COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-AXM40
The Logical Choice
PAL
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
Compact VHS
PAL
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0002-0N5A
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
MAJOR FEATURES
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3
4
ⅢLCD Colour Monitor (੬ pg. 12)
ⅢProgramme AE with Special Effects
(੬ pgs. 16, 17)
•Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release
•Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect
•Sepia •Twilight •Sports
•1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter
•1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
ⅢIntegrated Auto Light (੬ pg. 15)
ⅢPicture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 20)
ⅢDigital Hyper Zoom (੬ pg. 14)
ⅢDigital Fades/Wipes (੬ pg. 21)
ⅢEasyEdit with Random Assemble
Editing (੬ pg. 35 – 37)
Power .............................................. 4
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 6
Viewfinder Adjustment .......................... 6
Date/Time Setting ................................ 7
Tape Length Setting............................... 8
Loading/Unloading A Cassette.................. 8
Grip Adjustment................................... 9
Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... 9
Tripod Mounting ................................... 9
RECORDING
10
Basic Recording ................................. 10
Basic Features ................................... 14
Advanced Features ............................. 16
PLAYBACK
30
Basic Playback .................................. 30
Features.......................................... 31
Basic Connections ............................... 32
Using The Cassette Adapter ................... 33
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
EDITING
34
Tape Dubbing .................................... 34
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ......... 35
•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11EG
•Battery Pack
BN-V12U
USING REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT
38
Insert Editing .................................... 40
Audio Dubbing ................................... 41
•Shoulder Strap
•Remote Control
Unit RM-V704U
or RM-V700U
TROUBLESHOOTING
42
INDEX
44
Controls .......................................... 44
Connectors ....................................... 44
Indicators ........................................ 44
Other Parts ...................................... 44
LCD monitor/Viewfinder ...................... 46
•Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
•AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) cable
•Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 2
CAUTIONS
47
49
SPECIFICATIONS
•Editing cable
•DC cord
•Cable Adapter
GETTING STARTED
4
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Power
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
POWER
indicator
To AC outlet
NOTES:
● No function is available without power supply.
● Use only specified power supply.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
END
indicator
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
1
2
outlet. The power indicator lights.
REFRESH switch
Charge marker
REFRESH indicator
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.
** CHARGE MARKER
A charge marker is provided on
the battery pack to help you
remember whether it has been
charged or not. Two colours are
provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means
charged and which means
discharged.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
When charging is completed, the END indicator
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction
of the arrow.
3
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
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
Hook on.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
1
1
2
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
Push in.
2
LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off
LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on
BATT. RELEASE
BATT. PACK
BN-V12U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
45 (30)
55 (35)
100 (70)
135 (95)
115 (75)
155 (105)
( ): when the video light is on.
**REFRESH
ATTENTION:
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that
allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before
recharging.
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.
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5
NOTES:
● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
● Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully
charged battery pack.
● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery
pack.
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.
● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.
● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.
● A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to
continue.
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
To AC outlet
DC OUT
terminal
To DC in jack
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
Core Filter
DC cord
AA-V11EG
To car’s
cigarette
lighter socket
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
Use the Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as
shown in the above illustration).
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the above illustration).
NOTES:
NOTES:
● When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
● The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,
refer to the respective instruction booklet.
● When using the provided DC cord, make sure
you connect the end of the cable with the core
filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves
performance of equipment.
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
6
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Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
A
SWITCH OFF POWER
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
1
2
3
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
Open the clock battery compartment cover while
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
A
battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025
lithium battery and push it in.
4
5
CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
3
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
1
2
3
(see illustration at left).
1
SELECT MODE
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
2
ADJUST DIOPTRE
Turn the dioptre adjustment control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
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Date/Time Setting
NEAR
SELECT MODE
First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK.
1
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
FAR
MENU
2
3
SELECT FUNCTION
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/
Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time
screen appears.
SET DATE/TIME
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set
4
begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct
setting appears.
•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.
PROGRAM AE select dial
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Gain Up
S.LX
OFF
OFF
OFF
07
START CLOCK OPERATION
Tele Macro
Interval Timer
Rec Time
Menu Screen
Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or
NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then press MENU.
The Menu screen reappears.
5
6
JLIP ID NO.
Tally
Set Character
Date/Time
ON
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU.
END :MENU KEY
NOTES:
Set Time and
Date Screen
● To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time
Insert” (੬ pg. 24).
1.1.00
Set
10:45
Cancel
● If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2, 31. 6,
etc.) and perform step 5, “Input Error” appears blinking
at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to
input the correct number.
Date
Day/Month/Year
Time
24-hour indication
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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Tape Length Setting
T30•45•60 tape length select button
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
SET TAPE LENGTH
Press T30•45•60 until the required indication
1
appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T30 =
30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes,
and T60 = 60 minutes.
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 11) displayed in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor
1
2
3
4
5
to an angle of over 45 degrees.
Tape length indicator
T30
T30
T45
T60
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
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.
2
4
NOTES:
3
● 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.
