JVC GR-AXM236UC Camcorder User Manual
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1. CF pg 21 H Zoom Indicator Bar s LF pg 13 Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio 3 Recording Indicator 3 pg 11 HJ Digital Effect Indicator gt pg 24 EJ Program AE Indicator CF pg 24 E Fade Wipe Standby Indicator CF pg 23 E Picture Stabilizer Indicator CF pg 12 Kil Interval Time Recording Time Indicator 17 pg 21 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator pg 12 fH Bright Level Indicator gt pg 11 KE Instant Title Display s pg 19 Kf Date Time Display es CF pg 19 H Focus Indicator ee gt pg 18 f Exposure Control Level Counter gt pg 18 IH White Balance Mode Indicator I pg 19 f Record Standby Mode Indicator t pg 11 KE O3 Cassette Indicator 3 pg 8 Ej TBC Indicator I pg 14 E Tape Counter EA Recording Mode Indicator SP EP I pg 20 FA Tape Running Indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt lt Rewind Shuttle Search HN Pause E Tracking Indicator sss r pg 14 Ej BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator tx pg 11 e VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator c p2. CF pg 25 for AUGUA ET Cs TIES MENU SETTINGS 1 set the Power Switch to m 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the 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 TO CAMERA MENU and press it lam CAMERA MENU EE gt TO SYSTEM MENU lm SYSTEM MENU E gt NEXT NE FOCUS AUTO IREC_MODE SP EXPOSURE AUTO D ZOOM 50x M W B AUTO WIDE OFF S LX MAX TAPE LENGTH T30 TITLE DISPLAY FULL DATE TIME DISP OSD OUTPUT ON RETURN 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 FOCUS If correct focus cannot be obtained with AUTO FOCUS set to MANU to use manual focusing AS appears To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward lt appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward gt appears and blinking lf the lens is smeared or blu
3. Battery pack I gt 6 Power Switch NIE E v To DC IN connector wr AC Adapter To AC outlet 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 Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp D blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the CHARGE lamp P 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 30 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 30 min BN V20U optional approx 2 hrs 20 min BN V400U optional approx 4 hrs 30 min Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN V11U 95 80 BN V12U 95 80 optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder I step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC
4. away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets Vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For 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 hear a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 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
5. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYTO900 001A COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER JVC GR AXM236 E a Compact VHS For Customer Use VHS H Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Printed in Malaysia M I No odel No Uc QM T20 MK RUNSEP COPYRIGHTO 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Serial No Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read PRECAUTIONS rx pg 3 4 to ensure safe use of this product Ce cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooo o ooo ooo o ooo ooo oooHoo eoeeeeee AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Available when the Power Switch is set to EY or M 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 Prote
6. picture into from a mosaic pattern Ex SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center 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 b 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 Ek 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 center of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the center leaving a black screen m a Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press P AE D repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until DFF appears Only one mode can be engaged at a time In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light Sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights amp SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND
7. providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs 1 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 2 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 9 m 55S I appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically 4 To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that tm 5S I disappears Fade Wipe i pg 23 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC 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 e 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 c pg 18 FOCUS in CAMERA MENU then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator Ell amp moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator H 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 c
8. 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 or storing it for a long period of time 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 REFRESH lamp D blinks to indicate discharging has started 3 When discharging is finished charging auto matically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks 2 Charge marker helps you remember 273 g psy whether the battery pack has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged 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 B 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
9. 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 S LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU c pg 18 19 may not work x2 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 D to m 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 black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look 2E B FILTER Recorded scenes have a bluish tint Cf R FILTER Recorded scenes have a reddish tint SOLARI The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting W NEGA POSI The colors of a picture are reversed ES MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern e STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting yo
10. 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 H is displayed The TBC indicator H turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working and white while TBC is not operative TBC does not work during Still Playback and Shuttle 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 f and hold for more than 1 second The counter FI resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press I then 4 D The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press M to start playback The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable the counter memory function press COUNTER R M f 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 VC
11. 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 Then tighten the screw 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 Open the LCD monitor fully 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 Ga E appears when a cassette is loaded 3 Press the Close button D 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 Pro
12. tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off t 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 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Terminals 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
13. unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 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 se
14. 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 GEM EY or m Disconnect the AC Adapter em the camcorder e Unplug the AC Adapter 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 camcorder 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 2 Press the MENU Wheel Q in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt 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 DA
