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JVC GR-AXM100 Camcorder User Manual

1. JVC MM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AXM100 Compact VHS p INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents F pg 7 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you Doa refer to the Index CF pgs 45 48 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use a read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 49 and 50 before use 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 10
2. PLAY PAUSE Button coccocccncononnncnnonooos CF pg OTT BURON ad CF pg RETAKE FB Notaria gt pg STOP BURTON sciences F pg UD EJECT SWITCH rossonero CF pg UD PUSH BUON sones IF pg 3 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch CF pg BATT Battery RELEASE Switch CF pg 15 Diopter Adjustment ccccceeeereees I gt pg Function Navigator Dial MENU Jog Dial esencia CF pg QD Recording Start Stop Button CF pg Power Switch oooooooooccccccconononcccccn n CF pg 16 LENS COVER Switch oocoococcoccccccnnonncnos CF pg BRIGHT Dial siseses CF pg 1 VOLUME Dial coocoonccccncccononncnnonnnnncncnos CF pg 30 13 13 Connectors The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector en 47 O DC IN Jack unanas CF pg 9 e lt is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal VIDEO OUT Connector coocccnconcnncnnoncnos CF pg RF DC OUT Connector cocccccononccnnoncnnos gt pg AUDIO OUT Connector cocccnccccncinonncno CF pg Indicators Power Indicator ooocoococncccocconccononncnnos I gt pg Talla CF pg Other Parts 22 CF pg El Microphone El Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary
3. 9 3 0 Fade Standby Indicator I gt pg 26 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fader is engaged by pressing the EFFECT button Then only the indicator remains at 4 Multi Function Control Indication CF pg 26 Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi Function Control is pressed The indication disappears within approx 2 seconds 5 Super LoLux Indicator ooooonocncnoo CF pg 27 5 Tape Length Indicator ocoooonccnncononnos CF pg 12 Q Zoom Indicator Bar cooooninconccncnncncnnos CF pg 20 Recording Indicator oooococomomooo I gt pg 16 1 e Record Standby Mode Indicator gt pg 16 e Lens Cover Warning ENS CONE sic F pg 17 12 Interval Timer Recording Time 5Sec Rec Mode Indicator I gt pgs 21 34 19 Instant Title Display cccssccssoeeees CF pg 27 Date Time Display ccccccsscesceeses CF pg 22 5 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level ee __ When the power is almost gone the indicator lt blinks battery power warning then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares mmm does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus indicator AS CF pg 31 1 Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg
4. HAPPY BIRTHDAY lt No display OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS l EN P 7 Super LoLux Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is engaged e The mode s name is displayed for approx 2 seconds then disappears MAX To record a subject in a dark lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Association Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment OFF Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in the Menu screen CF pg 28 29 SELECT PRESET T
5. TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF AA ENDO Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures 5 Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the p
6. 15 P 16 a 18 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 45 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 45 grados aprox 54 en FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Blvd Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8192 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 Sophist
7. BATTERY CHARGER AA V15U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries AC 120 Va 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 Va 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DE ESVE LIA VTR DC V sec 10 Constant current peak detection timer controlled 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 9 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Approx 300 g 0 71 lbs Charging system Dimensions Weight CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Dimensions Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 lbs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Provided Accessories ooooccoooo CF pg 6 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3U e Battery Charger BH VC10U e Car Battery Cord AP V7U AP V8U eRF Unit RF V5U e Compact VHS C Cassettes TC 40 30 20 e 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 O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice OZ En Indicador CHG carg Marcas A la toma de Indicador Interruptor REFRESH REFRESH REFRESCADO El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la funci n REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente la bater a antes de recargarla Efect e la funci n REFRESH despu s de un m
8. COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECOR
9. Date off mode No display Date display Auto Date Record mode DEC 25 98 AUTO DATE Auto date record mode DEC 25 98 PM10 50 00 Auto date record executed Time display Date Time display DEC 25 98 PM10 50 00 EN 2 FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Can be accessed when the LCD monitor is opened DANGER m The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result m Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects m Do not use near flammable or explosive materials E t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light OPERATION 1 Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch as required ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject OFF Turns off the light m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance 17 pg 33 to HALOGEN mode 8 when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it
10. R iD ed OE Twilight Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode F pg 33 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 33 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 33 ft use manual focusing I pg 31 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action 1 1000 sec 1 1000 Ei SO High Speed Shutter 1 2000 sec 1 2000 2 SUES High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode RECORDING Advanced Features cont Fader This feature allows smooth fade in and fade out to black blank screen Fade in works at recording start and fade out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode ENGAGE FADE STANDBY MODE 1 Press EFFECT to engage the Fade Standby mode Fade out LCD monitor or viewfinder gt EFFECT EIFADER e Bx FADER is displayed for approx 2 seconds Then BLACK FADER disappears and only Bx remains START OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in or fade out TO CANCEL FADE STANDBY MODE 3 While IBkl is displayed press EFFECT A ter 2 sec e O
11. Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover E Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear El Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording Starts e To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details CF pgs 16 19 e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees Ga MAJOR FEATURES Integrated Auto Light F pg 23 REMEMBER The Logical Choice A Compact VHS r O LO a The only ora video 22 x Optical Hyper Zoom cassettes mar can pe used with your VHS VCR lt gt pg 20 with VHS Playpak 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording F pg 21 Zoom in Program AE with Special Effects 7 pg 24 Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight E Sports m 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter e AC Power Adapter Cassette Adapter LCD Color Monitor gt pg 8 Charger AA V15U VHS Playpak C P7U e Battery Pack BN V11U Program Manager Il O F pg 24 35 Program AE with Special Effects Fader Wide Super LoLux Instant CR2025 x 1 Title Menu Adjustment Focus Exposure Control and so on e Lithium Battery e DC Cord
12. VHS GC E A Cassettes marked VHS can be used with this CA camcorder CONTENTS GETTING STARTED A sree recat AE ae ne araquseonnee ese E E E Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal Date Time Setting nera Recording Mode Setting 00ocooooocococoocconcccocccnnnnos Tape Length Setting oo0ocoooooconcccocccnncnoronncnnaronnos Loading Unloading A Cassette 00ocooooococcccoccnnnnnos Grip Adjustment ocoooooccncccocccnnccnnccncncnnconcnnnnconcnnnnoss Viewfinder Adjustment occococoooocccnccccoocnonncnononccnnnnos Shoulder Strap Attachment ocooooccccccooccncccooccncnnnnos Tripod Mounting sionista RECORDING Basic Recording ccoo donativo deseaba A ET Advanced Features seomivcrna aro rico PLAYBACK Basic Playback 53h set erase sicher settee saigsancsedisese senssenteneewsesenete 36 E o Eo pqcenesoiacaseptecce dee ssaeieess pcadeeoie 37 Using The Cassette Adapter 0ocooooocococoocccnccnoccnnnnnos 39 E Basic Connections o issuitss static o ie 40 TAPE DUBBING 41 USER MAINTENANCE 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 INDEX 45 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications 45 A A 46 A 46 ICO E E E cava coca 46 AA A 46 LT AO o e UU o E O A 48 CAUTIONS 49 SPECIFICATIONS 91 OPTIONAL A
13. by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning 4 2 appears NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first C pg 20 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend ing on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro t pg 29 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENUEND FOCUS E AUTO EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO O TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen No indication 4 during recording No indication Focus Menu Screen during y recording Manual Focus Screen nol Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments 1 pg 14 If you haven t do so before continuing ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears and the highlight bar is placed on FOCUS ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN Y Press the MENU Jog Dial A
14. calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected 17 pg 12 TAPE END appears when the tape reaches ts end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you re recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function pg 21 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker 5 EN RECORDING Basic Recording cont Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 C pg 16 ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Slide
15. off to save battery power e Even if the battery indicator does not blink if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch is set to AUTO e Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode F pg 25 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode gt pg 25 is engaged the light will not activate 2 4 EN RECORDING Advanced Features 1 second later the mode is activated Program AE With Special Effects After 1 sec All you have to do to access any of the variety of Y shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated e When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader pg 26 is used in the Sepia m
16. on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE or DATE TIME See respective pages FOCUS 17 pg 30 31 EXPOSURE F pg 32 DATE TIME CF pg 11 If you select JLIP ID NO press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting elf you decide you want to return to the previ ous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode AA en 29 ee ee T Mall MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually C pg 32 Allows you to set the current date and time pg 11 TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the
17. parada E Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en PLAY FA Presione REW La cinta se detiene autom ticamente al comienzo de la misma El Presione PLAY PAUSE Comienza la reproducci n y la imagen aparece e Presione STOP para detener la grabaci n Por m s detalles gt P 36 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 45 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 45 grados aprox O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak gt P 39 INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO PUSH EJECT EB Abra el monitor LCD a un ngulo mayor de 45 grados Pl Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette El Inserte cassette de video f Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette Por m s detalles gt P 13 Y Perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER EY Bot n para inicio parada de grabaci n Col quelo en CAMERA EB Deslice la perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo l Adjuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en CAMERA El indicador de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen El Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n Comenzar la grabaci n e Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Por m s detalles