1
5
1
● 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
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Grip Adjustment
Power zoom lever
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
lever. 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
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
RECORDING Basic Recording
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NOTE:
LENS COVER switch
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 4)
● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 8)
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 9)
LOAD A CASSETTE
First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD
1
monitor to an angle of over 45 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 button
Shooting while watching the viewfinder
Power indicator
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.
START SHOOTING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
3
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
REC
and “
” appears in the viewfinder.
Tally lamp
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Tape remaining time indicator
STOP RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop
recording.
25min
*---min
4
(Now calculating)
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
60min
59min
NOTES:
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more,
the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder
switches off automatically to save power.
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
3min
2min (Blinking)
1min (Blinking)
0min (Blinking)
● 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. 8).
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end,
and the power goes off automatically if left in this
condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears
when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is
loaded.
Start/Stop button
● While shooting, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove
some indications from the screen (੬ pg. 46).
● 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. 14) 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.
DISPLAY button
● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
Tally lamp
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
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Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ pg. 10).
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
LENS COVER
Switch
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.
POWER
Start/Stop
Power indicator
START SHOOTING
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability (੬ pg. 13) and press the Recording
Start/Stop button.
3
4
MONITOR OPEN
•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.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
Speaker
Tape remaining time indicator
NOTES:
25min
● 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. 10).
*---min
(Now calculating)
60min
59min
● For other notes, refer to pg. 11.
3min
2min (Blinking)
1min (Blinking)
0min (Blinking)
Tally lamp
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Journalistic shooting
In some situations different angles of shooting may be
required for more dramatic results.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
1
TILT LCD MONITOR
Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
2
direction.
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle
(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).
Self-recording
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in
the LCD monitor.
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180
1
2
degrees so that it faces forward.
START RECORDING
Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
•During self-recording, the monitor image and
indications do not appear inverted as when
viewing a mirror.
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 towards “+”.
If you want to darken the image . . .
Turn the dial towards “–”.
BRIGHT dial
RECORDING Basic Features
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FEATURE:
Zooming
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or
an instantaneous change in image
magnification.
Zoom-in
OPERATION:
36X Hyper zoom
Digital circuitry doubles the
maximum 18x magnification offered
by optical zoom.
Zoom-out
1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever
towards “T”.
2) To zoom out, slide towards “W”.
Zoom indicator bar
NOTES:
● During Hyper Zoom, the speed
increases the further you slide the
Zoom Lever.
● Focusing may be come unstable
during Hyper Zoom. In this case,
set the zoom while in Record–
Standby, set manual focus or Focus
Lock (੬ pg. 18, 19), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
Zoom Level
indicator
● The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only
moves during optical zoom. Once
the Zoom Level indicator reaches
the top of the zoom indicator bar,
all magnification from that point is
through digital processing.
RETAKE (R/F)
● During digital image processing,
the quality of the image may suffer.
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Quick Review
To check the end of the last record-
ing.
OPERATION:
1) Press “ ” and release quickly
during the Record-Standby mode.
•Tape is rewound for about 2
seconds and played back
automatically, then pauses in
Record-Standby mode for the
next shot.
Power zoom lever
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.
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 button
to start recording.
NOTE:
Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.
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15
Video Light
When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the
scene by using the built-in video light.
SET VIDEO LIGHT
Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required.
1 ON
: Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
OFF : Turns off the light.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s
power on.
•It is recommended to set the white balance
(੬ pg. 25) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the
video light.
•When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
NOTES:
● Even if the battery indicator (
) does not blink in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder, if the battery pack’s
charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automati-
cally when you turn on the video light, or when you
start recording with the video light turned on.
● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch is set to
“AUTO”:
•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light
may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually
switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF/
AUTO/ON switch.
•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode
(੬ pg. 17) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.
•While the Twilight mode (੬ pg. 17) is engaged, the
light will not activate.
DANGER
•The video light can become extremely hot. Do not
touch it either while in operation or soon after
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it
remains extremely hot.
•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.
between the video light and people or objects.
•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
•It is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
RECORDING Advanced Features
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Programme 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.
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
Sepia
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol
1
of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for
approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and
only the indication remains. The mode is
activated.
After 1 sec.
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release
mode is selected, only the mode’s name is
displayed. Then the name disappears and the
mode is activated.
NOTES:
● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe (੬ pg. 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
colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.
Mark
C
U
PROGRAM AE
select dial
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Dial
LCD monitor/
Dial
LCD monitor/
Mode
Mode
symbol Viewfinder indication
symbol Viewfinder indication
Twilight
Twilight
LOCK
Auto Lock
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Lock
Twilight
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
incorrect operation due to accidental button
pressing during shooting.
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•In this mode the following controls are disabled;
Fade/Wipe, wide, title, display, M.W.B. (Manual
White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,
Exposure Control and MENU
•Auto gain control is turned off.
•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but
can also be manually changed to another mode
(੬ pg. 25).
•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).
RELEASE
Auto Release
Auto Mode Release
Auto Mode Release
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
Sports
Sports
Sports
FG
FG:Fog
Electronic Fog Filter
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
Electronic Fog Filter
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the
image and gives it a “fancy” look.
1/1000 sec.
