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JVC GR-AX910 Camcorder User Manual

1. Controls Multi Function Control FAR NEAR Buttons 00000eeee 17 pg 11 EFFECT PROG AE Button IF pg 26 DI PUSH Button ancianidad careci CF pg 5 Shooting Mode Selector DISPLAY Button CG pg 20 6 FADE WIPE Button Ce pg 28 D MENU Button coccccninncnninnininninncnncnacncons C pg 11 D 1 S Digital Image Stabilizer BURON ooo aa anes one r even eee ee enet enet eee CF pg 22 O EJECT Switch saa naca sans uccucenccnc esenc n CF pg 5 LIGHT ON AUTO OFF select switch pg 19 D Diopter Adjustment aaa coca occccor ese r pg 10 D I QUICK REC Button 0002 cc cc ccnccnsocen c pg 21 D I Power Zoom Lever ananasi C pg 17 MWB Manual White Balance Button suesecssessarcssnesenesecaciseonssan coletas CF pg 23 65 Recording Mode SP EP Select Button eceran neser eee rene te enet enet enet F pg 13 COUNTER R Reset M Memory BUOM iii EDIT Button aaaaacaccccccccc TRACKING Buttons R A EDIT INJOUT Button RA EDIT Button ananas nano cc ccacucecicesi eres REW Button RETAKE R Quick Review Button G pg 17 QD FF BUON oo ana ana aaa na anu anes nanes neo neser enes RETAKE F Button aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa e ene nene cccse 9 R A EDIT CANCEL Button 3 STOP Button au uaaacacacucusucusn once ce zeze zeaceres PLAY PAUSE Button c cccccsesesseeseeeeeeees BATT Battery RELEASE Switch bei Recording Start Stop Button D
2. cc CG pg 34 Recording Time Indicator gt pg 35 Tape Length Display s sssseesseeeeeeeees 17 pg 12 6 Battery Pack Remaining Povver INGIGALO pes Aane aiaiai iaie 17 pg 8 Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level gt gt gt 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 Cassette Indicator Blinks when no cassette inserted remains steadily lit when cassette inserted Focus INdiCatOr seiesima CG pg 24 Exposure Level Display IF pg 22 White Balance Mode Indicator ES pg 23 1 Record Standby Mode Indicator LF pg 16 D I Index Code Marking sessies CG pg 18 3 Clock VVarning Once the povver is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds perform the date and time settings CS pg 11 After setting is complete turn the povver off and disconnect the povver source If you re connect it and turn the povver 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 F pg 10 Time Display occonoonononnonionconeononaoononos I gt pg 20 5 Instant Title Display da duauccnccccuccnccnceccecen 17 pg 32
3. 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 ITT Y 94 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 w 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 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 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
4. You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 53 and 54 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS y RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 Adapter 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 The AA V11U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 Vas 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 Vas 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION a
5. Tape End Display auaa a nuanca nc aus onc rene enen 17 pg 16 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward Date Display coocinconincinninninonnconianincnnnos I pg 20 Condensation VVarning 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 Main Menu Setting Change Indicador duo ase sce ccseageaseneccss SES FADE WIPE indicator DIS Digital Image Stabilizer elt ele I gt pg 22 EFFECT PROG AE indicator 17 pg 26 9 Recording Indicator 00120 2 cn I pg 16 Zoom Indicator Bar 0 gt pg 17 e RR LIP 52 Te A P AC Power Adapter dcescasiscisescosevisriecor risis pg 9 Playback E pg 36 Animation Recording ococconcninnnncnninnanaoso pg 35 Program AE with Special Effects pg 27 Audio Dubbing ou eee r eee pg 45 Provided Accessories auaaua con con son s venien pg 6 Auto FOCUS sa sasi ss sisonsis storien c suit v s pg 24 Q B QUICK REC neesii pg 21 Battery PACK sci vrave ve n QUICK REVIEW iii do ve pg 17 Brighten the Image R c Random Assemble Editing o oooo o pg 40 43 Car Battery ncsscsscastses vis cisisesrc kivesi cent pg 9 Record Standby aauuacaccci score we pg 16 Cassette Ad
6. This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET Viewfinder BRIGHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator 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 4 immediately restored and the Exposure level O indicator disappears DIS Indicator Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image To darken the image T Po MM 2 MWB White Balance Adjustment 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 SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET SELECT FUNCTION Press MWB Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the viewfinder MWB With a me
7. 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 e RR LIP 20 I RECORDING Advanced Features DISPLAY DEC 25 96 PM 3 29 43 Date display gt gt Time display Date Time off mode Date Time display Date display DEC 25 96 Time display PM 10 59 20 Date Time display DEC 25 96 PM 10 59 20 Date Time Insert This feature allovvs you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure pg 11 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press DISPLAY during Record Standby to cycle through the available modes as shown in the illustration at left NOTES e The selected display can be recorded e If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting e f you want to delete the display during shooting press DISPLAY e If you want to call back a deleted display engage the Record Standby mode and then press DISPLAY to select the desired display mode 1 T E Po QUICK REC 21 Quick Rec Records a sce
8. 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 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 SC 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 li er Alimentacion Esta camara de video posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 3 vias que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s apropiada NOTAS e Sin alimentaci n no hay ninguna funci n disponible e Utilice exclusivamente la alimentaci n indicada e No utilice la unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS ALIMENTACION 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 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 Cuando la carga est completa se encender el indicador END Deslice el paquete de pilas en el sentido opuesto al de la
9. BATT RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the power source Eer BATT PACK GR AX910 GR AX810 BN V11U 1 hr 35 min 1 hr Smin 35 min BN V12U 1 hr 35 min 1 hr Smin 35 min make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction BN V22U 2 hrs 10 min 2 hrs 15 min REFRESH 1 hr 20 min 1 hr 25 min The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function BN V25U 2 hrs 50 min 3 hrs that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack 1 hr 50 min 1 hr 50 min before recharging When the Video Light is on To discharge the battery ba 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 101 PDK DIN CHARGE MARKER A ch k A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to arge marser help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES 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 dischar
10. RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover Set to POWER OFF BATT RELEASE Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 4 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty T Po TROUBLESHOOTING 27 POVVER No power is supplied The battery pack has not been attached correctly pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged pg 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected KF pg 9 The power suddenly goes off and e The battery pack has completely discharged doesn t come back on by itself 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 RECORDING Recording cannot be performed e The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this
11. 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 13 An error number E03 appears in e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the 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 pg 10 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus CS pg 24 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 Even though the Lens Cover is open e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas 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 INDEX Controls
12. eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 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 ETT E Po 15 Using The RM V705U Remote Control Unit The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible Infrared beam effective area 10 5m 16 4it ea PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER 7 Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed The transmitted beam may not be effective or instrument into slot O may cause incorrect operation when the infrared beam sensor window is directly INSERT BATTERY Exposed to sunlight ar powerful lighting 2 Insert the lithium battery CR2025 with its plus side up into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER 3 Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks in place Read warning on lithium battery 13 P 2 Functions Buttons With the camcorder s power switch With the camcorder s power switch set set to CAMERA to PLAY O Infrared beam Transmits the beam
13. flecha PAQUETE DE PILAS BN V11U BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U DESCARGA aprox 3 h 30 m aprox 3 h 30 m aprox 7 h aprox 10 h 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 PAQUETE DE PILAS BN V11U BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U GR AX910 GR AX810 Th 35 m Th 35 m 2h 10 m 1 h 20 m 2h 50 m 1 h 50 m 1 h 5m 35 m 1 h 5m 35 m 2h 15m 1 h 25m 3 h 1 h 50 m cuando la luz de video est encendida e ST 6 CS CTA GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA 57 Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC ALIMENTACION Enganche BATT RELEASE extraccion de la bateria Utilizacion de la bateria El Enganche el extremo superior de la bater a en la c mara de video Procedimiento para carga F P 8 A 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 H Inserte un cassette de video El Presione PUSH
14. for sports races etc SHUTTER Y HI SPEED Captures even faster action than Sports effect 1 2000 NOTES e When the Sepia effect is activated pressing MWB manual white balance has no effect e Certain effects cannot be used together with other functions When an effect not usable in the present situation is selected its indicator blinks ITT E WER LIP 28 RECORDING Advanced Features cont Shooting mode selector Fade Wipe These effects let you make pro style scene transitions SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to either FULL AUTO or PRESET If you set to FULL AUTO Only the Black Fader mode is available If you set to PRESET you can choose any one of the effects available RESERVE EFFECT If you set to FULL AUTO pressing FADE WIPE turns the Black Fader mode on and off If yen set to PRESET pressing FADE WIPE brings up the Fade Wipe menu Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect Once you decide on an effect it is selected and reserved and its indicator appears within 2 seconds START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP to start recording and activate a fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP to stop recording and engage a fade or wipe out DEACTIVATE EFFECT When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to FULL AUTO press FADE WIPE When
15. illustration on page 42 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ZI Y 42 SN REW FF CANCEL PREPARE CAMCORDER IN OUT Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to PLAY R A EDIT PREPARE VCR PLAY PAUSE Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR 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 To JLIP To AUDIO and REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE VIDEO out Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene connectors you want then press IN OUT to register that point Editing cable gt optional 3 5 sad The data appears under IN on the display ini udio and Video GE ee cable optional REGISTER END OF SCENE de A Press REVY or FF to locate the end of the scene and i B press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered 1 scenels is displayed at the bottom of the screen To Remote To AUDIO and AAA A AAA A E PAUSE E VIDEO IN REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES connectors Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point To Pause In I VCR Recording deck RM V700U
16. mode to find a spot connectors just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Audio and Video cable optional To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors Ll VCR Recording deck Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the optional RM V700U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ETT Po Si ie SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote MBR SET toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to VCR CTL the chart at left press and hold MBR SET and press ee O button A and then B 000 RM V700U optional e The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on VCR CODE LIST OPERATE THE VCR VCR BRAND BUTTONS AIN 2 Ma
17. set to PRESET press FADE WIPE to bring up the Fade Wipe menu then press again to move the highlight bar to OFF NOTE When the Shooting Mode selector is set to FULL AUTO FADE WIPE indication after a fade in Black Fader is no longer reserved To reserve it for a fade out press FADE WIPE Bil appears in the viewfinder Black Fader Blue Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe Fade Wipe menu y T E Po BLACK FADER Fades in out to a black screen BLUE FADER Fades in out to a blue screen MOSAIC FADER Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern Ey SHUTTER WIPE A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center I lt 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 e RR LIP 3 O RECORDING Advanced Features cont Shooting mode selector FAR MENU Tele Macro Gain U Color Filter Tape Length Title Date Time Main Menu screen y Tall ON Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO 07 Sub Menu screen If any settings in the Main Menu have been changed from the factory settings this mark appears in the vievvfinder Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped vvith Multi Function Con
18. shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter s ME 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differe
19. 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 e OL8XV 0L6XV HD JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 E Printed in Japan COPYRIGHTO 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD WS 0296TOV KUN k YP
20. 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 image becomes the color which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively e RR LIP 2 4 RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low Shooting mode selector e When the subject has no contrast difference in FAR brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall NEAR 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 M8 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 lo
21. 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 you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function F pg 18 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 8 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed e e RR Tl a RECORDING Basic Features 17 AQ FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION 28X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 14x magnification offered Zoom in Zoom out by optical zoom Zoom indicator bar 1 To zoom in slide the Zoom Lever toward T 2 To Zoom out slide toward VV Zoom level NOTES e During Hyper Zoom the speed indicator increases the further you slide the Zoom Lever e Focusing may be come unstable during Hyper Zoom In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock CG pg 24 25 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The Zoom Level Indicator WM only moves during optical zoom Once the indicator reaches T all magnification from that point is through digital processing e During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer FEATURE Quick Review PU
22. CORDING 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 ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the Power switch to CAMERA SELECT MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS SUB MENU SCREEN Press to move the highlight bar down to Sub Menu then press NEAR The Sub Menu screen appears SET INTERVAL TIME Press to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer press NEAR then press t or to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15S 30S 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF Then press FAR twice to return to the Main Menu screen CLOSE MAIN MENU Press MENU START DELAYED RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP If you set the tally lamp to ON F pg 31 it begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Timer while the tally lamp is blinking press RECORDING START STOP to stop the blinking then set Interval Timer to OFF or press INT TIME on the remote control until disappears while the tally lamp is lit but not blinking press set Interval
23. D A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette vvith the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in STOP mode To turn on again set the Power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY AH E Po PLAYBACK Features TRACKING COUNTER R M PLAY PAUSE Il OC HO SO PLAY OC PAUSE De FF OO REW RM V705U provided FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen 1 Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture e To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders Still Playback To pause during playback 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE agai
24. EN Shoulder Strap Attachment iii ui a aaa aa aaaana aaa aa masen enen seen eee reze Tripod Mounting EE Using The RM V705U Remote Control Unit RECORDING A Basic Features sccccessssscssscesccessessoesssessccssevsswastacscossssoveussessscessvsbesconesss Video light nn Advanced Features A Dat Time Insert ndasi nes oct geed deed QUICK REC 2accssus sis sinient ses sodit disi d r s se 21 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS 22 2 Exposure Control ci n cscvevsacvsvavcasescuvescestenescessansasestussscuanensacesvansetetes 22 a White Balance Adjustment aaaaana aaa aaa ana nane even enen neneve vene 23 S RTE 24 Program AE With Special Effects NN 26 Fade Wipe eege s n s s s s si s o sss iodn sdadods s p n s n sds si v n acosada nena n s an s 28 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment ee 30 Instant E 82 SO UE 34 AMMANN E 35 ERA 35 PLAYBACK 36 Using The Cassette TI 36 5 Basic Connections 2 OL a Basic Playback ne 38 LL 39 a EDITING 40 Tope Dubbing EEN 40 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 000000000aaeaaeeeeeneeeeneeeeessesessserense 40 Insert Editing 44 Audio Dubbing Ze esteeess egtuer es gd perdjat der s copes shpesht ratas 45 USER MAINTENANCE 46 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 INDEX 49 CONITOIS 2 PPC ven s degen pel duart s h run pen n tases wes 49 ONN CIOIS EE 50 INGICOPOFS ec ET E ve sheru se E qd 50 Other Parts sc c0si serr vdis s
25. MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY PAUSE When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING DN Press STOP PLAY OQ 4 5 REW Ou PAUSE NOTE e Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or Q O the edit points will not be accurate O E A DUB e If the mike is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur RM V705U provided 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 ITT E WER LIP 46 USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER After Use open close switch 1 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
26. Mode nc ore coz eca pg 27 G V Grip Adjustment eege pg 14 Mevvfinder Adjustment RE pg 10 H Viewfinder Indications coooicnionioniccncnos pg 51 High Speed Shutter Mode sauna cc pg 27 WwW I White Balance Adjustment Wipe IN OUL si sec avni sho one ii Index Code Marking aananaacaccceces censure pg 18 Z Insert Cassette Insert Editing ZOOMING ninia pg 17 Instant Titles ga Interval Timer aaa aaa aaa ann ase anen sen eee ze ve vezeve M Main Menu docu cisscioicsevesess c on csn r nd t vones pg Manual Focus MBR Code Setting 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 video 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
27. POWER Switch da uanananccucusucocuzecoceceocoresi e RER LIP Connectors Other Parts DCN EE F pg 9 Video Wight ene stas pg 19 JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Microphorit tcscsscicisres ricsrc r on s EEN 17 pg 45 e Connect the Editing Cable when performing Infrared beam sensor window gt pg 15 Random Assemble Editing F pg 42 e In the future it will be used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer VIDEO Out Jack RF DC OUT Jack AUDIO Out Jack Indicators 89 Tally DAM pcs nusen toneve db 17 pg 16 34 Power On Indicator eee G pg 16 Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Shoulder Strap Eyelets ooocoococnnonoso 17 pg 14 Clock Battery Compartment I pg 10 I Battery Pack Mount Gl Electronic Viewfinder cc I pg 10 A LENS COVER Switch ossessi Kr pg 5 E Grip Strap m Tripod Mounting Socket eee 17 pg 14 INDEX Viewfinder 112min 1min RECEP m1 4s gt gt gt 3 Q 8 ST CS CTA 91 BETZ 24 02 MWB INDEX PAUSE TAPE END y Congratulations DEC 25 9 PM 4 28 34 Viewfinder Indications Remaining Tape Time seesseseseeseeeeees CF pg 16 O Recording Mode SP EP Indicator 17 pg 13 Interval Timer Indicator ac
