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JVC GR-AX96 Camcorder User Manual

1. make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use CAUTIONS cont 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a t
2. INDEX blinks in the viewfinder during marking If VISS is pressed during Record Standby mode the mark is placed where RECORDING START STOP is pressed COUNTER R M Tape Counter Insert editing indicator Viewfinder START STOP REW PAUSE INSERT PLAY RM V700U optional Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the viewfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSE
3. or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking set Rec Time and Interval Timer in the Menu screen to OFF To release when the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set Interval Timer and Rec Time in the Menu screen to OFF 3 2 PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter 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 Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustrat
4. 54 Indicador CHG carga Marcas tomacorriente de alterna END Interruptor REFRESH Indicador REFRESH Z2 BATT RELEASE Marcador de carga Indicador de carga Paquete de pilas opcional exclusivamente Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre el paquete de pilas para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargado o no Los dos colores suministrados rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga La pila BN V18U no tiene indicador de carga REFRESCADO El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la funci n REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente el paquete de pilas antes de recargarlo Para descargar las pilas ne coloque el paquete de pilas en el adaptador como se muestra en la ilustraci n de la izquierda Luego presione REFRESH El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentaci 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 ESPANOL li e Alimentaci n 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 alimentac
5. T30 T40 Recording mode indicator SP lt EP Gear Erase Protection GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T20 30 40 until the required indication appears in the veiwfinder T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP NOTE The tape remaining time 17 pg 14 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 1 Press SP EP button SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical recording at 1 3 the speed of SP NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES e 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 Ma
6. Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until gt Wide appears ENGAGE WIDE MODE 3 Press SET RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press SET again while gt Wide appears 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 DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until Title appears SELECT PRESET TITLE Engage the Record Standby mode then press SET to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTES e To delete the Instant Title during recording press SELECT repeatedly until Title appears then press SET e To recall a title press SET again MM 25 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to Set Character then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears INPUT CHARACTERS Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character blink then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 Gain Up
7. El Enganche el extremo superior de la bater a en la c mara de video Procedimiento para carga F P 8 H 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 REPRODUCCION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO EJECT eyecci n E Deslice EJECT A Inserte un cassette de video El Presione PUSH Por m s detalles P 12 FILMACI N STOP parada A REW rebobinado af 3 PLAY PAUSE reproducci n pausa IE Col quelo en PLAY El Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en PLAY H 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 en el visor e Presione STOP para detener la grabaci n Por m s detalles gt P 34 m O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak F P 32 Perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER Col quelo en CAMERA Bot n para inicio parada de grabaci n E Deslice la perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo H Adjuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en CAMERA El indicador de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen en el visor El Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n Comenz
8. 10 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus F pg 20 A character generator title and the e If you remove the power source from the camcorder while date and time displays disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased from the viewfinder 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 I 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 The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless 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 NA 47 120min Disp REC SP 1min DEC 25 97 00000000 gt gt gt ESTE E K PAUSE 1 2s TAPE END EE gt A M fe a pa l al Merry Christmas AM 10 24 56 Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning Remaining Tape Hi care seaceoussotonesanye
9. IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL e There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point e To ensure correct operation leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes e Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points e If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place e Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory e Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety MM SO ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 3 2 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE IN OUT Wout IN OUT MODE y AA y Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES e If you performed step 1 C on page 37 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcor
10. T W Buttons Zoom invariable speed pg 15 B VCR CTL Button CF pg 37 A DUB Button Audio dubbing 17 pg 43 STOP Button Stop CS pg 34 INSERT Button Insert Editing C pg 42 R A EDIT Buttons CF pg 38 plus side is up insert the lithium battery CR2025 into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks into place Read the caution concerning lithium batteries gt pg 2 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Interval Timer Indicator Viewfinder Index Code Marking Rec Time Indicator START STOP RM V700U optional FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE 4 Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 30 Self Timer press INT TIME on the remote contro
11. Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO e To select the location of the next character press FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares blink at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Press when you re done and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING Date Time END MENU KEY N 5 3 Press FAR or NEAR to make End blink then T Y press MENU twice to return to the normal screen AE a 012345 NOTES a aa e To erase a character you entered mistakenly make End Clear Clear blink by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted atonce Or to erase selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the character at the bottom row which you want to replace then press FAR or NEAR to highlight O in JKLMNOPQRS the top left corner and then press MENU TUVWXYZAOU e To display the characters you have set Instant Title AEOIUNE OA 8 pg 24 or Date Time Character Insert EY 1 pg 26 i 456789 e Characters may be set only in the Record Standby OL KEOYOUDYEOO000 mode End Clear 26 RECORDING Advanced Features cont SELECT Date Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor record them manually or automatically an
12. The power indicator will light and an image will appear in the viewfinder 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 CG pg 14 6 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER Integrated Auto Light lt gt pg 17 The oy Choice Program Manager lt gt pg 18 31 6 Compact VHS Program AE with special effects Focus VESH Picture Stabilizer Exposure Control Fade Wipe Wide Instant Title Date Ta Time Character Insert White Balance The only compact video Adjustment Menu Adjustment cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR with VHS Playpak Digital Hyper Zoom Program AE with Special Effects 7 pg 18 m Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect E Sepia m Twilight Sports m 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Zoom out Random Assemble Editing pg 37 Se Picture Stabilizer 7 pg 22 NTP oy th PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Power Adapter e Cassette Adapter e Battery Pack Charger AA V11U VHS PlayPak C P7U BN V18U e DC Cord e Lithium Battery CR2025 gt Shoulder Strap VHS G BA Cassettes marked VHSIH can be used with this camcorder CA 7 GETTING STARTED 8 O RN 8 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal 10
13. Viewfinder Adjustment ooooooonoocccnnoccccocccconoccconoccnonancnonncon 10 Date Time Setting cialis odas dictada erica 11 Jape Lomgthy SWING 2 022 incase abetncacisaservcsharSidacreseadsaatadndeaice 12 Recording Mode Setting sscccccsssscccesssssecceessseecesssneeeees 12 Loading Unloading A Cassette 12 Grip Adjustment oir iris 13 Shoulder Strap Atachment A 13 Tripod Mounting asta rl laa 13 RECORDING 14 E TEN 14 Basic Features ici ee Ee 15 Advanced Features oooooooooccccoooccccconoccnoccononnnoconanononcnonnnnos 18 PLAYBACK 32 Using The Cassette Adopter 32 Basic Connections ocoocccccccncncncncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoninininininoss 33 Basic Playback EE 34 A eer eg 35 EDITING 36 Topo Hehe Eed 36 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 00 00000000000a0n000000000n00000e00e 37 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM V700U optional 40 A AN 42 Audio DUBBING EE 43 USER MAINTENANCE 44 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 INDEX 47 E DE 47 E EE EE 48 WE TC 49 A ere Zeg 49 Ofer Pda 49 A O EE 50 CAUTIONS 51 SPECIFICATIONS 53 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 53 ESPA OL 54 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 56 WARRANTY Only in U S A 57 8 CHG charge indicator POWER indicator END indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator 2 Charge marker CHARGE MARKER OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK ONLY A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has bee
14. pg 14 When no cassette is inserted the Cassette 09 Warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the Cassette 051 Warning lights Otherwise the Remaining Tape Time is displayed Recording Mode SP EP Indicator CG pg 12 O PROGRAM AE Indicator c pg 18 Displayed at for approx 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at O O Fade Wipe Standby Indicator CG pg 23 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the SET button Then only the indicator remains at Program Manager Function Indication pg 23 Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK O Tape Length Display coccion gt pg 12 Zoom Indicator bar ceeceseseeeeeeeees G pg 15 Q Recording Indicator cooncicincnni 17 pg 14 Picture Stabilizer Indicator CG pg 22 Interval Time Recording Time Indicativos iaa I pg 30 D I Record Standby Mode Indicator 17 pg 14 e Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER CG pg 14 9 Instant Title Display coconicncinininico CG pg 24 Date Time Character Display gt pg 26 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaini
15. 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 MEMO MEMO 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 COPYRIGHTO 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U U C Printed in Japan 0297TOV kK UN Y
16. Dubbing D i Auto Date Record ccccoocccnoonnccnonnncnonnnnnnno AUO Ereegnes ee Auto Mode Lock Mode Auto Mode Release Mode Battery Pack Brighten the Image C Car Battery enee Een pg 9 Cassette Adapter we pg 32 Character Generator pg 25 Charge Marker 0000 we pg 8 Charging the Battery Pack oonocicniccncncnoso pg 8 Clock Lithium Battery oonocionininnnnnnnoos pg 10 40 Connection to a VCR TV ou Content drenienet Counter Memory D Darken the Image cooooonncnconicnncinicninanicanos pg 22 Date Time Character Insert pg 26 Date Time Setting pg 11 Discharge the Battery pack pg 8 Diopter Adjust cooncccnnccnnccnconccnnininanncinonos pg 10 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode ooococcccononoso pg 19 Erase Protection Exposure Control F Fade in out cccsscccsssesccsseccssanecessanees Fast Forward Tape 3 Focus Loge uge ias Neh ee deier G Il E pg 13 H High Speed Shutter Mode ou pg 19 l Index Code Marking ooococioncnconnccnnnnnnosa pg 41 Insert Cassette Insert Editing i Instant Titles raei tods M Manual FOCUS rinni erein pg 21 MBR code Setting 0 pg 37 ND Effect Mod ssrin pg 19 P Picture Stabil acia pg 22 Playback seres nrinn a Program AE with Special Effects pg 18 Provided Accessories ocoocco
17. To record a subject in a dark lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode S LX Super LoLux To record a subject in a dimly lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to ElA 639 ElA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement ElA Electronic Industries Association Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Tele Macro Usually set to this position Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Interval Timer This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer pg 30 and Time Lapse recording F pg 31 Rec Time This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording F pg 31 JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from