1/1000
1/2000
S 1/1000
S 1/2000
1
2
High Speed Shutter
1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
ND
ND:ND Effect
ND Effect
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
ND Effect
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on
the subject.
Sepia
Sepia
Sepia
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 22)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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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.*
NEAR
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
FAR
* The low-contrast warning “
monitor or the viewfinder.
” appears in the LCD
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.
•When you want your subject to be focused, and to
appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the
subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage
the focus lock function and move the camcorder until
the subject is where you want it.
PROGRAM AE select dial
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.
LOCK FOCUS
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “
”
appears in the LCD monitor or 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. 14). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,
the camcorder could automatically zoom out
depending on the distance between the camcorder and
the subject. *When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 27) is activated,
the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
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Manual Focus
NEAR
FAR
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (੬ pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
Power zoom lever
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
ADJUST FOCUS
To farther subject . . .
2 Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
To nearer subject . . .
PROGRAM AE select dial
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
LOCK FOCUS
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is
replaced by the focus lock indication “
adjusted focus is locked in.
3
4
” and the
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual
Focus mode is immediately released and the focus
lock indication disappears.
NOTES:
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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Picture Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-
tion.
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER
Press PICTURE STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the
1
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
PICTURE STABILIZER
•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press PICTURE
STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
• When shooting dark or dim subjects
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
• When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
● Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
+
02
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
OR . . .
Exposure Level Indicator
DARKEN IMAGE
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
To brighten the image
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
–
06
+
06
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
3
To darken the image
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Fade/Wipe
[Ex. : Black Fader]
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or
wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter
Record–Standby mode.
FADE IN
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.
FADE OUT
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
SELECT FUNCTION
Function indication
Press SEL. repeatedly until “
” appears.
Fade/Wipe
Fade/Wipe
Mosaic Fader
Fade/Wipe
After
2 sec.
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-
STANDBY MODE
Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at
left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected
and reserved.
3
BK
BK
Black Fader
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for
approx. 2 seconds. Then the name disappears, and
only the indication remains.
Mosaic Fader
Shutter Wipe
Slide Wipe
START RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and
activate fade- or wipe-in.
Off
(No indication)
OFF
4
OR . . .
END RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and
engage fade- or wipe-out.
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-
STANDBY MODE
SET button
SEL. button
While “
” is displayed, press SET twice.
Fade/Wipe
5
•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the
reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.
Black Fader
B
K
Fades in/out to a black screen.
Mosaic Fader
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic
pattern.
PROGRAM AE select dial
Shutter Wipe
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,
closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image
pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.
NOTES:
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/
Stop button allows you to record a black
blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic
Fader is selected.
Slide Wipe
●
The screen becomes slightly reddish when
the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia ( pg. 17).
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover
the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.
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Wide
LCD monitor or viewfinder
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like
“wide-screen” effect.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
Wide mode
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Title
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
Press SEL. repeatedly until “
” appears.
Wide
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
Title indication
PressSET.
Happy Birthday
Happy Holidays
Our Family
No indication
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Press SET again while “ Wide” appears.
The characters
you have set
using Character
Generator
Movie Star
Party Time
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.
Merry Christmas
Wedding Day
Congratulations
DISPLAY
SELECT MODE
SET button
SEL. button
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SEL. repeatedly until “
” appears.
Title
SELECT PRESET TITLE
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 SEL.
repeatedly until “
” appears then press SET.
Title
● To recall a title, press SET again.
PROGRAM AE select dial
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Character Generator
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.
MENU button
FAR
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
NEAR
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Set
Character”, then press NEAR. The Character Set
menu appears.
INPUT CHARACTERS
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make the desired
character blink, then press MENU. The selected
characters appear at the bottom of the screen.
Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).
3
•To select the location of the next character, press
+, –, FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares
blink at the bottom of the screen, then press FAR
or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath
the desired location. Press + when you’re done,
and the blinking cursor returns to the character
grid.
PROGRAM AE select dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Gain Up
S.LX
OFF
OFF
OFF
07
Tele Macro
Interval Timer
Rec Time
END CHARACTER SETTING
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “End” blink, then
JLIP ID NO.
Tally
Set Character
Date/Time
4
press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.
ON
NOTES:
END :MENU KEY
● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make
“Clear” blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press
MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase
selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor
to the character at the bottom row which you want to
replace, then press +, FAR or NEAR to highlight “ ” in
the top left corner, and then press MENU.
● To display the characters you have set — “Instant Title”
(੬ pg. 22) or “Date/Time/Character Insert”
(੬ pg. 24).
SET : MENU KEY
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● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby
mode.
End
Clear
SET : MENU KEY
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F
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Clear
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Date/Time Character Insert
This feature allows you to display date, time and
characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a
connected colour monitor, record them manually or
automatically, and even make your own titles.
SEL.
SET
NOTE:
You should already have performed the Date/Time
Setting procedure (੬ pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
DISPLAY
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
SELECT MODE
Disp.
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.
PROGRAM AE
select dial
SELECT DISPLAY
Press SEL. repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears.
Date-off mode
(No indication)
Date display
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
Time display
Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through
The characters
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.
you have set
using Character
Generator
Date/Time display
Auto Date Record mode
NOTES:
● The selected display can be recorded.
● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off
mode before shooting.
Date display
Auto Date Record mode
● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press
SEL. repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears then press SET.
● To recall the display, press SET again.
AUTO DATE RECORD
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Auto Date
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
Auto date record mode
Time display
•After changing the date.
•After loading a cassette.
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing
SET.
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In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“Auto Date”.
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Auto date record
executed
Date/Time display
Characters
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.
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characters
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Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system
senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for
automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise
colour adjustment is not possible under the following
conditions:
SET
SEL.
•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being
shot outdoors.
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters
for white balance adjustment.
SELECT MODE
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.
M.W.B.
PROGRAM AE
select dial
MWB
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SEL. repeatedly until “
” appears.
M.W.B.
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
White balance mode indicator
No indication (Auto) MWB
Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the
required indication appears in the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.
“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 colour temperature for the subject’s light
source so you can shoot with natural colours that are
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are
multiple subjects with different colour temperatures.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.
NOTES:
ADJUST FOCUS
● To switch to automatic white balance
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually
(੬ pg. 19).
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.
● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in
front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST
FOCUS”), this unit makes its colour
temperature standard for automatic white
balance. So you can enjoy shooting with
different colours. For example, when adjusting
with red, blue or yellow colours, the image
becomes the colour which aproximates to
green, orange or purple respectively.
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold
3
SET for more than 3 seconds.
•“MWB” blinks in the LCD moitor or the viewfinder
during adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit
when adjustment is complete.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.
MENU
FAR
NEAR
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired
function.
MAKE SETTING
The setting procedure depends on the function you
select.
PROGRAM AE select dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer,
Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices
until the desired setting appears.
If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for
each function (Set Character – ੬ pg. 23; Date/
Time – ੬ pg. 7).
Gain Up
S.LX
OFF
OFF
OFF
07
Tele Macro
Interval Timer
Rec Time
JLIP ID NO.
Tally
Set Character
Date/Time
ON
CLOSE MENU
END :MENU KEY
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.
5
Gain Up
NORM
ON
NOTE:
Tele Macro
Interval Timer
Rec Time
1min
1/2s
07
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
JLIP ID NO.
Tally
Set Character
Date/Time
ON
END :MENU KEY
PAUSE
If Gain Up or Tele Macro in the
Menu has been changed from the
factory settings, this mark appears.
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MENU
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
OFF
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is
more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although
the subject becomes slightly dark.
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
adjustment.
Tele Macro
OFF
ON
Usually set to this position.
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a
distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus
at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you
can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of
approx. 60 cm.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
focus.
OFF
15s
30s
1min
5min
OFF
1/4s
1/2s
1s
Interval Timer
Rec Time
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer
(੬ pg. 28) and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 29).
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation
and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 29).
5s
JLIP ID NO.
Tally
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such
as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP).
The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.
ON
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of rcording.
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
OFF
Set Character
Date/Time
Allows you to input characters. (੬ pg. 23).
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 7).
= 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.)
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Self-Timer
MENU
FAR
You can set the delay between pressing the Recording
Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you
secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
NEAR
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode
before performing the following steps.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
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”.
PROGRAM AE
select dial
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU.
3
4
Tally lamp
START DELAYED RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button. 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.
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
Interval Timer Indicator
Rec Time Indicator
To Release Self-Timer . . .
1min
1/2s
..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set
“Interval Timer” to “OFF”.
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Gain Up
S.LX
OFF
OFF
OFF
07
Tele Macro
Interval Timer
Rec Time
JLIP ID NO.
Tally
Set Character
Date/Time
ON
END :MENU KEY
5s
1s
1/2s
1/4s
OFF
5min
1min
30s
15s
OFF
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Animation
Time-Lapse
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of
movement. This function allows you to shoot a
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same
object for a brief period of time.
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,
you can record subtle changes over an extended
period of time.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode before performing the following steps.
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode before performing the following steps.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press
MENU.
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press
MENU.
SET RECORDING TIME
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,
“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.
RECORDINGS
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
“Interval Timer”, then press FAR or NEAR to
cycle through the choices. Stop when the
desired time appears. Choose from “15s”,
“30s”, “1min”, “5min”, or select to turn the
function “OFF”.
START RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button after
focusing on the subject. The recording stops
automatically after the selected period of time.
SET RECORDING TIME
3
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,
“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.
3
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF
PICTURES
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
pictures.
4
5
START TIME-LAPSE
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
RECORDING
Set “Rec Time” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
Recording and intervals alternate
automatically.
4
5
NOTES:
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,
set “Rec Time” and “Interval Timer” in the
Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the
tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set
“Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Menu
screen to “OFF”.
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or
Time-Lapse mode.
● Fade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
● Before performing other operations following
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback
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LOAD A CASSETTE
First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD
monitor to an angle of over 45 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.
1
2
SELECT MODE
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set
the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator
lights.
POWER
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in
FF
STOP DISPLAY
3
4
the LCD monitor.
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP.
REW
PLAY/PAUSE
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape
Speaker
during Stop mode.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor
To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial towards “+”.
