COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AXM1U
Compact VHS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial Nos. of the
GR-AXM1U camcorder and the
AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
The serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the GR-AXM1U, and the
AA-V11U.
Model No.
GR-AXM1U
AA-V11U
INSTRUCTIONS
Serial No.
LYT0002-002B
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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to
defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic
rules for its installation, use and servicing.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on
your product and its operating instructions. For your safety,
please read all the safety and operating instructions before
you operate this product and keep this manual for future
reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. If your product is intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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USE
SERVICING
1. Servicing
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable to
restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to
service it yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for any mounting of the product.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Water and Moisture
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
Do not use this product near
water—for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool and the
like.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in safe operating condition.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
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SUPPLY POWER
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
Hook on.
1
Push in.
2
2
4
PUSH
BATT. RELEASE
1
EJECT
Using the battery pack
3
PUSH
OPEN
1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into
place.
1 Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor.
•Open to an angle of over 60 degrees.
2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.
3 Insert a video cassette.
4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 12)
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
PLAYBACK
PLAY/PAUSE
3
SHOOTING
REW
2
1
LENS COVER
open/close knob
STOP
2
Set to “CAMERA”
1 Set to “PLAY”
Recording Start/Stop button
3
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 LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.
— 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 or the LCD
monitor.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
— Recording starts.
•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 31.)
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop button once
again.
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is
opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 15, 16)
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is
opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS
Playpak). ੬ pg. 34
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MAJOR FEATURES
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REMEMBER
3" LCD Color Monitor
45°
The Logical Choice
45°
90°
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
Intelligent Function Control
(੬ pg. 21 – 28)
used with your VHS VCR*
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom
Program AE with Special
(੬ pg. 18)
Effects (੬ pg. 19)
Zoom-in
Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock
Ⅲ Auto Mode Release
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter
Ⅲ ND Effect
T
T
T
T
W
W
W
W
Zoom-out
Ⅲ Sepia
Ⅲ Twilight
Random Assemble Editing
Ⅲ Sports
(੬ pg. 36 – 38)
Ⅲ High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter
Ⅲ 15 sec. Self Timer
2
8
5
4
1
6
3
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•Shoulder Strap
•AC Power
Adapter/Charger BN-V18U
AA-V11U
•Battery Pack •Cassette Adapter
•DC Cord
(VHS PlayPak)
C-P7U
•Lithium Battery
CR2025
Cassettes marked
can be used with this camcorder.
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CONTENTS
7
GETTING STARTED
8
Power ..................................................................................... 8
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion........................................ 10
Date/Time Settings ................................................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 11
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting .............................................. 11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 12
Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 13
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 13
Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 13
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit (optional) ......................................... 14
RECORDING
15
Basic Recording ........................................................................ 15
Basic Features ......................................................................... 18
Advanced Features .................................................................... 19
PLAYBACK
31
Basic Playback ......................................................................... 31
Features ................................................................................ 32
Basic Connections...................................................................... 33
Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 34
EDITING
35
Tape Dubbing........................................................................... 35
Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)................................................ 36
Insert Editing ........................................................................... 39
Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 40
USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
41
42
44
Controls................................................................................. 45
Connectors.............................................................................. 45
Indicators ............................................................................... 45
Other Parts............................................................................. 45
LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................................................. 46
Terms .................................................................................... 47
CAUTIONS
48
51
51
52
54
55
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ESPAÑOL
FOR SERVICING
WARRANTY
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GETTING STARTED
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Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
● No function is available without power supply.
● Use only specified power supply.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
POWER
indicator
To AC outlet
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
END
indicator
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.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
REFRESH switch
REFRESH indicator
When charging is completed, the END indicator
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of
the arrow.
3
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
approx.
BN-V12U
BN-V18U
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
Hook on.
3 hrs. 30 min.
approx.
5 hrs. 30 min.
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.
Push in.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
BATT. RELEASE
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
1
2
battery pack in until it locks in place.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
RECORDING TIME
**REFRESH
BATT.
PACK
LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off
LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on
approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
approx.2 hrs.15 min.
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge the
battery pack before recharging.
BN-V12U approx. 45 min.
BN-V18U approx. 1 hr. 15 min.
BN-V22U approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
To discharge the battery . . .
.... 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.
BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs.
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**CHARGE MARKER (OPTIONAL BATTERY
ONLY)
Charge marker
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to
help you remember whether it has been charged or
not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means charged and which
means discharged.
● The battery pack BN-V18U does not have a
charge marker.
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 8 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.
USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery
Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the
illustration to the left).
To AC outlet
DC OUT
terminal
To DC
in jack
NOTES:
● When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11U
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or
Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective
instruction booklet.
DC cord
To car's
cigarette
lighter socket
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the illustration to the left).
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7U (optional)
NOTE:
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3U (optional)
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
10
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion
A
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
SWITCH OFF POWER
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
1
2
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
3 battery and the compartment (
A
) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025
lithium battery and push it in.
4
5
–/+
SET
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.
Date/Time Settings
SELECT MODE
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
1
POWER
SET DATE/TIME
Press SET and the month blinks. Press + or – to set
2
3
the month. Repeat to set day, year, hour and minute.
START CLOCK
Date
Month/Day/Year
DATE ... Date setting is performed
Press SET. The blinking stops. The date and time are
both displayed for confirmation, then the time
display disappears.
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
NOTE:
The clock does not keep time while the date and time are
blinking.
DATE JAN 1.00
TIME AM12:00
Time
12-hour indication with AM or PM
TIME .... Time setting is performed
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Viewfinder Adjustment
SP-EP recording mode and
T20•30•40 tape length select button
POSITION VIEWFINDER
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
(see illustration at left).
1
2
3
SELECT MODE
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
ADJUST DIOPTER
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
Set the tape length button according to the length of
the tape used. T20 = 20 minutes of recording time,
T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP).
1
2
SET RECORDING MODE
Set POWER to "CAMERA".
Set depending on your preference. “SP” (Standard
Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and
is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is
more economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP.
Tape length and recording mode indicator
T30 SP
T20 SP
T40 EP
T40 SP
T20 EP
T30 SP
T30 EP
NOTES:
● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 15).
● If the recording mode is switched during recording,
the playback picture will be blurred at the switching
point.
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more,
the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder
switches off automatically to save power.
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
12
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an
angle of over 60 degrees.
1
2
3
4
5
4
3
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.
2
1
5
1
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Make sure the label is facing outward.
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
locked.
CLOSE LCD MONITOR
First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the
LCD monitor.
Turn to take
up slack.
Erase Protection
Gear
NOTES:
●
Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is
still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is
attached.