18. set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder e Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings While the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch During that time the AC Power Adapter Charger does not charge the battery When disharging is complete detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter Charger to store it e High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag e f you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should blink during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT terminal Adapter Charger DC cord AA V15U To car s cigarette lighter socket
19. supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufac
20. the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e The scene you re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability 7 pg 19 and press the Recording Start Stop button Power es indicator a appears in the LCD monitor while recording Is In progress STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording Switch Start Stop Button e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder F pg 16 e The tape remaining time is not displayed on the LCD monitor However when the tape is about to reach its end the following indicators appear 2MIN gt 1MIN gt OMIN e For other notes refer to pg 17 lights while recording is in progress AA en 19 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction e The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 9
21. the Menu ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu Screen Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Press the T of the Power Zoom Button Zoom Out Press W of the Power Zoom Button m Zooming speed is available A total of 4 zoom speeds are available 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed press the button fully for regular speed press it lightly for slow speed while 2 speed levels FAST SLOW can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu 1 Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus C pg 31 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed ZOOM SPEED Pressing the Power Zoom Button fully lightly 1 sLOw 4 lowest E when the Select Dial is set to AUTO L
22. the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun ne carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip or swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT Sess 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 e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LED monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation e 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 e 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 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Forma
23. to OFF To release when PAUSE and ppp are not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF 3 6 EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Then set f the Power Switch to PLAY The power indicator REW Power Switch lights PLAY PAUSE PLAY BACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV t pg 40 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it f
24. 0 downward 180 upward Interface shooting A person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward e When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on START RECORDING Point the lens toward the subject yourself when Self recording self recording and start recording e During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTE During Interface Shooting indications other than the Date Time display and Title display do not appear in the viewfinder Brightness control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT Dial ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 7 If you want to brighten the image Turn the Dial toward If you want to darken the image BRIGHT Dial Turn the Dial toward FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Zoom out Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME JAN 1 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FASTE gt NEXT BES Menu Screen ZOOM SPEED in
25. 0 C 212 F or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly NH Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 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 The AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 Va 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V15U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
26. 32 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 33 Clock Battery Warning Blinks for approx 10 seconds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one F pg 10 e Tape End Display TAPE END CF pg 17 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning a When this indication appears all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear Displayed for approx 5 seconds on the LCD monitor when the LED monitor is turned on and then disappear However the indications marked are not displayed 46 Controls 1 Power Zoom BUDON cocconconccccnccncnnonos I gt pg 2 Multi Function Control CEFFECT EURON cspscessevercussstereonasnents gt pg e WIDE BUNOT tresiveccsncuncadecveeccecaveccenes C pg eTILLE DUR seinan CF pg e SUPER LOLUX DUO sr F pg 3 Select Dial cooooccnconcnncncoconcononnninononncnnos IF pg 4 Recording Mode SP EP Button CF pg 5 DATE TIME Button ooocooncononncnnonanncnnoo IF pg COUNTER R M BUON scscascncenccssetavsnes CF pg 6 5SEC REC 5 sec recording Button pg Q REW Button asii RETAKE R Quick Review Button CF pg
27. A Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la c mara de video y emp jela hasta que se bloquee en su lugar EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA Deslice BATT RELEASE y extraiga la bater a sobre la bater a para ayudarle a recordar si ha Tiempo de grabaci n aproximado unidad min sido cargado o no Los dos colores suministrados rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimenta ci n aseg rese que la alimentaci n de la c mara de video est desconectada El no hacerlo puede producir una falla de funcionamiento en la c mara de video Monitor LCD Monitor LCD Monitor LCD activado Visor desactivado Visor activado Visor BATERIA desactivado activado activado BN V11U 60 35 60 3 50 3 35 60 3 50 3 5 5 5 envase 1060 os envoje romo fasto cuando el foco de video est encendido EN DS Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC Enganche BATT RELEASE Utilizaci n de la bater a Mi Enganche el extremo superior de la bater a en la c mara de video Procedimiento para carga P 8 E Empuje la bater a hacia adentro hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar Para extraer la bater a Deslice BATT RELEASE y extraiga la bater a REPRODUCCI N PLAY PAUSE reproducci n pausa E A O O ES Col quelo rebobinado STOP en PLAY
