JVC Camcorder 0597TOVUNVP User Manual
CONTENTS  
GETTING STARTED  
RECORDING  
Basic Recording ......................... 14  
Basic Features ........................... 15  
Advanced Features...................... 18  
Programme AE With Special  
6
14  
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER  
Effects........................................ 18  
Focusing ...................................... 20  
Picture Stabilizer .......................... 22  
Exposure Control .......................... 22  
Fade/Wipe ................................... 23  
Wide ........................................... 24  
Instant Titles ................................ 24  
Character Generator .................... 25  
Date/Time Character Insert ........... 26  
Manual White Balance Adjustment ... 27  
Using Menu For Detailed  
GR-SZ3000  
Adjustment ................................ 28  
Self-Timer .................................... 30  
Animation .................................... 31  
Time Lapse................................... 31  
PLAYBACK  
32  
Basic Connections ....................... 32  
Basic Playback........................... 34  
Features .................................. 35  
Using The Cassette Adapter ........... 36  
EDITING  
37  
Tape Dubbing ............................ 37  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .... 38  
USING REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT  
42  
Insert Editing ............................ 44  
Super VHS  
Audio Dubbing ............................... 45  
VHS  
USER MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
46  
47  
49  
PAL  
625  
Viewfinder ............................... 49  
Controls .................................. 50  
Connectors ............................... 51  
Indicators ................................ 51  
Other Parts .............................. 51  
Terms ..................................... 52  
INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTIONS  
53  
55  
SPECIFICATIONS  
LYT0002-0Q4A  
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Dear Customer,  
WARNING:  
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.  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
Using This Instruction Manual  
•All major sections and subsections are listed in the  
Table Of Contents (੬ cover page).  
•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to  
read these as well.  
•Basic and advanced features/operation are  
separated for easier reference.  
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.  
It is recommended that you . . .  
Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita  
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of  
another battery may present a risk of fire or  
explosion.  
..... refer to the Index (੬ pgs. 49 – 52) and  
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.  
before use.  
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that  
follow and cautions (੬ pgs. 53, 54). They  
contain extremely important information  
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.  
Ⅲ Dispose of used battery promptly.  
Ⅲ Keep away from children.  
Ⅲ Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in  
fire.  
SAFETY  
WARNING: AC Power Adapter/Charger is NOT  
FOR USE WITH TOYS.  
PRECAUTIONS  
CAUTIONS:  
IMPORTANT  
Connection to the mains supply in the United  
Kingdom.  
Ⅲ To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.  
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer  
servicing to qualified personnel.  
Ⅲ 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.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.  
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in  
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power  
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved  
extension lead or consult your dealer.  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical  
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the  
fuse cover.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to  
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately,  
to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent  
connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug  
then follow the instructions given below:  
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal  
coded E or Green.  
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.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-  
ance with the following code:  
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark  
Ⅲ The Crossed Out Dust Bin  
Mark on the battery pack  
indicates that the product  
complies with Directives 91/  
157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.  
Ⅲ Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)  
battery pack must be recycled  
or disposed of properly.  
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black  
Brown to L (Live) or Red  
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal  
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:  
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured  
black.  
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.  
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.  
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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/BN-V22U/BN-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.)  
PAL  
625  
Cassettes marked “  
” and “  
” can be  
used with this camcorder. However, S-VHS  
recordings are possible only with cassettes  
marked “  
”.  
This unit is produced to comply with Standard  
IEC Publ. 65.  
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE  
OF EQUIPMENT  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards  
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and  
safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections  
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-  
ment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed  
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and  
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for  
infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements  
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating  
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit  
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case  
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!  
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MAJOR FEATURES  
4
REMEMBER  
Program Manager  
(੬ pg. 18 – 29)  
Program AE with special effects, Focus,  
Picture Stabilizer, Exposure Control,  
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Instant Titles, Date/  
Time Character Insert, White Balance  
Adjustment, Menu Adjustment  
The Logical Choice  
PAL  
The only compact video  
cassettes that can be  
Digital Hyper Zoom  
(੬ pg. 15)  
used with your VHS VCR*  
Zoom-in  
Program AE with Special  
Effects (੬ pg. 18, 19)  
Zoom-out  
Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock Ⅲ Auto Mode Release  
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter Ⅲ ND Effect  
Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight Ⅲ Sports  
Ⅲ 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
Random Assemble Editing  
(੬ pg. 38 – 41)  
2
8
5
4
1
6
3
7
Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 22)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
•AC Power Adapter/  
Charger AA-V11EK  
•Cassette Adapter  
C-P7U  
•Battery Pack  
BN-V12U  
•Remote Control  
Unit RM-V704U  
or RM-V700U  
•Cable Adapter  
•Shoulder Strap  
•Lithium Battery  
CR2025 x 2  
•Editing cable  
•DC Cord  
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE  
5
SUPPLY POWER  
INSERTING A VIDEO  
CASSETTE  
Hook on.  
EJECT  
1
1
Push in.  
2
2
3
BATT. RELEASE  
Insert.  
PUSH  
Using the battery pack  
1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the  
camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 6)  
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into  
place.  
1 Slide EJECT.  
2 Insert a video cassette.  
3 Press PUSH.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 11)  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery  
pack.  
PLAYBACK  
SHOOTING  
STOP  
REW  
2
1
LENS COVER  
open/close knob  
3
2
PLAY/PAUSE  
Set to “CAMERA”  
Recording Start/Stop button  
3
1
Set to “PLAY”  
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.  
2 Press REW.  
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to  
open the lens cover.  
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.  
— The power indicator will light and an  
image will appear in the viewfinder.  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
— Recording starts.  
— The tape will automatically stop at the  
beginning of the tape.  
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.  
— Playback starts and the playback picture  
appears in the viewfinder.  
•To stop playback, press STOP.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 34.)  
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily  
press the Recording Start/Stop button once  
again.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 14)  
Ⅲ Or simply play back the tape on a VHS  
VCR using the Cassette Adapter.  
੬ pg. 36  
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GETTING STARTED  
6
Power  
CHG. (charge) indicator  
Marks  
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power.  
POWER  
indicator  
To AC outlet  
NOTES:  
● No function is available without power supply.  
● Use only specified power supply.  
● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.  
END  
indicator  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
SUPPLY POWER  
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall  
1
2
outlet. The power indicator lights.  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.  
The CHG. indicator lights.  
REFRESH switch  
REFRESH indicator  
Charge marker  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
When charging is completed, the END indicator  
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction  
of the arrow.  
3
BATT. PACK  
CHARGE  
DISCHARGE  
approx.  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
BN-V12U  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.  
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.  
approx. 7 hrs.  
approx. 10 hrs.  
** 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.  
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.  
1
2
Hook on.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.  
BATT. PACK  
BN-V12U  
APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME  
50 min.  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
1 hr. 50 min.  
Push in.  
2 hrs. 25 min.  
BATT. RELEASE  
**REFRESH  
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that  
allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before  
recharging.  
ATTENTION:  
To discharge the battery . . .  
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.  
..... 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.  
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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 6 are for fully discharged battey 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.  
● 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.  
● A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to  
continue.  
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored  
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.  
indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.  
To AC outlet  
DC OUT  
terminal  
To DC in jack  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
Core Filter  
AA-V11EK  
DC cord  
To car's cigarette  
lighter socket  
Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
BH-V3E (optional)  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
USING AC POWER  
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
(connect as shown in the above illustration).  