●
●
Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present. If not,
cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes
have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab's
position.)
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Grip Adjustment
Power zoom switch
EXPAND LOOP
Separate the Velcro strip.
1
INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
2
3
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom
switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Recording Start/Stop button
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
1
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.
1
3
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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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
14
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit (optional)
The RM-V20U (optional) permits VCR functions to be controlled from
a distance. When using the
RM-V20U, connect its cable to the camcorder's REMOTE jack.
* Before use, refer to the RM-V20U instruction booklet.
To REMOTE
0
!
@
#
$
%
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
^
&
8
9
Functions
Buttons
With the camcorder's power switch
set to “CAMERA”.
With the camcorder's power switch set
to “PLAY”.
1 LED indicator
Lights when a signal is transmitted.
Switching to “;” turns off the remote control unit‘s power. Decreases battery power
consumption, and prevents accidental operation by young children, etc.
2 KEY-LOCK switch
3 REC
—
—
4 STOP
—
Stop (੬ pg. 31)
Pause (੬ pg. 32)
5 PAUSE/MONITOR
6 AUDIO DUB
7 INSERT
—
—
Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 40)
—
Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 30)
Self-Timer (੬ pg. 29)/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 30)
Power off
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 39)
8 REC TIME
9 INTERVAL
0 POWER OFF
! POWER ON
@ ZOOM (T/W)
# FF/RETAKE
$ PLAY
—
—
Power on
Slow-speed zoom (੬ pg. 18)
Retake (Forward) (੬ pg. 18)
—
—
FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)
Playback start (੬ pg. 31)
% REW/RETAKE
^ START/STOP
& VISS
Retake (Rewind) (੬ pg. 18)
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)
Functins same as the Recording/Stop button of a camcorder.
Index Code Marking (੬ pg. 18)
—
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RECORDING Basic Recording
15
NOTE:
LENS COVER
Switch
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 8)
● Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 11)
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 13)
LOAD A CASSETTE
First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor
1
to an angle of over 60 degrees.
Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
POWER
Start/Stop
Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
Power indicator
PUSH/OPEN
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the
2
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 in the LCD
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
upon it.
START SHOOTING
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability (੬ pg. 17) and press the Recording
Start/Stop button.
3
4
LCD monitor
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
REC
and “
” appears in the LCD monitor.
STOP RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop
recording.
Tape remaining time
indicator
120MIN
119MIN
3MIN
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
1MIN (Blinking)
0MIN (Blinking)
2MIN (Blinking)
NOTES:
●
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder
(੬ pg. 16).
*
MIN.....(Now calculating)
●
For other notes, refer to pg. 16.
Tally lamp
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RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
16
Shooting while watching the viewfinder
LENS COVER
Switch
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ pg. 15).
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
2
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.
POWER
Start/Stop
START SHOOTING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
3
4
Power indicator
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
REC
and “
” appears in the viewfinder.
STOP RECORDING
viewfinder
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
Tape remaining time
indicator
120MIN
119MIN
3MIN
NOTES:
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches
off automatically to save power.
1MIN (Blinking)
2MIN (Blinking)
0MIN (Blinking)
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply
is attached.
*
MIN.....(Now calculating)
● There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the
holder opens. Do not use force.
● The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the LCD
monitor or 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 indicator is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 11).
● “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.
Tally lamp
● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, 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 you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the
RETAKE function (੬ pg. 18) to find the end of the last
recording so you don’t erase any of it.
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds
when the camcorder is turned on, whether the cover is
open or closed.
● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
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High-angle shooting
If you tilt the LCD monitor downward, you can shoot
from a high angle.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
1
2 TILT LCD MONITOR DOWNWARD
•The LCD monitor can be tilted downward up to
45 degrees.
Low-angle shooting
If you tilt the LCD monitor upward, you can shoot from a
low angle.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
1
2 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 45
degrees.
Brightness control
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
turning the BRIGHT dial.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
If you want to brighten the image...
1
Turn the dial toward “+”.
If you want to darken the image...
Turn the dial toward “–”.
BRIGHT dial
45°
45°
–
+
BRIGHT
MIN
MAX
SPEAKER
VOLUME
Side view
LCD monitor
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FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Zooming
Zoom indicator
Varies the focal length of the lens and
produces the zoom in/out effect.
Zoom-in
OPERATION:
Zoom In
T
T
T
T
1) Pull the power zoom switch down
toward “T”.
W
W
W
W
Zoom Out
1) Push the switch up toward “W”.
Zoom-out
NOTES:
● The further the power zoom switch is
pushed, the faster the zoom speed
becomes.
● Focusing may become unstable
during zooming. In this case, set the
zoom while in Record–Standby, set
manual focus or Focus Lock
(੬ pgs. 23, 24), then zoom in or out
in Record mode.
RETAKE
FEATURE:
Quick Review
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
To check the end of the last recording.
1) Press “ ” for less than 2 seconds
during the Record–Standby mode.
•Tape is rewound for about 2
seconds and played back automati-
cally, then pauses in Record–
Power zoom switch
Standby mode for the next shot.
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.
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start
recording.
NOTE:
Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Index Code Marking
To give you automatic access to any
selected point on a recording. Auto
Marking and Manual Marking are
available.
OPERATION:
Auto Marking
An index code is always marked to start
the first recording on a new date after a
cassette is inserted.
Manual Marking (Using the optional
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit)
1) Press VISS once to place the index
code. INDEX blinks in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder during
marking.
● If VISS is pressed during Record–
Standby mode, the mark is placed
where START/STOP is pressed.
● If the date changes during a
recording, it becomes the first
recording of the new date and an
index mark is placed at that point.
START/STOP
VISS
NOTES:
RM-V20U (optional)
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Program AE With Special Effects
All you have to do to access any of the variety of
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select
dial until the desired indication appears in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. The mode is activated
about 1 second later.
Tally lamp
PROGRAM AE
select dial
MONITOR/
DIAL
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
MODE
SYMBOL
LOCK
AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock
A
MONITOR/
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
DIAL
SYMBOL
MODE
Auto Mode Lock
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
incorrect operation due to accidental button
pressing during shooting.
SPORTS
Sports
•CINEMA, FADER, FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY,
TITLES and MWB (Manual White Balance)
controls are disabled in this mode.
Sports
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
Auto Mode
Release
RELEASE
AUTO RELEASE
M
1/2000
S 1/2000
High Speed Shutter
Auto Mode Release
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000 s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
FG
FG:FOG
Electronic Fog Filter
SELF TIMER
15 sec. Self-Timer
Electronic Fog Filter
15 sec. Self-Timer
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.
Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start/
Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operator
can enter scene before recording starts.