15. FF is selected 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 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 recording 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 WIDE When set to ON black bars will be recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect 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 E is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected DISPLAY FULL Makes all of the indicatio
16. R 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 e If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture White to Audio Output Q mes Yellow to Video Output Q Connector cover AN cable To TV or VCR White to Audio Input 4Ti Yellow to Video Input Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR lt Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to GEM 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 I to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press IIl B again 3 Press Il B and engage the VCR s Record mode 4 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press I B 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 an VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR 1 Slide the bat
17. 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 AC 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 INDEX A P AG Ad amp ptG certe et teet t ce tne pg 6 Picture Stabilizer cce pg 12 Animation Recording pg
18. TE 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 EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on 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 connected TV see DATE TIME DISP i pg 19 in CAMERA MENU The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock battery runs out Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting DATE TIME i 320024 MONTH JUN DAY 28 ATO A TIME PM 8 20 12 hour indication with AM or PM EXIT 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 BY or M 2 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly
19. amcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press lt lt D and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds 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 Press and hold either RETAKE D or to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt gt D forwards the tape and pressing lt lt p 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 H 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 GEM again AT H blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT Fl 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
20. aner 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 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment 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 equi
21. 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 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
22. ction tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ACA C Adspter Cassette Adapter Battery Pack AP V12U AP V11U or AP V10U C P7U BN V11U 9 a 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK standard However live recording and LCD NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE monitor viewfinder playback are possible any REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL where um Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an batt k d t h th t equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the attery packs ana to recharge them or to supply presence of uninsulated dang
23. dealer Plug adapter 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 Use only the specified batteries gt pg 2 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries read the cassette adapter C PeU C P7U instructions Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 2 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 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions no Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the
24. eful life when taken out of service in the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area JVC s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT
25. el Playback pg 11 Auto Date Record pg 19 Program AE with Special Effects pg 24 AUTO FOCUS se iecit tees pg 18 Provided Accessories 0 0 cece eee pg 2 Auto Shut Off Papen rn erts pg 11 Q B Quick Review esee pg 13 Battery Pack 5 rusos i deeds pg 6 26 R Blue Filter Eel eds PU Recording Advanced Features pg 23 24 Brighten The Image pg 18 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Brighten The LCD Monitor eeees pg 11 Recording Mode pg 20 C Record Standby 2 eid eee anre pg 11 Cassette Adapter ssessssssssses pg 16 Red Filter Effect esce pg 24 Charge Marker pg 6 n Charging The Battery Pack pg 6 Clean The Camcorder pg 27 S Connection To a VCR TV pg 15 Self Recording pg 11 Counter Memory sssssseseeeneenee tienes pg 14 Sepia Modes sa ede ML eU pg 24 D Shoulder Strap Attachment suusus pg 8 Darken The Image nere pg 18 Solarization Effect pg 24 Darken The LCD Monitor pg 11 Specifications pg 28 Date Time Display pg 19 Sports Mode pg 24 Date Time Settings pg 7 Still Playback pg 11 Demonstration Mode pg 1 22 Stretch Effect pg 24 Digital Effects pg 24 S per L Lux 9 DX 3e cente tenes pg 19 Di
26. erous voltage within the power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ite provided E DT b n appropriate conversion adapter may be Mole amaron tre ed o hd ESSEN DDR i necessary to accommodate different designs of ce of importan WEE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in AC outlets in different countries the literature accompanying the appliance NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety WARNING caution are on the bottom and or the back of the d main unit TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE The rating information and safety caution of the OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 VUSH Au Cassettes marked VHSIM can be used used with this camcorder 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 us
27. ew Button R I pg 13 Rewind Button R esssse I pg 11 B Play Pause Button ss I pg 11 D Retake Forward Button RETAKE F t pg 13 Fast Forward Button F pg 11 B CHARGE Lamp see pg 6 D POWER REFRESH Lamp F pg 6 Fade Wipe Button FADE WIPE F pg 23 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER P M s F pg 14 D Program AE Button P AE gt pg 24 D Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT CF pg 24 REFRESH Button sss gt pg 6 EJECT Switch F pg 8 Shoulder Strap Eyelets C pg 8 Battery Pack Mount sssee 3 pg 6 Glose Buttori ecce C pg 8 Diopter Adjustment Control 3 pg 8 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Grip Strap ee 3 pg 8 Tripod Mounting Socket 3 pg 8 El Tape Remaining Time gt pg 21 E Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 E Digital Effect Indicator I pg 24 e Program AE Indicator CF pg 24 e Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 23 D Tape Length Indicator
28. g 11 RECORDING Set REC MODE TAPE LENGTH and DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU C5 pg 18 22 MENU SETTINGS 1 Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch to EY or M Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure 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 f is displayed e If you tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 degrees the viewfinder switches back on and the monitored image can be viewed both on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder so the person you shoot can view himself herself 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button BES 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 rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator J on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached PLAYBACK 1 Loada tape I pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch QD to GM To start playback press i B To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press M B To stop playback press I D Press lt lt 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 hold
