOCUS 42 disappears and the Auto Focus is applied When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer A or s will blink Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Pressing LIGHT D changes the
7. mV rms 1 KQ analog output via Audio output connector AC Adapter Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V to 240 Vx 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 72 1A Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U Compact VHS MIS 8 Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U A V Audio Video Cable 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
8. pg 14 Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R 17 pg 13 e Quick Review Button R I pg 13 Rewind Button R esssss pg 11 Stop Button STOP sssss 3 pg 11 Backlight Compensation Button BACK LIGHT kaninina F pg 12 Shoulder Strap Eyelets F pg 8 Battery Pack Mount sseeee gt pg 6 Close Button sssssssssessee gt pg 8 6 Dioptre Adjustment Control gt pg 8 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Grip Strap eer gt pg 8 p Tripod Mounting Socket gt pg 8 I Tape Remaining Time CF pg 21 Bii Recording Mode Indicator rF pg 20 BB Video Light Indicator CF pg 13 Wi Backlight Compensation Indicator F pg 12 B Digital Effect Indicator L3 pg 24 e Programme AE Indicator CF pg 24 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator F pg 23 I Tape Length Indicator rF pg 20 B Zoom Indicator Bar CF pg 13 8 Zoom Level Indicator amp Approximate Zoom Ratio Bii Recording Indicator gt pg 11 Bi Digital Effect Indicator
9. until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press P AE D repeatedly until OFF appears Only one mode can be engaged at a time In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights amp SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject FG FOG Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode the Auto Focus t pg 12 and S LX t pg 20 may not work 2 S1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode The screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press DIGIFECT D repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT D repeatedly until OFF appears d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like bl
10. 1 After Use D Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button Close and lock the LCD monitor 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder D Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two con
11. 11 Date Time Display sse Stretch Effect pg 24 Date Time Settings eese Super LoLux S LX eese pg 20 Demonstration Mode T BH Piec paran E Tape Counter cti tct t ete n ep pg 14 igitaliZOOI i c rers terere n de ra eere coa po Tape Dubbing pg 15 Diopter Adjustment sees Tape Length Setting pg 20 E Tele MACIO oessecsecsssssssssnssssssscssccscsscsnsencesessscaseascaneens pg 21 Electronic Fog Filter Mode sse pg 24 Time Base Corrector sssse pg 14 Erase Protection e Time Lapse Shooting pg 21 Exposure Control Tracking pg 14 F Tripod Mounting pg 8 Twilight Mode 5 tenete pg 24 Fade In Out pg 23 U Fast Forward Tape pg 11 5 Second Recording Mode pg 12 Unload A Tape ssssssss pg 8 G V Grip Adjustment ssssseeeeteennns pg 8 Video Light ssssseeeeee pg 13 H Viewfinder Adjustment sss pg 8 High Speed Shutter Mode pg 24 W I White Balance Adjustment sssss pg 19 Wide Mode eene eere pg 20 Instant Titles tea Pg 19 Wipe In Out ene pg 23 L Z LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications p9 9 10 17 Zooming cescescsessecsecsecsesessessessecsessesssteesse
12. BRIGHT TEE CF pg 25 for AUETA E ULES MENU Wheel 4 BRIGHT Wheel e Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 11 e TRACKING Wheel F pg 14 Q 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEC REC eese pg 12 Q Power Zoom Lever T W pg 13 Manual Focus Button M FOCUS pg 12 Time Base Corrector Button TBC I pg 14 Q Audio Output Connector A Q Video Output Connector V Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Q DC IN Connector m Recording Start Stop Button Lock Button se D Power Switch PLAY OFF EX wj 3 pg 11 Video Light Button LIGHT pg 13 B POWER Lamp F pg 6 D Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT I pg 24 B Programme AE Button P AE CF pg 24 p Play Pause Button ss 3 pg 11 QJ Retake Forward Button RETAKE F i pg 13 Fast Forward Button F CF pg 11 p EJECT Switch ssssssss B CHARGE Lamp REFRESH Button Fade Wipe Button FADE WIPE F pg 23 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M F
13. Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapt an Cassette Adapter Battery Pack AP V13U or AP V11U C P7U BN V11U O AA R6 Battery Shoulder Strap Lens Cap for Cassette Adapter NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these ma
14. EX A P AC Adapter ie eaa e eiue pg 6 Picture Stabilizer esesesesseees Animation Recording pg e Playback Auto Date Record pg 20 Program AE with Special Effects M Auto Focus pg 12 Provided Accessories Auto Shut Off 24 urere cie ertet pg 11 Q B QUICK Review rrr ertet pg 13 Backlight Compensation sussse pg 12 R Baley Pack aens Recording Advanced Features pg 23 24 ue Filter Effect a Recording Start Stop sssssss pg 11 Brighten The Image esee R dina Mod 20 Brighten The LCD Monitor eo MOOS sess P9 Record Standby pg 11 C Red Filter Effect retten pg 24 Cassette Adapter sesessssesses k Retake 5 eee tke end pg 13 Charge Marker is Rewind The Tape esessssseeeeeeenene pg 11 Charging The Battery Pack ES S Clean The Camcorder sess Sepia Mod 24 Connection To a VCR TV sse Ppa N OOO siete ciones gue pg Counter Memory eene Shoulder Strap Attachment P9 8 Solarization Effect Pg 24 D Specifications pg 28 Darken The Image essseeeee Sports Mode pg 24 Darken The LCD Monitor Still Playback pg
15. NORMAL is automatically changed when you select WIDE mode pg 20 SYSTEM MENU When ON is selected the title is scrolled from right to left LANGUAGE Select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE for TITLE To set SIZE SCROLL or LANGUAGE rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking SCROLL SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times the recording time If the recording mode is switched during record ing the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point D ZOOM Zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X or 600X digital magnification When set to OFF only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function S LX MAX To record a subject in a darkly lit environ ment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment WIDE Whe
16. TTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN V11U 85 75 45 40 BN V12U 85 75 optional 45 40 BN V20U 140 125 optional 80 75 BN V400U optional when the video light is on USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder I step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction REFRESH Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging otherwise the battery performance will be reduced 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Press REFRESH for over 2 seconds The POWER lamp B blinks to indicate discharging has started 3 When discharging is finished charging auto matically starts and the CHARGE lamp D blinks 4 AE Charge marker helps you remember whether the battery pack has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged STORE BATTERY Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack by performing the following steps before storing it for a long period of time otherwise the battery performance will be reduced 1 Attach the battery to
17. Video Light mode sequentially as shown below OFF no indication AUTO XA ON XB to E OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on It is recommended to set M W B cF pg 19 to fe in CAMERA MENU when you use the video light Even if the battery indicator lt 4 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 Video Light mode is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off Press LIGHT repeatedly until ON or OFF is selected as required While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode is engaged the light will not activate c7 pg 24 Programme AE with Special Effects operation or soon after turning it off A otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materi als It is recommended that you cons
18. When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter If there is dust or dirt on the AC Adapter wipe it clean before using Video Light DANGER The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immedi ately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials Itis recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batte
19. You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief selected period of time Animation REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired recording time and press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected To use this function it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP pg 18 19 be set to OFF INT TIME You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time Time Lapse REC MODE should be set to SP Please note that it is necessary to set the REC TIME Animation in the SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT TIME Time Lapse function Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start Stop Button Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected To use this function it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP pg 18 19 be set to OFF TELE MACRO When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 23 5 8 Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when t
20. ack and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look CE B FILTER Recorded scenes have a bluish tint CE R FILTER Recorded scenes have a reddish tint q SOLARI The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting 434 NEGA POSI The colours of a picture are reversed amp MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back ground and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 96 Animation or Time Lapse is not available Before recording in the A
21. appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada SPECIFICATIONS General VHS NTSC standard DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 6 V Using battery pack Format Power source Power consumption Viewfinder on 4 3 W LCD monitoron 4 8 W Video light 3 0 W Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette VASIH cassette Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight Approx 840 g 1 9 Ibs Dimensions 113 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm W x Hx D 4 1 2 x 4 5 8 x 7 7 8 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 6 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 2 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT Viewfinder White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Connectors Video 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector Audio 300
22. ce the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture White to Audio Output i Mi Yellow to Video Output O Connector cover AN cable optional White to Audio Input T Tum Yellow to Video Input Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR c Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 2 Press gt t1 D to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press IIl D again 3 Press Il D and engage the VCR s Record mode 4 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press I D Repeat steps 2 through 4 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR 1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA R6 size battery then reattach the cover 2 Slide the latch to open the compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door 3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back 4 Slide the latch and the compartm
23. ditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet
24. ds direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun Carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer For Your Maintenance
25. ent door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole and push up and remove the cassette During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape Sliding Latch Recording Safety Hole Battery Cover INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions During shooting a Keep the lens ES cap attached to the camcorder A e Viewfinder Turn the gear to take up slack 1 is Speaker Erase protection tab Microphone Video light LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback gg gen TS i e F 29 5 ZI TWILIGHT ui rari p m Ee Wa ur Put Ere a HT si CONGRATULATIONS B 4 25 12 02 11 45 18 BRIGHT TEE UNOEUME E scs ios CF pg 25 for AUETA ES fer lied ary MENU SETTINGS 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the
