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JVC GR-AX680 Camcorder User Manual

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1. ccccceeeee CF pg 8 6 Zoom Indicator Baf CF pg 14 0 Recording INCICAROM ssaristsssesanas CF pg 12 Picture Stabiliser Indicator CF pg 16 1 Interval Timer Recording Time LIN CNG ALON aig aseessobrenendenk an aneeeearee I gt pg 32 2 eRecord Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 12 e Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER CF pg 13 3 Instant Title Display ssccsscseess CF pg 22 Date Time Character Display CF pg 17 8 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level maae ae gt When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks battery power warningt then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares mE does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged FOCUS Indicator ciscesscsasssscastacticsnnenitexe CF pg 29 D Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg 27 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 30 Clock Battery Warning Blinks for approx 10 seconds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one pg 6 e Tape End Display TAPE END IF pg 13 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward
2. Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg 32 Self Timer press INT TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off 2 Release Instead of setting INT TIME to OFF in the Menu press INT TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 33 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 33 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 33 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 33 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear Also refer to pg 32 and 33 Index
3. 7 O NORM 01 _ LENS COVER MWB INDEX cont a M Tal l O UN m 1 4S TAPE END as 15 13 MERRY CHRISTMAS 8 z 1 E O5MIN B OY 25 12 98 22 50 00 Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning Tape Rema mine TIME stciscscscecresesases r pg 13 When no cassette is inserted the cassette O3 warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette J warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warningt blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded the cassette J mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Programme AE Indicator 06 C7 pg 18 Displayed at for approx 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 2 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator IF pg 20 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the EFFECT button Then only the indicator remains at 3 Multi Function Control Indication pg 20 22 Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi Function Control is pressed The indication disappears within approx 2 seconds Super LoLux Indicator ccceeeeeees CF pg 21 Tape Length Indicator
4. secceeeceeeceeeee 50 Indicators ccccsseececceeeeees 50 Other Parts ccccccseeeeeeees 50 Viewfinder Indications D2 CAUTIONS 53 SPECIFICATIONS 8S AN GETTING STARTED Marks Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you A choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES No function is available without power supply Use only specified power supply Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER CHG charg indicator REFRESH indicator Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place 2 charging has started e The CHG indicator begins blinking to indicate To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete DETACH BATTERY PACK When the CHG indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow USING THE BATTERY PACK
5. MM JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR A X680 ii Compact VHS VASIH f INSTRUCTIONS 2 en Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents pg 3 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 CF pg 50 52 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions F pg 53 54 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet VHSiH Hea PAL m Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS i
6. REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when PAUSE is displayed set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF To release when PAUSE and ppp are not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF 3 4 en PLAYBACK Basic Playback PLAY PAUSE 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 rE SELECT MODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY The power indicator lights PLAY BACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears REW 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 Tape running indicator Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward
7. Forward Search 44 Rewind Reverse Search H Still Playback Power Switch Tape counter PLAYBACK Features MENU Jog Dial EN 3 9 Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders PLAYBACK Features cont PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION f 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during PLAY PAUSE playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape
8. Jape Length Setting pg 8 Grip Adjustment pg 10 LOAD A CASSETTE 7 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 2 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e re appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Tape remaining time indicator MIN Now calculating 60MIN 59MIN Y 3MIN 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking Start Stop Button SS Ll TE ES STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force The displayed remaining time is approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape leng
9. camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of in the viewfinder the camcorder The viewfinder and the lens have Wipe them gently with soft cloth become dirty ex fingerprints An error number i e E03 appears Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus The dioptre needs to be adjusted C pg 10 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus CF pg 28 The date and time displays If you remove the power source from the camcorder while disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are If you have not performed Date Time Setting pg 7 displayed recorded the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out Even though the Lens Cover is open The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position blinks of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from funct
10. e Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear ENDO General Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one e Use only the following battery CAP GLUOR CP naeun R6 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn Terminals do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environme