29. gital ZOOM 2 2 tte tots ene pg 20 T Diopter Adjustment sse pg 8 Tape COUHIGE renererien pg 14 E Tape Dubbing pg 15 Electronic Fog Filter Mode ssssss pg 24 Tape Length Setting pg 21 Erase Protection Tele Macro ssseeeeeeeeneenennnnnn pg 22 Exposure Control Time Base Corrector we pg 14 F Time Lapse Shooting sss pg 21 Tracking ooi eise deutet esce tatis teet pg 14 Fade In Out 5 rt ee pg 23 Tripod Mounting eene pg 8 Fast Forward Tape ssssss Pg 11 Twilight Mode sssssssettene pg 24 5 Second Recording Mode ususs pg 12 U G Unload A Tape ceste eterna pg 8 Grip Adjustment reete pg 8 V H Viewfinder Adjustment sss pg 8 High Speed Shutter Mode ssuss pg 24 W l White Balance Adjustment ssss pg 19 Instant Titles 2e erret dente pg 19 wide Mode cecccecccccccceceeeee pg 20 L Wipe In OUt itcr essence pg 23 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 9 10 17 Z Load A Tape PQ 8 Zooming ssssssseee pg 13 M Man al FOCUS ir gae ee eges Menu Screen Monotone Effect E Mosaic Effect ncn met tee eno N ND Effect Mode i etis pg 24 Nega Posi Mode sse pg 24 GETTING STARTED Hook on Push in
30. ing lt lt or gt gt down during playback continues search until released To resume normal playback press I B 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 Gam When the Power Switch is set to EY M or Gm 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 pg 21 DISPLAY or OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU To control the speaker volume slide VOL towards to turn up or towards to turn down While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker BASIC FEATURES Picture Stabilizer To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER M appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER X Mdisappears Accurate stabilization may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake V E appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds
31. ns 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 O3 tape remaining time a tape length pg 9 17 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 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 canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected 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 Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start Stop Button Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected 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 TITLE LANG Allow
32. pment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme 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 40W LCD monitor on 4 5W Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette MESIH 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 900 g 2 0 Ibs Dimensions 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm WxHxD 7 7 8 x 4 7 16 x 4 11 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adju
33. rred accurate focusing is not possible When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first lt pg 13 Zooming If Zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This does not occur with TELE MACRO lt pg 22 in SYSTEM MENU 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 in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer A or amp will blink 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 To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel Q downward To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel Q upward The exposure control level increases decreases maximum x06 M W B If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically x FINE Outdoors on a sunny day Xe CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 4 HALOGEN A video light or
34. s you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of TITLE in CAMERA MENU After selection the TITLE setting menu I p 19 appears automatically DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time gt pg 7 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to fy or M and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily 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 Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder 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 2 Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate 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 E MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the
35. sappear 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 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 the beginning lt gt 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 www high Cxsl 1 3 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 O3 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
36. 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 FOCUS in CAMERA MENU 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 S LX MAX To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles in 2 different languages Change the language in TITLE LANG t pg 22 in SYSTEM MENU E shows the selected title which remains until O
37. stment 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 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 Vv 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 2 1A Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U A V Audio Video Cable Compact VHS VASIH Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U 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
38. tection tab CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions ones 99 wit if Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to Viewfinder take up slack Speaker a Microphone LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback Hn UB rnit E gt gt TWILIGHT aed m a2 diu 1X T ON DEC 25 01 AM 11 45 18 VOLUME TEE pg 25 for BENT E NT e NTIES Q MENU Wheel ssceccsessssssssssssseeees BRIGHT Wheel TRACKING Wheel Q 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEG REC i 3 nine ee I pg 12 Power Zoom Lever TW c pg 13 e Speaker Volume Control VOL gt pg 11 Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER s F pg 12 Time Base Corrector Button TBC CF pg 14 Q Audio Output Connector A pg 15 Q Video Output Connector V pg 15 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Q DC IN Connector ee Q Recording Start Stop Button gt pg 11 Power Switch BI OFF ES C pg 11 D Stop Button STOP gt pg 11 Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R 17 pg 13 Quick Revi
39. tery 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 compartment door 3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back 4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole 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 Compartment Door ee 2 Recording Safety Hole p PRI Hole Battery Cover Reels INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions soot 99 gt Keep the lens LI Fe o 5 cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to Viewfinder yu up slack I Speaker a Microphone LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback M E t UB prid E29 TWILIGHT wore m pn dli 02 4 ps mwe p x DEC 25 01 AM 11 45 18 VOLUME nz
40. ur 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 Colored 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 Animation 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 program 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 gt pg 14 Counter Memory The date and time displays di
41. vere 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 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 9 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 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 Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cle
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