JVC 0397TOV_UN_YP User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

ENGLISH

GR-AX46

Compact VHS

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0002-018A

Dear Customer,

WARNING:

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS

camcorder. Before use, please read the safety

information and precautions contained in the following

pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

Using This Instruction Manual

• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table

Of Contents (੬ pg. 7).

• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read

these as well.

• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for

easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

...... refer to the Index (੬ pgs. 39 – 42) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before

use.

...... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of your

new camcorder.

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or

chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,

disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita

Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another

battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Ⅲ Dispose of used battery promptly.

Ⅲ Keep away from children.

Ⅲ Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions

on pages 43 and 44 before use.

NOTES:

● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the

main unit.

● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC

Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of

the Canadian Interference – Causing Equipment

Regulations.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

“Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes

les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur

du Canada.”

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type

color television signals. It cannot be used for playback

with a television of a different standard. However, live

recording and viewfinder playback are possible

anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V22U/V25U

battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided

multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to

accommodate different designs of AC outlets in

different countries.)

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

The AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be

used with:

AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,

AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered by a

rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the

end of its useful life, under various state and local

laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the

municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid

waste officials for details in your area for recycling

options or proper disposal.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V11U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE

ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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.

• 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.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But

improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire

hazards. This product has been engineered and

manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to

defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following 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

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.

•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across

thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the product and cart combina-

tion to overturn.

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.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

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.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the 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

5. Attachments

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.

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.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

SUPPLY POWER

INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE

Hook on.

EJECT

Push in.

Insert.

PUSH

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

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 Slide EJECT.

2 Insert a video cassette.

3 Press PUSH.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 12)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

STOP

REW

LENS COVER

open/close knob

PLAY/PAUSE

Set to “CAMERA”.

Recording Start/Stop button

Set to “PLAY”.

1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to

open the lens cover.

2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear in the viewfinder.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

— Recording starts.

1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.

2 Press REW.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears in the viewfinder.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 30.)

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop button once

again.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 14)

Ⅲ Or simply play back the tape on a VHS

VCR using the Cassette Adapter

(VHS Playpak). ੬ pg. 28

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Program Manager

(੬ pg. 16 – 27)

Program AE with Special Effects, Exposure

Control, Focus, Fader, Wide, Instant Title,

Date/Time Character Insert, White

The Logical Choice

Balance Adjustment, Menu Adjustment

Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

(੬ pg. 15)

used with your VHS VCR*

Zoom-in

Program AE with Special

Effects (੬ pg. 16)

Zoom-out

Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock Ⅲ Auto Mode Release

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter Ⅲ ND Effect

Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight Ⅲ Sports

Ⅲ 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Random Assemble Editing

(੬ pg. 33 – 35)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11U

•Cassette Adapter

(VHS PlayPak) C-P7U

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•DC Cord

•Shoulder Strap

•Lithium Battery CR2025

Cassettes marked

can be used with this camcorder.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Power ..................................................................................... 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal........................................ 10

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 10

Date/Time Setting .................................................................... 11

Tape Length Setting ................................................................... 12

Recording Mode Setting .............................................................. 12

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 12

Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 13

Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 13

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 13

RECORDING

Basic Recording ........................................................................ 14

Basic Features.......................................................................... 15

Advanced Features .................................................................... 16

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 28

Basic Connections...................................................................... 29

Basic Playback ......................................................................... 30

Features ................................................................................ 31

EDITING

Tape Dubbing........................................................................... 32

Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)................................................ 33

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Viewfinder ............................................................................. 39

Controls................................................................................. 40

Connectors.............................................................................. 41

Indicators ............................................................................... 41

Other Parts............................................................................. 41

Terms .................................................................................... 42

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

GETTING STARTED

Power

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power.

POWER

indicator

To AC outlet

NOTES:

● No function is available without power supply.

● Use only specified power supply.

● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

END

indicator

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

The CHG. indicator lights.

REFRESH switch

Charge marker

REFRESH indicator

DETACH BATTERY PACK

** CHARGE MARKER

When charging is completed, the END indicator

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction

of the arrow.