28. ACKING 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders PLAYBACK Features cont FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION f 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback e The counter memory functio
29. CCESS MANUAL FOCUS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it A and amp appear The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward lt appears and blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and 42 reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES e To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 e To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 1 e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer a or 2 will blink 3 2 EN i RECORDING Advanced Features cont Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the M
30. CCESSORIES 91 ESPA OL 52 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 54 WARRANTY Only in U S A 99 Sen CHG charg indicator REFRESH indicator REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete BATT RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result ina camcorder malfunction GETTING STARTED Power To AC outlet This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply Use only specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER 7 Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK 2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place e The CHG indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started DETACH BATTERY PACK 3 When the CHG indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide th
31. Car Battery Cord AP V7U optional aA H V3U optional USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine idling e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensure that the plus side is up and insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batterie
32. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e The Counter Memory Function has been activated CF pg 38 e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other 443 TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low e f the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees EJECT switch does not function Some functions are not available e The Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of in the LCD monitor and the the camcorder viewfinder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down Colored bright spots appear all over The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology the LCD monitor However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The indicators and the picture color e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD on the LCD monitor are
33. D LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOC SURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH yay z M W B AUTOS ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen M W B AUTO e FINE s CLOUD HALOGEN MWB M W B Menu Screen Select Dial MENU Jog Dial y NOTES e To switch to automatic white balance adjustment set the M W B in the Menu Screen to AUTO or turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK e Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when the Select Dial s position has been changed e When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 1 of MWB this unit makes its color temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colors For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colors the image becomes the color which approximates to green orange or purple respectively Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color tint reproduction ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN Y Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
34. DS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer G y D gt lt JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 JVC CANADA INC 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U U C 1197MKV KUN YP
35. EFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT
36. ENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it 00 exposure control level counter appears ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 5 Select Dial MENU LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO O TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen No indication during recording EXPOSURE ANU 10 MANU To darken the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE No indication Exposure Menu Screen during recording Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen 4 reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END e CLOSE MENU control level Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen counter disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES Manual Exposure Screen P e To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 3 e To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from To brighten the image step 1 m To darken the image AA EN D
37. FF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade standby mode is canceled NOTES e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to record a black blank screen The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia gt pg 25 e With the Electronic fog filter mode F pg 25 engaged Recording Start Stop Button the image fades in out to a white screen EFFECT WIDE Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top oe and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like LCD monitor or viewfinder wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE Wide mode e To restore normal screen press WIDE again NOTE for Fader Wide Super LoLux and Instant Titles When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK the above functions will be set to the Factory settings Fade standby OFF Wide mode off Super LoLux MAX Instant Title off Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK However if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK LCD monitor or viewfinder gt S LX Bi _ OFF TITLE SUPER LOLUX LCD monitor or viewfinder Title display MI DA a ae at e O ae ee