28. Por m s detalles gt P 13 FILMACI N PLAY PAUSE reproducci n pausa Prev rebobinado STOP parada Col quelo en PLAY Ef Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en PLAY A 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 7 P 38 m O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak gt P 36 Perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER Bot n para inicio parada de grabaci n El Deslice la perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo A 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 Comenzar la grabaci n Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Por mas detalles P 16 ITT E WER LIP 58 SA HOVV 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 ne
29. R AX910 Auto Manual adjustment AA V11U Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 Vas 60 HZ Other countries AC 110 Vto 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V 1 3 A VTR DC 6 3 V z 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled 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 Ibs CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions 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 aaa anon 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 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 e RR LIP ESPANOL 56 Indicador CHG carga tomacorriente de alterna POWER END Interruptor REFRESH Indicador REFRESH Enganche BATT RELEASE Marcador de carga INDICADOR DE CARGA Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga
30. RPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode e Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automati cally then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal ITT E WER LIP 1 8 I RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Index Code Marking PURPOSE To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available OPERATION Auto Marking An index code is marked to start the first recording after a cassette is inserted as long as the Power switch is set to CAMERA Manual Marking 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks in the viewfinder during marking NOTE If VISS is pressed during VISS Record Standby mode the mark is placed where RECORDING START STOP is pressed START STOP RM V700U optional 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 RETAKE i reach the start point for new el recording 3 Press RECORDING START STOP to start recording NOTE Noise may appear during Retake This is normal T Po e E LIGHT ON AUTO OFF Video Light When natural lighting is too dim y
31. TING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING Y Press STOP elf a Fade Wipe effect was in use during Insert Editing wait about 10 seconds after pressing STOP Insert editing indicator Tape Counter Viewfinder IN 7 e before performing other operations PLAY HS NOTES Ore PAUSE e After step 5 Retake pg 18 can be performed NO e The tape may stop slightly before or after the No REW designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit INSERT e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing RM V705U provided mode e EE o C TA A 4 Audio dubbing indicator Audio Dubbing You can record a nevy soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Vievvfinder Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure KT pg 44 before continuing The sound comes from the built in mike 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
32. Timer to OFF or press INT TIME on the remote control until disappears NOTE Instead of performing steps 2 6 you can set the interval time by pressing INT TIME on the remote control e T E Po MM SS 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 MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA Set SP EP to SP F pg 13 Press REC TIME on the remote control Four choices are available and they appear in the following order each time REC TIME is pressed 1 4S one fourth of a second 1 2S one half of a second 1S one full second and 5S five seconds Press again to release the Animation mode e You can also set the recording time in the Sub Menu screen I pg 32 Press to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time press NEAR and press or to cycle through the choices Then press MENU START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of pictures CHECK YOUR WORK Play back the series of pictures to see if the results were satisfactory RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Press REC TIME until M disappears f
33. ZZ CO JVC 4M COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR A X910 GR AX810 Compact VHS VHS H Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the follovving 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 I gt 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 refer to the Index 17 pgs 49 52 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder 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 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
34. able It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the 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 e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination 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 e PORTABLE CART VVARNING 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
35. al 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 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
36. 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 television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where
37. apter pg 36 Recording Advanced Features pg 20 35 Character Generator pg 33 Recording aaa cc coni pg 16 Charge Marker 0 0c000 pg 9 Recording Start Stop pg 16 Charging the Battery Pack pg 8 Recording Mode Setting pg 13 Cinema Mode uc e Pg 27 Remote Control Unit we pg 15 Clock Lithium Battery c cece pg 10 Remove Cassette udh aaa cause oe nice t eee pg 13 Connection to a VCR TV aauua aaccnucucisiccesi pg 37 Retak l cs riv s z sis sh sie simi ve s pg 18 Content oo once vezes eee cer Rewind Topert pg 38 Counter Memory S D ER E aa pg 27 Dark n the Image au uaa ana s coni cece recete pg 22 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 14 Date Time Insert pg 20 Shuttle Search DE pg 39 Date Time Setting pg 11 Specifications we pg 55 Digital Image Stabilizer pg 22 Sports Mode pg 27 Discharge the Battery pack pg 8 Still Playback we pg 39 Diopter Ad jU S aaa aaa ca cs ce nese c tee eee receten pg 10 AAA pg 31 E T Erase ProtectiOn coooocncococononnnnanonnconnrnnonaos pg 13 Tape COUNTED e uaaaca cause rene c ene e eee eee tereni pg 38 Exposure Control srera pg 22 Tape Dubbing pg 40 F Tape Length Setting pg 12 Time Lapse Shooting ne pg 35 Fade Out ds pg 28 Tracking BEE wee pg 39 Fast Forward Tape Tripod Mounting we pg 14 Focus Lock Twilight