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.

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook on.

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

Push in.

BATT. PACK

BN-V11U

APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

1 hr. 10 min.

BATT. RELEASE

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

1 hr. 10 min.

2 hrs. 20 min.

3 hrs. 5 min.

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

recharging.

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.

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.

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

To AC outlet

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery

Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the

illustration to the left).

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

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the illustration to the left).

socket

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)

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Date/Time Setting

SELECT MODE

First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/

TIME”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time

screen appears.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

SET DATE/TIME

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct

setting appears.

NEAR

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to

move the highlight bar to “CANCEL”, then press

MENU.

–

FAR

•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.

GAIN UP

TELE MACRO

S.LX

OFF

Menu Screen

INTERVAL TIMER OFF

START CLOCK OPERATION

REC TIME

OFF

Once you’ve set the month, day, year and time,

press FAR or NEAR until “SET” begins to blink, then

press MENU. The Menu screen reappears.

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

END :MENU KEY

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

Set Time and

Date Screen

NOTES:

JAN 1.00 AM 12:00

● To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a

connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (੬ pg. 22).

● If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (FEB 30, JUN 31,

etc.) and perform step 5, “INPUT ERROR” appears

blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or

NEAR to input the correct number.

SET

CANCEL

Date

Month/Day/Year

Time

12-hour indication with

AM or PM

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Tape Length Setting

SP-EP recording mode button

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

T20•30•40 tape

length select button

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press T20•30•40 until the required indication

appears in the veiwfinder. T20 = 20 minutes of

recording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40

minutes (in SP).

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 14) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Tape length indicator

Press SP•EP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides

higher picture and sound quality and is better for

dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more

economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP.

T30

T20

T30

T40

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Recording mode indicator

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● The cassette holder can’t be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

Turn to take

up slack.

Erase Protection

Gear

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom

lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop button

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back

and thread it through the keeper 2, and then

through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to

attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,

making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

prevent slipping 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.

RECORDING Basic Recording

NOTE:

Tape remaining time indicator

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 8)

25MIN

*---MIN

(Now calculating)

● Tape Length setting (੬ pg. 12)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 12)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 13)

120MIN

119MIN

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

3MIN

Power indicator

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

2MIN (Blinking)

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open

the lens cover, then set the power switch to

“CAMERA”.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder

enters the Record–Standby Mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the

viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”

superimposed upon it.

LENS COVER

switch

START SHOOTING

Press the RECORDING START/STOP button.

POWER

Start/Stop button

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

and “^REC” appears in the viewfinder.

STOP RECORDING

Press the RECORDING START/STOP button again to

stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

Tally lamp

NOTES:

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.

● The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown.

● The indicated remaining time is approximate.

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

● The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been

selected (੬ pg. 12).

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this

condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is

loaded.

● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations,

the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to

“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5

minutes, recording may not start immediately.

● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (੬ pg. 15) to find the end of

the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover

is closed.

RECORDING Basic Features

Power zoom switch

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Zooming

Varies the focal length of the lens

and produces the zoom in/out effect.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

1) Push the power zoom switch

down toward “T”.

Zoom Out

1) Push the switch up toward “W”.

● The further the power zoom switch

is pushed, the faster the zoom

speed becomes.

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable

during zooming. In this case, set

the zoom while in Record–

Standby, set manual focus or Focus

Lock (੬ pgs. 18, 19), then zoom

in or out in Record mode.

Zoom-in

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check the end of the last record-

ing.

Zoom-out

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

during the Record–Standby mode.

•Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played back

automatically, then pauses in

Record–Standby mode for the

next shot.

Zoom indicator

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

Record–Standby mode.

RETAKE (R/F)

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new

recording.

Pressing “F” fast-forwards the tape

and pressing “R” reverses it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

This is normal.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Program AE With Special Effects

1 second later, the mode is activated.

All you have to do to access any of the variety of

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select

dial.

SEPIA

After

1 sec.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the

symbol of the function you want is aligned

with the mark.