38. ITLE 1 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTOS EXPOSURE NULO DATE TIME DEC 25 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen 1 y BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAM ON _ TITLE LANG MG ENGLISH JLIP ID NO DAA DEMO MODE OFF gt MENU END Menu Screen 2 y TITLE LANG ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Setting Menu ex TITLE LANG iii y gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP TITLE LANG JLIP ID NO 1 om 0 2 gt MENU END 4 ii Normal Screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function e When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 is automatically displayed When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2 Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed elf the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar
39. LIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as the Fader Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically e During demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled ___ Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK j RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus SA detection zone The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected
40. MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a I AA V15U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 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 anywhere Use the BN V11U V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries 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 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful func tions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installa
41. OCK FEATURE PURPOSE 5SEC REC RETAKE R F FEATURE PURPOSE LCD monitor or viewfinder FEATURE PURPOSE 5Sec Rec mode indicator OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION EN 2 1 Quick Review To check the end of the last record ing 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes 1 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 4 5S appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 2 Press Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically m To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that 4 5S disappears The Fader F pg 26 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC 2 2 EN 7 RECORDING Bas
42. R and camcorder when finished When connecting the cables open the jack cover Power Switch To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables optional To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR Recording deck 42 en LENS COVER After Use Open Close Switch Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor Set to POWER OFF 5 Slide BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack BATT RELEASE Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover PUSH EJECT Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 7 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 5 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left
43. ating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
44. best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA AA en lo Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet C then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH Y Adjust as shown in the illustration at left Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power F pg 8 e Recording Mode Tape Length Setting 1 pg 12 e Grip Adjustment gt pg 14 LOAD A CASSETTE Power 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 indicator degrees Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the ho
45. correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safet
46. d is better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times as the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP elf you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen NOTES e The tape remaining time F pg 17 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected e Once you have set the tape length it remains un changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO LOCK Turn to take up slack EN 13 Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Op
47. dirty TROUBLESHOOTING EN 45 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and doesn t come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed e The battery pack has not been attached correctly F pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged pg 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected gt pg 9 e The battery pack has completely discharged e Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer e 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 e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA pg 16 e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO e The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel e The video heads are dirty or worn out
48. e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape 40 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections When connecting the cables open the jack cover To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables optional w To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors i mm 00001 al lt Antenna To AUDIO VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors RF unit RF V5U optional NOTES e lt is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR Al Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY POWER Y Turn on the camcorder the VCR and
49. e battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK Y Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time unit min LCD LCD LCD BATT monitor on monitor off monitor on PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on BN V11U 60 3 60 3 3 0 3 5 5 50 35 5005 1005 145 100 when the video light is on e Charge marker NOTES EN 9 CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged e The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battery pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e Remember to
50. en y gt BAC K Sa REC TIME JOFFE INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON ENGLISH TITLE LANG Ae DEMO MODE OFF JLIP ID NO gt MENU END INT TIME REC TIME INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu INT TIME Indicator REC TIME Indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start Stop Button and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN 7 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS INT TIME MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL TIME 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial START DELAYED RECORDING 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically To Cancel Self Timer Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT
51. en the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed Then close the LCD monitor NOTES e Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor O A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack e 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 e The cassette holder can t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Button Refasten the Velcro strip Recording Start Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for
52. ertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT aes open the camcorder s chassis Bes disassemble or modify the unit ae 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 ee remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on ae leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit eae in places subject to excessive humidity or dust aes in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove el in places subject to excessive shock or vibration Atos near a television set ee near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc sis in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit TE in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 as in direct sunlight ed in a closed car in summer pees near a heater CAUTIONS cont 4 To protect the unit DO NOT betas allow it to become wet o drop the unit or strike it against hard objects iia subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation er keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods ae direct
53. ess of the position blinks of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning INDEX DOGO GA OF 30MIN gt S LX 8 yg REC SP gt gt gt TWILIGHT 2 10 5MIN _ D a TAPE END LENS COVER MwB D PAU E J EN 45 T30 A NORM 011 MERRY CHRISTMAS DEC 25 98 AM 11 45 18 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining TIME sonata gt pg 17 When no cassette is inserted the cassette O3 warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette O3 warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warningt blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded the cassette CE mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Recording Mode SP EP Indicator 15 pg 12 3 O Program AE Indicator oooco o IF pg 24 Displayed at 3 for approx 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at
54. for shooting Ed Clock Battery Compartment CF pg EE Battery Pack Mount ooocoocccccnconcnnnonnrnos CF pg EN Shoulder Strap Eyelets CF pg EE Electronic Viewfinder ooo o o CF pg EN Grip Strap oooococconocccncononncnnonannncnnnononos IF pg Speaker cccscscssesscescsseescsseeseeseeeens IF pg EE LCD monitor ooooococconoccncononnnnninonos CF pg 18 EE Tripod Mounting Socket o o o CF pg 40 40 40 16 16 23 10 8 eko 14 14 37 45 en AC Power Adapter acccccsccexssnsseceesnesntenoenas pg Animation Recording cccccnnoncccnccnnnnnnnss pg Auto Date RECON usaras pg AUO FOCUS iia rot pg Auto Mode Lock Mode cc ssseseesee pg Auto Mode Release Mode ossos pg B Baler O eras pg Brighten the Image cccsssssecerseeneeees pg C Car Date ver svndecensuacimsivecsnbsaebessnnsecanteapees pg Cassette Adapter ssesscccccceeceeeeees pg Charge TON seccacsaiagcenseanenseaaasasneeeddaeaaes pg Charging the Battery Pack ommommmo pg Clock Lithium Battery s cescsecssaseavsonasieaeae pg Connection to a VCR TV sccsseeeeeees pg COMON cintia uo pg COURIER Memory cisco pg D Darken the las seran pg Date Time Instan aaa pg Date Time Setting ossee pg DEMO VIGAS usos pg Discharge the Battery pack ooooooonnccncc pg Diopter AQUEST scsecscssisasezevpiasecesectscenectacs
55. g Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen appears and MENU END is highlighted CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTE To display the date and time in the LED monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert F pg 22 l2a GETTING STARTED cont SP EP Recording Mode Button MENU Jog Dial y Select Dial Viewfinder Recording mode indicator Tape length indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE _LENGTH T405 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T20 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 7 First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Press SP EP Button for more than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality an
56. ic Features cont DATE TIME FEATURE Date Time Insert PURPOSE To display the date and time on the LCD monitor in the viewfinder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically OPERATION 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK 2 Choose a display mode by pressing DATE TIME repeatedly while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left m You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure 1 pg 11 If you haven t do so first Date display DISPLAY e The selected display can be Time display recorded e If you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode Date Time display La baat efore shooting e f you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME e To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears AUTO DATE RECORD e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE TIME In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded e Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes Auto Date Record mode
57. icated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARRANTY Only in U S A Vals LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM D
58. increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage ees remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Chare ads 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Opera lO rs 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage aaa 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 90m Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use are make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark a be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals ve make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting re 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 ve 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 ea out of direct sunlight aiar where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration T where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets v