18. When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first CS pg 15 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro CS pg 29 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically 21 Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments CS pg 10 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indications da 2 appear and 4 blinks Go to step 3 Power zoom lever FAR NEAR To nearer subject Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications 4 KA appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication 42 and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears O NOTES 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 zoome
19. basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions 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 s
20. gt pg 16 RETAKE R Quick Review Button CF pg 15 Power Zoom Lever WS D0 FE Burton LS pg 34 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch F pg 8 RETAKE F Button ES pg 15 Recording Start Stop Button D I PLAY PAUSE Button wa OF pg 34 POWER Switch vessesscsssssssssessssserssee 9 SELECT Button CF pg 23 STOP Button veeeccccccsececeseseseseseseseeeeees HESE Rutten ME dE SE CF pg 23 Tape Length T20 30 40 PROGRAM AE Select Dial CF pg 18 Select Button D I Multi Function Control COUNTER R Reset M Memory e EXPOSUTE 1 CF pg 22 Buttons auna pg 35 e Focus FAR NEAR CG pg 20 O EDIT Button c cccocccncconcnncnononinnncnncancnnnn CF pg 39 Menu Setting Change sssssssssssesssss gt pg 28 Recording Mode SP EP Select e Tracking Ai CS pg 35 Butt rito MENU Buton e pg 28 R A EDIT CANCEL Button P Picture STABILIZER Button CF pg 22 R A EDIT Button 22 PUSH Button cocccconioninninncnconinacorananss CF pg 12 2 R A EDIT IN OUT Button occicicciccionoo EJECT Switchar CF pg 12 Connectors Other Parts J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Located beneath the jack cover e Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing 1 pg 37 e It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consul
21. 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 General Battery Precautions Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter are not functioning even when correctly operated the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones e Use only the following batteries C P6U orbe AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 4 Remove the 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 rea
22. 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 Tally ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of rcording OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times Set Character Allows you to input characters F pg 25 Allows you to set the current date and time pg 11 Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK NOTE During shooting in low light Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used In this case use Manual Focus CS pg 21 3 O RECORDING Advanced Features cont Interval Self Timer Timer Indicator You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING START STOP 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 H Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 30s 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF CLOSE MENU Press MENU Rec Time Indicator MENU NEAR START DELAYED RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking freque
23. 0min e Date Time Setting F pg 11 e Tape Length setting F pg 12 119min e Recording Mode Setting F pg 12 i e Grip Adjustment F pg 13 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide 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 ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA Power indicator a 2min Blinking 1min Blinking Omin Blinking 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 Start Stop button LENS COVER switch e The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and RS appears in the viewfinder STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Start Stop button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown e The indicated remaining time is approximate e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remainin
24. ANIMATION MODE 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 Wipe 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 ACCESS MENU SCREEN SET RECORDING TIME automatically after the selected period of time Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press or to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 30s 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF SET RECORDING TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 4s 1 25 1s 5s
25. C VCRs and O RM V700U optional those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions VCR CODE LIST NOTES VCR BRAND BUTTONS MM VCR BRAND BUTTONS e If the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try NAME A NAME A another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e If the RM V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR PHILIPS KI ow 0099000000009000 AAN le PANASONIC HITACHI JVC A B C MAGNAVOX MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal MITSUBISHI NEC B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector C NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack PHILIPS TOSHIBA 0 00 0000 00 00 00000 sosss 00 O00 000000 00 0000000000 O00000 0000 0000 0600 60 00 ZENITH All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 38 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3S i EDITING nt REW FF PREPARE CAMCORDER STOP CANCEL Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to V
26. CR s instructions SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE a To J terminal Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene out connector LIP you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display Editing cable Audio and Geh 3 50 REGISTER END OF SCENE Video cable mini plug cable Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and optional press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen AIR A An ToAUDIO HB Ato REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES and VIDEO IN Remote Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene connectors i PAUSE as many as 8 y MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point VCR Recording deck RM V700U optional NOTES e The RM V700U can be used to operate other camcorder IN OUT functions as well Point the RM V700U at the camcorder s CANCEL remote sensor and press any of the following buttons VCR REC STBY function appears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT ON OFF