11. When disharging is complete detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter Charger to store it Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings 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 If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should blink during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT terminal To DC IN jack AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EG DC cord To car s 3 N cigarette lighter socket USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER Use the optional Car Battery Charger Adapter Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in connect as shown in the illustration above the illustration above NOTES NOTE When using the car battery leave the engine idling The supplied AC Pow
12. Wide pg 21 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie N D en 19 Dial Viewfinder Mad symbol indication one 2 mor e Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode lt gt pg 30 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing CF pg 29 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action A Bo Nega Posi Negative Positive The colours of a picture are reversed 1 2000 sec 1 2000 2 S 1 2000 High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode 20en Ex Fader Fade in Fade out Function indication Viewfinder gt EFFECT MOSAIC After 2 sec FADER a MOSAIC SHUTTER H E SLIDE oe an No indication Recording Start Stop Button RECORDING Advanced Features cont Fade Wipe These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes
13. 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 provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 7 As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY POWER 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5E RF unit Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection procedure TAPE DUBBING PLAY PAUSE Power Switch When connecting To AUDIO and the cables open VIDEO OUT the jack cover connectors Audio and Video cables provided To AUDIO and VIDEO IN If your TV VCR has Recor the SCART connector use the cable adapter fa provided Recording dec
14. at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points 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 ON OFF 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 Original tape camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT MENU Jog Dial O RM V700U optional VCR REC STBY 1 EN 45 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order While editing the R A Edit counter of the scene which is beging copied is shown with a blinking highlight END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES f you performed step 1 C on page 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control poi
15. battery pack has not been attached correctly gt pg 4 The battery pack is not charged pg 4 The power supply has not been correctly connected F pg 5 The battery pack has completely discharged 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 Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA CF pg 12 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The Counter Memory Function has been activated CF pg 36 The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other SS en 49 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER The tape won t eject The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available The Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when 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
16. image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 26 Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed ZOOM SPEED in Pressing the Power Zoom Button the Menu Screen fully lightly FAST 1 asta SLOW 4 slowest ___ when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK wS O FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording RETAKE R F Vex OPERATION 1 Press and release quickly G during the Record Standby mode 4 3 m Tape is rewound for about 2 EJ seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal 1 6 EN RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Picture Stabiliser PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears Accurate stabilisation ma
17. into place Read the caution concerning lithium batteries I gt pg 2 RM V700U optional FUNCTIONS BUTTONS With the camcorder s power switch set With the camcorder s power switch set CAMERA to PLAY PAUSE IN Connector CF pg 43 Infrared beam Transmits eo beam signal transmitting window fever ser eaten erg OINT TIME Buton SeleTimevimelape pea a RECTIME Button Animation Time Lapse pga SSS FOrauseputon Ci Pas E Orta Button i Playback stat pS OVISS Button mdex Code Marking pga OOOO o ZOOM G W Buttons Zoom in and out pg 1 v cnemon o e DADB O aoao PRAT srorswon oe C i ser tng pA FEATURE PURPOSE Transmitted beam effective area OPERATION Remote sensor When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Interval Timer Indicator Viewfinder Index Code Marking Rec Time Indicator START STOP VISS INT TIME FEATURE REC TIME PURPOSE OPERATION RM V700U optional NOTE en 4 Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu Screen
18. segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so the M disappears PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 3 7 Compartment door Compact video cassette Cassette Adapter 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 R6 AA size battery as shown in the illustration to the left Then reattach the cover INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter ope
19. you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode before shooting f you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE TIME In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes S EN i RECORDING Advanced Features 1 second later the mode is activated Programme AE With Special Effects After 1 sec All you have to do to access any of the variety of q shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial SELECT MODE 1 Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated e When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES Only one effect can b
20. 34 15 34 34 15 34 7 4 10 12 enol Connectors O DG ON Jack sunen CF pg 5 The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover External Microphone Input Jack CF pg 47 A J terminal ULIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing F pg 42 45 e t is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal VIDEO OUT Connector s sssseseeeeee CF pg 38 RF DC OUT Connector cccceeseeeees CF pg 38 AUDIO OUT Connector ccccceeees CF pg 38 Indicators Power INdiCator ccceseesseseeeeseeeeeneees CF pg 12 Tally LaMp cccccecscscessesecseeseesseesees CF pg 12 Other Parts HJ Microphone cccccccceseseeseeteeseeneeeees CF pg 47 e Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting REMOTE SENSOM cereis F pg 41 HJ Clock Battery Compartment 0 CF pg 6 BJ Battery Pack Mount ceeeseteeeeeeees CF pg 4 EX Shoulder Strap Eyelets 0 F pg 11 Ei Electronic Viewfinder cccccceceeeees CF pg 10 BPA Grip Siap ccssanecinacitiertestsriendinaatnents CF pg 10 EF Tripod Mounting Socket 0 0 0 CF pg 11 OZ en gt MS T TWILIGHT
