JVC GR AXM1U User Manual
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER  
GR-AXM1U  
Compact VHS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Serial Nos. of the  
GR-AXM1U camcorder and the  
AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
The serial numbers are located on the  
bottom of the GR-AXM1U, and the  
AA-V11U.  
Model No.  
GR-AXM1U  
AA-V11U  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Serial No.  
LYT0002-002B  
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5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and  
to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be  
blocked or covered.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But  
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire  
hazards. This product has been engineered and  
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a  
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as  
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided  
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to  
defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic  
rules for its installation, use and servicing.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
ATTENTION:  
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on  
your product and its operating instructions. For your safety,  
please read all the safety and operating instructions before  
you operate this product and keep this manual for future  
reference.  
ANTENNA INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded  
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and  
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical  
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to  
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,  
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,  
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna  
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode.  
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized  
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power  
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,  
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug.  
2. Lightning  
For added protection for this product during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent  
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line  
surges.  
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire  
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)  
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power  
outlet. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding-type plug.  
3. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or  
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such  
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
2. Power Sources  
Operate your product only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the  
type of power supply to your home, consult your product  
dealer or local power company. If your product is intended  
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the  
operating instructions.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
3. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
4. Power Cord Protection  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not  
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit  
from the product.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
810-20)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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USE  
SERVICING  
1. Servicing  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a  
marked change in performance and you are unable to  
restore normal operation by following the detailed  
procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to  
service it yourself as opening or removing covers may  
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury  
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.  
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
product.  
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions  
for any mounting of the product.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing  
to qualified service personnel under the following  
conditions:  
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across  
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the  
product.  
2. Product and Cart Combination  
A product and cart combination should be moved with  
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces  
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by following  
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that  
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and  
will often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Water and Moisture  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
Do not use this product near  
water—for example, near a bath  
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or  
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or  
near a swimming pool and the  
like.  
3. Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the  
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock or other hazards.  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or  
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
4. Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,  
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to  
determine that the product is in safe operating condition.  
5. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.  
6. Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.  
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp  
cloth for cleaning.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE  
5
SUPPLY POWER  
INSERTING A VIDEO  
CASSETTE  
Hook on.  
1
Push in.  
2
2
4
PUSH  
BATT. RELEASE  
1
EJECT  
Using the battery pack  
3
PUSH  
OPEN  
1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the  
camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)  
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into  
place.  
1 Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor.  
•Open to an angle of over 60 degrees.  
2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.  
3 Insert a video cassette.  
4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 12)  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery  
pack.  
PLAYBACK  
PLAY/PAUSE  
3
SHOOTING  
REW  
2
1
LENS COVER  
open/close knob  
STOP  
2
Set to “CAMERA”  
1 Set to “PLAY”  
Recording Start/Stop button  
3
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.  
2 Press REW.  
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to  
open the lens cover.  
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.  
— The power indicator will light and an  
image will appear in the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.  
— The tape will automatically stop at the  
beginning of the tape.  
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.  
— Playback starts and the playback picture  
appears in the viewfinder or the LCD  
monitor.  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
— Recording starts.  
•To stop playback, press STOP.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 31.)  
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily  
press the Recording Start/Stop button once  
again.  
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to  
save power when the LCD monitor is  
opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.  
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is  
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 15, 16)  
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to  
save power when the LCD monitor is  
opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.  
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is  
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.  
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS  
VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS  
Playpak). ੬ pg. 34  
MAJOR FEATURES  
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REMEMBER  
3" LCD Color Monitor  
45°  
The Logical Choice  
45°  
90°  
The only compact video  
cassettes that can be  
Intelligent Function Control  
(੬ pg. 21 – 28)  
used with your VHS VCR*  
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom  
Program AE with Special  
(੬ pg. 18)  
Effects (੬ pg. 19)  
Zoom-in  
Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock  
Ⅲ Auto Mode Release  
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter  
Ⅲ ND Effect  
T
T
T
T
W
W
W
W
Zoom-out  
Ⅲ Sepia  
Ⅲ Twilight  
Random Assemble Editing  
Ⅲ Sports  
(੬ pg. 36 – 38)  
Ⅲ High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter  
Ⅲ 15 sec. Self Timer  
2
8
5
4
1
6
3
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
•Shoulder Strap  
•AC Power  
Adapter/Charger BN-V18U  
AA-V11U  
•Battery Pack •Cassette Adapter  
•DC Cord  
(VHS PlayPak)  
C-P7U  
•Lithium Battery  
CR2025  
Cassettes marked  
can be used with this camcorder.  