59. ions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one e Use only the following battery C P6U or C P7U os nio AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard a do not burn ei do not short circuit the terminals we do not modify or disassemble eS use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life APE do not subject to unnecessary shock nee avoid repeated charging without fully discharg ing ae ne 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 re store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will
60. lder is closed and locked Shooting while watching the viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button lights while recording is in progress o a appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Tape remaining time indicator MIN 120MIN 119MIN y 3MIN 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking Start Stop Button Now calculating en 1 STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power O A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force The tape remaining time is only displayed in the viewfinder as shown The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is approximate The time required to
61. lipped over and retracted a o e CD monitor viewfinder indications Battery pack remaining power indicator e The battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed for approximately 5 seconds on the LCD Tape counter nes monitor when the LCD monitor is turned on and Recording mode indicator then it disappears However the battery pack i remaining power indicator blinks when the Tape running power is almost gone indicator e During Stop Fast Forward or Rewind mode none of gt Playback the indications are displayed in the viewfinder gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 44 Rewind Reverse Search LCD monitor pp Still Playback viewfinder indications nO YA Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image turn the BRIGHT Dial toward To darken the image turn the Dial toward PLAYBACK Features Speaker Speaker volume control You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME Dial ADJUST VOLUME 7 If you want to turn up the volume Turn the Dial toward If you want to turn down the volume Turn the Dial toward NOTE When the LCD monitor is turned off sound is not heard from the speaker Y En v MENU Jog Dial Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available ACTIVATE MANUAL TR
62. maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 12 M W B AUTO This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses sP the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic FINE l l l white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is e CLOUD not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same color HALOGEN when a predominantly red or brown object is being shot MWB outdoors T In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment I pg 33 ZOOM SPEED FAST Allows you to set the zooming speed gt pg 20 SLOW REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording F pg 35 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer c pg 34 and Time Lapse recording lt pg 35 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The tally lamp remains off at all times TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles I pg 27 JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal J
63. nimo de 5 cargas Para descargar las bater as coloque la bater a en el adaptador como se muestra en la ilustraci n arriba Luego presione REFRESH El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado BATT RELEASE Indicador de carga INDICADOR DE CARGA Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga ESPANOL Alimentacion corriente alterna Esta c mara de video posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 3 v as que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s apropiada NOTAS e Sin alimentaci n no hay ninguna funci n disponible e Utilice exclusivamente la alimentaci n indicada e No utilice la unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo CARGA DE LA BATERIA ALIMENTACION Conecte el cable de alimentaci n de CA del cargador a una toma de corriente COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA Alinee las marcas y deslice la bater a en la direcci n de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar El indicador CHG comienza a parpadear indicando que se ha iniciado la carga EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA Cuando el indicador CHG para de destellear pero contin a encendido la carga ha terminado Deslice la bater a en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha BATERIA CARGA DESCARGA BN V11U aprox 1h 10m aprox 3h 30 m BN V12U aprox 1h 10m aprox 3h 30m BN V22U aprox 2h 10m BN V25U aprox 2h 40 m aprox 10 h USO DE LA BATERIA DE LA BATERI
64. not clear monitor is pressed The LCD monitor the viewfinder e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD and the lens have become dirty ex monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the fingerprints stain and it won t come out easily The picture is blurred in the Quick e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode F pg 12 An error number i e E03 appears e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus e The diopter needs to be adjusted 15 pg 14 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus CF pg 30 The date and time displays e If you remove the power source from the camcorder while disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are e If you have not performed Date Time Setting 1 pg 11 displayed recorded the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out Even though the Lens Cover is open e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardl
65. ns in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so the M disappears PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 3 9 Compartment door Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one AA R6 size battery as shown in the illustration at left Then reattach the cover INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen
66. ode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights LCD monitor or viewfinder Select Dial Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication LOCK izro Relea Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting e In this mode the following controls are disabled DATE TIME display select and the Menu Jog Dial Mode ATARI OA ESAS Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Electronic Fog Filter FG FG FOG Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look ND ND ND EFFECT ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject y y SEPIA Un pr D The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide F pg 26 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie x EN ZO Dial LCD monitor Mod symbol Viewfinder indication