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in  
the above illustration).  
NOTES:  
NOTES:  
● When using the car battery, leave the engine  
idling.  
● The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can  
also be used to charge the battery pack.  
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,  
refer to the respective instruction booklet.  
● When using the provided DC cord, make sure  
you connect the end of the cable with the core  
filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves  
performance of equipment.  
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
8
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal  
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to  
perform date/time settings.  
A
SWITCH OFF POWER  
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power  
1
2
3
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  
A
battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the  
battery out.  
INSERT BATTERY  
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025  
lithium battery and push it in.  
4
5
CLOSE COVER  
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.  
NOTE:  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information  
on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
POSITION VIEWFINDER  
3
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability  
1
2
3
(see illustration at left).  
SELECT MODE  
1
Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
2
ADJUST DIOPTER  
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
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Date/Time Setting  
SELECT MODE  
MENU  
First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the  
1
PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except  
AUTO LOCK.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
2
3
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/  
Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time  
screen appears.  
+
–
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
SET DATE/TIME  
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set  
4
begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct  
setting appears.  
NEAR  
•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.  
FAR  
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.  
Gain Up  
NORM  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
07  
Menu Screen  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or  
NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then press MENU.  
The Menu screen reappears.  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
5
6
ON  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
CLOSE MENU  
END :MENU KEY  
Press MENU.  
Set Time and  
Date Screen  
NOTES:  
1.1.00  
Set  
10:45  
● To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a  
connected TV, see “Date/Time Character Insert”  
(੬ pg. 26).  
Cancel  
● If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2., 31. 6.,  
etc.) and perform step 5, “Input Error” appears blinking  
at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to  
input the correct number.  
Date  
Day/Month/Year  
Time  
24-hour indication  
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
Tape Length Setting  
S-VHS/VHS recording  
format select button  
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape  
used.  
SET TAPE LENGTH  
Press 30•45•60 until the required indication appears  
30•45•60 tape  
length select button  
1
in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of recording time,  
45 = 45 minutes, and 60 = 60 minutes.  
NOTE:  
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 14) displayed in the  
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been  
selected.  
Recording Format Setting  
When using an S-VHS-C cassette, set to either of the  
recording formats.  
SET RECORDING FORMAT  
Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required  
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
1
indication appears in the viewfinder.  
: Super VHS  
Tape length indicator  
30  
45 60  
T
: Regular VHS  
30  
NOTE:  
Super VHS recordings cannot be made on normal VHS-C  
tapes.  
Recording format  
indicator  
T
COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS  
Recording  
Playback  
Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter  
S-VHS VCR  
• The recorded format (S-VHS or  
VHS) is automatically detected  
when playlback begins.  
S-VHS-C cassette  
S-VHS  
recordings  
Regular VHS VCR  
• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot  
be viewed on regular VHS VCRs.  
VHS-C cassette  
VHS recordings  
Playback  
The pictures recorded with the camcorder can be viewed in playback by directly connecting it to a TV; and  
can also be played back using a VCR.  
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER  
Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force  
1
2
3
to open.  
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE  
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.  
Turn to take  
up slack.  
● 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.  
Erase protection  
Gear  
● 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.  
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
12  
EXPAND LOOP  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
INSERT HAND  
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH  
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate  
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom  
lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Recording Start/Stop button  
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Shoulder Strap Attachment  
ATTACH STRAP  
1
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap  
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back  
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then  
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to  
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,  
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.  
3
1
2
2
1
ADJUST LENGTH  
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then  
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to  
prevent slipping 2.  
2
Tripod Mounting  
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
1
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RECORDING Basic Recording  
14  
NOTE:  
Tape remaining time indicator  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
● Power (੬ pg. 6)  
25min  
*---min  
(Now calculating)  
● Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 9)  
60min  
59min  
● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 10)  
● Recording Format Setting (੬ pg. 10)  
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 12)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
3min  
Power indicator  
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert  
1
2
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to  
ensure the holder is closed and locked.  
2min (Blinking)  
1min (Blinking)  
0min (Blinking)  
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open  
the lens cover, then set the power switch to  
“CAMERA”.  
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record–Standby Mode.  
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the  
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”  
superimposed upon it.  
LENS COVER  
switch  
START SHOOTING  
Press the Start/Stop button.  
3
4
POWER  
Start/Stop button  
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
and “REC ” appears in the viewfinder.  
STOP RECORDING  
Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.  
Tally lamp  
•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 tape’s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown.  
● The indicated 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 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been  
selected (੬ pg. 10).  
● “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.  
● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations,  
the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to  
“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.  
● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5  
minutes, recording may not start immediately.  
● Sometimes even simply ejecting and reloading the tape may cause the tape’s present position to change  
slightly. If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (੬ pg. 15) to find the  
end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.  
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover  
is closed.  
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RECORDING Basic Features  
15  
Power zoom Lever  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Zooming  
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or  
an instantaneous change in image  
magnification.  
OPERATION:  
36X Hyper zoom  
Digital circuitry doubles the  
maximum 18x magnification offered  
by optical zoom.  
1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever  
toward “T”.  
2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.  
NOTES:  
● During Hyper Zoom, the speed  
increases the further you slide the  
Zoom Lever.  
● Focusing may be come unstable  
during Hyper Zoom. In this case,  
set the zoom while in Record–  
Standby, set manual focus or Focus  
Lock (੬ pg. 20, 21), then zoom in  
or out in Record mode.  
Zoom-in  
● The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only  
moves during optical zoom. Once  
the Zoom Level indicator reaches  
the top of the zoom indicator bar,  
all magnification from that point is  
through digital processing.  
Zoom-out  
Zoom indicator  
● During digital image processing,  
the quality of the image may suffer.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Quick Review  
To check the end of the last record-  
ing.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press “ ” and release quickly  
during the Record–Standby mode.  
•Tape is rewound for about 2  
seconds and played back  
automatically, then pauses in  
Record–Standby mode for the  
next shot.  
RETAKE (R/F)  
NOTE:  
Distortion may occur at start of  
playback. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
Retake  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To re-record certain segments.  
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the  
Record–Standby mode.  
2) Press either RETAKE button to  
reach the start point for new  
recording.  
Pressing “F” fast-forwards the tape  
and pressing “R” reverses it.  
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start  
recording.  
NOTE:  
Noise may appear during Retake.  
This is normal.  
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)  
16  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Auto Pause System  
Record-Standby  
Up  
To automatically stop recording  
when the camcorder is pointed  
down, preventing accidental  
recordings of the ground, your feet,  
etc.  
Normal  
Upside down  
OPERATION:  
1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that “APS  
ON” appears in the viewfinder for  
2 seconds. When the camcorder is  
tilted down by a large degree from  
its horizontal position during  
Record  
Record-Standby  
Record-Standby  
Down  
recording, the Record-Standby  
mode is automatically engaged.  
During this, “AUTO” is displayed  
above “  
”.  
PAUSE  
•To switch off the Auto Pause  
System, press AUTO PAUSE  
again so that “APS OFF” appears  
in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.  
AUTO  
PAUSE  
APS ON  
APS ON  
APS OFF  
NOTES:  
● The Auto Pause System is also  
effective when the camcorder is  
pointed up, or is positioned upside  
down.  
AUTO PAUSE  
● Auto Pause also works when the  
camcorder is twisted by a large  
degree to the left or right.  