38. arest 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 5357 Aurora IL 60504 8149 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 708 851 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 14505 Commerce Way 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Miami Lakes FL 33016 1512 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 305 362 6252 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equiva
39. 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 ETT Po 1 Shooting mode selector Date Time Setting SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to CAMERA and the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press to move the highlight bar down to Date Time then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or to until the correct setting appears e If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to Cancel then press MENU e If you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 START CLOCK OPERATION Once you ve set the month day year and time press FAR or NEAR until Set begins to blink then press MENU The Main Menu screen reappears CLOSE MAIN MENU 6 Press MENU Main Menu Screen Tele Macro Gain U Color Filter Tape Length Title Date Time Sub Menu NOTES e e To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert CS pg 20 e If in step 4 you input an invalid date FEB 30 JUN 31 etc and perform step 5 Input Error appears blin
40. case check the position of the tab Recording does not start e The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA gt pg 16 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel playback picture 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 Noise bars appear in the playback e Manual Tracking has not been performed I pg 39 picture Playback picture is blurred or The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or e The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind 1 pg 39 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed ITT E WER LIP 48 TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER The tape vvon t eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available e The Shooting Mode selector is set to FULL AUTO 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
41. cesi dr sr v cost n eri sore cost der nera retin s 50 Viewbuder e coordinada 51 A dendur dp ede 52 CAUTIONS 53 SPECIFICATIONS 55 ESPANOL 56 FOR SERVICING 58 WARRANTY 59 ITT TTT Po 8 GETTING STARTED Povver This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you CHG charge indicator choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply POWER To AC outlet e Use only specified power supply indicator A e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment END CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK indicat E SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator The CHG indicator lights When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min Hook on BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack
42. ck 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 SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET LOCK FOCUS Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication d amp 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 When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first CG pg 17 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 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically e T E Po MM 25 Shooting mode selector Manual Focus FAR NOTE NEAR You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments t pg 10 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ADJUST FOCUS Al TO FARTHER SUBJECT Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indication
43. dling Adapter Charger e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can DC cord AA V11U provided also be used to charge the battery pack e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or ZO Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective To car s instruction booklet cigarette PR Coal E USING AC POWER APV 7U cational SE Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in A the illustration to the left NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from I 110 V to 240 V BH V3U optional ITT Y 10 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 G 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 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best vievvability see illustration
44. er grounding 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 power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ze ANTENNA 1 7 LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 810 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WEIT TTT E WR LIP Zo USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or t
45. ewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Tally lamp Press the RECORDING START STOP button e The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and DE appears in the vievvfinder e If you want to turn the tally lamp off see page 31 STOP RECORDING Press the RECORDING START STOP button again to stop recording Tape remaining time indicator 120min gt 119min gt 3min 1min Blinking 2min Blinking The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Omin Blinking min Now calculating NOTES 6 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 remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected F pg 12 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this EECH for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations
46. gain to reset e You can also set the interval time in the Sub Menu screen Press to move the highlight bar down to Interval Time press NEAR and press or to cycle through the choices e Exposure control 1 pg 22 manual focusing 1 pg 25 and D LS settings C pg 22 should be performed at this point Once you perform step 5 these settings cannot be changed START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking press INT TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until M and disappear To release when the tally lamp is blinking press RECORDING START STOP to stop the blinking then press INT TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until A and disappear or set Interval Timer and Rec Time in the Sub Menu screen to OFF ITT Y 36 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 adap
47. ging 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 Don t allow it to discharge in container such 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 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 USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery A Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine To To AC outlet DC OUT i
48. he 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 f you performed step 1 C on page 41 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs ITT E WER LIP 44 EDITING cont COUNTER R M 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 V705U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT 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 vievvfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REVY 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 EDI