To darken the image, turn the dial towards “–”.
Speaker volume control
You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the
VOLUME dial.
BRIGHT
VOLUME
ADJUST VOLUME
If you want to turn up the volume . . .
1
Turn the dial towards “+”.
If you want to turn down the volume . . .
Turn the dial towards “–”.
Tape running indicator
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4
: Playback
3
: Fast-Forward/
Forward Search
: Rewind/
2
NOTES:
Reverse Search
● 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.
6 : Still Playback
8 : Eject
Tape counter
● When the power switch is set to PLAY and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 45 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.
LCD Monitor in Retracted Position
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a
connected TV (੬ pg. 32). Camcorder operation is the
same as described in this section.
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and retracted.
● During playback, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all
indications from the screen.
PLAYBACK Features
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FF
STOP
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.
REW
PLAY/PAUSE
● Manual Tracking may not work
with tapes recorded on other VCRs
or camcorders.
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.
Reverse Search
1) Press REW during playback.
COUNTER R/M
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 Fast-Forward and Rewind
modes.
● To disable Counter Memory
Function, press COUNTER R/M
less than 1 second so the “M”
disappears.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections
There are three basic types of connections. When making
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
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Connection To A VCR [A]
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
NOTE:
Use the provided Audio and Video cables.
To AUDIO and
When
VIDEO connectors
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
connecting the
cables, open
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the
Audio and Video
cables (provided)
1
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on
the VCR.
the jack cover.
A
B
SUPPLY POWER
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
If your TV/VCR
has the SCART
connector, use
the provided
2
3
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV
to its VIDEO mode.
cable adapter.
VCR
Connection To A TV With A/V Input
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)
Antenna
NOTE:
Use the provided Audio and Video cables.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the
To AUDIO,
VIDEO and
RF DC OUT
connectors
1
2
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on
the TV.
SELECT MODE
RF unit RF-V5E
(optional)
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-V5E RF unit.
* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection
procedure.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter
Cassette Adapter
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33
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS
video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery
powered and automatically performs tape loading and
unloading.
+
INSERT BATTERY
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the
illustration 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
EDITING
34
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Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
Following the illustration at left, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.
1
2
PLAY/PAUSE
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.
Power switch
SELECT VCR MODE
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
3
4
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
When
To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
connectors
connecting the
cables, open
START EDITING
the jack cover.
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
Record mode.
5
6
7
Audio and
Video cable
(provided)
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
If your TV/VCR
has the SCART
connector, use
the provided
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
cable adapter.
VCR
(Recording deck)
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35
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the
source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic
editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily
performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM-
V704U or RM-V700U) is set to operate with your brand
of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed
by operating the VCR manually.
MBR SET
VCR CTL
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is
installed in the remote control RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(੬ pg. 38).
RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided)
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
NAME
NAME
(A) (B)
(A) (B)
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
AKAI
6
6
7
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
7
PHILIPS
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
2ꢀ
3
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote
1
2
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to
the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR
SET, and press button (A) and then (B).
BLAUPUNKT
FERGUSON
1
3
9
9
3
7ꢀ
8ꢀ
2
•The code is automatically set once you release the
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.
SANYO
3
3
6ꢀ
5
OPERATE THE VCR
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
1
3
4ꢀ
4
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).
SELECO, REX
SHARP
9
9
1ꢀ
6
6
6
6ꢀ
3
1
1
5ꢀ
`
JVC
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
SONY
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
MITSUBISHI
NEC
6
6
7ꢀ
8
ꢀ
IMPORTANT
3
3
7ꢀ
8
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.
THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
9
9
9
3
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
7ꢀ
2
PANASONIC
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8
NORDMENDE
TOSHIBA
6
6
9ꢀ
1
MAKE CONNECTIONS
CONNECT TO . . .
NOTES:
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
● 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 automati-
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually
and try step 2.
1
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
terminal.
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
● If the RM-V704U/V700U is not able to control
the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
A
B
C
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/
V700U’s Pause-In jack.
All other connections are as shown in the illustration
on page 36.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
EDITING (cont.)
36
EN
REW/FF
STOP
PREPARE CAMCORDER
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to
“PLAY”.
IN/OUT
R.A. EDIT
2
3
PREPARE VCR
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).
PLAY/PAUSE
CANCEL
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.
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.
Open the cover
To AUDIO
and VIDEO
out connectors
To J terminal
(JLIP)
REGISTER END OF SCENE
Audio and
Video cable
(provided)
Editing cable
(provided, 3.5ø
mini-plug cable)
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.
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
A B
C
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene
connectors
4
5
(as many as 8).
To Remote
PAUSE
If your TV/VCR
has the SCART
connector, use
the provided
MAKE CORRECTIONS
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the
To Pause-In
most recently registered point.
cable adapter.
NOTES:
VCR (Recording deck)
● The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other
camcorder functions as well. Point the
RM-V704U/V700U at the camcorder’s remote sensor
and press any of the following buttons (function apears
in parentheses):
RM-V704U or
RM-V700U
(provided)
IN/OUT
CANCEL
VCR REC STBY
ON/OFF
— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)
— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)
— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)
● There must be at least one second between an in-point
and its corresponding out-point.
● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds
open between scenes.
● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points
or out-points.
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25
--:--:--
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25
0:01:05
0:03:31
0:02:53
--:--:--
0:03:18
0:02:33
0:04:11
● 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.
COUNTER
TOTAL
0:00:25
0:00:00
COUNTER
TOTAL
0:04:11
0:01:13
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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)
1
IN
3
2
IN
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE
MODE
OUT
IN OUT
OUT
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
1
2
3
EDITED TAPE (VCR)
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the
specified order.
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
STOP
When all selected scenes have been copied, the
camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.
Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit
counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT.
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the
editing cable and the audio/video cable.
R.A. EDIT
NOTES:
C
● If you performed step 1 on page 35 (“MAKE
CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at
the VCR during editing.
EDIT
● The on-screen display only appears while the
camcorder searches for each scene.
● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited
tape with certain VCRs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
Using the RM-V704U/V700U, it is also possible to perform
deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback
deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording
deck can be . . .
Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or
Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an
R.A. EDIT connector
AV OUT
Player (JVC VCR)
To
Editing cable
(3.5 ø -3.5 ø,
mini-plug cable)
R.A. EDIT
How to use:
AV IN
— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as
shown on the left.
Recording deck
— Set the RM-V704U/V700U to correspond to the brand
of the recording deck. (੬ pg. 35)
— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to
the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as
the playback deck.
To
PAUSE IN
Notes:
Ⅲ RM-V704U/V700U cannot be used to control the playback deck.
Ⅲ RM-V704U/V700U is capable of controlling basic operations of
the recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP,
PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible with some
brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.
RM-V704U or
RM-V700U
(provided)
Ⅲ To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the
controls on the recording deck itself.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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EN
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your
VCR. This remote control unit makes additional
recording functions possible.
A
B
Installing The Battery
Release tab
Lock hole
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
Pull out the battery holder according to the type of
1
remote control unit you have.
A
Type
: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding
the lock hole.
1
2
B
Type
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the
battery holder.
0
!
3
4
5
INSERT BATTERY
Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium
battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.
2
3
@
6
7
8
9
#
$
%
^
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,
and push the holder until it clicks into place.
* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(੬ pg. 2).
&
RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided)
FUNCTIONS
BUTTONS
With the camcorder’s power switch set to
“CAMERA”.
With the camcorder’s power switch set to
“PLAY”.
1 PAUSE IN Connector
—
੬ pg. 36
2 Infrared beam
transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
3 MBR SET Button
4 INT. TIME Button
5 REC TIME Button
6 FF Button
7 REW Button
8 PAUSE Button
9 PLAY Button
—
Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 39)
Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 39)
Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 14)
Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (੬ pg. 14)
—
੬ pg. 35
—
—
FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)
Pause (੬ pg. 31)
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 30)
0 START/STOP Button
! VISS Button
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.
Index Code marking (੬ pg. 39)
—
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
# VCR CTL Button
$ A.DUB Button
% STOP Button
^ INSERT Button
& R.A.EDIT Buttons
Zoom in and out (੬ pg. 14)
—
—
—
—
—
—
੬ pg. 35
Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 41)
Stop (੬ pg. 30)
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 40)
੬ pg. 36
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FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse
The remote control lets you set/release
Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as
well as the Menu screen.
OPERATION: Self-Timer
1) Set
Transmitted beam
effective area
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3
on pg. 28 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.
TIME on the remote control. Each time
INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer
indicator appears, changing in the
following order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min
and No indication (off).
15°
Remote sensor
15°
2) Release
Instead of setting “Interval Timer” to
“OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME on
the remote control until the Interval
Timer indicator disappears.
Animation
1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on
pg. 29 (“Animation”), press REC TIME
on the remote control. Each time REC
TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator
appears, changing in the following
order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No
indication (off).
When using the remote control, be sure to
point it at the remote sensor. The above
illustration shows the approximate transmitted
beam effective area for indoor use.
The transmitted beam may not be effective or
may cause incorrect operation outdoors or
when the remote sensor is directly exposed to
sunlight or powerful lighting.
Rec Time Indicator
2) Release
Interval Timer Indicator
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on
pg. 29, press REC TIME on the remote
control until the Rec Time indicator
disappears.
Time-Lapse
1) Set
INDEX
1min
1/2s
Index Code
Marking
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3
on pg. 29 (“Time-Lapse”), press INT.
TIME and REC TIME on the remote
control. Each time INT. TIME is
pressed, the Interval Timer indicator
appears, changing in the following
order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min and No
indication (off). Each time REC TIME is
pressed, the Rec Time indicator
appears, changing in the following
order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No
indication (off).
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
2) Release
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on
pg. 29, press INT. TIME and REC TIME
on the remote control until the
indicators disappear.
NOTE:
Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29.
START/STOP
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Index Code Marking
To give you automatic access to any
selected point on a recording.
VISS
INT. TIME
REC TIME
OPERATION: 1) Press VISS once to place the index
code. “INDEX” blinks in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder during
marking.