Viewfinder

•The selected mode’s name and its indication

are displayed in the viewfinder for approx.

1 second. Then the name disappears, and

only the indication remains. The mode is

activated.

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode

Release mode is selected, only the mode’s

name is displayed. Then the name disappears

and the mode is activated.

NOTES:

● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the

fader (੬ pg. 20) 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.

Mark

FAR NEAR

PROGRAM AE

select dial

–

DIAL

SYMBOL

VIEWFINDER

INDICATION

DIAL

SYMBOL

VIEWFINDER

INDICATION

MODE

LOCK

AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

FG:FOG

Electronic Fog Filter

Auto Mode Lock

Electronic Fog Filter

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

incorrect operation due to accidental button

pressing during shooting.

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.

•In this mode the following controls are disabled;

FADE, WIDE, TITLE, DISPLAY, M.W.B (Manual

White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,

Exposure Control and MENU

ND:ND EFFECT ND Effect

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on

the subject.

Auto Mode

Release

RELEASE

AUTO RELEASE

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

DIAL

SYMBOL

VIEWFINDER

INDICATION

DIAL

SYMBOL

VIEWFINDER

INDICATION

MODE

SEPIA

Sepia

SPORTS

Sports

Sepia

Sports

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 20)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

1/1000 sec.

1/1000

S 1/1000

S 1/2000

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

TWILIGHT Twilight

1/2000

High Speed Shutter

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

Twilight

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but

can also be manually changed to another mode

(੬ pg. 23).

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

focusing (੬ pg. 19).

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the

best available picture quality, but you can override

and make the adjustment manually.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

When you want to return to the factory

setting . . .

Exposure Level Indicator

–

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard

setting is immediately restored and the

Exposure level indicator disappears.

To brighten the image

–

To darken the image

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

Focus

detection zone

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall,

or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The low-contrast warning “

viewfinder.

” appears in the

Focus Lock

This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially

helpful in the following situations:

•When things pass between your subject and the

camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your

subject in before recording.

FAR

NEAR

•When you want your subject to be focused, and to

appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the

subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage

the focus lock function and move the camcorder until

the subject is where you want it.

PROGRAM AE select dial

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

LOCK FOCUS

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “

”

appears in the viewfinder.

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock

indication disappears.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece

of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,

wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out

first (੬ pg. 15). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,

the camcorder could automatically zoom out

depending on the distance between the camcorder and

the subject. *When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 25) is

activated, the camcorder will not zoom out automati-

cally.

Manual Focus

Power zoom lever

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications

“

” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

FAR

NEAR

To nearer subject . . .

Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications

“

” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

PROGRAM AE select dial

LOCK FOCUS

Release FAR or NEAR. The focus

indication is replaced by the focus lock indication

“

” and the adjusted focus is locked in.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual

Focus mode is immediately released and the focus

lock indication disappears.

NOTES:

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at

longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Fader

Function indication

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.

FADE

Fade-Standby

indication

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

SELECT button

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

FADE

Press SELECT repeatedly until “

” appears.

ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE

Press SET to engage the Fade–Standby mode.

The Fade-Standby indication “FADE” is displayed.

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

activate fade-in.

PROGRAM AE select dial

SET button

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

engage fade-out.

FADE IN

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button

allows you to record a black blank screen.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is

used with Sepia (੬ pg. 17).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 16)

engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

FADE OUT

Wide

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

“wide-screen” effect.

Wide mode

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

WIDE

Press SELECT repeatedly until “

” appears.

2 _{ENGAGE WIDE MODE}

PressSET.

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

WIDE

Press SET again while “

” appears.

Instant Titles

Title indication

TITLE

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown

in the illustration to the left.

OUR VACATION

MERRY CHRISTMAS

A SPECIAL DAY

DISPLAY

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR NEW BABY

WEDDING DAY

AUTO LOCK.

No indication

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SELECT repeatedly until “

” appears.

TITLE

SELECT

SET

CONGRATULATIONS

SELECT PRESET TITLE

The characters you

have set using

Character Generator

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

displayed.