27. CREEN Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press to move the highlight bar down to Date Time then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or until the correct setting appears elf you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to Y PROGRAM AE select dial NEAR FAR move the highlight bar to Cancel then press MENU elf you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 Tele Macro PATA SO ER O O Interval Timer START CLOCK OPERATION Menu Screen MIE ADAF Once you ve set the month day year and time LAs eT press FAR or NEAR until Set begins to blink then press MENU The Menu screen reappears END MENU KEY CLOSE MENU Press MENU Set Time and 1 00 AM 12 00 NOTES ls e Date Screen e To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a Set Cancel connected TV see Date Time Insert t pg 26 e If in step 4 you input an invalid date FEB 30 JUN 31 etc and perform step 5 Input Error appears blinking at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to input the correct number Date Month Day Year Time 12 hour indication with AM or PM 12 T20 30 40 tape length select button SP EP recording mode button Set POWER to CAMERA Tape length indicator T20
28. Date Time display Characters e Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes e In the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re shooting the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from that point It is not recorded DEC 25 97 PM10 50 00 ILIKE YOU during any other recordings made on that day Example of stored characters No indication MWB Auto E lt ee lt 0 SELECT NOTES White balance mode indicator M W B 27 Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same color e When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT reapeatedly until gt M W B appears 1 SELECT WHITE BALANCE 3 Press SET Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the viewfinder MWB With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below Outdoors on sunny day Outdoors on cloud
29. Hyper Zoom In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock CG pg 20 21 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The Zoom Level Indicator M only moves during optical zoom Once the Zoom Level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer OPERATION NOTES Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator FEATURE PURPOSE Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode e Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal OPERATION a Power Zoom Lever NOTE Aa H RETAKE R F s o H e e o FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 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 to start recording NOTE Noise may appear during Retake This is normal QUICK REC RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Quick Rec PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene tra
30. Jvc MM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR A X96 Compact VHS VHS t E 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 All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents 17 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 SE refer to the Index CS pgs 47 50 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use Gs 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 51 and 52 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Y RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitut
31. O Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO out connector External microphone input 68 dBs high impedance unbalanced with 93 5 mm MONO 53 AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries AC 120 Vas 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 Vv 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V 1 3 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 15 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Weight Approx 320 g 0 71 lbs CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 Ibs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Provided Accessories 000 CG 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 e RF Unit RF V5U e Compact VHS C Cassettes TC 40 30 20 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Wireless Remote Control Unit RM V700U Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice
32. 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 1 pg 19 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode F pg 19 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER e The video light become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e lt is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 18 1 second later the mode is activated After 1 sec oy e Sepia Viewfinder LOCK Y FAR NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE 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 in the viewfind
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34. RT EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING WA Press STOP NOTES e After step 5 Retake F pg 15 can be performed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder To MIC capped REW A DUB PAUSE PLAY RM V700U optional v M 0 05 20 43 Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure F pg 42 before continuing The sound comes from the built in mike or an external mike if connected FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP NOTES e Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standb
35. Use the optional Audio and Video cables BEE CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV E As shown in the illustration at left connect the oe 1 optional Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions 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 Connection To A TV With NO A V Input e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the Connectors Playback ONLY camcorder s Power switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input NOTE mode Use the optional RF V5U RF unit e If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers Refer to the RF V5U instruction manual for connection adjacent to the TV as interference will occur procedure in the camcorder playback picture 34 Tape counter PLAY PAUSE Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator gt Playback kk Fast Forward Forward Search Rewind Reverse Search Still Playback PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections CS pg 33 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the
36. age becomes the color which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO Tally Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY If you select Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO or Tally press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears If you select Set Character or Date Time press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function Set Character CS pg 25 Date Time 15 pg 11 CLOSE MENU 5 Press MENU The normal screen reappears kale zan Gain Up Tele Macro gt ON Interval Timer i Rec Time JLIP ID NO el NOTE Set Character The menu is available only in the Record Standby mode Date Time END MENU KEY If Gain Up or Tele Macro in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings this mark appears in the viewfinder MENU Gain Up b