● When you want to shoot in any of  
the aforementioned positions, be  
sure to switch off Auto Pause.  
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QUICK REC  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Quick Rec  
To record a scene for 5 seconds,  
providing quick scene transitions like  
those seen in TV programmes.  
OPERATION:  
1) During Record–Standby, press and  
release QUICK REC. Recording  
starts, and after 5-second record-  
ing is finished, the camcorder  
reenters the Record–Standby mode  
automatically.  
•To continue shooting longer than  
5 seconds, press and hold  
QUICK REC. Recording  
continues as long as QUICK REC  
is kept pressed.  
NOTES:  
● The Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 23) cannot  
be activated by pressing QUICK  
REC.  
● QUICK REC cannot be used during  
Animation and Time-Lapse  
(੬ pg. 31).  
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RECORDING Advanced Features  
18  
Programme AE With Special Effects  
1 second later, the mode is activated.  
All you have to do to access any of the variety of  
After 1 sec.  
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.  
Sepia  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol  
1
of the function you want is aligned with the mark.  
Viewfinder  
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are  
displayed in the viewfinder for approx.  
1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the  
indication remains. The mode is activated.  
•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 be engaged at a time.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/  
Wipe (੬ pg. 23) is used in the Sepia mode.  
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed  
Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.  
● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture  
colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by  
alternating discharge-type light sources such as  
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.  
Mark  
C
U
+
FAR NEAR  
–
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
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DIAL  
VIEWFINDER  
INDICATION  
DIAL  
SYMBOL  
VIEWFINDER  
INDICATION  
MODE  
MODE  
Twilight  
SYMBOL  
LOCK  
Auto Lock  
Auto Mode Lock  
Twilight  
Auto Mode Lock  
Twilight  
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing  
incorrect operation due to accidental button  
pressing during shooting.  
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more  
natural and dramatic. The following happens when  
Twilight mode is selected:  
•In this mode the following controls are disabled;  
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B (Manual  
White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,  
Exposure Control and MENU.  
•Auto gain control is turned off.  
•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but  
can also be manually changed to another mode  
(੬ pg. 27).  
•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 (੬ pg. 21).  
RELEASE Auto Release  
Auto Mode Release  
Auto Mode Release  
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto  
Mode Lock.  
Sports  
Sports  
Sports  
FG  
FG : Fog  
Electronic Fog Filter  
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving  
action.  
Electronic Fog Filter  
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an  
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the  
image and gives it a “fancy“ look.  
1/1000 sec.  
1/1000  
1/2000  
S 1/1000  
S 1/2000  
1
2
High Speed Shutter  
1/2000 sec.  
ND  
ND : ND Effect  
ND Effect  
High Speed Shutter  
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)  
Captures faster action than Sports mode.  
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.  
Sepia  
Sepia  
Sepia  
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted  
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of  
an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 24)  
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood  
movie.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
20  
Focusing  
Auto Focus  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous  
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,  
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations  
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):  
Focus  
detection zone  
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
•When illumination is low.*  
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour  
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
* The low-contrast warning “  
viewfinder.  
” appears in the  
Focus Lock  
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially  
helpful in the following situations:  
FAR  
NEAR  
•When things pass between your subject and the  
camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your  
subject in before recording.  
•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.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “  
”
appears in the viewfinder.  
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK  
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock  
indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out  
first (੬ pg. 15). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,  
the camcorder could automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance between the camcorder and  
the subject. *When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 29) is activated,  
the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.  
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Manual Focus  
NOTE:  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (੬ pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
To farther subject . . .  
Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications  
FAR  
NEAR  
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
To nearer subject . . .  
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is  
replaced by the focus lock indication “  
adjusted focus is locked in.  
3
4
” and the  
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE  
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual  
Focus mode is immediately released and the focus  
lock indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
Picture Stabilizer  
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by  
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-  
tion.  
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER  
Press P.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder.  
1
•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press  
P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.  
NOTES:  
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:  
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal  
stripes  
• When shooting dark or dim subjects  
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting  
• When shooting scenes with movement in various  
directions  
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast  
backgrounds  
● Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
P. STABILIZER  
Exposure Control  
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best  
available picture quality, but you can override and make  
the adjustment manually.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
+
–
BRIGHTEN IMAGE  
+
02  
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level  
indicator appears in the viewfinder.  
OR . . .  
DARKEN IMAGE  
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level  
Exposure level indicator  
indicator appears in the viewfinder.  
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .  
To brighten the image  
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING  
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is  
immediately restored and the Exposure level  
indicator disappears.  
3
–
06  
+
06  
To darken the image  
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Fade/Wipe  
[Ex. : Black Fader]  
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.  
FADE IN  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
FADE OUT  
Function indication  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press SELECT repeatedly until “  
appears.  
”
Fade/Wipe  
Fade/Wipe  
Fade/Wipe  
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-  
STANDBY MODE  
Mosaic Fader  
After  
2 sec.  
Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at  
left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected  
and reserved.  
3
BK  
BK  
Black Fader  
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are  
displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 2 seconds.  
Then the name disappears, and only the indication  
remains.  
Mosaic Fader  
Shutter Wipe  
Slide Wipe  
START RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and  
activate fade- or wipe-in.  
4
Off  
(No indication)  
OFF  
OR . . .  
END RECORDING  
SELECT button  
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and  
engage fade- or wipe-out.  
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-  
STANDBY MODE  
While “  
” is displayed, press SET twice.  
Fade/Wipe  
5
•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the  
reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.  
B
K
Black Fader  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
SET button  
Fades in/out to a black screen.  
Mosaic Fader  
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic  
pattern.  
NOTES:  
Shutter Wipe  
● 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.  
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.  
Slide Wipe  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when  
the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 19).  
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover  
the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
Wide  
Wide mode  
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top  
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like  
“wide-screen” effect.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press SELECT repeatedly until “  
” appears.  
Wide  
ENGAGE WIDE MODE  
PressSET.  
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN  
Press SET again while “ Wide” appears.  
Title  
Instant Titles  
Title indication  
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.  
Happy Birthday  
Happy Holidays  
Our Family  
DISPLAY  
SELECT MODE  
Movie Star  
No indication  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
Party Time  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
Merry Christmas  
Wedding Day  
Congratulations  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Title” appears.  
SELECT PRESET TITLE  
The characters you  
have set using  
Character Generator  
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to  
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is  
displayed.  
SELECT  
NOTES:  
● To delete the Instant Titles during recording, press SET.  
● To recall a title, press SET again.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
SET  
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Character Generator  
MENU  
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.  
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU  
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Set  
Character”, then press NEAR. The Character Set  
menu appears.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
INPUT CHARACTERS  
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make the desired  
character blink, then press MENU. The selected  
characters appear at the bottom of the screen.  
Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).  
3
Gain Up  
NORM  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
07  
•To select the location of the next character, press  
+, –, FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares  
blink at the bottom of the screen, then press FAR  
or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath  
the desired location. Press + when you’re done,  
and the blinking cursor returns to the character  
grid.  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
ON  
END :MENU KEY  
SET : MENU KEY  
END CHARACTER SETTING  
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● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make  
“Clear” blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press  
MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase  
selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor  
to the character at the bottom row which you want to  
replace, then press +, FAR or NEAR to highlight “ ” in  
the top left corner, and then press MENU.  
● To display the characters you have set — “Instant  
Titles” (੬ pg. 24) or “Date/Time/Character Insert”  
(੬ pg. 26).  