NOTES:

● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SET.

● To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and

then press SET to select the desired title.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

Character Generator

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

GAIN UP

S.LX

OFF

TELE MACRO

INTERVAL TIMER OFF

REC TIME

OFF

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

JLIP ID NO.

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “SET CHARACTER”,

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

then press NEAR. The Character Set menu appears.

INPUT CHARACTERS

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to the desired

END :MENU KEY

character, then press MENU. The selected characters appear

at the bottom of the screen. Repeat as many times as

desired (max. 18).

SET : MENU KEY

• To select the location of the next character, press +, –,

FAR or NEAR to highlight the row of squares at the bottom

of the screen, then press FAR or NEAR to make the

desired location blink. Press + when you’re done, and the

pointer returns to the character grid.

V W X

ࡖ

’

Ñ Æ Ø

–

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

END CHARACTER SETTING

L I

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “END” blink, then press

MENU twice to return to the normal screen.

END

CLEAR

NOTES:

● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

“CLEAR” blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press

MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase

selected characters only, first move the pointer to the row

of squares by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR to highlight

them. Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character

blink, then press +, FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to

SET : MENU KEY

V W X

ࡖ

’

Ñ Æ Ø

–

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

“

” in the top left corner. Press MENU.

L I KE YOU

ࡖ

● To display the characters you have set — “Instant Title” or

“Date/Time/Character Insert” (੬ pg. 22).

END

CLEAR

● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Date/Time Character Insert

SELECT

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters

in your 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. 11). If you haven’t, do so

before continuing.

DISPLAY

SET

SELECT MODE

PROGRAM AE

select dial

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

DISP.

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT DISPLAY

DISP.

Press SELECT repeatedly until “

” appears.

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Auto Date Record mode

Date-off mode

Date display

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through

the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

NOTES:

Character Generator

Date/Time display

● The selected display can be recorded.

● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off

mode before shooting.

Auto Date Record mode

● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press

SET.

● If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the

Record–Standby mode and then select the desired

display mode using SET.

AUTO DATE

DEC 25.97

Auto date record

mode

Auto date record

executed

AUTO DATE RECORD

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

•After changing the date.

•After loading a cassette.

Date display

Date/Time display

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

SE T.

In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with

“AUTO DATE”.

DEC 25.97

DEC 25.97 PM 10:50

Character Generator

NOTES:

● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the

auto date record 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.

SET CHAR

IN PARIS, FRANCE

No Characters

stored

Example of stored

characters

Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)

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

M.W.B.

MWB

• When an object is in various shades of the same color.

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment.

SELECT

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

M.W.B.

Press SELECT reapeatedly until “

” appears.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the

required indication appears in the viewfinder.

SET

PROGRAM AE select dial

“MWB” ..... With a memorized personal White Balance

setting (see below)

“

” ......... Outdoors on sunny day

”......... Outdoors on cloudy day

” .......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp

MWB

MWB sets the color temperature for the subject’s light source

so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by

surroundings, even when there are multiple subjects with

different color temperatures.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

ADJUST FOCUS

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually

(੬ pg. 19).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold

SET for more than 3 seconds.

• “MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment, then

stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.

NOTES:

● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press SET until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE

select dial to “AUTO LOCK”.

● Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or

when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.

● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance (“Basic Connections”

੬ pg. 29).

● When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST FOCUS”), this unit makes its color

temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colors. For example, when

adjusting with red, blue or yellow colors, the image becomes the color which aproximates to green, orange or purple

respectively.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an

easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many

of the more detailed camcorder settings.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

FAR

Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired

function.

NEAR

–

MAKE SETTING

The setting procedure depends on the function you

select.

GAIN UP

S.LX

OFF

If you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVAL

TIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . .

.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices

until the desired setting appears.

If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . .

.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for

each function (SET CHARACTER – ੬ pg. 21;

DATE/TIME – ੬ pg. 11).

TELE MACRO

INTERVAL TIMER OFF

REC TIME

JLIP ID NO.