1) Set PROGRAM AE dial to “ ”. “ 15S” appears
in LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
ND
ND:ND EFFECT ND Effect
2) Press Recording Start/Stop.
ND Effect
•Recording starts after 15 seconds.
•Tally lamp begins blinking; blinking speed
increases about 5 seconds before recording starts.
Blinking stops when recording begins but light
stays on.
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
NOTES:
● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
● When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched
from one mode to another, the newly selected
mode's name and its indication is displayed in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder for approx. 3
seconds. Then the name disappears, and only the
indication remains.
Sepia
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
an older movie. Use together with Cinema
(੬ pg. 22) for the authentic look of a classic
Hollywood movie.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the
fader (੬ pg. 21) is used in the Sepia mode.
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High
Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted
situations.
● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes,
picture color may be adversely affected if subject
is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources
such as flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.
TWILIGHT Twilight
Twilight
Disengages the auto gain control and auto focus,
locks focus to infinity and white balance to “
(outdoor) mode. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,
etc., look more natural and dramatic.
”
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White Balance Adjustment
White balance mode indicator
This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system
senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for
automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise
color adjustment is not possible under the following
conditions:
No indication
(Auto)
MWB
•When an object is in various shades of the same color.
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being
shot outdoors.
LCD monitor or viewfinder
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters
for white balance adjustment.
SELECT MODE
Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the
required indication appears in the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.
1
“
” .............. Outdoors on cloudy day
MWB
“
“
” ............... Outdoors on sunny day
”................ Light source is halogen or tungsten
...................... lamp
“MWB” .......... With a memorized personal White
...................... Balance setting (see below)
MWB sets the color temperature for the subject’s light
source so you can shoot with natural colors that are
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are
multiple subjects with different color temperatures.
ADJUST FOCUS
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a
1
2
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually
(੬ pg. 24).
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Press MWB until ”MWB“ appears, then press and
hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.
•”MWB” blinks in the LCD monitor or the view-
finder during adjustment, then stops blinking but
stays lit when adjustment is complete.
NOTES:
● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the
PROGRAM AE dial to 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 dial’s position has been changed.
● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance
(“BASIC CONNECTIONS” ੬ pg. 33).
● When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 , this unit makes its color
temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colors. For
example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colors, the image becomes the color which aproximates
to green, orange or purple respectively.
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INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL
Group 1
This feature makes it easier for you to make selections
during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual
Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant
Title.
F1
F2
CINEMA
FADER
F1
F2
FADER CINEMA
SEL.
Group 2
F1
F2
FOCUS
EXP.
PREPARATION
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
SEL.
Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except
1
2
LOCK.
Group 3
F1
F2
TITLE
DISP.
SELECT MODE
SEL.
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until the required
function’s indication appears in the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.
ENTER SELECTION
Press either F1 or F2 (the one to the immediate left
of the desired function name).
3
NOTE:
If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK, F1 and F2
disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder,
indicating that IFC (Intelligent Function Control) is
unavailable.
PROGRAM AE select dial
F1 button
Fader
This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black
blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and
fade-out works at recording end or when you enter
Record–Standby mode.
Function SEL. button F2 button
FADE IN
SELECT MODE
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FADER”
1
2
appears to the right of F1.
ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE
Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode.
“FADER”appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
FADE OUT
START RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and
activate fade-in.
3
NOTES:
OR . . .
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/
Stop button allows you to record a black
blank screen.
END RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and
engage fade-out.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when
the Fader is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 19).
● With the Electronic fog filter mode
(੬ pg. 19) engaged, the image fades in/out
to a white screen.
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Cinema
Cinema 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
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “CINEMA”
1
2
3
appears to the right of F2.
ENGAGE CINEMA MODE
Press F2.
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Press F2 again while “CINEMA” appears next to F2
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
Function SEL. button
F2 button
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Focusing
Auto Focus
Focus
detection zone
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):
•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-color wall,
or a clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
* The low-contrast warning “
monitor or the viewfinder.
” appears in the LCD
Focus Lock
F1 button
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially
helpful in the following situations:
•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.
Function SEL. button
F2 button
SELECT MODE
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FOCUS”
1
2
3
appears to the right of F1.
LOCK FOCUS
Press F1. The focus lock indication “
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
” appears
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
Press F1. Focus lock is immediately released. 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. 18). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,
the camcorder could automatically zoom out
depending on the distance between the camcorder and
the subject.
● Manual focus — ੬ pg. 24.
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Manual Focus
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
F1
F2
EXP.
FOCUS
NOTE:
To adjust focus while watching the viewfinder, you
should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (੬ pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
Power zoom switch
SELECT MODE
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FOCUS”
1
appears to the right of F1.
ADJUST FOCUS
A
TO FARTHER SUBJECT
2
While holding down F1, slide the power zoom
switch to T. The Manual Focus indications “
appear and “ ” blinks.
2
”
Go to step 3.
B
TO NEARER SUBJECT
F1 button
While holding down F1, slide the power zoom
switch to W. The Manual Focus indications
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
LOCK FOCUS
Release the power zoom switch. The focus
3
4
indication is replaced by the focus lock indication
Function SEL. F2 button
button
“
” and the adjusted focus is locked in.
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Press F1. 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 in because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
F1
F1
+
+
● Two manual focusing speeds are available. For
slow-speed, push the switch slightly and hold that
position. For fast-speed, push the switch fully.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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Exposure Control
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
F1
F2
EXP.
FOCUS
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
Power zoom switch
SELECT MODE
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “EXP.” appears
1
2
to the right of F2.
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
While holding down F2, slide the power zoom
switch to T. The Exposure indicator bar appears in
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
While holding down F2, slide the power zoom
switch to W. The Exposure indicator bar appears in
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
F1 button
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
Press F2. The standard setting is immediately
restored and the Exposure indicator bar disappears.
3
Function SEL.
button
F2 button
To brighten the image
+
F2
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
F2
To darken the image
Exposure indicator bar
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Date/Time Character Insert
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters
on the LCD monitor or viewfinder and on a connected
color 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. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.
DISPLAY
F1 button
SELECT DISPLAY
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “DISP.” appears
1
2
to the right of F2.
F2 button
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
Press F2 while in Record–Standby to cycle through
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.
Function SEL. button
F1
F2
TITLE
DISP.
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
NOTES:
● The selected display can be recorded.
● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off mode
before shooting.
● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press F2.
● If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the Record–
Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using F2.
Date display
Auto Date Record mode
Date/Time display
Character Generator
AUTO DATE RECORD
Your camcorder automatically records the month, day
and year for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated
in the following situations:
Date-off mode
On-screen display
Date display
Auto Date Record mode
•After changing the date.