End  
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SET : MENU KEY  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
Date/Time Character Insert  
SELECT  
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters  
in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor,  
record them manually or automatically, and even make  
your own titles.  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the Date/Time  
Setting procedure (੬ pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
DISPLAY  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
SET  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
Disp.  
SELECT DISPLAY  
Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears.  
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE  
Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through  
Date/Time display  
Date display  
Time display  
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.  
Date-off mode  
(No indication)  
Auto Date Record  
mode  
NOTES:  
● The selected display can be recorded.  
● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off  
mode before shooting.  
The characters you have set using Character  
Generator  
● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press  
SELECT repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears then press  
SET.  
Date display  
Auto Date Record mode  
● To recall the display, press SET again.  
AUTO DATE RECORD  
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about  
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following  
situations:  
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Auto Date  
Auto date record mode  
Time display  
•After changing the date.  
•After loading a cassette.  
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing  
SET.  
In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with  
“Auto Date”.  
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executed  
NOTES:  
Date/Time display  
Characters  
● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this  
mode, and disables all other modes.  
● In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes  
while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded for  
about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded  
during any other recordings made on that day.  
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Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)  
SELECT  
This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses  
the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic  
white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjust-  
ment is not possible under the following conditions:  
• When an object is in various shades of the same colour.  
• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot  
outdoors.  
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for  
white balance adjustment.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
SET  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press SELECT reapeatedly until "  
" appears.  
M.W.B.  
M.W.B.  
White balance  
mode indicator  
MWB  
SELECT WHITE BALANCE  
Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the  
required indication appears in the viewfinder.  
“MWB” ..... With a memorized personal White Balance  
setting (see below)  
No indication (Auto)  
MWB  
“
“
“
” ......... Outdoors on sunny day  
”......... Outdoors on cloudy day  
” .......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp  
MWB 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.  
MWB  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a  
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually  
(੬ pg. 21).  
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE  
Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold  
SET for more than 3 seconds.  
3
• “MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment, then  
stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.  
NOTES:  
● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press SET until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE  
select dial to “AUTO LOCK”.  
● Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or  
when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.  
● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance (“Basic Connections”  
੬ pg. 32).  
● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST FOCUS”), this unit makes its colour  
temperature standard for automatic white 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 aproximates to green, orange or purple  
respectively.  
● Manual White Balance Adjustment is not possible when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to SEPIA (੬ pg. 19).  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment  
MENU  
This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an  
easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many  
of the more detailed camcorder settings.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
+
FAR  
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired  
NEAR  
–
function.  
MAKE SETTING  
The setting procedure depends on the function you  
select.  
Gain Up  
NORM  
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer,  
Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .  
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices  
until the desired setting appears.  
If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .  
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for  
each function (Set Character – ੬ pg. 25; Date/  
Time – ੬ pg. 9).  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
ON  
END :MENU KEY  
CLOSE MENU  
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.  
Gain Up  
OFF  
ON  
5
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
1min  
1/2s  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
NOTE:  
ON  
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.  
END :MENU KEY  
PAUSE  
If “Gain Up” or “Tele Macro” in the Menu  
has been changed from the factory settings,  
this mark appears in the viewfinder.  
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MENU  
Gain Up  
NORM  
OFF  
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is  
more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although  
the subject becomes slightly dark.  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness  
adjustment.  
Tele Macro  
OFF  
ON  
Usually set to this position.  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus  
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a  
distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus  
at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you  
can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of  
approx. 60 cm.  
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of  
focus.  
OFF  
15s  
30s  
1min  
5min  
OFF  
1/4s  
1/2s  
1s  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer  
(੬ pg. 30) and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 31).  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation  
and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 31).  
5s  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such  
as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP) (੬ pg. 51).  
The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.  
ON  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
OFF  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
Allows you to input characters (੬ pg. 25).  
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).  
= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK  
NOTE:  
During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,  
use Manual Focus (੬ pg. 21).  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
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Self-Timer  
Interval Timer  
Indicator  
You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/  
Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the  
camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the  
1min  
1/2s  
Rec Time Indicator  
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  
MENU  
NEAR  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.  
FAR  
SET INTERVAL TIME  
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to  
“Interval Timer”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle  
through the choices. Stop when the desired time  
appears. Choose from “15s”, “30s”, “1min”, “5min”,  
or select to turn the function “OFF”.  
–
CLOSE MENU  
Press MENU.  
3
4
START DELAYED RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp 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.  
Tally lamp  
To Release Self-Timer . . .  
..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press Recording  
Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then set “Interval  
Timer” to “OFF”.  
Gain Up  
NORM  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
ON  
END :MENU KEY  
5s  
1s  
1/2s  
1/4s  
OFF  
5min  
1min  
30s  
15s  
OFF  
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Animation  
Time-Lapse  
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.  
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:  
NOTE:  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode before performing the following steps.  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode before performing the following steps.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any  
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press  
MENU.  
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press  
MENU.  
SET RECORDING TIME  
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN  
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to  
“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle  
through the choices. Stop when the desired  
time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,  
“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.  
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.  
RECORDINGS  
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to  
“Interval Timer”, then press FAR or NEAR to  
cycle through the choices. Stop when the  
desired time appears. Choose from “15s”,  
“30s”, “1min”, “5min”, or select to turn the  
function “OFF”.  
START RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button after  
focusing on the subject. The recording stops  
automatically after the selected period of time.  
SET RECORDING TIME  
3
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to  
“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle  
through the choices. Stop when the desired  
time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,  
“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.  
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.  
3
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF  
PICTURES  
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of  
pictures.  
4
5
START TIME-LAPSE  
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE  
RECORDING  
Set “Rec Time” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
Recording and intervals alternate  
automatically.  
4
5
NOTES:  
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE  
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,  
set “Rec Time” and “Interval Timer” in the  
Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the  
tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording  
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set  
“Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Menu  
screen to “OFF”.  
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is  
secured when shooting in Animation or  
Time-Lapse mode.  
● Fade/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.  
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PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
32  
A. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible  
only with regular video signal  
Cable Adapter  
(provided)  
TV  
White to AUDIO  
(L/MONO)  
To  
A/V cable  
(optional)  
White to AUDIO  
Yellow to VIDEO  
TV or VCR  
VCR  
Yellow to VIDEO  
Set to CVBS  
jack cover*  
B. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible  
with Y/C signal  
Cable Adapter  
(provided)  
TV  
Yellow: not connect  
Yellow: not connect  
A/V cable  
(optional)  
To  
TV or VCR  
White to AUDIO (L/MONO)  
White to AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
VCR  
S-VIDEO cable  
(optional)  
S
To  
S
To -IN  
Set to Y/C  
jack cover*  
C. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V  
input (RCA type) connectors  
To TV or VCR  
TV  
White to AUDIO  
White to AUDIO L in  
A/V cable (optional)  
←(When the S-VIDEO cable is not used.)→  
Yellow to VIDEO  
Yellow to VIDEO in  
To S-VIDEO IN  
VCR  
S-VIDEO cable (optional)  
S
To  
VIDEO OUT  
jack cover*  
*jack cover: When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.  
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A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped C: Connection to a TV or VCR  
with a SCART connector compatible  
only with regular video signals  
equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/  
or A/V input (RCA type)  
connectors  
NOTE:  
Use the A/V cable and cable adapter.  