OFF

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

END :MENU KEY

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

GAIN UP

NORM

TELE MACRO

INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN

REC TIME

1/2S

JLIP ID NO.

NOTE:

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.

END :MENU KEY

PAUSE

If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has

been changed from the factory settings, this

mark appears in the viewfinder.

GAIN UP

S.LX

To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more

convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if

the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected

when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK

mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux)

NORM

To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is

more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although

the subject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for

measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard

for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement)

*EIA : Electronic Industries Association

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

TELE MACRO

OFF

Usually set to this position.

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a

distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus

at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you

can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of

approx. 60 cm.

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of

focus.

OFF

15 S

30 S

INTERVAL TIMER

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer

(੬ pg. 26) and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 27).

1 MIN

5 MIN

OFF

1/4 S

1/2 S

1 S

REC TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation

and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 27).

JLIP ID NO.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such

as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP).

The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

Allows you to input characters. (੬ pg. 21).

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).

= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to

AUTO LOCK

NOTE:

During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,

use Manual Focus (੬ pg. 19).

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

Interval

Timer Indicator

You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING

START/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you

secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

1MIN

1/2S

Rec Time Indicator

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

NEAR

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

SET INTERVAL TIME

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR to

cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired

time appears. Choose from “15S”, “30S”, “1MIN”,

“5MIN”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

–

FAR

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press RECORDING START/STOP. The tally lamp

begins blinking, and the blinking frequency

increases about 5 seconds before recording is to

start. Once recording begins, the lamp stops

blinking but stays lit.

Tally lamp

To Release Self-Timer . . .

GAIN UP

TELE MACRO

S.LX

OFF

..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press RECORDING

START/STOP to stop the blinking, then set

“INTERVAL TIMER” to “OFF”.

INTERVAL TIMER OFF

REC TIME

OFF

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

END :MENU KEY

1/2S

1/4S

OFF

5MIN

1MIN

30S

15S

OFF

Animation

Time-Lapse

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

object for a brief period of time.

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

you can record subtle changes over an extended

period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before

performing the following steps.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before

performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

SET RECORDING TIME

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desired

time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,

“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

RECORDINGS

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR

to cycle through the choices. Stop when the

desired time appears. Choose from “15S”,

“30S”, “1MIN”, “5MIN”, or select to turn the

function “OFF”.

START RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

SET RECORDING TIME

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desired

time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,

“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

START TIME-LAPSE

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

RECORDING

Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

Recording and intervals alternate

automatically.

NOTES:

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

set “REC TIME” and “INTERVAL TIMER” in the

Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the

tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

“INTERVAL TIMER” and “REC TIME” in the

Menu screen to “OFF”.

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or

Time-Lapse mode.

● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

● Before performing other operations following

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded

with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS

video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery

powered and automatically performs tape loading and

unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

one “AA(R6)” size battery as shown in the

illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

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

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

PLAYBACK Basic Connections

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

When

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

connecting the

cables, open

the jack cover.

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Audio and Video

cables (optional)

optional Audio and Video cables between the

AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder

and those on the VCR.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

VCR

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV

to its VIDEO mode.

Antenna

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

To AUDIO,

VIDEO and RF DC

OUT connectors

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

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:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power

Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead

of the battery pack.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power switch to “CAMERA”,

then set your TV to the appropriate input

mode.

● 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.

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connection

procedure.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

NOTE:

PLAY/PAUSE

REW FF

Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in

“Basic Connections” (੬ pg. 29).

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

STOP

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On

indicator lights.

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in

the viewfinder and the connected TV.

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

NOTE:

Recording mode indicator

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode or Still Playback mode. To turn on

again, set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, then to

“PLAY”.

Tape running

M-1:23:45

indicator

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

: Rewind/Reverse

Tape counter

6 : Still Playback

PLAYBACK Features

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Manual Tracking

To eliminate noise bars that appear

on the screen during playback.

OPERATION:

NOTES:

1) Press either +/– button as many

times as necessary for best picture.

● To reset TRACKING to the original

preset, press both + and – buttons

simultaneously.