•After loading a cassette.
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing
F2. In this mode, the month, day and year are replaced
after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”.
DEC 25.96
AUTO DATE
DEC 25.96
Auto date
record mode
Auto date
record executed
NOTES:
Date/Time display
Character Generator
● 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.
DEC 25.96 PM 10:50
SET CHAR
IN PARIS, FRANCE
No Characters
stored
Example of
stored characters
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO
EXTERNAL MONITOR
Connect the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in
1
2
“BASIC CONNECTIONS” (੬ pg. 33).
NOTES:
DISPLAY VIEWFINDER
INDICATIONS
● In the On-Screen Display mode, the date is
displayed and recorded.
Press F2 until the indications appear on the
● The on-screen display is not available during
recording.
connected monitor.
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Character Generator
–/+
SET
SELECT MODE
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “DISP.” appears
1
2
to the right of F2.
SET CHARACTER OR TITLE
Press F2 until “SET CHAR” or a previously stored
title appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
ACCESS CHARACTER MODE
SCREEN
Press SET. A character grid appears in the LCD
3
4
monitor or the viewfinder.
ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS
Press + or – to move the cursor on the character grid
to the desired character, then press SET to enter. The
selected characters appears at the bottom of the
screen. When you’re done, press SET as many times
as necessary to exit the screen. The title you made
appears at the bottom of the screen.
NOTES:
● You can store up to 18 characters.
● You can only make and store one title at a time. To
replace it, repeat the procedure.
● To create a space between two characters in a title you
make, choose “ ” on the CHARACTER SET MODE
screen.
SET CHAR
CHARACTER SET MODE
CHARACTER
SET MODE screen
A
K
B C D E F G H
I
J
L M N O P Q R S
T U V W X Y
Z
Ä Ö Ü
Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å
? ¿
ࡖ À
:
È
.
Ì
&
,
'
-
/
!
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CHARACTER SET MODE
CHARACTER
SET MODE screen
A
K
B C D E F G H
I
J
L M N O P Q R S
T U V W X Y
Z
Ä Ö Ü
Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å
? ¿
ࡖ À
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-
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I N PAR I S, FR
IN PARIS, FRANCE
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Instant Titles
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title
as shown in the illustration to the left.
The preset titles appear in this order: HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
OUR VACATION, MERRY CHRISTMAS, A SPECIAL DAY,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR NEW BABY, WEDDING DAY,
CONGRATULATIONS.
SELECT MODE
F1 button
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “TITLE” appears
1
2
to the right of F1.
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press F1 to
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is
displayed.
F2 button
NOTES:
Function SEL. button
● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press F1.
● To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and
then press F1 to select the desired title.
● To display a title you made in the position usually
occupied by an Instant Title, cycle through in step 2
above until your title appears (after “CONGRATU-
LATIONS”). You can superimpose two personal titles
on the scene being shot.
Example of Character Generator & Title
Display
OUR VACATION
IN PARIS, FRANCE
Character Generator:
IN PARIS, FRANCE
Title indication
Title: OUR VACATION
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Self-Timer
PROGRAM AE
Tally lamp
You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/
Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the
camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
NOTE:
You need the RM-V20U remote control unit to perform
this procedure.
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
MODE
Make sure the lens cover is open, set the power
1
2
switch to CAMERA.
SET TIME DELAY
On the remote control, press INTERVAL to set the
delay time. There are four choices, and they appear
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder in the
following order (each time INTERVAL is pressed):
15S (15 seconds), 30S (30 seconds), 1MIN (1
minute) and 5MIN (5 minutes). Pressing again
releases the Self-timer.
START/STOP
INTERVAL
REC TIME
START DELAYED RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins
blinking, and the blinking speed increases about
5 seconds before recording starts. When recording
begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.
3
4
RM-V20U (optional)
RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODE
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press
INTERVAL continuously until “ ” disappears. To
release when the tally lamp is blinking, press
Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press
INTERVAL continuously until “ ” disappears.
NOTE:
If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to “ ”, 15S is
automatically selected.
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Animation
Time-Lapse
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of
movement. This function allows you to shoot a
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same
object for a brief period of time.
you can record subtle changes over an extended
period of time.
NOTE:
NOTE:
You need the RM-V20U remote control unit to
perform the following procedure.
You need the RM-V20U remote control unit to
perform the following procedure.
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
MODE
MODE
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the
power switch to CAMERA.
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the
power switch to CAMERA.
1
2
3
1
2
3
SET RECORDING SPEED
SET RECORDING SPEED
Set SP/EP to SP (੬ pg. 11).
Set SP/EP to SP (੬ pg. 11).
SET RECORDING TIME
SET RECORDING TIME
Press REC TIME on the remote control. Three
choices are available, and they appear in the
following order (each time REC TIME is
pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S
(one-half of a second) and 1S (one full second).
Pressing the button again will cancel the
mode.
Press REC TIME on the remote control. There
are three choices available, and they appear in
the following order (each time REC TIME is
pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S and 1S. Pressing the button
again will cancel the mode.
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
RECORDINGS
START RECORDING
Press INTERVAL on the remote control. There
are four choices available, and they appear in
the following order (each time INTERVAL is
pressed): 15S, 30S, 1MIN, and 5MIN. Pressing
the button again will cancel the mode.
Press Recording Start/Stop after focusing on the
subject. The recording stops automatically after
the selected period of time.
4
4
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF
PICTURES
START TIME-LAPSE
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of
RECORDING
5
6
7
pictures.
Press Recording Start/Stop. Recording and
intervals alternate automatically.
5
6
CHECK YOUR WORK
Play back the series of pictures to see if the
results were satisfactory.
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,
press INTERVAL and REC TIME repeatedly
until “ ” and “ ” disappear. To release
when the tally lamp is blinking, press
Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then
press INTERVAL and REC TIME repeatedly
until “ ” and “ ” disappear.
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
NOTES:
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting.
NOTES:
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during
Time-Lapse shooting.
● If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self-Timer
mode, Animation is cancelled and Self-Timer
mode is engaged with 15S selected.
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during
Animation shooting.
● For best results, keep the camcorder secured
while shooting.
● If, during steps 3 and 4, the PROGRAM AE dial is
set to the Self-Timer mode, the Self-Timer mode is
engaged with 15S selected.
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PLAYBACK Basic Playback
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PLAY/PAUSE
LOAD A CASSETTE
First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor
to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press EJECT to open
the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the
label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is
closed and locked.
STOP
1
2
FF
SELECT MODE
REW
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set
the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator
lights.
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in
3
4
the LCD monitor.
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP.
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape
during Stop mode.