49. 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 d 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 extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and co
50. ied by the manufacturer 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 SUPPLY POVVER Hook on BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack El Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure P 8 Bruch 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 EB Slide EJECT H Insert a video cassette El Press PUSH For more details P 13 SHOOTING El PLay PAUSE 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 F P 38 m Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak gt P 36 LENS COVER open close knob 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 The power indicator will light and an image w
51. ill appear in the viewfinder El Press RECORDING START STOP Recording starts e To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop button once again For more details P 16 ITT Y 6 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER Multi Function Control f gt pg 22 35 The Logical Choice sA Compact VHS ie SE oe arme Digital Hyper Zoom pg 17 Zoom in The only compact video cassettes that can be SE N with VHS Playpak N JA me va AA Zoom out Program AE with Special Effects F pg 26 Digital Image Stabilizer lt gt pg 22 VY m Cinema Sepia m Twilight m Sports m High Speed 1 2000 sec Shutter Digital Wipes and Fades gt pg 28 Random Assemble Editing e Black Fader e Blue Fader e Mosaic Fader e Shutter Wipe pg 40 43 prsh ZOO ZOO ooo aa 000000 000000 e AC Power Adapter e Remote Control e Cassette Adapter e Battery Pack Charger AA V11U Unit RM V705U VHS PlayPak BN V11U C P7U e Lithium Battery ai Shoulder Strap CR2025 A VHS G BE UN Cassettes marked VHSIH can be used with this camcorder e 7 GETTING STARTED E Clock Lithium Battery Removal Insertion V LL Date Time Setting Tape Length Setting Recording Mode Setting c sssccccsssecceseseeceseeseeceesseeeesesseeeeseanees Loadin H Unloading A Cassette K E EES REEN
52. ke sure the VCR s power is on Then while NAME A B BI NAME A holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for PHILIPS 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 so E d PANASONIC HITACHI You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the chart 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 JVC A B C MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS TOSHIBA 009000000009000 9908 00 0009 O00000 0000 0000000000000 ses 0000 00 00 0000000090000 00000000000 00090000000 ZENITH MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal gt B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack All other connections are as shown in the
53. king at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to make the day blink and input the correct number Set Time and Date Screen 1 00 AM 12 00 Set Cancel Date Month Day Year Time 12 hour indication with AM or PM ITT Y 12 GETTING STARTED cont FAR Tape Length Setting SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to CAMERA and the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to move the highlight bar to Tape Length SET TAPE LENGTH Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct setting appears depending on the tape used T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 min and T40 40 min when recording in SP mode CLOSE MAIN MENU 5 Press MENU NOTE The tape remaining time pg 16 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Main Menu Screen Tele Macro OFF Gain U AGC Color Filter NOR Tape Length T40 DAD Date Time Sub Menu T20 T40 lt gt T30 ET TTT SPJEP DCL IS Iech E EISE s E Co eya EN Turn to take up slack Erase Protection Gear e RR Tl a 15 Recording Mode Setting 1 Pressing SP EP alternates the setting between SP standard play provides higher picture and sound quality better for dubbing and EP Extended Play more economical recording at 1 3 the speed of SP NOTE If the recording mode i
54. lent 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 TI 6 PS CTA WARRANTY 99 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 shown below The Warranty Period THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are wa
55. morized personal White Balance setting see below K GN Outdoors on sunny day GO nn Outdoors on cloudy day KW GN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp Shooting Mode Selector No indication Auto e pa MWB Le CES ge 6 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 SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET White balance mode indicator ADJUST FOCUS Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually pg 25 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Press MWB until MWB appears then press and hold MWB for more than 3 seconds e MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete NOTES e To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press MWB until the indication disappears or turn the Shooting Mode selector to FULL AUTO e Re adjust the White Balance mode when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned on and off again or when the Shooting Mode selector s position has been changed e It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance Basic Connections 7 pg 37 When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the
56. n Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal Shuttle Search To allow high speed search in either direction Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Speed is 5 times normal in SP and 15 times normal in EP mode Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Speed is as noted above Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal Counter Memory Function To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment 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 The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M so the M disappears ITT E WER LIP A0 A Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Follovving the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT To AUDIO and Povver svvitch VIDEO OUT Engage the camcorder s Play
57. ne for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes 7 During Record Standby press and release QUICK REC Recording starts and after 5 second recording 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 Fader 17 pg 24 cannot be activated by pressing QUICK REC e QUICK REC cannot be used during Animation and Time Lapse 17 pg 35 ITT E WER LIP 29 l RECORDING Advanced Features cont Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly noticeable at high magnification ACTIVATE D STABILIZER 1 Press D I STABILIZER CQ appears in the viewfinder e To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer press D 1 STABILIZER The indicator disappears Shooting Mode Selector D I STABILIZER 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 DIS when recording with the camcorder on a tripod Exposure Control