NOTE:  
Use the A/V cable and S-VIDEO cable.  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO  
TV/VCR  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO  
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
TV/VCR  
A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connec-  
1
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
tors on the camcorder and to those on the  
cable adapter, and then connect the cable  
adpter to the SCART connector on the VCR or  
TV.  
1
S-VIDEO cable and/or the A/V cable to the S-  
VIDEO (or the VIDEO) and AUDIO connectors  
on the camcorder and to those on the VCR or  
TV.  
SET “Y/C”/“CVBS” SWITCH  
Set the “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch  
SUPPLY POWER  
2
3
4
on the cable adapter to “CVBS”.  
Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.  
2
3
SUPPLY POWER  
Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.  
SELECT MODE  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
SELECT MODE  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
D: Connection to a TV with NO A/V  
Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)  
B: Connection to a TV or VCR  
equipped with a SCART connector  
compatible with Y/C signals  
NOTE:  
Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.  
Connect it to the camcorder's VIDEO, AUDIO and  
RF DC OUT connectors.  
NOTE:  
* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for the  
connection procedure.  
Use the S-VIDEO cable, A/V cable and cable  
adapter.  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery  
pack.  
TV/VCR  
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
S-VIDEO cable and the A/V cable to the S-  
1
● 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.  
● 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.  
VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the  
camcorder and to those on the cable adapter,  
and then connect the cable adapter to the  
SCART connector on the VCR or TV.  
SET “Y/C”/“CVBS” SWITCH  
Set the “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch  
2
3
4
on the cable adapter to “Y/C”.  
SUPPLY POWER  
Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.  
SELECT MODE  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
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PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
34  
NOTE:  
PLAY/PAUSE  
REW FF  
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in  
“Basic Connections” (੬ pg. 32).  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert  
1
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to  
STOP  
ensure the holder is closed and locked.  
SELECT MODE  
Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On  
indicator lights.  
2
3
4
PLAYBACK  
Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL  
output audio select button  
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in  
the viewfinder and the connected TV.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
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 or Still Playback mode. To turn on  
again, set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, then to  
“PLAY”.  
POWER  
Recording format indicator  
: S-VHS  
No indication: regular VHS  
Tape running indicator  
M-0:23:45  
4
: Playback  
3
: Fast-Forward/  
Forward Search  
: Rewind/Reverse  
Search  
2
6 : Still Playback  
Tape counter  
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PLAYBACK Features  
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To eliminate noise bars that appear  
on the screen during playback.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Manual Tracking  
OPERATION:  
NOTES:  
1) Press either +/– button as many  
times as necessary for best picture.  
● To reset TRACKING to the original  
preset, press both + and – buttons  
simultaneously.  
+
–
● Manual Tracking may not work  
with tapes recorded on other VCRs  
or camcorders.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
Still Playback  
To pause during playback.  
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during  
playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press  
PLAY/PAUSE again.  
COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome during Still  
Playback. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Shuttle Search  
To allow high-speed search in either  
direction.  
STOP  
OPERATION:  
Forward Search  
1) Press FF during playback.  
Reverse Search  
1) Press REW during playback.  
REW  
FF  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome or darken in  
Shuttle Search. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Counter Memory Function  
To make it easier to locate a specific  
tape segment.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for  
more than 2 seconds. The counter  
resets to “0:00:00”.  
2) Press COUNTER R/M 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.  
NOTES:  
● The counter memory functions in  
the FF and REW modes.  
● To disable Counter Memory  
Function, press COUNTER R/M  
less than 1 second so the “M”  
disappears.  
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PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter  
36  
Cassette Adapter  
Use this to play back a S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette  
recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with  
any VHS/S-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 at left. Then reattach the cover.  
1
2
3
VCR  
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER  
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment  
door, then insert the cassette and close the  
compartment door.  
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  
4
Sliding latch  
Reels  
illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.  
Compact video cassette  
NOTES:  
● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the  
reels for safety and tape protection.  
● Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on  
regular VHS VCRs.  
● 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.  
Recording safety hole  
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EDITING  
37  
Tape Dubbing  
CONNECT EQUIPMENT  
Following the illustration at left, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR. (refer also to page 32 and  
33)  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Power switch  
1
2
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  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
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.  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO  
connectors  
S
To -VIDEO  
connector  
START EDITING  
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
Record mode.  
5
6
7
S-VIDEO cable  
(optional)  
A/V cable  
(optional)  
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS  
To AUDIO,  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
VIDEO and  
S
-IN connectors  
If your VCR has the  
SCART connector,  
use the provided  
cable adapter.  
NOTES:  
“Y/C”/”CVBS”  
video out  
● If your VCR has an S-VIDEO input connector or a  
SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect  
the camcorder and the VCR using the S-VIDEO cable.  
This can improve the dubbed picture quality.  
● If you use the provided cable adapter, set the “Y/C”/  
“CVBS” video out select switch as required.  
Y/C : When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C  
signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.  
select switch  
VCR (Recording deck)  
CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video  
cable.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edit]  
38  
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 MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM-  
V704U or RM-V700U) is set to operate with your brand  
of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed  
by operating the VCR manually.  
MBR SET  
VCR CTL  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(provided)  
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is  
installed in the remote control RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(੬ pg. 42).  
VCR CODE LIST  
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
1
2
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to  
the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR  
SET, and press button (A) and then (B).  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
3
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
•The code is automatically set once you release the  
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
OPERATE THE VCR  
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).  
SANYO  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
SELECO, REX  
SHARP  
9
9
1ꢀ  
6
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.  
SONY  
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
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.  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
9
9
9
3
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
NOTES:  
NORDMENDE  
● If 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.  
● If the RM-V704U/V700U is not able to control the  
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
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MAKE CONNECTIONS  
CONNECT TO . . .  
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
1
PAUSE TERMINAL  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
terminal.  
Open the  
cover  
To J terminal  
(JLIP)  
B
C
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH  
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR.  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO  
connectors  
Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT  
connector.  
S
To -VIDEO  
connector  
B
A
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR  
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/  
V700U’s Pause-In jack.  
PREPARE CAMCORDER  
A/V cable  
(optional)  
S-VIDEO cable  
(optional)  
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to  
“PLAY”.  
2
3
Editing cable  
(provided)  
PREPARE VCR  
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).  
To AUDIO,  
VIDEO and  
-IN  
connectors  
S
NOTES:  
“Y/C”/“CVBS”  
video out  
select switch  
If your VCR  
● If your VCR has an S-VIDEO input connector or a  
SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect  
the camcorder and the VCR using the S-VIDEO cable.  
This can improve the dubbed picture quality.  
● If you use the provided cable adapter, set the “Y/C”/  
“CVBS” video out select switch as required.  
Y/C : When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C  
signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.  
has the SCART  
connector, use  
the provided  
cable adapter.  
A
B
To Remote  
PAUSE  
VCR (Recording deck)  
CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video  
cable.  
C
To Pause-In  
RM-V704U or  
RM-V700U (provided)  
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EDITING (cont.)  
40  
SELECT SCENES  
REW/FF  
STOP CANCEL  
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.  
IN/OUT  
R.A. EDIT  
PLAY/PAUSE  
1
2
3
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE  
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the 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  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as  
many as 8).  
4
5
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the  
RM-V704U or  
RM-V700U (provided)  
most recently registered point.  