–

● Manual Tracking may not work

with tapes recorded on other VCRs

or camcorders.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

Still Playback

To pause during playback.

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSE again.

COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome during Still

Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Shuttle Search

To allow high-speed search in either

direction.

STOP

OPERATION:

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

REW

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome or darken in

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Counter Memory Function

To make it easier to locate a specific

tape segment.

OPERATION:

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

more than 2 seconds. The counter

resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M”

appears.

3) After recording or playback, press

STOP, then REW. The tape

automatically stops at or close to

0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

playback.

NOTES:

● The counter memory functions in

the FF and REW modes.

● To disable Counter Memory

Function, press COUNTER R/M so

the “M” disappears.

EDITING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PLAY/PAUSE

Power switch

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.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

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.

When connecting

the cables, open the

jack cover.

START EDITING

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

Audio and Video

cable (optional)

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

connectors

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

VCR (Recording deck)

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Random Assemble Editing

[R.A.Edit]

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

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.

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to

the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR

SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

•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

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.

RM-V700U (optional)

VCR CODE LIST

NOTES:

VCR BRAND BUTTONS

● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In

this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

● If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use

the controls on the VCR.

NAME

(A) (B)

NAME

(A) (B)

1ꢀ

2ꢀ

`ꢀ

6ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

7ꢀ

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

PHILIPS

2ꢀ

PANASONIC

RCA

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

8ꢀ

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

6ꢀ

3ꢀ

HITACHI

● The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate this

camcorder.

JVC

ꢀ

MAKE CONNECTIONS

MAGNAVOX

CONNECT TO . . .

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

6ꢀ

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

9ꢀ

MITSUBISHI

NEC

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

PHILIPS

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

ꢀ

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s

Pause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration

on page 34.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

EDITING (cont.)

REW/FF

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

“PLAY”.

STOP

CANCEL

PREPARE VCR

IN/OUT

R.A. EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

DISPLAY

Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the

screen of the connected TV.

Open the cover

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 connectors

To J terminal

(JLIP)

Editing cable

(optional, 3.5ø

mini-plug cable)

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

To AUDIO

and VIDEO IN

connectors

To Remote

PAUSE

Pause-

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

(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.

● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds

open between scenes.

● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points

or out-points.

● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,

the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing

doesn’t take place.

● Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from

memory.

● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

OUT

ᮣ 1 0:00:25

0:00:25

0:03:18

0:02:33

0:01:05

0:03:31

0:02:53

ᮣ 4 0:04:11

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:00:25

0:00:00

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:04:11

0:01:13

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

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.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

specified order.

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

EDIT

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

Press STOP on both units.

STOP

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

NOTES:

● If you performed step 1 on page 33 (“MAKE

CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at

the VCR during editing.

● The on-screen display only appears while the

camcorder searches for each scene.

● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited

tape with certain VCRs.

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

LENS COVER

open/close switch

Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off

the camcorder.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove

the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Set to “POWER OFF”.

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close

the lens cover.

BATT. RELEASE

EJECT

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

CLEAN LENS

PUSH

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

Remove

lens cleaning paper.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it

out.

2 Remove dust using a blower brush.

3 Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn

it clockwise.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or

alcohol.

Marks

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack

has been removed or other power units have been

disconnected.

● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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).

The power suddenly goes off and

doesn’t come back on by itself.

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If

it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing.

Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have

sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 14).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no

playback picture.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode 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. 31).

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. 31).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

Some functions are not available.

● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of

the camcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

in the viewfinder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

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 (੬pg. 12).

An error number (i.e. E03) appears

in the viewfinder.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power

on again. If the error number still appears in the view-

finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

● The diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 10).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 18).

A character generator title and the

date and time displays disappear

from the viewfinder.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased.

Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before

disconnecting the power source.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

of the Lens Cover.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit

(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and

proceed as usual from the beginning.

INDEX Viewfinder

1 2 3

6 7

(

18MIN

DISP.