67. ower is shut off or when the cassette is ejected ACCESS MENU SCREEN automatically after the selected period of time RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The INT TIME Menu appears E Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when PAUSE is displayed set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen
68. pg E Electronic Fog Filter Mode o cooomoo pg Erase Protection ccssstoagersmmunersecranseseanousens pg Exposure CONUON scicidisiesdrcraesceveiciscaneaetexe pg F Fades OU rita pg Fast Forward Tape cccccccccesesssosssesseees pg I CROC li pg G Grip AdJUStMENt sanan icin pg H High Speed Shutter Mode pg I Insert Cassel escasea cado cdi pg ant Me italia pg menace SOONG saetas pg J Journalistic SMOOUNG sena pg L LCD monitor Viewfinder indications pg 8 49 25 32 26 ZA 25 13 19 45 INDEX Terms M Manual FOCUS esmas pg 31 N ND Efect MODE scenie pg 25 P A AA T E T pg 36 Program AE with Special Effects pg 24 25 Provided Accessories sisiviciniciondniriass pg 6 QUICK REVIEW erreren pg 21 R Recording Advanced Features pg 24 35 RECO aeriana oa pg 16 Recording Start Stop cccccnnoconccnonacnrcnnos pg 16 17 Recording Mode Setting eese pg 12 Record Standby sui pg 16 REMOVE Cassette c scsssssacantesipscencnnassavenss pg 13 a o on T E pg 21 Rewind TapE eisson eaii pg 36 S Se E E OA pg 34 S pia Mode orcs ccanieeacienesuneoneanretceseuanasees pg 25 Shoulder Strap Attachment sssssssesseseee pg 15 SIMUL otero h e eo EA pg 38 POCOS orar pg 51 Spone MOLE so pg 25 Ss AAA pg 38 Super LOLU seats ewscosncienacenesesectoosedsaciweastas pg 27 T Tape COUMO sige pg 36 Tape Dubbing sseessss
69. s Select Dial MENU Jog Dial y LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END UT EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME JAN 1 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen y DATE TIME YEAR 219984 MONTH JAN DAY 1 TIME PM 12 00 DATE TIME Setting Menu 12 hour indication with AM or PM MENU FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME DEC 25 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT en 1 1 Date Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME then press it The DATE TIME Setting Menu appears elf you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 6 elf you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 4 SET DATE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking e Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME Rotate the MENU Jo
70. s 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 encour aged 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 EN 49 General Battery Precaut
71. sssrseerserrssrseererrsesese pg 41 Tape Length Seting rosas pg 12 Time Lapse Shooting vetar pg 35 Es AAA es pg 37 Tripod MOLI Pos pg 15 TWANG MOOG essa ras pg 25 V viden Loc pg 23 Viewfinder Adjustment ssesssessssreesseess pg 14 W White Balance Adjustment cmooooncccnccn pg 33 Wide NOE aege N N pg 26 Z PL E E E pg 20 CAUTIONS DANGER Video Light e The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC REIR Plug adapter INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rule
72. t Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off LCD monitor on viewfinder on Light Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time max SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions Including viewfinder CAMERA Pick up Lens Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD MONITOR Size LCD system VIDEO Output VHS NTSC standard DC 6V 5 9 W 6 1 W 6 8 W 2 9 W NTSC type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSTH cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips 40 minutes 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Approx 1020 g 2 3 Ibs 116 W x 117 A x 242 D mm 4 5 8 x 4 5 8 x 9 9 16 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 3 8 to 83 6 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT Auto Manual adjustment 3 diagonally measured LCD TFT active matrix system 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector enol AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector Speaker 20 mm round x 1 monaural AC POWER ADAPTER
73. the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors Bl Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5U RF unit Refer to the RF V5U instruction manual for connection procedure TAPE DUBBING eA Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VC
74. tion use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the oper
75. to M W B then press it SELECT WHITE BALANCE 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the required white balance AUTO sireeni Automatic adjustment FINE Outdoors on sunny day e CLOUD Outdoors on cloudy day 6 HALOGEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB sis When using a personal White Balance Setting stored in memory see below CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen MWB MWE sets the color temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 1 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper SELECT MWB 2 Follow step 1 through 3 of the above select MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB begins blinking MWB blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial Select Dial z Iil Recording Start Stop Button MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Cos Menu Scre
76. turer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combina tion to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating
77. y Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition QUICK OPERATION GUIDE ENO SUPPLY POWER Hook on BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack E Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure I pg 8 E Push in the battery pack until it locks into place To remove the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK PLAY PAUSE Ej Set to PLAY EM Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press STOP For more details 5 pg 36 e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak pg 39 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PUSH EJECT E Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees EJ Press EJECT to open the cassette holder El Insert a video cassette E Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details pg 13 LENS COVER Open Close Switch Recording tart Stop Button CAMERA de EN

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