POWER
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor
To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial toward “+”.
To darken the image, turn the dial toward “–”.
Speaker volume control
You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the
SPEAKER VOLUME dial.
ADJUST VOLUME
If you want to turn up the volume...
1
Turn the dial toward “MAX”.
If you want to turn down the volume...
Turn the dial toward “MIN”.
–
+
BRIGHT
NOTES:
MIN
MAX
SPEAKER
VOLUME
● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5
minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the power
switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more,
the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder
switches off automatically to save power.
● When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not
heard from the speaker.
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a
connected TV (੬ pg. 33). Camcorder operation is the
same as described in this section.
Speaker
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PLAYBACK Features
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TRACKING PLAY/PAUSE
COUNTER R/M
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Manual Tracking
To eliminate noise bars that appear
on the screen.
OPERATION:
NOTES:
1) Press either TRACKING button as
many times as necessary for best
picture.
● To reset TRACKING to the original
preset, press both TRACKING
buttons simultaneously.
REW
● Manual Tracking may not work
with tapes recorded on other VCRs
or camcorders.
FF
STOP
FEATURE:
Still Playback
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
To pause during playback.
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during
playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press
PLAY/PAUSE again.
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.
OPERATION:
Forward Search
1) Press FF during playback. (Speed is
3 times normal in SP, and 7 times
normal in EP mode.)
Reverse Search
1) Press REW during playback.
(Speed is as noted above.)
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome 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”.
M 0:00:00
Tape counter
2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M”
appears.
3) After recording or playback, press
STOP, then REW. The tape
automatically stops at or close to
0:00:00.
LCD monitor or
viewfinder
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 so
the “M” disappears.
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PLAYBACK Basic Connections
33
There are three basic types of connections. When making
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
Connection To A VCR [A]
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
NOTE:
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
To AUDIO
and VIDEO
connectors
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
Audio and Video
cables (optional)
As shown in the illustration on the left, connect the
1
optional Audio and Video cables between the
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder
and those on the VCR.
A
B
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
SUPPLY POWER
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
2
3
SELECT MODE
VCR
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV
to its VIDEO mode or channel 3 or channel 4.
Aerial
Connection To A TV With A/V Input
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)
NOTE:
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV
To AUDIO, VIDEO and
DC OUT connectors
As shown in the illustration on the left, connect the
1
2
optional Audio and Video cables between the
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder
and those on the TV.
RF unit RF-V5U
(optional)
SELECT MODE
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in
its instructions).
NOTES:
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input
Connectors (Playback ONLY)
● It is recommended to use the AC Power
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead
of the battery pack.
NOTE:
● 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.
Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.
* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connection
procedure.
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PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter
34
Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS
video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery
powered and automatically performs tape loading and
unloading.
+
INSERT BATTERY
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
one “AA(R6)” size battery as shown in the
illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.
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.
● 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
35
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
Following the illustration on the left, connect the
camcorder and the VCR. If you have a Remote
PAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect it
to the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” below
for details.)
1
2
PLAY/PAUSE
EDIT
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
Power switch
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 EDIT
To AUDIO out
To VIDEO out
START EDITING
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
Record mode.
Editing cable
Audio and Video
cable (optional)
5
6
7
(optional 3.5 ø
mini-plug cable)
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
To Remote
PAUSE
To AUDIO IN
To VIDEO IN
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
VCR (Recording deck)
NOTES:
● When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, pressing EDIT
on the camcorder in step 5 automatically engages the
VCR’s Record mode.
● When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, you can access
a function called Master Edit Control System. Before
beginning, reset the camcorder’s counter to
“M0:00:00” at an edit-out point. When the tape
reaches this point (remember there’s a small margin of
error) during editing, the camcorder and VCR pause
automatically. However, some VCRs are not compat-
ible with the Master Edit Control System.
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EDITING (cont.)
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
36
[R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your
camcorder as the source player. You can select
up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any
order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily
performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR
(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with
your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but
can also be performed by operating the VCR
manually.
Random Assemble Editing
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to
the chart on the left, press and hold MBR SET, and
press button (A) and then (B).
1
2
•The code is automatically set once you release the
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.
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).
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
MBR SET
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
VCR CTL
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.
0
RM-V700U (optional)
VCR CODE LIST
NOTES:
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try
another code from the chart.
NAME
(A) (B)
NAME
(A) (B)
GE
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ
2ꢀ
`ꢀ
4
6ꢀ
3
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
1ꢀ
6
7ꢀ
8
7ꢀ
8
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6
PHILIPS
1
3
2ꢀ
3
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
● If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use
the controls on the VCR.
● The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate the
camcorder.
PANASONIC
RCA
1
1
1
9
1
9
9
6
6
9
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8ꢀ
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
6ꢀ
3ꢀ
`
HITACHI
6
6
JVC
A
B
C
9
9
9
ꢀ
MAKE CONNECTIONS
MAGNAVOX
9
1
7
7
CONNECT TO . . .
SANYO
SHARP
SONY
3
3
1
1
6
6
3
3
6
6
6ꢀ
5
5ꢀ
`
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1ꢀ
9ꢀ
1
MITSUBISHI
NEC
6
6
3
3
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
1
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
terminal.
PHILIPS
1
9
1
9
9
9
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
ꢀ
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
2
PAUSE TERMINAL
1
6
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
C
NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
2
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U's
Pause-In jack.
All other connections are as shown in the illustration
on page 37.
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REW/FF CANCEL
PREPARE CAMCORDER
Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to
PLAY.
IN/OUT
2
3
R.A. EDIT
PREPARE VCR
PLAY/PAUSE
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).
STOP
SELECT SCENES
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER
DISPLAY
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the
counter display appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.
1
2
3
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
The data appears under IN on the display.
To AUDIO and
VIDEO out
connector
To EDIT
Editing cable
(optional 3.5 ø
mini-plug cable)
REGISTER END OF SCENE
Audio and Video
cable (optional)
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.
A
B
C
To Remote
PAUSE
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
connectors
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene
To Pause-In
4
5
(as many as 8).
MAKE CORRECTIONS
VCR (Recording deck)
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the
most recently registered point.
NOTES:
RM-V700U (optional)
● There must be at least one second between an in-point
and its corresponding out-point.
● The camcorder prerolls during R.A. Edit, so there must
be at least 15 seconds of recording material prior to any
in-point.
● 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.
● Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from
memory.
IN
OUT
ᮣ
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25
IN
OUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25
0:03:18
0:02:33
0:04:11
0:01:05
0:03:31
0:02:53
ᮣ
COUNTER
TOTAL
0:00:25
0:00:00
COUNTER
TOTAL
0:04:11
0:01:13
● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to
ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.