NOTE:
If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby
mode, the mark is placed where START/
STOP is pressed.
RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(provided)
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
40
EN
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded
COUNTER R/M
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The
original audio remains unchanged.
NOTE:
Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to
perform this procedure.
SELECT MODE
Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.
1
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
2
3
press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote
control.
POWER
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.
Tape Counter
M-0:23:45
Insert editing indicator
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the
recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the
Edit-in point where the new scene should start.
4
5
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode
is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed
at appears on the screen, go to the next step.
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. When the counter
reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and
the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.
6
7
END INSERT EDITING
Press STOP.
START/STOP
REW
PAUSE
NOTES:
INSERT
PLAY
● When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor
fully opened, the original audio will be heard from the
speaker.
RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(provided)
● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 14) can be performed.
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig-
nated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither
indicates a defect in the unit.
● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing
mode.
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41
Audio Dubbing
e
Audio dubbing
indicator
M-0:05:20
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape
(normal audio only).
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure
(੬ pg. 40) before continuing.
•The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external
mike if connected).
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
1
scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press
PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE
at exactly the point where dubbing should start.
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
MODE
Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing
2
3
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.
To MIC
(capped)
Microphone
REW
END AUDIO DUBBING
Press STOP.
4
A. DUB
PAUSE
NOTES:
● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or
the edit points will not be accurate.
PLAY
● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s
volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.
RM-V704U or RM-V700U
(provided)
NOTES (for Insert Editing and
Audio Dubbing):
● Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work
correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the
recording speed was changed during the original
recording.
● To edit/dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.
● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-
Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,
stops at exactly 0:00:00.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly
(੬ pg. 4).
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 4).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
(੬ pg. 5).
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. 10).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there’s no
playback picture.
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV switch has
not been set to VIDEO.
● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.
Noise bars appear in the playback
picture.
● Manual Tracking has not been performed (੬ pg. 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.
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43
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
The tape won’t eject.
● The battery pack is running low.
● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT
switch does not function.
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 LCD monitor and the viewfinder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
the camcorder.
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.
Coloured 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 colour
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.
An error number (i.e. E03) appears
in the LCD monitor or the view-
finder.
● 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 LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.
● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 6).
● 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 LCD monitor or 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.
The wrong date and time are
displayed/recorded.
● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 7),
the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be
sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.
Even though the Lens Cover is open,
the Lens Cover Warning indicator
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.
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Connectors
1 MONITOR OPEN Switch.................... ੬ pg. 12
u J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
Connector.)
2 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 30
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... ੬ pg. 14
3 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 30
RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 14
(Located beneath the jack cover)
• Connect the Editing Cable when performing
Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 36).
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
such as a personal computer.
For further detail consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
4 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 30
5 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 30
6 SEL. Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 21
7 SET Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 21
8 Power Zoom Lever ............................ ੬ pg. 14
9 DISPLAY Button ................................. ੬ pg. 11
0 MENU Button .................................... ੬ pg. 23
i External MIC jack (capped) .................੬ pg. 41
o DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 5
The jacks p to W are located beneath the jack
cover.
p VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... ੬ pg. 32
Q RF DC OUT Jack ................................ ੬ pg. 32
W AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. ੬ pg. 32
! Multi-Function Control
•Exposure +/– ................................... ੬ pg. 20
•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. ੬ pg. 18
•Menu Setting Change ....................... ੬ pg. 26
•Tracking +/– .................................... ੬ pg. 31
Indicators
E Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 10
R Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 10
@ PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 8
# EJECT Switch...................................... ੬ pg. 8
$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 4
% Dioptre Adjustment............................ ੬ pg. 6
^ Recording Start/Stop Button ................ ੬ pg. 10
& POWER Switch .............................. ੬ pg.10, 30
Other Parts
T Video Light ........................................ ੬ pg. 15
Y •Camera sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.
* R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... ੬ pg. 36
( R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button.................... ੬ pg. 36
•Remote sensor................................. ੬ pg. 39
U Microphone ....................................... ੬ pg. 41
I Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 9
O Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 6
P Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 4
a Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 6
s LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 10
d Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 9
) Tape Length [T30•45•60]
Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 8
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 31
q EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 37
w R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 36
e PICTURE STABILIZER Button .............. ੬ pg. 20
r PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 16
t BRIGHT Dial ..................................... ੬ pg. 30
y VOLUME Dial ................................... ੬ pg. 30
f VIDEO LIGHT
OFF/AUTO/ON Switch .......................੬ pg. 15
g Speaker .............................................. ੬ pg. 30
h Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 9
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LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications
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1 Cassette Warning/Remaining
$ Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
Tape Time ........................................... ੬ pg. 11
Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s
remaining power level: “
When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (
Warning blinks.
)
”.
When the power is almost gone, the indicator
blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.
When Erase Protection tab is not in the position
that allows recording: the Cassette ( ) Warning
lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is
displayed. When the Power switch is set to
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened
squares —
— does not necessarily mean
“PLAY” and a tape is loaded: the Cassette (
mark is displayed regardless of the Erase
Protection tab’s position.