58. nsult your local JVC dealer SPECIFICATIONS RR Tl a 99 GENERAL VIDEO Format VHS NTSC standard Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms Power source DC 6V unbalanced via VIDEO Power consumption out connector GR AX910 Lighton 8 9 VV AUDIO Light off 5 9 VV Output P eti oe GR AX810 via out Light on 8 7 W connector LIENE ot e AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time max SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSTH cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips 40 minutes 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight GR AX910 Approx 760 g 1 7 lbs GR AX810 Approx 780 g 1 8 lbs Dimensions Including viewfinder GR AX910 109 VV x 113 H x 206 D mm 4 5 16 x 4 1 2 x 8 1 8 GR AX810 109 W x 113 H x 226 D mm 4 5 16 x 4 1 2 x 8 15 16 CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 2 f 4 1 to 57 4 mm 14 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance adjustment with st bn black white CRT GR AX810 e0 55 color LCD G
59. nt from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e RR Tl a 53 General 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 or C P7U 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 batteries 2 Do not use old and new batteries together 3 Do not use two different kinds of batteries Although sizes may be the same voltages may differ 4 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 5 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 6 Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard 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
60. ollowing 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
61. optional NOTES e The RM V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the RM V700U at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function apears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT 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 f it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety T E Po MM 45 ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 3 2 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE IN OUT INOUT IN OUT MODE yv v y y ojo ja oO o Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared i sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode i ojolojojsa eee BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING EDITED TAPE VCR Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the EDIT STOP specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all selected scenes have been copied t
62. other sources 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 e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to prop
63. ou can brighten the scene by using the built in video light SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF 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 C pg 23 to indoor mode amp when you use the video light e When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES 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 ON AUTO OFF switch is set to AUTO es 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 ON AUTO OFF switch e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode C pg 27 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode F pg 27 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
64. pplies 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 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 V11U V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is 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 e 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 f
65. rom the viewfinder or set Rec Time in the Sub Menu pscreen to OFF NOTES e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY SET RECORDING SPEED SET RECORDING 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 ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA SET RECORDING SPEED Set SP EP to SP F pg 13 SET RECORDING TIME Press REC TIME on the remote control There are four choices available and they appear in the following order each time REC TIME is pressed 1 45 1 2S 1S and 5S Press again to reset e You can also set the recording time in the Sub Menu screen Press to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time and press NEAR then press or to cycle through the choices SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press INT TIME on the remote control There are five choices available and they appear in the following order each time INT TIME is pressed OFF 15S 30S 1 min and 5 min Press a
66. rranted 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 subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operation
67. s me 2 appear and 4 blinks Go to step 3 B TO NEARER SUBJECT Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications M PE appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication MA and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer i or amp will blink ITT E WER LIP 26 l RECORDING Advanced Features cont Shooting Mode Selector Program AE With Special Effects FAR Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive Effects can be selected during recording as well as in EFFECT PROG AE Record Standby SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to either FULL AUTO or PRESET If you set to FULL AUTO only the Cinema mode can be activated If you set to PRESET you can choose any one of the 5 effects available SELECT EFFECT If you set
68. s 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 Gain UP Allows you to record a subject in a dark environment It delivers a brighter if slightly coarse picture Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Color Filter For normal shooting with no color adjustment Gives recording a reddish tint Gives recording a bluish tint Tape Length Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used pg 12 Allows you to superimpose a preset title onto a scene I pg 32 Date Time Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 11 Factory setting Tally ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times Interval Timer and These features allow you to set the parameters for Self Timer Rec Time F pg 34 Animation and Time Lapse recording F pg 35 JLIP ID NO This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the JLIP terminal The numbers range from 01 99 ZZ CO DE 3 25 RECORDING Advanced Fea
69. s 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 Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present If not cover the hole with adhesive tape Some cassettes have sliding tabs in this case check the tab s position ITT Y 14 GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment ES EXPAND LOOP S AN 1 Separate the Velcro strip 0 7 INSERT HAND K IS Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ty ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Zoom Recording Start Stop button lever Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 7 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2 and then through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other