21. 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen NUK Screen Xe CLOUD MWB ocsaaciasssasccinewes HALOGEN MWB Viewfinder 3ye CLOUD HALOGEN MWB a a a M W B Menu Screen wol MWE sets the colour temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 7 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper MWB SELECT MWB 2 Follow step 1 through 3 on page 30 Manual White Balance Adjustment select MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB begins blinking MWB blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTES To switch to automatic white balance adjustment set the M W B in the Menu Screen to AUTO or turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when the Select Dial s position has been changed When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 1 of MWB this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic whi
22. ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT RELEASE BATT PACK Approximate recording time unit min ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction ee ENO a CHARGE MARKER Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES 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 Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder While the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch During that time the AC Power Adapter Charger does not charge the battery
23. Code Marking To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks during marking If VISS is pressed during Record Standby mode the mark is placed where START STOP is pressed VG REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ont MBR SET O VCR CTL O RM V700U optional VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B AKAI BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC A B C MITSUBISHI PANASONIC 000 000 096000690 eo 00 00 000 Q 00 O 00 0 O 0O O 00000 90600 VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B PHILIPS SANYO SELECO REX SHARP SONY THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA Q 90006060 60 00 00 00 90 0600 00 0000 000000 6000 QOQ 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 pg 40 is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V700U CF pg 40 SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s in
24. E PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions PLAY PAUSE FF I RM V700U optional SING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont 44 en U SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press ON OFF and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES 4 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 NOTES There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there should be
25. EMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures 5 Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade or Wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected ACCESS MENU SCREEN automatically after the selected period of time RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press the iit MENU Jog Dial The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to
26. F1 6 f 3 8 to 83 6 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 B W CRT Auto Manual adjustment 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector 68 dBs high impedance unbalanced with 63 5 mm MONO EN 59 AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V15EG Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC ESY E IA VTR DC O3 V Seer LOA Constant current peak detection timer controlled 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Approx 300 g Charging system Dimensions Weight CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Dimensions Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery x 1 Provided Accessories CF pg 3 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3E e RF Unit RF V5E e Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Remote Control Unit RM V700U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 5 089XV dD Printed in Japan O398MKV kKU
27. FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate f the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing 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 To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate 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 45 en TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and doesn t come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed The
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29. OTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments 7 pg 10 If you haven t do so before continuing ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO Select Dial LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu MENU Jog Dial Screen appears and the highlight bar is placed on FOCUS Viewfinder ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTOS EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME _ 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO Menu Screen 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ae Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar No indication W B T f to MANU then press it a and amp appear The FOOM EEF Lana during focus is locked at this point recording ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Focus Menu Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward lt appears and Screen blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and 4 amp reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 1 Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum tele
30. T MANU Screen No indication during recording Exposure control level counter Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image ee To ego darken the ma the image en2 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it 00 exposure control level counter appears ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 5 To darken the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust exposure repeat the procedur
31. T TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL TIME 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial START DELAYED RECORDING 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically To Cancel Self Timer Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF SSS LU EN DO Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASS
32. When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING Viewfinder START STOP NOTES After step 5 Retake pg 15 can be performed REW The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig PAUSE nated end point and noise bars may appear Neither INSERT indicates a defect in the unit PLAY Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode RM V700U optional SSS LLU en4 Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder To external microphone input jack capped RM V700U optional Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure C pg 46 before continuing e The sound comes from the built in microphone or an external microphone if connected FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP NOTES Do not press
33. ains un AA ceEEn AVIO changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO gt NEXT LOCK TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu MENU FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Turn to take up slack en D 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 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 in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder can t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 7 Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Button Refasten the Velcro strip Recording S