37. ar la grabaci n ePara detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Por m s detalles P 14 DOTE 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 8149 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Cypress CA 90630 0024 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2040 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8190 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in th
38. ation are displayed in the viewfinder for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and activate fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade or wipe out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE While gt Fade Wipe is displayed press SET twice e OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the reserved fade or wipe is cancelled Black Fader Fades in out to a black screen KA Mosaic Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern E Shutter Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center E Slide Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left 24 RECORDING Advanced Features cont Wide mode Title indication m gt Happy Birthday v Our Vacation Merry Christmas A Special Day No indication y Happy Holidays Our New Baby Wedding Day v l Congratulations i y In The characters you have set using Character Generator SELECT PROGRAM AE select dial SET Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect SELECT MODE
39. ccoconncnncnanncnnon pg 6 Q Q ick REC srecen Quick Review R Random Assemble Editing A pg 37 39 Recording Advanced Features pg 18 31 RECOMCING g Ee ere Recording Start Stop Gg Recording Mode Setting Recording Standby e Remote Control Unit S Self Timer pg 30 41 Sepia Mode coocccciccccnnnininnncnoss we pg 19 Shoulder Strap Attachment oonccicnncncnoo pg 13 Shuttle Search secession we pg 35 Specifications licitantes pg 53 Sports Mode e dsutetde edu pg 19 Still Playback pg 35 T Tape Gounters onrein riene ie pg 34 Tape Dubbing we PZ 36 Tape Length Setting pg 12 Time Lapse Shooting pg 31 41 Tracking wo eee wee pg 35 Tripod Mounting eee cette pg 13 Twilight Mode pg 19 V A a eters pg 17 Viewfinder Adjustment we pg 10 Viewfinder Indications eee eee pg 47 W White Balance Adjustment oo pg 27 Wide Mode sencera Wipe in out Z LOOMING e SR Bah Bee Aces os pg 15 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 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the vi
40. d even make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure CS pg 11 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT DISPLAY 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until gt Disp appears PROGRAM AE select dial CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press SET while in Record Standby to cycle through Date display Time display Date Time display the modes as shown in the illustration at left Date off mode Auto Date Record No indication mode H NOTES The characters you have set using Character e The selected display can be recorded Generator e If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting e If you want to delete the display during shooting Date display Auto Date Record mode engage the Recorde Standby mode press SELECT repeatedly until Disp appears then press SET and select the Date off mode AUTO DATE RECORD DEC 25 97 Auto Date Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following Auto date record mode situations EE e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing SET Cane In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with PM10 50 00 Auto date record Auto Date executed NOTES
41. d the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off Terminals 52 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTE It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging esoe eege Een 10 C to 35 C Operation ianen nina 0 C to 40 C Stora pe tarta 10 C to 30 C NOTES e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use
42. d up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer sk or 2 will blink PROGRAM AE select dial P STABILIZER Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image _ _ _ _ nmn To darken the image RECORDING Advanced Features cont Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly noticeable at high magnifica tion ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER Press P STABILIZER QQ appears in the viewfinder e To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK BRIGHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level i
43. deo light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials 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 dealer Plug adapter E INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no
44. der searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs 40 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM V700U optional The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible Installing The Battery RM V700U optional BUTTONS PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Type O Pull out while sliding the lock hole Type 6 Pinch the release tab and pull out INSERT BATTERY Making sure the FUNCTIONS With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA With the camcorder s power switch set to PLAY O PAUSE IN Connector CF pg 38 O MBR SET Button CF pg 37 INT TIME Button O REC TIME Button Self Timer Time Lapse F pg 41 Animation Time Lapse 17 pg 41 O FF Button Retake forward i pg 15 FF FF Shuttle Search C pg 34 O REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review pg 15 Rew Rew Shuttle Search gt pg 34 PAUSE Button Pause CF pg 35 O PLAY Button Playback start 17 pg 34 O Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal START STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder VISS Button Index Code marking F pg 41 ZOOM
45. e 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 UA 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 DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as show
46. 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 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 in the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situations e When things pass between your subject and the camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording e When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First center on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK LOCK FOCUS Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication 4 2 appears in the viewfinder RELEASE FOCUS LOCK Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The focus lock indication disappears 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
47. e 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 V11U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 Vas 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 Va 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V11U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a l AA V11U 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 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 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace the battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapt
48. ect 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 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase 7 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 RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY
49. elevision set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 1 22 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet e lt drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation Keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under ext
50. en the subject to SSeS STN Cit IFT Auto Mode Release camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing pg 21 Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto 5 5 Mode Lock SKON co E 7 7 Sports FG FG Fog Electronic Fog Filter High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an 7 1000 sec external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the 1 1000 Y S 1 1000 image and gives it a fancy look High Speed Shutter e 1 2000 sec ND ND ND Effect pe 1 2000 2 SECH High Speed Shutter ND Effect High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000s A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND Captures faster action than Sports mode filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject 7 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 24 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie uN EN n o Jl 5 FAR RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focus detection zone NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene
51. er Charger is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 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 viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V18U 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 recyclable 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 functions 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
52. er 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 Fade Wipe C pg 23 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lighted 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 Wee IO DIAL VIEWFINDER DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION MORE SYMBOL INDICATION MODE Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more incorrect operation due to accidental button natural and dramatic The following happens when pressing during shooting Twilight mode is selected e In this mode the following controls are disabled e Auto gain control is turned off Fade Wipe Wide Title Display M W B Manual e White Balance is set to 6 outdoor mode but White Balance Manual Focus Focus Lock can also be manually changed to another mode Exposure Control and MENU gt pg 27 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To focus wh
53. 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 dirty TROUBLESHOOTING 45 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 e The battery pack has not been attached correctly gt 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 The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab e The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA F pg 14 e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel e If 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 Playback picture is blurred or e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult you
54. g time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected 17 pg 12 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately e If you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function F pg 15 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed RECORDING Basic Features 15 FEATURE PURPOSE Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom 1 To zoom in slide the Zoom Lever toward T 2 To zoom out slide toward W e During Hyper Zoom the speed increases the further you slide the Zoom Lever e Focusing may become unstable during
55. he 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 Ensuring the plus side is up insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA 1 Date Time Setting SELECT MODE First set the power switch to CAMERA Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU S
56. holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV 3 STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP 2 Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode or Still Playback mode To turn on again set the Power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY PLAYBACK Features 35 FEATURE PURPOSE Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback 1 Press either button as many times as necessary for best picture e To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both and buttons simultaneously e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Still Playback To pause during playback 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal COUNTER R M PLAY PAUSE NOTE Shuttle Search To allow high speed search in either direction Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Noise bars appear and pictures may become monoch
57. hrough 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT When connecting connectors the cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cable optional To AUDIO and A VIDEO IN connectors VCR Recording deck Me DS Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE VCR CODE R A Edit SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Create edited videos easily using your Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote camcorder as the source player You can select toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR order you like R A Edit is more easily SET and press button A and then B performed when the optional RM V700U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with e The code is automatically set once you release the your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on can also be performed by operating the VCR ADER ATE TENA lo ee OPERATE THE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one MBR SET You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR CTL IMPORTANT Te Although the MBR is compatible with JV
58. i n suministradas con otro equipo CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS ALIMENTACION 1 Conecte el cord n de alimentaci n de CA del cargador a un tomacorriente Se encender la luz delindicador de alimentaci n COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS 2 Alinee las marcas y deslice el paquete de pilas en la direcci n de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueado en su lugar Se enciende la luz indicadora CHG EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS 3 Cuando la carga est completa se encender el indicador END Deslice el paquete de pilas en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha PAQUETE DE PILAS BN V12U BN V18U BN V22U BN V25U DESCARGA aprox 1h 10m aprox 1 h 40 m aprox 2h 10 m aprox 2 h 40 m USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la camara de video y empuje el paquete de pilas hasta que se bloquee en su lugar EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS Deslice BATT RELEASE y extraiga el paquete de pilas TIEMPO DE GRABACION APROXIMADO 1h 35 m 1h40m PAQUETE DE PILAS BN V12U BN V18U 1h BN V22U 2h10m 1h 20m BN V25U 2h 50m 1h 50 m _ cuando la luz de video est encendida GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA E 55 Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC ALIMENTACION IM Enganche BATT RELEASE extracci n de la bater a Utilizaci n de la bater a