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EDITING (cont.)
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
38
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)
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.
RM-V700U
(optional)
EDIT STOP
NOTES:
C
● If you performed step
1
on page 36, keep the remote
control pointed at the VCR during editing.
● The on-screen display only appears while the
camcorder searches for each scene.
VCR REC STBY
● To dub a copy of the camcorder’s (source) tape,
perform R.A.EDIT by specifying only one in-point
(and no out-point). The contents of the tape from the
specified in-point to the end of the tape are
automatically copied.
● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited
tape with certain VCRs.
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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 remains unchanged.
NOTE:
You need the RM-V20U remote control unit to perform
this procedure.
SELECT MODE
Set the power switch to PLAY.
1
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder
2
3
or the remote control.
RESET COUNTER
Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2
seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for less
than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
POWER
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
M-0:12:34
Tape Counter
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the
recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the
point where the new scene should start.
Insert editing
indicator
4
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
Press and hold INSERT, and press PAUSE. The Insert
mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is
aimed at appears on the screen.
5
6
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter
reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and
the camcorder enters the playback mode.
NOTES:
● When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor
fully opened, the original audio will be heard from the
speaker.
● Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank segment
exists in the recorded tape, or if the recording speed was
changed.
REW
PLAY
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the
designated end point, and noise bars may appear.
Neither indicates a defect in the unit.
PAUSE
AUDIO DUB
● To edit onto a tape with the recording safety tab
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.
When the sound is to be recorded, press
INSERT
AUDIO DUB and PAUSE simultaneously after step 5.
When INSERT and PAUSE are pressed simultaneously
again, the unit re-enters the Video-signal-only Recording
mode.
● If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the
TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.
RM-V20U (optional)
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EDITING (cont.)
40
Audio Dubbing
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape
(normal audio only).
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure
(੬ pg. 39) before continuing.
Audio dubbing
indicator
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.
Mic
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
MODE
Press and hold AUDIO DUB, and press PAUSE.
2
3
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the playback mode.
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape
contains blank segments, or if the recording speed was
changed during the original recording.
● If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the
TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may
occur.
REW
PLAY
PAUSE
AUDIO DUB
RM-V20U (optional)
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USER MAINTENANCE
41
After Use
LENS COVER
open/close switch
Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove
the cassette.
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
PUSH.
Close and lock the LCD monitor.
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
Set to “POWER OFF”.
BATT. RELEASE
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close
the lens cover.
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
1
CLEAN LCD MONITOR
Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor and
wipe gently with soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
2
PUSH
OPEN
EJECT
Remove.
PUSH
CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with
lens cleaning paper.
3
4
5
6
REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
Marks
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it
clockwise.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack
has been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
42
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly
(੬ pg. 8).
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 8).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
(੬ pg. 9).
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. 15, 16).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there’s no
playback picture.
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.
● 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. 32).
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 TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward or
rewind.
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
(੬ pg. 32).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
The tape won’t eject.
● The battery pack is running low.
● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT
switch does not function.
Some functions are not available.
● The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK (੬ pg. 19).
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 LCD monitor and the
viewfinder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to
be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the
power switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.
Colored bright spots appear all over
the LCD monitor.
● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These
spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)
The indicators and the picture color
on the LCD monitor are not clear.
● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD
monitor is pressed.
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder
and the lens have become dirty (ex.
fingerprints).
● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD
monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads
the stain and it won’t come out easily.
The picture is blurred in the Quick
Review or Retake mode.
● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise
may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 11).
An error number (E01, etc.) appears
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
● Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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 Controls
44
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u
U
I 8 O 9
P
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& * () q
T
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i 0 o p Q W we R
s
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d
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Controls
Connectors
1 PUSH/OPEN Button ........................... ੬ pg. 5
2 Function SEL. Button .......................... ੬ pg. 21
3 F2 [Function 2] Button ....................... ੬ pg. 21
4 PROGRAM AE Select Dial ................. ੬ pg. 19
5 F1 [Function 1] Button ....................... ੬ pg. 21
6 EJECT Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 5
7 PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 5
8 Diopter Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 11
9 Power Zoom Switch........................... ੬ pg. 18
0 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 8
y REMOTE Jack ..................................... ੬ pg. 14
For connection of the RM-V20U wired remote
control unit (optional).
u Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 13
i DC in jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 9
o EDIT Jack ........................................... ੬ pg. 35
p VIDEO Out Jack ................................. ੬ pg. 33
Q RF DC OUT Jack ................................ ੬ pg. 33
W AUDIO Out Jack ................................ ੬ pg. 33
Indicators
E Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 15
R Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 15
! MWB [Manual White Balance]
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 20
@ Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 11
Tape Length [T20•T30•T40]
Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 11
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 32
Other Parts
T Microphone
Y Camera sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.
# EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 35
$ DATE/TIME +/– Buttons ...................... ੬ pg. 10
CHAR. [Character] SET +/– Buttons.... ੬ pg. 26
TRACKING +/– Buttons...................... ੬ pg. 32
% DATE/TIME SET Button ....................... ੬ pg. 10
CHAR. SET Button ............................. ੬ pg. 26
R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button ................... ੬ pg. 37
^ R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 37
& REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 31
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... ੬ pg. 18
* FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 31
RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 18
( R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button .................. ੬ pg. 37
) STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 31
q PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 31
w POWER Switch .................................. ੬ pg. 5
e Recording Start/Stop Button ............... ੬ pg. 5
r BRIGHT Dial ....................................... ੬ pg. 17
t SPEAKER VOLUME Dial .................... ੬ pg. 31
U Clock Battery Compartment ............... ੬ pg. 10
I Battery Pack Mount ............................ ੬ pg. 8
O Electronic Viewfinder ......................... ੬ pg. 11
P LENS COVER Switch .......................... ੬ pg. 5
a Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 13
s Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... ੬ pg. 13
d LCD monitor ...................................... ੬ pg. 15
f Speaker .............................................. ੬ pg. 31
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INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder
6 7 8 9
46
0
!
T
40 SP
T
40MIN
F2
REC
CINEMA
F1
FADER
@
#
$
%
^
&
*
PAUSE
SPORTS
LENS COVER
1
2
3
4
MWB
W
INDEX
FADER
1 4S
5MIN
5
MERRY CHR ISTMAS
AM 10 : 55
DEC 25.96
()
q
w
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications
1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator ............... ੬ pg. 19
Displayed at 2 for approx. 3 seconds when the
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one
position to another. Then only the indicator
remains at 1.