34. as shown to the left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears e OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is cancelled FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre 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 NOTES Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to record a black blank screen or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia 7 pg 19 With the Electronic fog filter mode F pg 19 engaged when Fader not Mosaic is used the image fades in out to a white screen SSL en 21 Viewfinder Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the scre
35. d camcorder settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT e When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 is automatically displayed When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2 Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed e f the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME or CHARACTER see respective pages FOCUS CF pg 28 29 EXPOSURE CF pg 27 DATE TIME CF pg 7 CHARACTER CF pg 23 If you select JLIP ID NO press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting elf yo
36. de Wipe Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 22 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi cation Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 22x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 22x OFF Does not display colour bars Normal screen is recorded Makes the normal screen disappear then displays colour bars By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically During demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK lect Dial A i MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO TAUTOS DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF Uta A No indication ZOOM SPEED FAST during recording Menu Screen EXPOSURE A Exposure Menu AU
37. e engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe t pg 20 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations n the High Speed Shutter or Sports mode picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights Viewfinder e WIDE TITLE e SUPER Select Dial de O eO Dial Viewfinder symbol indication LOCK lz te Relea Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting e In this mode the following controls are disabled DATE TIME display select and the Menu Jog Dial Mode Ss 1 YS Sy Ore i 58 S 5 Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Electronic FG FG FOG Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look ND ND ND EFFECT ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject d SEPIA r The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with
38. e from step 1 j RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus A detection zone The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible 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 amp appears NOTES Ifthe 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 When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first C pg 14 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 pg 25 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically EN 29 Manual Focus N
39. e the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder 1 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth 2 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Q REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption Signal system Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed Recording time max Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions Including viewfinder CAMERA Pick up Lens Viewfinder White balance adjustment VIDEO Output AUDIO Output External microphone input VHS PAL standard DC 6V 5 1 W PAL type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSTH cassette 23 39 mm sec 60 minutes with EC 60 cassette 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C Approx 800 g 113 W x 117 H x 242 D mm 1 4 format CCD
40. een appears and MENU END is highlighted CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTE To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Character Insert gt pg 17 GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LENGTH Setting Menu appears SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T30 30 minutes of recording Viewfinder time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes T60 Tape length c elf you decide you want to return the tape length to indicator the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen MENU gt MENU END Menu Screen NOTES FOCUS AUTO The tape remaining time F pg 13 displayed in the BeOS URE DUTO a viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has TELE MACRO OFF been selected TAPE LENGTH T60 Once you have set the tape length it rem
41. en to produce a cinema like wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE e Wide mode e To restore normal screen press WIDE again Super LoLux Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left Once the desired mode appears it is engaged e The mode s name is displayed for approx 2 seconds then disappears MAX To record a subject in a dark lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot SUPER LOLUX the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Viewfinder After 2 sec o d NORM OFF NOTE for Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser 3 When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK the above functions will be set to the Factory settings Fade Wipe standby OFF Wide mode off Super LoLux MAX Instant Title off Picture Stabiliser off Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK However i
42. er Adapter Charger features The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can automatic voltage selection in the AC range from also be used to charge the battery pack 110 V to 240 V When using the optional Car Battery Charger refer to the respective instruction booklet GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensure that the plus side is up and insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO 7400 Re D gt NEXT DATE TIME 11998 MENU FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen DATE TIME Setting Menu 24 hour indication en Date Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN F
43. f the function is switched during AUTO LOCK the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK RECORDING Advanced Features cont Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left SELECT PRESET TITLE 7 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed Viewfinder Title display ee ee KK A HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR The characters you have set using Character PARTY TIME a F pg 23 MERRY CHRISTMAS A WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS i EN 23 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN 7 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears Select Dial Rotate the MENU Jog Dial ighli g Dial to move the highlight bar MENU Jog Hia 2 to CHARACTER then press it Viewfinder INPUT CHARACTERS MENU 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired gt MENU END Menu Screen character blink then press it The selected character FOCUS AUTO appears at the bottom of the screen Repeat for PIRO URE a 98 additional characters max 18 TELE MACRO OFF a a ee ea ea ean Gserees De ee fal A e To select the location