REW  
FF  
PLAY  
NOTES:  
● The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other  
camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/  
V700U at the camcorder's remote sensor and press any  
of the following buttons (function appears in  
parentheses):  
ON/OFF  
VCR REC STBY  
CANCEL  
IN/OUT  
— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)  
— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)  
— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)  
● There must be at least one second between an in-point  
and its corresponding out-point.  
● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds  
open between scenes.  
● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points  
or out-points.  
● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,  
the VCR's Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing  
doesn't take place.  
IN  
OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
--:--:--  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:00:25  
0:00:00  
● 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.  
IN  
OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
0:01:05  
0:03:18  
0:02:33  
0:04:11  
0:03:31  
0:02:53  
--:--:--  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:04:11  
0:01:13  
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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)  
1
IN  
3
2
IN  
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE  
MODE  
OUT  
IN OUT  
OUT  
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
1
2
3
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING  
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously  
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the  
specified order.  
EDITED TAPE (VCR)  
EDIT  
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 R.A. EDIT.  
STOP  
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the  
editing cable and the audio/video cable.  
NOTES:  
C
● If you performed step 1 on page 39 (“MAKE  
CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed 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.  
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL  
Using the RM-V704U/V700U, it is also possible to perform  
deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback  
deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording  
AV OUT  
Player (JVC VCR)  
deck can be...  
Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or  
Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an  
R.A. EDIT connector  
To  
Editing cable  
R.A.EDIT (provided)  
How to use:  
AV IN  
— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as  
shown on the left.  
— Set the RM-V704U/V700U to correspond to the brand  
of the recording deck. (੬ pg. 38)  
Recording deck  
— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to  
the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as  
the playback deck.  
To  
PAUSE IN  
Notes:  
Ⅲ RM-V704U/V700U cannot be used to control the  
playback deck.  
Ⅲ RM-V704U/V700U is capable of controlling basic  
operations of the recording deck. While pressing VCR  
CTL, press PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these  
functions. (Not possible with some brands and models).  
Other buttons cannot be used.  
Ⅲ To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use  
the controls on the recording deck itself.  
RM-V704U or  
RM-V700U  
(provided)  
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
42  
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.  
A
B
Installing The Battery  
Release tab  
Lock hole  
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER  
Pull out the battery holder according to the type of  
1
remote control unit you have.  
A
Type  
: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding  
the lock hole.  
1
2
B
Type  
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the  
battery holder.  
0
!
3
4
5
INSERT BATTERY  
Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium  
battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.  
@
2
3
6
7
8
9
#
$
%
^
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER  
Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,  
and push the holder until it clicks into place.  
* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries  
(੬ pg. 2).  
&
RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(provided)  
BUTTONS  
FUNCTIONS  
With the camcorder’s power switch set to  
“CAMERA”.  
With the camcorder’s power switch set to  
“PLAY”.  
1 PAUSE IN Connector  
—
੬ pg. 39  
2 Infrared beam  
transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
3 MBR SET Button  
4 INT. TIME Button  
5 REC TIME Button  
6 FF Button  
7 REW Button  
8 PAUSE Button  
9 PLAY Button  
—
Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 43)  
Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 43)  
Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 15)  
Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (੬ pg. 15)  
—
੬ pg. 38  
—
—
FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 34)  
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 34)  
Pause (੬ pg. 35)  
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 34)  
0 START/STOP Button  
! VISS Button  
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.  
Index Code marking (੬ pg. 43)  
—
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons  
# VCR CTL Button  
$ A.DUB Button  
% STOP Button  
Zoom (invariable speed, ੬ pg. 15)  
—
—
—
—
—
—
੬ pg. 38  
Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 45)  
Stop (੬ pg. 34)  
^ INSERT Button  
& R.A.EDIT Buttons  
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 44)  
੬ pg. 40  
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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.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
OPERATION: Self-Timer  
1) Set  
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3  
15°  
on pg. 30 (“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).  
Remote sensor  
15°  
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.  
2) Release  
Instead of setting “Interval Timer” to  
“OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME on  
the remote control until the Interval  
Timer indicator disappears.  
Animation  
1) Set  
Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on  
pg. 31 (“Animation”), press REC TIME  
on the remote control. Each time REC  
TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator  
appears, changing in the following  
order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No  
indication (off).  
Interval Timer Indicator  
Viewfinder  
2) Release  
INDEX  
1min  
1/2s  
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on  
pg. 31, press REC TIME on the remote  
control until the Rec Time indicator  
disappears.  
Index Code  
Marking  
Time-Lapse  
1) Set  
Rec Time Indicator  
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3  
on pg. 31 (“Time-Lapse”), press INT.  
TIME and REC TIME on the remote  
control. Each time INT. TIME is  
pressed, the Interval Timer indicator  
appears, changing in the following  
order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min and No  
indication (off). Each time REC TIME is  
pressed, the Rec Time indicator  
appears, changing in the following  
order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No  
indication (off).  
2) Release  
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on  
pg. 31, press INT. TIME and REC TIME  
on the remote control until the  
indicators disappear.  
NOTE:  
Also refer to pgs. 30 and 31.  
START/STOP  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Index Code Marking  
VISS  
INT. TIME  
REC TIME  
To give you automatic access to any  
selected point on a recording.  
OPERATION: 1) Press VISS once to place the index  
code. “INDEX” blinks in the viewfinder  
during marking.  
NOTE:  
If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby  
mode, the mark is placed where  
Recording Start/Stop is pressed.  
RM-V704U or  
RM-V700U  
(provided)  
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
44  
Insert Editing  
COUNTER R/M  
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 on the normal audio track remains  
unchanged.  
NOTE:  
Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform  
this procedure.  
SELECT MODE  
Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.  
1
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT  
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.  
2
RESET COUNTER  
Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than  
POWER  
2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for  
3
less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in  
the viewfinder.  
Tape counter  
M-0:23:45  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the  
recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the  
Edit-In point where the new scene should start.  
Insert editing indicator  
4
5
Viewfinder  
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 Recording Start/Stop. When the counter  
reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and  
the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.  
6
7
END INSERT EDITING  
Press STOP.  
NOTES:  
START/STOP  
● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 15) can be performed.  
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the  
designated end point, and noise bars may appear.  
Neither indicates a defect in the unit.  
● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing  
mode.  
REW  
PAUSE  
INSERT  
PLAY  
RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(provided)  
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Audio Dubbing  
Audio dubbing indicator  
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape  
(normal audio only).  
e
Viewfinder  
M-0:05:20  
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure  
(੬ pg. 44) before continuing.  
•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  
1
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.  
2
3
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING  
To MIC  
Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,  
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the  
camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.  
(capped)  
Microphone  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP.  
REW  
4
A. DUB  
PAUSE  
NOTES:  
● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or  
the edit points will not be accurate.  
PLAY  
● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s  
volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.  
RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(provided)  
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 with the recording safety tab  
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.  
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USER MAINTENANCE  
46  
After Use  
LENS COVER  
open/close switch  
Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off  
the camcorder.  
1
2
3
4
5
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove  
the cassette.  
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing  
PUSH.  
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.  
Set to “POWER OFF”.  
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close  
the lens cover.  
BATT. RELEASE  
EJECT  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
CLEAN EXTERIOR  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
1
CLEAN LENS  
PUSH  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with  
Remove  
2
3
lens cleaning paper.  
CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it  
out.  
2 Remove dust using a blower brush.  
3 Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn  
it clockwise.  
NOTES:  
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or  
alcohol.  
Marks  
● 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.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
47  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POWER  
No power is supplied.  