T30

REC SP

SEPIA

LENS COVER

–05

MWB

FADE

PAUSE

1MIN

1/2S

)

TAPE END

MERRY CHR ISTMAS

DEC 25. 97 AM 10 : 24

Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/Remaining

% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s

remaining power level: “ ”.

Tape Time ........................................... ੬ pg. 14

When no cassette is inserted or when Erase

Protection tab is not in the position that allows

recording, the Cassette ( )Warning blinks.

Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is

displayed.

When the power is almost gone, the indicator

blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the

battery pack with a fully charged one.

(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

2 Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 12

squares —

— does not necessarily mean

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ ੬ pg. 16

Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the

PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one

position to another. Then only the indicator

remains at 9.

^ Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 18

& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 17

* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 23

( Menu Setting Change Indicator........... ੬ pg. 24

4 Program Manager Function

) Clock Warning

Indication ........................................... ੬ pg. 20

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is

set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

Displayed for about 5 seconds if the clock

(lithium) battery is not in place or is exhausted

when power is turned on. Also displayed for

about 5 seconds when clock battery becomes

exhausted while using the camcorder.

For inserting or replacing the clock

5 Lens Cover Warning ........................... ੬ pg. 14

6 Tape Length Display ........................... ੬ pg. 12

7 Zoom Level Indicator.......................... ੬ pg. 15

8 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 14

0 Fade–Standby Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 20

battery ................................................ ੬ pg. 10

q Condensation Warning

When this indication appears, all functions are

disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the

power source) for a few hours, and when you

turn it on again the indicator should disappear.

! Interval Time/Recording

Time Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 26

@ Record–Standby Mode Indicator......... ੬ pg. 14

# Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 21

$ Date/Time Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 22

w Tape End Display ................................ ੬ pg. 14

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

INDEX Controls

6 7 8 9 0 !

4 5

% ^ & * ( )

Controls

1 Diopter Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 10

2 Power Zoom Lever ............................ ੬ pg. 15

3 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch .........੬ pg. 8

4 Recording Start/Stop Button ................੬ pg. 14

5 POWER Switch .................................. ੬ pg.14,30

6 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 30

@ REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 30

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button....... ੬ pg. 15

# FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 30

RETAKE F Button................................ ੬ pg. 15

$ PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 30

% SELECT Button ................................... ੬ pg. 20

^ SET Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 20

& PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 16

7 Tape Length [T20•30•40]

Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 12

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 31

* Multi-Function Control

•Exposure +/– ................................... ੬ pg. 17

8 EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 35

•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. ੬ pg. 18

•Menu Setting Change ....................... ੬ pg. 24

•Tracking +/– .................................... ੬ pg. 31

( MENU Button .................................... ੬ pg. 24

) PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 12

q EJECT Switch...................................... ੬ pg. 12

9 Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select

Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 12

R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ...................੬ pg. 34

0 R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 34

! R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button....................੬ pg. 34

Q W E R

w p

r t y

Connectors

Other Parts

w J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

o Camera sensor

Connector.)

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

(Located beneath the jack cover)

•Connect the Editing Cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 34).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

dealer. Information (in English) is also available

at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/

p Microphone

Q Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 13

W Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 10

E Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 8

R Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 10

T LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 14

Y Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 13

U Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 13

e DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 9

The jacks r to y are located beneath the jack

cover.

r VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... ੬ pg. 29

t RF DC OUT Jack................................ ੬ pg. 29

y AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. ੬ pg. 29

Indicators

u Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 14

i Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 14

INDEX Terms

AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8

Animation Recording .............................. pg. 27

Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 22

Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 18

Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 16

Auto Mode Release Mode .......................pg. 16

ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 16

Playback ................................................. pg. 30

Program AE with Special Effects ...............pg. 16

Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 6

Quick Review ......................................... pg. 15

Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8, 43

Brighten the Image.................................. pg. 17

Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 33–35

Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 16–27

Recording ............................................... pg. 14

Recording, Start/Stop .............................. pg. 14

Recording Mode Setting ......................... pg. 12

Recording-Standby ................................. pg. 14

Remote Control Unit............................... pg. 33

Remove Cassette..................................... pg. 12

Retake..................................................... pg. 15

Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 30

Car Battery.............................................. pg. 9

Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 28

Character Generator ............................... pg. 21

Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 8

Charging the Battery Pack ........................pg. 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10