44. frared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B e The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one 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 f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 f the RM V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR To AUDIO and To J terminal VIDEO OUT OLIP connectors Audio and Video cables Editing cable provided optional 03 5 mini plug cable To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors connector use the cable adapter provided RM V700U optional EN 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO 7 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOT
45. he ambient lighting for automatic FINE white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same colour amp HALOGEN ewhena predominantly red or brown object is being shot MWB outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment I pg 30 ZOOM SPEED FAST Allows you to set the zooming speed CF pg 14 SLOW ___ Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 6 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Explanations cont REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording pg 33 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer F pg 32 and Time Lapse recording CF pg 33 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The tally lamp remains off at all times CHARACTER Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters I pg 23 COLOUR BAR While the colour bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 DEMO MODE OFF si Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Fa
46. ioning 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 OO Controls C Power Zoom ButttON cccccesseseeeeeee CF pg Select Dial ene tenter nena ener nn ern IF pg 3 Multi Function Control EFFECT BUON wcesssscecesteresismonstorsersnes F pg SWIDE DURON seisisiiniensrensi i F pg e TITEE BURON csnnsiiccoossnensorns CF pg e SUPER LOLUX DUON sisctscassenctennes F pg Y PUSH BUTON ccdeseciscdsciececacabactanticurtans CF pg G DATE TIME Button ccceeceeeseeseeeee F pg COUNTER R M BUttOM sccccuscicesscescusveens CF pg 6 P Picture STABILIZER Button CF pg O RPW BUTON srerscaseat ianei CF pg RETAKE R Quick Review Button CF pg PLAY PAUSE Button cesssssssaesorsesieaiacnes F pg OTF BUOD see N CF pg RETAKE F BUTO sssescsstestedissssosunceseasts CF pg STOP BUON ss ciesseevectercocsaceesncserectocss F pg U EJECT SWitCcs cscssscnsesncschscnxtenorantennts CF pg Function Navigator Dial MENU Jog Dial ssessrieenissscyeeieines CF pg 3 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch CF pg Dioptre Adjustment ccccccceerees CF pg 5 Recording Start Stop Button 000 CF pg Power SWitCh ccecesesseseesseeeeseees CF pg 12 7 LENS COVER Switch ccecseseseeeees CF pg 14 18 20 21 22 21 IF 36 16
47. irst set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME then press it The DATE TIME Setting Menu appears elf you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 6 elf you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 4 SET DATE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking e Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Scr
48. k EN 39 Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration to the left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic opera tions PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER 1 Type Pull out while sliding the lock hole Type Pinch the release tab and pull out INSERT BATTERY Making sure the plus side is up insert the lithium battery CR2025 into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks
49. n Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape When connecting ig the cables open the jack cover To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables _ provided Wecbeceacmmceneedaccy l A i To B AUDIO and BE If your TV VCR has the SCART 44 VIDEO IN 4 connectors connector use the cable adapter provided 4 Antenna RF V5E optional To AUDIO VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors NOTES t is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture PLAYBACK Basic Connections There
50. nit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 CONTE GETTING STARTED Program Manager II lt pg 18 33 Power E fa ggg with Special Effects Clock Lithium Battery wits Mede ladle ehuro Mode eles Insertion Removal Seu PE EP A e Electronic Fog Filter eND Effect Date Time Setting coooocoooooooooooooo00000000 eSepia Twilight eSports Nega Posi Tape Length Setting 0066 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Loading Unloading A Cassette Picture Stabiliser 7 pg 16 Grip Adjustment 000068 Digital Hyper Zoom F pg 14 Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting 06008 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES RECORDING Basic Recording ss0ee0e 12 2 Basic Features 0esceeee 14 S Advanced Features 665 18 EE Aa PLAYBACK Adapter Charger Basic Playback AE TE P ONSEN Features ccceececceceeceeeees Using The Cassette Adapter e e a K AE Basic Connections 66 RAe TAPE DUBBING USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 40 e Lithium Battery Be Random Assemble Editing 42 clock operation e Battery Pack Insert Editing COCOONS ON ORES SEEN SOO NRO 46 M EE Audio Dubbing 0 088 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 i MA fi INDEX CO A V Cable Controls ecceseeceeceeee eee 50 Connectors
51. nt where tempera tures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer tempera tures 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 NOTES t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications VNU ease TE ceed aie eeeee 10 C 10 35 C Operation perenne ener entre re ere 0 C to 40 C DUO AS eaa et anoge bet 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprint
52. nted at the VCR during editing The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs AG ex SING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ont 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 i NOTE Use the RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 7 Set the Power Switch to PLAY COUNTER R M PLAY PAUSE STOP FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press again for less than 1 second and make sure M appears Power Switch Insert editing nacatar FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the M 0 12 34 Tape Counter recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP
53. of the next character rotate SFASTS the MENU Jog Dial to make lt BACK or NEXT gt gt NEXT TE at the bottom of the screen blink then press it repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Rotate the MENU Jog Dial when you are done and the blinking cursor gt BACK returns to the character grid REC TIME ee TALLY LAMP END CHARACTER SETTING CHARACTER o 4 Rotate the MENU jog dial to make EXIT blink COLOUR BAR then press it The Menu Screen reappears and the JUP D O E 07 highlight bar is placed on MENU END a CLOSE MENU 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTES To erase a character you entered mistakenly make CLEAR blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial then OLIE COCO press it All characters are deleted at once Or to erase lt BACK NEXT gt EXIT CLEAR selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the characters at the bottom row which you want to replace then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight in the top left corner and then press it To display the characters you have set Date Time Character Insert F pg 17 or Instant Titles C pg 22 Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode IOL KECYOUCVELLOLO lt BACK NEXT gt EXITCLEAR RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detaile
54. photo 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 When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer a or amp will blink No indication during recording Manual Focus Screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction ACCESS MENU SCREEN Select Dial Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO MENU Jog Dial LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears S ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU al SCREEN Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar FOCUS AUTO to M W B then press it DATE TIME 25 12 TAPE LENGTH 130 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar ZOOM SPEED AUTO to the required white balance gt NEXT a PS a eee ee AUTO saanane Automatic adjustment HO FINE 0 0 Outdoors on sunny day M W B M W B Menu Xw CLOUD Outdoors on cloudy day HALOGEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp When using a personal White Balance Setting stored in memory F pg 31 CLOSE MENU
55. protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during 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 Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer CAUTIONS cont For Your Maintenance 1 After Use C Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 8 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH G Slide BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slid
56. s 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 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 extremely low under 0 C temperatures 54 en 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To
57. s compatible with existing VHS equipment 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 or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark m The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91 157 EEC and 93 86 EEC m Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly Cd This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V12U 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 NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This u
58. tart Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration to the left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA SSS LULU en l 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 and then through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left Q 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 CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod Power indicator Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power pg 4
59. te balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which approximates to green orange or purple respectively It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance t pg 38 32n Recording Start Stop Button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEEDS FASTI gt NEXT aD Menu Screen gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP ee I T OFF ON ON D ZOOM COLOUR BAR OFF JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF gt MENU END INT TIME REC TIME INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu INT TIME Indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen REC TIME Indicator RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start Stop Button and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN 7 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS INT TIME MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to IN
60. th has been selected pg 8 TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again f the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately f you re recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function pg 15 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed Zoom out Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT ae Menu Screen ZOOM SPEED ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Digital circuitly doubles the ma
61. u decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen reappears gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM 0 COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE gt MENU END Setting Menu ex REC TIME Ml TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END NOTE The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode Normal Screen SSL en 20 Menu Screen Explanations MANU o Allows you to adjust focus manually CF pg 28 29 MANU o Allows you to adjust exposure manually I pg 27 Allows you to set the current date and time pg 7 TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m 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 TAPE LENGTH J Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 8 M W B This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of t
62. ximum 22x magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Zoom In Press the T of the Power Zoom Button Zoom Out Press W of the Power Zoom Button m Zooming speed is available A total of 4 zoom speeds are available 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed press the button fully for regular speed press it lightly for slow speed while 2 speed levels FAST SLOW can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu 1 Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt gt pg 29 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator Wi moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing During Digital Zoom the quality of
63. y 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 Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod P STABILIZER DATE TIME Displa Select Dial pay Date display Time display Date Time display Date off mode No display 4 Auto Date Record mode The characters you have set using Character Generator gt pg 23 Date display Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE Auto date record mode a Auto date record executed Date Time display 25 12 98 22 50 00 FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION en 1 Date Time Character Insert To display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK 2 Choose a display mode by pressing DATE TIME repeatedly while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration to the left m You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure lt gt pg 7 If you haven t do so first DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded If

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