59. ion 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 e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape Ly PLAYBACK Basic Connections 33 There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables To AUDIO and L VIDEO connectors CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left connect the optional Audio and Video cables between the When connecting the cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cables optional AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder a E and those on the VCR To AUDIO and p SUPPLY POWER a amp VIDEO IN connectors l Lt 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Antenna Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE
60. ke 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 s in the record mode 15 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 lever Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the keeper and then through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left O then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw 14 RECORDING Basic Recording Tape remaining time indicator NOTE min You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Now calculating e Power F pg 8 12
61. l Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off 2 Release Instead of setting Interval Timer to OFF in the Menu press INT TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 31 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 31 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 31 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 31 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear Also refer to pgs 30 and 31 Index Code Marking To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording 1 Press VISS once to place the index code
62. n charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged e The battery pack BN V18U does not have a charge marker Hook on Push in BATT RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction GETTING STARTED Power 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 e Use only specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V18U approx 1 hr 40 min approx 5 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
63. n 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 COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subj
64. ncy increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit Tally lamp To Release Self Timer Sen while the tally lamp is blinking press RECORDING Gain UP S START STOP to stop the blinking then set Interval ele Macro ee D Interval Timer OFF Timer CES Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO 07 Tally ON Set Character Date Time END MENU KEY 5s 15 1 25 1 45 gt OFF t 5min gt 1min 30s gt 15s gt OFF AS Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Press or to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 45 1 2s 1s 5s or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures RELEASE
65. ndicator appears in the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING Press and simultaneously The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears Ex Black Fader FADE IN FADE OUT Function indication gt Fade Wipe After INSTA NETAS 2 Sec Ea Bx Black Fader da M Mosaic Fader e Shutter Wipe d En Slide Wipe Ge Ee No indication SELECT button PROGRAM AE select dial SET button NOTES e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia 7 pg 19 23 Fade Wipe These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Press SELECT repeatedly until gt Fade Wipe appears ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved e The selected mode s name and its indic
66. ng of the mast and 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 powerline 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 LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 10 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 C USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury es Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing se
67. ng power level a m E When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicator ccccccccnononancncnnnonannnos Exposure Level Indicator White Balance Mode Indicator Menu Setting Change Indicator Index Code Marking 0 Clock Warning Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds perform the date and time settings I pg 11 After setting is complete turn the power off and disconnect the power source If you re connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking that means that the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one 17 pg 10 2 e Tape End Display TAPE END CF pg 14 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear 48 INDEX Controls Controls Diopter Adjustment ocococcinicninicninnnnoos CF pg 10 OR CF pg 34 QUICK REC Button oo eee
68. nsitions like those seen in TV programs OPERATION 1 During Record Standby press and release QUICK REC Recording starts and after 5 second record ing is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically e To continue shooting longer than 5 seconds press and hold QUICK REC Recording continues as long as QUICK REC is kept pressed NOTES e The Fade Wipe CS pg 23 cannot be activated by pressing QUICK REC e QUICK REC cannot be used during Animation and Time Lapse gt pg 31 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON 17 Video Light When natural lighting is too dim you can brighten the scene by using the built in video light SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject OFF Turns off the light e The video light can be used with the camcorder s power on e It is recommended to set the white balance 1 pg 27 to indoor mode 8 when you use the video light e When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator does not blink in the viewfinder 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
69. ors heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating 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 manufac
70. ources refer to the operating 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 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 Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface 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 groundi