3 Focus Indicator .................................. ੬ pg. 23
4 White Balance Mode Indicator........... ੬ pg. 20
5 Zoom Level Indicator ......................... ੬ pg. 18
Exposure Indicator Bar ....................... ੬ pg. 25
! Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 11
@ Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 15
# Record–Standby Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 15
$ Lens Cover Warning ........................... ੬ pg. 15
% Index Code Marking........................... ੬ pg. 18
^ Fade–Standby Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 21
& Clock Battery Warning
Appears when the clock (lithium) battery
is not in place or exhausted.
6 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
Changes as follows according to the battery
pack’s remaining power level:
For inserting or replacing the
clock battery ...................................... ੬ pg. 10
* Insert Editing Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 39
Audio Dubbing Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 40
“
”. When the power is
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one ....................................... ੬ pg. 8
( Condensation Warning
When this indicator appears, all functions are
disabled. Turn the unit off for a few hours, and
when you turn it on again the indicator should
disappear.
7 Cassette Warning ............................... ੬ pg. 12
Blinks when no cassette or a cassette with the
Erase Protection tab removed is loaded.
8 Intelligent Function Control
Indicator ............................................ ੬ pg. 21
9 Remaining Tape Time ......................... ੬ pg. 15
) Instant Title ........................................ ੬ pg. 28
q Date/Time/Character .......................... ੬ pg. 26
w Interval Time/Recording
0 Tape Length Indicator ......................... ੬ pg. 11
Time Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 29
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INDEX Terms
A
47
M
AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 9
Animation Recording .............................. pg. 30
Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 40
Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 26
Auto Focus.............................................. pg. 23
Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 19
Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 19
Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 24
Master Edit Control ................................. pg. 35
MBR code Setting ................................... pg. 36
N
ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 19
O
B
On-Screen Display.................................. pg. 26
Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8, 49
Brighten the Image .................................. pg. 25
Brightness control of the LCD monitor .... pg. 17
P
Playback ................................................. pg. 31
Program AE with Special Effects .............. pg. 19
Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 6
C
Car Battery .............................................. pg. 9
Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 34
Character Generator ............................... pg. 27
Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 9
Charging the Battery Pack ....................... pg. 8
Cinama Mode ......................................... pg. 22
Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10
Connection to a VCR/TV ......................... pg. 33
Contents ................................................. pg. 7
Counter Memory ..................................... pg. 32
Q
Quick Review ......................................... pg. 18
R
Random Assemble Editing....................... pg. 36–38
Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 19–30
Recording ............................................... pg. 15
Recording, Start/Stop............................... pg. 15
Recording Mode Setting .......................... pg. 11
Record-Standby ...................................... pg. 15
Remote Control Unit ............................... pg. 14
Remove Cassette ..................................... pg. 12
Retake ..................................................... pg. 18
Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 31
D
Darken the Image ................................... pg. 25
Date/Time Insert...................................... pg. 26
Date/Time Setting.................................... pg. 10
Discharge the Battery pack...................... pg. 8
Diopter Adjust......................................... pg. 11
S
Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 19, 29
Sepia Mode............................................. pg. 19
Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... pg. 13
Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 32
Specifications .......................................... pg. 51
Sports Mode ............................................ pg. 19
Still Playback .......................................... pg. 32
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ...................... pg. 19
Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 12
Exposure Control .................................... pg. 25
F
Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 21
Fast-Forward Tape ................................... pg. 31
Focus Lock.............................................. pg. 23
T
Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 32
Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 35
Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 11
Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 30
Tracking .................................................. pg. 32
Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 13
Twilight Mode ......................................... pg. 19
G
Grip Adjustment...................................... pg. 13
H
High-angle shooting ................................ pg. 17
High Speed Shutter Mode ....................... pg. 19
V
I
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................ pg. 11
Index Code Marking ............................... pg. 18
Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 12
Insert Editing ........................................... pg. 39
Instant Titles ............................................ pg. 28
Intelligent Function Control .................... pg. 21–28
W
White Balance Adjustment ...................... pg. 20
Z
Zooming ................................................. pg. 18
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications ...... pg. 46
Low-angle shooting ................................. pg. 17
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CAUTIONS
48
Serious malfunctioning
General Battery Precautions
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
•When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or
C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even
when correctly operated, the batteries are
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.
•Use only the following batteries:
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in
areas other than the USA
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a "Siemens Plug", as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
RM-V20U ................................. AAA (R03) size
C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... AA (R6) size
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.
1. Refer to the RM-V20U and C-P6U/C-P7U
instructions when replacing batteries.
2. Do not use old and new batteries together.
3. Do not use two different kinds of batteries.
Although sizes may be the same, voltages may
differ.
Plug adapter
4. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they
can leak or explode.
5. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
6. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage
which can cause malfunctions.
INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Change or modifications not
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Battery Packs
Cassettes
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 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.
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
Terminals
.... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
.... 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.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery — cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer
temperatures can prevent complete charging.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
.... 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.
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to
deliver less recording time per charge.
NOTE:
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C
Storage ...................................... –10°C to 30°C
NOTES:
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
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CAUTIONS (cont.)
50
Main Unit
LCD monitor
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
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.
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor
on the bottom.
2. To prolong service life . . .
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Make be aware of the following
phenomena for LCD monitor use. These
are not mulfunctions. . . .
.... 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.
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
may heat up.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or
dust.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as
near a cooking stove.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
.... near a television set.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over
40°C or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C
or 32°F) temperatures.
About moisture condensation . . .
● 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.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
.... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
.... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the
sun.
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
5. This camcorder features a built-in head
cleaner which automatically cleans the
heads and head drum when a cassette is
loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads
become dirty and cause blurriness or
interruption in the playback picture,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
51
AUDIO
Output
Format
: VHS NTSC standard
: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm
(via AUDIO out
connector)
: 20 mm round x 1,
monaural
Power source
Power consumption
LCD monitor off,
viewfinder on
LCD monitor on,
viewfinder off
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
: DC 6V
Speaker
: 5.7 W
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V11U)
: 7.5 W
: NTSC-type
Power requirement
: FM recording
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
* Conforms to VHS
standard
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 HZ
Color
Other countries
: AC 110 V to
240 V`, 50/60 Hz
: 23 W
Power consumption
Output
Charge
VTR
Charging system
Cassette
Tape speed
SP
:
cassette
: DC 8.5 V
: DC 6.3 V
: Constant current,
peak detection,
timer controlled
: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x
68 (D) mm
, 1.3 A
, 1.8 A
: 33.35 mm/sec.
(1-5/16 ips)
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)
EP
Recording time (max.)