)
that the battery pack is fully charged.)
% Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 18
^ Exposure Level Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 20
& White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 25
* Menu Setting Change Indicator........... ੬ pg. 26
( Index Code Marking ........................... ੬ pg. 39
2, 7 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ ੬ pg. 16
Displayed at 2 for approx. 1 second when the
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one
position to another. Then only the indicator
remains at 7.
2, 8 Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 21
Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the
Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to
another by pressing the SET button. Then only
the indicator remains at 8.
) Clock Warning
Once the power is turned on and the indicator
blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date
and time settings (੬ pg. 7). After setting is
complete, turn the power off and disconnect the
power source. If you re-connect it and turn the
power on and the indicator is blinking, that
means that the clock (lithium) battery is either
not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace
the old battery with, a new one (੬ pg. 6).
3
Program Manager Function Indication ... ੬ pg. 21
Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is
set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.
*
4 Tape Length Display ............................. ੬ pg. 8
5 Zoom Indicator bar ............................. ੬ pg. 14
6 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 10
9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 20
q •Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ ੬ pg. 11
Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.
•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.
0 Interval Time/Recording
Time Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 28
! •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 10
•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER .. ੬ pg. 10
@ Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 22
# Date/Time Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 24
* : During recording, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove
indications marked with * from the screen.
CAUTIONS
DANGER:
Video Light
•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not
touch it either while in operation or soon after
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it
remains extremely hot.
•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
between the video light and people or object.
•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
•Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the
video light unit.
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.... 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.
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to
deliver less recording time per charge.
General Battery Precautions
NOTES:
•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is
not functioning even when correctly operated, the
batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh
ones.
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Ranges
Charging ................................ 10°C to 35°C
Operation .............................. 0°C to 40°C
Storage .................................. –10°C to 30°C
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
•Use only the following batteries:
C-P6U or C-P7U .................... R6 (AA) size
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
1. Refer to the instructions when replacing the
battery.
2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they
can leak or explode.
3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
4. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage
which can cause malfunctions.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C
mark.
Battery Packs
.... 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.
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:
Terminals
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not open the front tape cover. This
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... use only specified chargers.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
2. To prevent damage and prolong 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.
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... avoid repeated charging without fully
discharging.
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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.
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
..... open the camcorder’s chassis.
..... disassemble or modify the unit.
..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep
it away from metallic objects when not in use.
..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power
supply while the power is on.
..... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal
damage to the camcorder itself.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
Serious malfunctioning
..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
..... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immedi-
ately and consult your local JVC dealer.
..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
..... near a television set.
..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
For Your Maintenance
..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
1. After Use
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
..... in places of over 50°C.
1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn
off the camcorder.
..... 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.
2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then
remove the cassette.
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
PUSH.
4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.
5 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery
pack.
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.
6 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to
close the lens cover.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR
..... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
..... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both
hands or use the grip.
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR
Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD
monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth. Be
careful not to damage the monitor. Close 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.
3 CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
4 REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull
it out.
LCD monitor
5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
Remove dust using a blower brush.
6 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
NOT . . .
...... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the
bottom.
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and
turn it clockwise.
2. To prolong service life . . .
...... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
NOTES:
3. Make be aware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not mulfunctions. . . .
• While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD
monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
• If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around
the LCD monitor becomes hot.
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has
been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
SPECIFICATIONS
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AUDIO
Output
Format
: VHS PAL 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
Light
: DC 6 V }
Speaker
: 6.5 W
External
microphone input
: 7.2 W
: 3 W
: PAL-type
:
–68 dBs, high impedance,
unbalanced with
ø3.5 mm (MONO)
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
: FM recording
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
Conforms to VHS
standard
Colour
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V11EG)
Power requirement
: AC 110 to 240 V`,
50/60 Hz
Cassette
Tape speed
Recording time (Max.) : 60 minutes
:
cassette
Power consumption
Output
: 23 W
: 23.39 mm/sec
: DC 8.5 V }, 1.3 A
(CHARGE),
DC 6.3 V }, 1.8 A (VTR)
: Constant current, peak
detection, timer
controlled
(with EC-60 cassette)
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C
Charging system
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Weight
: 35% to 80%
: –20°C to +50°C
: Approx. 1060 g
: 118 (W) x 115 (H) x
231 (D) mm
Dimensions
Weight
: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x
68 (D) mm
Dimensions
: Approx. 350 g
CAMERA
Pick up
Lens
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
: 1/4” format CCD
Dimensions
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x
: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,
18:1 power zoom lens
with auto iris and macro
control, filter diameter
46 mm
104 (D) mm
Weight
Accessory
: Approx. 240 g
: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1
Provided Accessories ......................੬ pg. 3
Viewfinder
: Electronic viewfinder
with 0.5” B/W CRT
Optional Accessories
White balance
adjustment
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E
•RF Unit RF-V5E
: Auto/Manual adjustment
LCD MONITOR
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or
RM-V700U
Size
: 4" diagonally measured
: LCD/TFT active matrix
system
LCD system
VIDEO
Output
Some acccessories are not available in some areas.
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on
accessories and their availability.
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced (via VIDEO
out connector)
E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
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