26. he Power Switch is set to EY or M and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporar ily Set to OFF to stop completely When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available lf you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demon stration activated on the LCD monitor or view finder DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time gt pg 7 LCD BRIGHT To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor perform the following steps quickly within approx 1 second by each interval 1 Select LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU The BRIGHT ON message appears 2 Press the BRIGHT Wheel in to return to normal screen 3 Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel to display the bright level indicator Bl 4 Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the appropri ate brightness is reached After the BRIGHT Wheel is released the indicator soon disappears and adjustment is completed ADVANCED FEATURES Fade Wipe Effects Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to ac
27. he beginning mq high xxl C 3 0 1 exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically OJ Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Remove the tape turn the unit off without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear and turn it on again HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer E01 E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear
28. lly discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage i il 0 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 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
29. mcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears 5 To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on P RETURN 7 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a con
30. n set to ON black bars will be recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect While the WIDE mode is engaged LARGE in the TITLE SETUP SIZE lt pg 19 CAMERA MENU cannot be selected TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used T20 20 minutes T30 30 minutes T35 35 minutes T40 40 minutes Tape remaining time lll is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected DISPLAY FULL Makes all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Makes the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback OJ tape remaining time mg tape length lt pg 9 17 DATE TIME DISP Makes the date time appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor set DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU first t pg 7 The selected display will be recorded If you do not want to record the display select OFF before shooting In the AUTO DATE mode the camcorder records the date for about 5 seconds when recording is initiated after the date is changed a cassette is loaded or AUTO DATE is selected The date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded OSD OUTPUT ON On screen indications are displayed OFF On screen indications are turned off except Date Time Instant Title and Warning Indication REC TIME
31. n the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera do not tilt it at an angle Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open 2 Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward a i appears when a cassette is loaded 3 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place Close the LCD monitor Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position that allows 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 cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode or detached from the power source Cassette holder Erase Protection tab CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions During shooting Keep the lens cap attached 4 the camcorder 180 take up slack a 7 i X T 4 Erase protection tab Microphone Video light LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During pi During Playback oe rane a a x rn i a TBC 71 23 48 gi P OTWILTGHT A Em 2 2 B E lt Pause Al PAU ney 1x emn IN 287 CONGRATULATIONS B 4 25 12 02 11 45 18
32. nected TV see DATE TIME DISP pg 20 in SYSTEM MENU The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock battery runs out Consult an author ised JVC dealer for replacement or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting 12 hour indication with AM or PM Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused PAUSE Shoulder Strap Attachment Thread the strap through the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap is not twisted Adjust the length Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket D 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 Loading Unloading A Cassette 1 Ope
33. nimation mode at the very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated programme pg 21 REC TIME INT TIME in SYSTEM MENU The tape is running but there is no playback picture The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Warning Indications Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The tape stops during fast forward or rewind The Counter Memory Function has been activated lt pg 14 Counter Memory The date and time displays disappear If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT switch D does not function The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and then re connect it and proceed as usual from t
34. ries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the 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 battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fu
35. s and hold either RETAKE or to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt gt forwards the tape and pressing lt lt reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds MT lll appears 2 Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to OFF and then PLAY again AT I blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT ll appears Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders TBC Time Base Corrector Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes To activate release the TBC mode press TBC during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC ll is displayed e The TBC indicator ll turns green grey with a camcorder equipped with a black white view finder while TBC is working and white while TBC is not operative TBC does not work during Still Playback and Sh
36. s search until released To resume normal playback press I D For VIDEO RECORDING VIDEO PLAYBACK The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in the Record Standby or Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to EY m or PLAY When the Power Switch is set to EY m or PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV t pg 15 Connections To A TV VCR To remove the indications i gt pg 20 21 DISPLAY or OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU To control the speaker volume rotate the MENU Wheel towards to turn up or towards to turn down While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker BASIC FEATURES 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes 1 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 2 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC fm 5S Il appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode automatically 4 To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC
37. sseeseeseees pg 13 toad A T pe ci i eee asd pg 8 M Manual Focus a en aretan ioanad araea ALEEA ANA pg 12 Menu Screen pg 18 22 Monotone Effect eesssssssseeeeene pg 24 Mosaic Effect 2 ordenar merid pg 24 N ND Effect Mode Nega Posi Mode GETTING STARTED Hook on To DC IN connector A a A To AC outlet KE AC Adapter CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur 2 Set the Power Switch to OFF while pressing down the Lock Button D located on the switch Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector O 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp D blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the CHARGE lamp D stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Battery pack Charging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 40 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 40 min BN V20U optional approx 2 hrs 40 min BN V400U optional approx 5 hrs 10 min Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BA
38. ter or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufac e turer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LA 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped IND
39. terials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt VdS r He CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible any where e Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recycla ble At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal Cassettes marked VASIH can be used with this camcorder
40. the camcorder with no cassette inserted 2 Set the Power Switch D to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp D may not light Remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again If a fully charged battery s operation time remains extremely short the battery is worn out Please purchase a new one Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas The following operation stops charging or discharging Set the Power Switch to PLAY EY or m Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapter s power cord from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder Using the optional AA V15 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery pack without the ca
41. tivate fade in out or wipe in out Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE repeatedly until OFF appears Bd FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern E 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 I SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left 0 DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene J CORNER Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner revealing the scene or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen L1 WINDOW Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the centre leaving a black screen 4 Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press P AE P repeatedly
42. ture Stabilizer is disactivated Cy B disappears Accurate stabilization may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake Bl appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used M W B If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically FINE Outdoors on a sunny day Xwe CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen If it is difficult to focus on the white paper adjust focus manually c7 pg 12 Auto Manual Focus Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode lt pg 24 Digital Effects is activated TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles ll shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE SIZE When LARGE is selected the title is twice enlarged vertically more than selected NORMAL Even if LARGE is selected
43. ult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light ON The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T to zoom in or W to zoom out The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 12 Auto Manual Focus then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator Bll amp moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator Bl amp reaches the top all magnification from that point is through digital processing When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM pg 20 to OFF in SYSTEM MENU Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press lt lt and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 1 second and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Pres
44. ure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode and PAUSE lll is displayed The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be used simultaneously on this camcorder Therefore when opening the LCD monitor and tilting it upward to 180 you cannot view any image in the viewfinder however you can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button REC I appears while recording is in progress To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor When the Power Switch is set to m adjust LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU F pg 18 22 When the Power Switch is set to E3 or OFF this adjustment cannot be performed PLAYBACK 1 Loada tape lt pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press In D To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press Il D To stop playback press I Press D to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing lt lt or gt gt during playback holding lt lt or gt gt down during playback continue
45. uttle Search lt pg 11 It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after Still Playback or Shuttle Search pg 11 If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M amp and hold for more than 1 second The counter fll resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press lI B then 4 The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press M D to start playback The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable the counter memory function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears Connections To A TV VCR 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR using optional video and audio cables If using both TV and VCR connect the VCR output to the TV input 3 Turn on all units Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Use the AC Adapter as the power supply Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on lf you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not pla
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