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly  
(੬ pg. 6).  
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).  
● The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(੬ pg. 7).  
The power suddenly goes off and  
doesn’t come back on by itself.  
● 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.  
RECORDING  
Recording cannot be performed.  
● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing.  
Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have  
sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)  
Recording does not start.  
● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to  
“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 14).  
PLAYBACK  
The tape is running, but there’s no  
playback picture.  
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.  
● If 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.  
Noise bars appear in the playback  
picture.  
● Manual Tracking has not been performed (੬ pg. 35).  
Noise appears throughout the entire  
playback picture.  
● This occurs when playing back a blank portion of tape.  
● If this occurs when playing a recorded portion, there is a  
possibility that the video heads are dirty or the camcorder  
is broken. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted.  
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.  
The counter indication is blurred  
during Still playback.  
● This is normal.  
Tape was played back on VCR using  
cassette adapter but picture could  
not be viewed.  
● Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on  
regular VHS VCRs (੬ pg. 10).  
Connect camcorder directly either to VCR or to TV, then  
playback can be performed on camcorder (੬ pg. 32).  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
The tape stops during fast-forward or  
rewind.  
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated  
(੬ pg. 35).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
48  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
OTHER  
The tape won’t eject.  
● The battery pack is running low.  
Some functions are not available.  
● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.  
Vertical white lines appear when  
shooting a very bright object.  
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the  
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of  
the camcorder.  
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear  
in the viewfinder.  
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.  
An error number (i.e. E03) appears  
in the viewfinder.  
● 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 diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 8).  
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation  
of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 20).  
A character generator title and the  
date and time displays disappear  
from the viewfinder.  
● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while  
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased.  
Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before  
disconnecting the power source.  
Even though the Lens Cover is open,  
the Lens Cover Warning indicator  
blinks.  
● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the  
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position  
of the Lens Cover.  
When the camcorder is swung or  
shaken, a noise can be heard.  
● This camcorder is equipped with Auto Pause System  
which has a sensor for detection. Because of the sensor,  
when the camcorder is swung or shaken, noise can be  
heard from the sensor. This is not a malfunction.  
The wrong date and time are  
displayed/recorded.  
● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 9),  
the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be  
sure that Date/Time Setting is carried out.  
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.  
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INDEX Viewfinder  
49  
1
2
3
4 5 6  
%
^
&
*
(
)
q
18min  
REC  
Disp.  
30  
7
Sepia  
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
–05  
MWB  
AUTO  
PAUSE  
APS ON  
1min  
1/2s  
INDEX  
TAPE END  
w
Merry Christmas  
25. 12. 97 10 : 45 : 56  
Viewfinder Indications  
1 Cassette Warning/Remaining  
% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator  
Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s  
remaining power level: “ ”.  
Tape Time ........................................... ੬ pg. 14  
When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (  
Warning blinks.  
)
When the power is almost gone, the indicator  
blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the  
battery pack with a fully charged one.  
When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that  
allows recording: the Cassette (  
) Warning lights.  
Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is displayed.  
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened  
2, 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ ੬ pg. 18  
Displayed at 2 for approx. 1 second when the  
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one  
position to another. Then only the indicator  
remains at 8.  
2, 9 Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 23  
Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the  
Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to  
another by pressing the SET button. Then only  
the indicator remains at 9.  
squares —  
— does not necessarily mean  
that the battery pack is fully charged.)  
^ Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 20  
& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 22  
* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 27  
( Menu Setting Change Indicator........... ੬ pg. 28  
) Index Code Marking ........................... ੬ pg. 43  
q Clock Warning  
Once the power is turned on and the indicator  
blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date  
and time settings (੬ pg. 9). After setting is  
complete, turn the power off and disconnect the  
power source. If you re-connect it and turn the  
power on and the indicator is blinking, that  
means that the clock (lithium) battery is either  
not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace  
the old battery with, a new one (੬ pg. 8).  
3
Program Manager Function Indication ... ੬ pg. 23  
Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is  
set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.  
4 Recording Format Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 10  
5 Tape Length Display ........................... ੬ pg. 10  
6 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. ੬ pg. 15  
7 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 14  
0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 22  
w •Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... ੬ pg. 14  
Appears when the end of the tape is reached  
during playback, recording or fast-forward.  
•Condensation Warning:  
! Interval Time/Recording  
Time Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 30  
@ •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 14  
•Auto Pause System Indicator ............ ੬ pg. 16  
•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER .. ੬ pg. 14  
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.  
# Instant Titles Display ........................... ੬ pg. 24  
$ Date/Time Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 26  
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50  
7 8 9 0 ! @  
1
2 3  
#
$
%
e
4
5 6  
^ & * ( )qw  
Controls  
1 Diopter Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 8  
2 QUICK REC Button ............................ ੬ pg. 17  
3 Power Zoom Lever ............................ ੬ pg. 15  
4 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch .........੬ pg. 6  
5 Recording Start/Stop Button ................੬ pg. 14  
6 POWER Switch .............................੬ pg. 14, 34  
7 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 34  
# REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 34  
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button....... ੬ pg. 15  
$ FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 34  
RETAKE F Button................................ ੬ pg. 15  
% PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 34  
^ SELECT Button ................................... ੬ pg. 23  
& SET Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 23  
* PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 18  
8 Tape Length [30•45•60]  
Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 10  
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]  
( Multi-Function Control  
•Exposure +/– ................................... ੬ pg. 22  
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 35  
•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. ੬ pg. 20  
•Menu Setting Change ....................... ੬ pg. 28  
•Tracking +/– .................................... ੬ pg. 35  
) MENU Button .................................... ੬ pg. 28  
q P. [Picture] STABILIZER Button............ ੬ pg. 22  
w PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 11  
e EJECT Switch...................................... ੬ pg. 11  
9 EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 41  
0 R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ...................੬ pg. 40  
! •R.A.EDIT Button .............................. ੬ pg. 40  
•S-VHS/VHS Recording Format  
Select Button ................................... ੬ pg. 10  
@ •R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................੬ pg. 40  
•AUTO PAUSE Button .......................੬ pg. 16  
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T Y U  
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y ui o p  
Connectors  
Indicators  
r J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)  
Q Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 14  
W Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 14  
Connector.)  
(Located beneath the jack cover)  
•Connect the Editing Cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 39).  
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device  
such as a personal computer.  
Other Parts  
E •Camera sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in  
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.  