70. signal transmitting window ZOOM T W buttons Zoom invariable speed gt pg 17 OPLAY button Playback start 17 pg 38 O STOP button Stop pg 38 O REW button Retake Rewind 7 pg 18 Rew Rew Shuttle Search CS pg 38 Quick Review I pg 17 O INSERT button Insert Editing F pg 44 START STOP button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button of the camcorder O INT TIME button Self Timer gt pg 34 Time Lapse F pg 35 O REC TIME button Animation Time lapse CS pg 35 PAUSE button O FF button Retake Forward I pg 18 FF FF Shuttle Search 17 pg 38 Pause Play during Pause mode 1 pg 38 PA DUB button Audio dubbing pg 45 mi o A DON RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power F pg 8 e Tape Length F pg 12 e Recording Mode Setting pg 13 e Grip Adjustment F pg 14 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 LENS COVER e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby Mode e The scene you re aimed at appears on the vi
71. sources such as radiators 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 specif
72. ter 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 illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape e RR Tl a PLAYBACK Basic Connections 3 Y 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 SN CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR DE ae and Weg 7 As shown in the illustration at left connect the eee les optional optional Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY POWER A To AUDIO and VIDEO IN Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV connec
73. then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 e To select the location of the next character press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor to the row of squares 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 Press FAR or NEAR to move the cursor to End then press MENU The Character Set menu disappears and the Preset Title menu reappears Press MENU to return to the normal screen NOTE To erase a character you entered mistakenly place the cursor by Clear by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only place the blinking cursor at the character at the bottom you want to replace then press LI in the top left corner is highlighted 3 ZZ SN DE 34 RECORDING Advanced Features cont Interval Timer Indicator Self Timer Recording Time Indicator Tally lamp IR START STOP INT TIME REC TIME RM V705U provided OOOO CIORI Tele Macro Gain U Color Filter Tape Length Title Date Time Main Menu Screen Y Tally ON Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO 07 Sub Menu Screen You can set the delay between pressing RE
74. to FULL AUTO pressing EFFECT PROG AE turns the Cinema mode on and off If One set to PRESET pressing EFFECT PROG AE brings up the Effect menu Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect Once you decide on an effect it is selected and activated and its indicator appears within 2 seconds e If you started this procedure in the Record Standby mode press RECORDING START STOP to begin recording at this point DEACTIVATE EFFECT When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to FULL AUTO press EFFECT PROG AE When set to PRESET press EFFECT PROG AE to bring up the Effect Menu and press again to move the highlight bar to OFF 10 Cinema 24 Sepia ko Twilight As S 57 H S 1 2000 Effect menu y EFFECT PROG indicator INDICATION MODE EFFECT C CINEMA Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like 16 9 wide screen effect L SEPIA The picture becomes sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome creating the look of an old photograph Makes dusk and twilight scenes etc look more natural and x TWILIGHT dramatic White balance is set to 8 Press MWB if you want to change the setting e SPORTS Automatically adjusts to high shutter speed 1 250 to 1 500 to e NE clearly capture fast moving action with less blur Clarity is especially noticeable during slow motion or still playback on a VCR Great
75. tors 2 e SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode or channel 3 Antenna Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV To AUDIO VIDEO and 7 As shown in the illustration at left connect the DEE DC OUT connectors optional Audio and Video cables between the RF unit RF V5U AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder optional and those on the TV SELECT MODE 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions NOTES Connection To A TV With NO A V Input e lt is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead Connectors Playback ONLY of the battery pack e To monitor e and sound from the NOTE camcorder vvithout inserting a tape set the Use the optional RF VSU RF unit camcorder s Power switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input Refer to the RF V5U instruction manual for connection mode procedure e If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture 3 8 PLAYBACK Basic Playback PLAY PAUSE I o NOTE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections CS pg 37 LOA
76. trol an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select Tele Macro Gain Up Color Filter or Tape Length press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears Then go to step 8 If you select Title or Date Time press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function Title pg 32 Date Time KF pg 11 If you select Sub Menu press NEAR to bring up the Sub Menu screen Go to step 5 SELECT FUNCTION AT SUB MENU Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired option then press NEAR The selected item begins blinking CHANGE SETTINGS Press or to change the displayed setting of the selected function then press FAR to enter your choice The selected item stops blinking CLOSE SUB MENU Press FAR and setting is complete The Sub menu screen disappears and the Main Menu screen reappears e To go directly past the Main Menu screen to the normal screen press MENU CLOSE MAIN MENU 8 Press MENU The normal screen reappears ETT Po MM tsi MAIN MENU Tele Macro Usually set to thi
77. tures cont Instant Titles You can superimpose one of 8 preset titles or a title you made yourself onto a scene SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET FAR NEAR ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS INSTANT TITLE MENU SCREEN Press or to move the highlight bar to Title then press NEAR The Title menu appears SELECT PRESET TITLE Press or to move the highlight bar to the desired title To create an original title refer to page 33 DISPLAY PRESET TITLE Press MENU The Title menu disappears and the selected title is displayed on the screen Tele Macro Gain U Color Filter Tape Length Date Time Sub Menu OFF Happy Birthday Our Vacation Merry Christmas A Special Day Happy Holidays Our New Baby Wedding Da et aracter Congratulations i SE FAR EE OFF Happy Birthday Our Vacation Merry Christmas A A Specialpay app olidays gap New Baby Wedding Da Cong GE e s O00000 End Clear RR Tl y Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Instant Title procedure gt pg 32 before continuing ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to Set Character then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears INPUT CHARACTERS 2 Press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor to the desired character

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