71. r interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred e This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT Noise bars appear in the playback e Manual Tracking has not been performed pg 35 picture The tape stops during fast forward or e The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind C pg 35 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed 46 TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available e The PROGRAM AE 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 in the viewfinder 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 in the viewfinder 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 1 pg
72. remely 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 i GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption Light on Light off 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 VHS NTSC standard DC 6V 8 9 W 5 9 W NTSC type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard MASIH 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 815 g 1 8 lbs 112 W x 112 H x 211 D mm 4 7 16 x 4 7 16 x 8 5 16 CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 8 to 68 4 mm 18 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance with 0 55 color LCD adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDE
73. rious 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 manufacturer 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 es 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 PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 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 radiat
74. rome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback NOTES e The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M so the M disappears 36 A Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the L el te EA PLAY PAUSE camcorder and the VCR a io PREPARE FOR DUBBING e Set the camcorder s Power switch to PLAY turn D on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate gt cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR e 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 t
75. t your nearest JVC dealer Information in English is also available at our home page http www jvc victor co jp External MIC jack capped 0 0 CG pg 43 O DEIN Jack ease pg 9 The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover VIDEO OUT Jack ossessi C pg 33 RF DC OUT lach C pg 33 AUDIO OUT back pg 33 Indicators 30 Tally Lamp oocononnncononinnoninnonionaninnananicns 17 pg 14 31 Power On Indicator ooocccncninnoninnnnnosos 17 pg 14 ER Video Light c oooccicocnicccnnnicnocincnos G pg 17 EE Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting e Remote Sensor cooccooocccncoconarannninnarinos CS pg 41 EN Microphone ceceseecesesseseseeeeeeseeeesees 17 pg 43 EN LCD window Program Manager Function Indicator Full Auto Indicator Displayed when the Program AE Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Tape Loaded Remaining Tape Indicators Remaining Battery Power Indicator EN Shoulder Strap Eyelets Clock Battery Compartment EN Battery Pack Mount ae EX Electronic Viewfinder ooo EX LENS COVER Switch oo uocoaancnacarnonosooo DI Grip Strap cccoocccocccnoncnannnannnconncrnnaranannno VIDEO LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch Ce pg 17 43 Tripod Mounting Socket 0 0 17 pg 13 50 ce A N AC Power Adapter ooccocconcciccnccnnncnnnonnnnss Animation Recording ve Audio
76. turer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety 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 SUPPLY POWER Hook on BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack El Hook on the battery packs top end to the camcorder Charging procedure CF pg 8 H 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 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE El Slide EJECT H Insert a video cassette El Press PUSH For more details CG pg 12 SHOOTING STOP Set to PLAY El Set the power switch to PLAY H Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder e To stop playback press STOP For more details CS pg 34 m Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak pg 32 LENS COVER open close knob Set to CAMERA H Recording Start Stop button El Slide the LENS COVER open close knob to open the lens cover H Set the power switch to CAMERA
77. uch as a bag e If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord e Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio e Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT terminal Adapter Charger DC cord AA V11U To car s cigarette lighter Car Battery Cord socket AP V7U optional I Car Battery Charger Adapter BH 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 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 t
78. until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT PACK APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME BN V12U 1 hr 35 min BN V18U 1 hr 40 min 1hr BN V22U 2 hrs 10 min 1hr 20 min BN V25U 2 hrs 50 min 1hr 50 min when the video light is on REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging To discharge the battery Sensis attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete NOTES 9 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 battey 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 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 e High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Dont allow it to discharge in container s
79. y or the edit points will not be accurate e If the mike is too close to the TV or if the TVs volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording e To edit dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed cover the hole with adhesive tape e Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate e During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 44 LENS COVER open close switch USER MAINTENANCE After Use Set the Power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 7 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper CLEAN VIEWFINDER 3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out Remove dust using a blower brush Align the marks re attach the
80. y day WG E Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB MWB 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 SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS 2 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually pg 21 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 3 Press SET until MWB appears then press and hold SET for more than 3 seconds e MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press SET until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to AUTO LOCK Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when the PROGRAM AE select dial s position has been changed It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance Basic Connections CG pg 33 When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 ADJUST FOCUS 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 im

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