•Remote sensor................................. ੬ pg. 43  
For further detail consult your nearest JVC  
dealer. Information (in English) is also available  
at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/  
t External MIC Jack (capped) .................੬ pg. 45  
y DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 7  
The jacks u to p are located beneath the jack  
cover.  
u AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. ੬ pg. 32  
R Microphone ....................................... ੬ pg. 45  
T Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 13  
Y Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 8  
U Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 6  
I Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 8  
O LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 14  
P Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 12  
a Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 13  
i VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... ੬ pg. 32  
S
o
-VIDEO OUT Jack .......................... ੬ pg. 32  
p RF DC OUT Jack................................ ੬ pg. 33  
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INDEX Terms  
52  
A
N
AC Power Adapter ................................ pg. 6  
ND Effect Mode .................................... pg. 19  
Animation Recording ............................ pg. 31, 43  
Audio Dubbing ..................................... pg. 45  
Auto Date Record ................................. pg. 26  
Auto Focus ........................................... pg. 20  
Auto Mode Lock Mode ......................... pg. 19  
Auto Mode Release Mode .................... pg. 19  
Auto Pause System................................ pg. 16  
P
Picture Stabilizer................................... pg. 22  
Playback ...............................................pg. 34  
Program AE with Special Effects ............ pg. 18  
Provided Accessories ............................ pg. 4  
Q
B
Quick-Rec ............................................pg. 17  
Quick Review ....................................... pg. 15  
Battery Pack .......................................... pg. 6, 53  
Brighten the Image................................ pg. 22  
R
C
Random Assemble Editing .................... pg. 38–41  
Recording, Advanced Features ............. pg. 18–31  
Recording ............................................. pg. 14  
Recording, Start/Stop ............................ pg. 14  
Recording Format Setting...................... pg. 10  
Recording-Standby ............................... pg. 14  
Remote Control Unit............................. pg. 42  
Remove Cassette................................... pg. 11  
Retake...................................................pg. 15  
Rewind Tape ......................................... pg. 34  
Car Battery............................................ pg. 7  
Cassette Adapter ................................... pg. 36  
Character Generator ............................. pg. 25  
Charge Marker ...................................... pg. 6  
Charging the Battery Pack ..................... pg. 6  
Clock (Lithium) Battery ......................... pg. 8, 42  
Connection to a VCR/TV ...................... pg. 32  
Contents ............................................... Cover page  
Counter Memory .................................. pg. 35  
S
D
Self-Timer ............................................. pg. 30, 43  
Sepia Mode ..........................................pg. 19  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ................... pg. 13  
Shuttle Search ....................................... pg. 35  
Specifications ....................................... pg. 55  
Sports Mode ......................................... pg. 19  
Still Playback ........................................ pg. 35  
Darken the Image ................................. pg. 22  
Date/Time/Character Insert ................... pg. 26  
Date/Time Setting ................................. pg. 9  
Discharge the Battery pack ................... pg. 6  
Diopter Adjust ...................................... pg. 8  
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode .................... pg. 19  
Erase Protection .................................... pg. 11  
Exposure Control .................................. pg. 22  
T
Tape Counter ........................................ pg. 34  
Tape Dubbing ....................................... pg. 37  
Tape Length Setting ............................... pg. 10  
Time-Lapse Shooting............................. pg. 31, 43  
Tracking ................................................ pg. 35  
Tripod Mounting ................................... pg. 13  
Twilight Mode....................................... pg. 19  
F
Fade-in/out ........................................... pg. 23  
Fast-Forward Tape................................. pg. 34  
Focus Lock ........................................... pg. 20  
G
V
Grip Adjustment ................................... pg. 12  
Viewfinder Adjustment ......................... pg. 8  
Viewfinder, Indications ......................... pg. 49  
H
High Speed Shutter Mode ..................... pg. 19  
W
I
White Balance Adjustment ................... pg. 27  
Wide Mode........................................... pg. 24  
Wipe-in/out ..........................................pg. 23  
Index Code Marking ............................. pg. 43  
Insert Cassette ....................................... pg. 11  
Insert Editing ......................................... pg. 44  
Instant Titles.......................................... pg. 24  
Z
Zooming ...............................................pg. 15  
M
Manual Focus ....................................... pg. 21  
MBR code Setting ................................. pg. 38  
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CAUTIONS  
53  
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .  
General Battery Precautions  
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to  
deliver less recording time per charge.  
•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is  
not functioning even when correctly operated, the  
batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh  
ones.  
NOTE:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
•Use only the following battery:  
C-P6U or C-P7U .................... R6(AA) size  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.  
Temperature Ranges  
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C  
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C  
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C  
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when  
replacing the battery.  
2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they  
can leak or explode.  
3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.  
4. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored  
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage  
which can cause malfunctions.  
NOTES:  
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
Cassettes  
Battery Packs  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
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. During use . . .  
.... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or  
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.  
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.  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This  
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... charge in an environment 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.  
.... 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.  
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current  
even when switched off.  
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CAUTIONS (cont.)  
Serious malfunctioning  
54  
Main Unit  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
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.  
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS  
Dust and dirt on video heads  
..... 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.  
1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to  
acclimatize to its environment before using it.  
2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.  
(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)  
•From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor  
situation, then immediately being used in a warm  
indoor situation.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
•From being used or stored in a cool air-conditioned  
situation, then being used in a high-humidity  
outdoor situation.  
•Other areas where rapid large temperature changes  
can occur.  
3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette tapes.  
•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position,  
complete in their cassette cases.  
•During transportation, always store cassettes in  
their cassette cases.  
4. Check recorded information at regular intervals. If  
the camcorder is equipped with a quick review  
facility, use this facility to check whether the picture  
is clear or not.  
If the quick review or playback picture is not clear,  
then the video heads may be dirty.  
..... 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.  
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.  
Note:  
As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar  
symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the  
tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.  
4. To 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.  
Cleaning the video heads  
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video  
heads may cause the playback picture to become  
blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is  
equipped with a built-in head cleaner which  
..... 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.  
automatically cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood  
of dirty heads, if such troubles are encountered, we  
recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically  
designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U.  
Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below:  
1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the  
Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally,  
5 seconds is sufficient).  
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.  
2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the  
playback picture with a previously good-recorded  
tape.  
3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape  
About moisture condensation . . .  
can begin when desired.  
• 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.  
4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to  
two more times.  
5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC  
dealer.  
Important Note:  
If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will  
also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.  
•A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the  
video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is  
loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging.  
•Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your JVC  
local dealer.  
• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage  
to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to  
the camcorder itself.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
55  
C POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER  
(AA-V11EK) SPECIFICATIONS  
Format  
: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard  
Power source  
Power consumption  
Signal system  
Video recording system  
Luminance  
: DC 6V  
: 6.8 W  
Power requirement  
: AC 110 to 240 V`,  
50/60 Hz  
: 23 W  
: PAL-type  
Power consumption  
Output  
Charge  
VTR  
Charging system  
: FM recording  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
Conforms to S-VHS  
standard  
: DC 8.5 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
Colour  
: Constant current,  
peak detection,  
timer controlled  
: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x  
68 (D) mm  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
Recording time Max.  
:
/
cassette  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: 23.39 mm/sec  
: 60 minutes  
: Approx. 400 g  
(with EC-60 cassette)  
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Dimensions  
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Weight  
Dimensions  
(Including viewfinder)  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to +50°C  
: Approx. 860 g  
: 112 (W) x 112 (H)  
x 232 (D) mm  
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x  
104 (D) mm  
: Approx. 240 g  
Weight  
Accessory  
: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1  
CAMERA  
Pick up  
Lens  
Provided Accessories ੬ pg. 4  
: 1/4” format CCD  
: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,  
18:1 power zoom lens  
with auto iris and macro  
control, filter diameter  
46 mm  
: Electronic viewfinder  
with 0.5” black/white  
CRT  
Optional Accessories  
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U  
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E  
•RF Unit RF-V5E  
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or  
RM-V700U  
•S-VHS-C Cassettes SE-C45/30  
•VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30  
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U  
Viewfinder  
White balance  
adjustment  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
Some acccessories are not available in some areas.  
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on  
accessories and their availability.  
VIDEO  
Output  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced (via VIDEO  
out connector)  
E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to  
change without notice.  
AUDIO  
Output  
: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm (via  
AUDIO out connector)  
External  
microphone input  
: –68 dBs, high  
impedance, unbalanced  
with ø3.5 mm (MONO)  
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