Connection to a VCR/TV ........................ pg. 29

Contents ................................................. pg. 7

Counter Memory .................................... pg. 31

Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 26

Sepia Mode ............................................ pg. 17

Shoulder Strap Attachment ......................pg. 13

Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 33

Specifications ......................................... pg. 45

Sports Mode ........................................... pg. 17

Still Playback .......................................... pg. 31

Darken the Image ................................... pg. 17

Date/Time/Character Insert ......................pg. 22

Date/Time Setting ................................... pg. 11

Discharge the Battery pack ......................pg. 8

Diopter Adjust ........................................ pg. 10

Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................pg. 16

Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 12

Exposure Control .................................... pg. 17

Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 30

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 32

Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 12

Time-Lapse Shooting............................... pg. 27

Tracking .................................................. pg. 31

Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 13

Twilight Mode......................................... pg. 17

Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 20

Fast-Forward Tape................................... pg. 30

Focus Lock ............................................. pg. 18

Grip Adjustment ..................................... pg. 13

Viewfinder Adjustment ........................... pg. 10

Viewfinder, Indications ........................... pg. 39

High Speed Shutter Mode ........................pg. 17

White Balance Adjustment ......................pg. 23

Wide Mode............................................. pg. 20

Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 12

Instant Titles............................................ pg. 21

Zooming ................................................. pg. 15

Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 19

MBR code Setting ................................... pg. 33

CAUTIONS

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.

General Battery Precautions

•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

ones.

•Use only the following batteries:

C-P6U or C-P7U .................... AA (R6) size

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when

replacing the battery.

2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

can leak or explode.

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

Plug adapter

3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

4. Remove the battery from the unit if it is to be

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions:

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a

nickel-cadmium battery. Before using

the supplied battery pack or an

optional battery pack, be sure to read

the following cautions:

(1) 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 instruc-

tions, 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:

1. To avoid hazard . . .

Terminals

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

.... charge in an environment where

temperatures are within the tolerances shown

in the chart below. This is a chemical

reaction type battery—cooler temperatures

impede chemical reaction, while warmer

temperatures can prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

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.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

.... replace the battery pack when it begins to

deliver less recording time per charge.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as

near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

.... near a television set.

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

.... 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.

NOTES:

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

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.

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

Cassettes

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C

mark.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the

sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

5. This camcorder features a built-in head

cleaner which automatically cleans the

heads and head drum when a cassette is

loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads

become dirty and cause blurriness or

interruption in the playback picture,

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

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.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not

in use.

•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal

damage to the camcorder itself.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V11U)

Format

: VHS NTSC standard

Power source

Power consumption

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

: DC 6V

Power requirement

: 5.5 W

: NTSC-type

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 HZ

Other countries

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS

standard

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

: 23 W

Color

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer

Cassette

Tape speed

cassette

controlled

: 33.35 mm/sec.

(1-5/16 ips)

: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

Dimensions

Weight

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm (5-15/16” x

1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)

: Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)

Recording time (max.)

: 40 minutes

: 120 minutes

(with TC-40 cassette)

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Dimensions

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

104 (D) mm (7-7/16” x 1”

x 4-1/8”)

: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)

: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

(32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

(–4°F to 122°F)

Weight

Accessory

Provided Accessories ......................੬ pg. 6

Weight

Dimensions

: Approx. 805 g (1.8 lbs)

Optional Accessories

(Including viewfinder) : 112 (W) x 112 (H) x

211 (D) mm (4-7/16” x

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

•Battery Charger BH-VC10U

4-7/16” x 8-5/16”)

CAMERA

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

•RF Unit RF-V5U

Pick up

Lens

: 1/4” format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,

18:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate this

camcorder.

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder

with 0.55” color LCD

This comcorder can use the RM-V700U only for

R.A. Edit with a non-JVC VCR.

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Some acccessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

VIDEO

Output

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

out connector)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and

specifications subject to change without notice.

AUDIO

Output

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO out

connector)

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