Dimensions
SP
EP
: 40 minutes
: 120 minutes
(with TC-40 cassette)
(5-15/16" x 1-11/16" x
2-11/16")
: Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C
(32°F to 104°F)
Weight
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
Dimensions
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
: 35% to 80%
: –20°C to +50°C
(–4°F to 122°F)
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x
104 (D) mm
Weight
Dimensions
(Including viewfinder) : 124 (W) x 113 (H) x
: Approx. 1,000 g (2.3 lbs)
(7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")
: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)
: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1
Weight
Accessory
230 (D) mm
(4-15/16" x 4-1/2"
x 9-1/16")
Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 6
Optional Accessories
CAMERA
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U
Pick up
Lens
: 1/4" format CCD
: F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,
14:1 power zoom lens
with auto iris and macro
control, filter diameter
46 mm
: Electronic viewfinder
with 0.5" black/
white CRT
•Battery Charger BH-VC10U
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U
•RF Unit RF-V5U
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U
For R.A. Edit using a non-JVC VCR (੬ pg. 36)
* The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate the
camcorder.
Viewfinder
•Wired Remote Control Unit RM-V20U
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
White balance
adjustment
: Auto/Manual adjustment
LCD MONITOR
* Some acccessories are not available in some
areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for
details on accessories and their availability.
Size
LCD system
: 3" diagonally measured
: LCD/TFT active matrix
system
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless
otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and
specifications subject to change without notice.
VIDEO
Output
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced (via VIDEO
out connector)
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ESPAÑOL
52
Indicador CHG. (carga)
Marcas
Al
Alimentación
tomacorriente
de alterna
Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3
vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación
más apropiada.
Indicador
POWER
NOTAS:
● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible.
● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada.
● No utilice la unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro
equipo.
Indicador
END
CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
ALIMENTACION
Interruptor
REFRESH
Indicador
REFRESH
Conecte el cordón de alimentación de CA del
1
2
3
cargador a un tomacorriente. Se encenderá la luz
delindicador de alimentación.
Enganche.
COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE
PILAS
Alinee las marcas y deslice el paquete de pilas en la
dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueado
en su lugar. Se enciende la luz indicadora CHG.
EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE
PILAS
Empuje.
Marcador
de carga
BATT. RELEASE
Cuando la carga está completa, se encenderá el
indicador END. Deslice el paquete de pilas en el
sentido opuesto al de la flecha.
PAQUETE
CARGA
DESCARGA
DE PILAS
BN-V12U
BN-V18U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
ATENCION:
aprox. 1 h 10 m
aprox. 1 h 40 m
aprox. 2 h 10 m
aprox. 2 h 40 m
aprox. 3 h 30 m
aprox. 5 h 30 m
aprox. 7 h
Antes de desmontar la fuente de
alimentación, asegúrese que la
alimentación de la cámara de video esté
desconectada. El no hacerlo puede
producir un error de funcionamiento en la
cámara de video.
aprox. 10 h
USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE
PILAS
**INDICADOR DE CARGA
(PILA OPCIONAL EXCLUSIVAMENTE)
Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre el
paquete de pilas para ayudarle a recordar si ha
sido cargado o no. Los dos colores suministrados
(rojo y negro), le permiten seleccionar la carga y
la descarga. La pila BN-V18U no tiene indicador
de carga.
Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la cámara
de video y empuje el paquete de pilas hasta que se
bloquee en su lugar.
1
2
EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE
PILAS
Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga el paquete de
pilas.
**REFRESCADO
El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la función
REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente el
paquete de pilas antes de recargarlo.
TIEMPO DE GRABACION
Para descargar las pilas . . .
PAQUETE Monitor LCD activado/ Monitor LCD desactivado/
..... coloque el paquete de pilas en el adaptador
como se muestra en la ilustración de la
izquierda. Luego presione REFRESH. El
indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se
inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la
descarga ha terminado.
DE PILAS
Visor desactivado
Visor activado
aprox. 1 h 5 m
aprox. 1 h 40 m
aprox. 2 h 15 m
aprox. 3 h
BN-V12U aprox. 45 m
BN-V18U aprox. 1 h 15 m
BN-V22U aprox. 1 h 40 m
BN-V25U aprox. 2 h 10 m
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GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.
53
ALIMENTACION
INSERCION DEL CASSETTE
DE VIDEO
Enganche.
1
Empuje.
2
2
4
BATT. RELEASE (extracción de la batería)
Utilización de la batería
PUSH
OPEN
(presione/abra)
3
EJECT
1
PUSH
(eyección)
Inserte.
(presione)
1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería
en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para
carga: ੬ P. 8)
1 Presione PUSH/OPEN para abrir el monitor
LCD.
•Abra a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.
2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que
quede bloqueada en su lugar.
2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette.
3 Inserte un cassette de video.
4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.
(Por más detalles, ੬ P. 12.)
Para extraer la batería
Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.
REPRODUCCION
PLAY/PAUSE
FILMACION
3
(reproducción/pausa)
REW
2
(rebobinado)
1
Perilla de
abertura/cierre
LENS COVER
2
STOP
(parada)
Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.
3
1
Colóquelo en “PLAY”.
Botón para inicio/parada de grabación
1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”.
1 Deslice la perilla de abertura/cierre LENS
COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo.
2 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en
“CAMERA”.
— El indicador de alimentación se
encenderá y aparecerá una imagen en el
moitor LCD o en el visor.
2 Presione REW.
— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al
comienzo de la misma.
3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE.
— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen
aparece en el visor o en el monitor LCD.
•Presione STOP para detener la grabación.
(Por más detalles, ੬ P. 31.)
3 Presione el botón inicio/parada de
grabación.
•El visor se desconecta automáticamente para
ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es
abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.
•El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se
lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.
— Comenzará la grabación.
• Para detener temporariamente la grabación,
presione nuevamente el botón de inicio/parada de
grabación. (Por más detalles, ੬ P. 15, 16.)
• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para
ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es
abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.
• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se
lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.
O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un
VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de
cassette (VHS Playpak). ੬ P. 34
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FOR SERVICING
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
54
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722
Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before
operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location,
please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-
252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
(201) 808-9279
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357
(770) 339-2522
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
(708) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
(714) 229-8011
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043-2310
(713) 935-9331
2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
(808) 833-5828
230 Eliot Street
Ashland, MA 01721-2377
(508) 881-5923
14505 Commerce Way
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512
(305) 362-6252
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(415) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the
engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the
high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization
stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
If you ship the product...
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit,
a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you
received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.
Don't service it yourself.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you
may contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
1-800-882-2345.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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WARRANTY
55
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS
LABOR
1
YR
90
DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized
service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All
products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for
Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC
authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center,
the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility
authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if
the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of
purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date
of purchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR
DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT
WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.:
Serial No:
Purchase date:
Name of dealer:
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DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407
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