CONTENTS  
7
GETTING STARTED  
8
Power ..................................................................................... 8  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion........................................ 10  
Date/Time Settings ................................................................... 10  
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 11  
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting .............................................. 11  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 12  
Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 13  
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 13  
Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 13  
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit (optional) ......................................... 14  
RECORDING  
15  
Basic Recording ........................................................................ 15  
Basic Features ......................................................................... 18  
Advanced Features .................................................................... 19  
PLAYBACK  
31  
Basic Playback ......................................................................... 31  
Features ................................................................................ 32  
Basic Connections...................................................................... 33  
Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 34  
EDITING  
35  
Tape Dubbing........................................................................... 35  
Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)................................................ 36  
Insert Editing ........................................................................... 39  
Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 40  
USER MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
41  
42  
44  
Controls................................................................................. 45  
Connectors.............................................................................. 45  
Indicators ............................................................................... 45  
Other Parts............................................................................. 45  
LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................................................. 46  
Terms .................................................................................... 47  
CAUTIONS  
48  
51  
51  
52  
54  
55  
SPECIFICATIONS  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
ESPAÑOL  
FOR SERVICING  
WARRANTY  
GETTING STARTED  
8
Power  
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power.  
NOTES:  
● No function is available without power supply.  
● Use only specified power supply.  
● Do not use provided power supply units with other  
equipment.  
CHG. (charge) indicator  
Marks  
POWER  
indicator  
To AC outlet  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
SUPPLY POWER  
END  
indicator  
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall  
1
2
outlet. The power indicator lights.  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.  
The CHG. indicator lights.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
REFRESH switch  
REFRESH indicator  
When charging is completed, the END indicator  
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of  
the arrow.  
3
BATT. PACK  
CHARGE  
DISCHARGE  
approx.  
BN-V12U  
BN-V18U  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
Hook on.  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
approx.  
5 hrs. 30 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.  
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.  
Push in.  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
BATT. RELEASE  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the  
1
2
battery pack in until it locks in place.  
ATTENTION:  
Before detaching the power source,  
make sure that the camcorder’s power  
is turned off. Failure to do so can result  
in a camcorder malfunction.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.  
RECORDING TIME  
**REFRESH  
BATT.  
PACK  
LCD monitor on/  
Viewfinder off  
LCD monitor off/  
Viewfinder on  
approx. 1 hr. 5 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.  
approx.2 hrs.15 min.  
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH  
function that allows you to fully discharge the  
battery pack before recharging.  
BN-V12U approx. 45 min.  
BN-V18U approx. 1 hr. 15 min.  
BN-V22U approx. 1 hr. 40 min.  
To discharge the battery . . .  
.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as  
shown in the illustration to the left. Then  
push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator  
lights when discharging starts, and goes  
out when discharging is complete.  
BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs.  
9
**CHARGE MARKER (OPTIONAL BATTERY  
ONLY)  
Charge marker  
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to  
help you remember whether it has been charged or  
not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you  
choose which one means charged and which  
means discharged.  
● The battery pack BN-V18U does not have a  
charge marker.  
NOTES:  
● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and  
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.  
● Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully  
charged battery pack.  
● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery  
pack.  
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from  
your camcorder.  
● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.  
● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t  
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.  
● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before  
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.  
● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.  
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.  
● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.  
● A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to  
continue.  
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored  
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.  
indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery  
Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the  
illustration to the left).  
To AC outlet  
DC OUT  
terminal  
To DC  
in jack  
NOTES:  
● When using the car battery, leave the engine  
idling.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V11U  
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can  
also be used to charge the battery pack.  
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or  
Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective  
instruction booklet.  
DC cord  
To car's  
cigarette  
lighter socket  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in  
the illustration to the left).  
Car Battery Cord  
AP-V7U (optional)  
NOTE:  
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
BH-V3U (optional)  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion  
A
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to  
perform date/time settings.  
SWITCH OFF POWER  
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power  
1
2
supply unit.  
OPEN COVER  
Open the clock battery compartment cover while  
pressing the release tab.  
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)  
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the  
3 battery and the compartment (  
A
) and pull the  
battery out.  
INSERT BATTERY  
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025  
lithium battery and push it in.  
4
5
–/+  
SET  
CLOSE COVER  
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.  
NOTE:  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”(੬ pg. 2) for information  
on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
Date/Time Settings  
SELECT MODE  
Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
1
POWER  
SET DATE/TIME  
Press SET and the month blinks. Press + or – to set  
2
3
the month. Repeat to set day, year, hour and minute.  
START CLOCK  
Date  
Month/Day/Year  
DATE ... Date setting is performed  
Press SET. The blinking stops. The date and time are  
both displayed for confirmation, then the time  
display disappears.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
NOTE:  
The clock does not keep time while the date and time are  
blinking.  
DATE JAN 1.00  
TIME AM12:00  
Time  
12-hour indication with AM or PM  
TIME .... Time setting is performed  
11  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
SP-EP recording mode and  
T20•30•40 tape length select button  
POSITION VIEWFINDER  
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability  
(see illustration at left).  
1
2
3
SELECT MODE  
Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
ADJUST DIOPTER  
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting  
SET TAPE LENGTH  
Set the tape length button according to the length of  
the tape used. T20 = 20 minutes of recording time,  
T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP).  
1
2
SET RECORDING MODE  
Set POWER to "CAMERA".  
Set depending on your preference. “SP” (Standard  
Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and  
is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is  
more economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP.  
Tape length and recording mode indicator  
T30 SP  
T20 SP  
T40 EP  
T40 SP  
T20 EP  
T30 SP  
T30 EP  
NOTES:  
● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the  
correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 15).  
● If the recording mode is switched during recording,  
the playback picture will be blurred at the switching  
point.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD  
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more,  
the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder  
switches off automatically to save power.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
12  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
Press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an  
angle of over 60 degrees.  
1
2
3
4
5
4
3
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER  
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force  
to open.  
2
1
5
1
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE  
Make sure the label is facing outward.  
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER  
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and  
locked.  
CLOSE LCD MONITOR  
First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the  
LCD monitor.  
Turn to take  
up slack.  
Erase Protection  
Gear  
NOTES:  
●
Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is  
still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.  
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is  
attached.  
●
●
Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the  
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the  
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the  
slack.  
Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present. If not,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes  
have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab's  
position.)  
13  
Grip Adjustment  
Power zoom switch  
EXPAND LOOP  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
INSERT HAND  
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
2
3
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH  
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate  
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom  
switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Recording Start/Stop button  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
ATTACH STRAP  
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap  
1
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back  
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then  
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to  
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,  
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.  
1
3
2
2
1
ADJUST LENGTH  
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then  
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to  
prevent slipping 2.  
2
Tripod Mounting  
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
1
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
14  
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit (optional)  
The RM-V20U (optional) permits VCR functions to be controlled from  
a distance. When using the  
RM-V20U, connect its cable to the camcorder's REMOTE jack.  
* Before use, refer to the RM-V20U instruction booklet.  
To REMOTE  
0
!
@
#
$
%
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
^
&
8
9
Functions  
Buttons  
With the camcorder's power switch  
set to “CAMERA”.  
With the camcorder's power switch set  
to “PLAY”.  
1 LED indicator  
Lights when a signal is transmitted.  
Switching to “;” turns off the remote control unit‘s power. Decreases battery power  
consumption, and prevents accidental operation by young children, etc.  
2 KEY-LOCK switch  
3 REC  
—
—
4 STOP  
—
Stop (੬ pg. 31)  
5 PAUSE/MONITOR  
6 AUDIO DUB  
7 INSERT  
—
Pause (੬ pg. 32)  
—
Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 40)  
—
Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 30)  
Self-Timer (੬ pg. 29)/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 30)  
Power off  
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 39)  
8 REC TIME  
9 INTERVAL  
0 POWER OFF  
! POWER ON  
@ ZOOM (T/W)  
# FF/RETAKE  
$ PLAY  
—
—
Power on  
Slow-speed zoom (੬ pg. 18)  
Retake (Forward) (੬ pg. 18)  
—
—
FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)  
Playback start (੬ pg. 31)  
% REW/RETAKE  
^ START/STOP  
& VISS  
Retake (Rewind) (੬ pg. 18)  
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)  
Functins same as the Recording/Stop button of a camcorder.  
Index Code Marking (੬ pg. 18)  
—
RECORDING Basic Recording  
15  
NOTE:  
LENS COVER  
Switch  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
● Power (੬ pg. 8)  
● Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 11)  
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 13)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor  
1
to an angle of over 60 degrees.  
Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert  
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to  
ensure the holder is closed and locked.  
POWER  
Start/Stop  
Shooting while watching the LCD monitor  
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
Power indicator  
PUSH/OPEN  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the  
2
LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens  
cover, then set the power switch to CAMERA.  
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record–Standby mode.  
•The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD  
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed  
upon it.  
START SHOOTING  
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best  
viewability (੬ pg. 17) and press the Recording  
Start/Stop button.  
3
4
LCD monitor  
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
REC  
and “  
” appears in the LCD monitor.  
STOP RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop  
recording.  
Tape remaining time  
indicator  
120MIN  
119MIN  
3MIN  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
1MIN (Blinking)  
0MIN (Blinking)  
2MIN (Blinking)  
NOTES:  
●
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct  
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this  
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder  
(੬ pg. 16).  
*
MIN.....(Now calculating)  
●
For other notes, refer to pg. 16.  
Tally lamp  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
16  
Shooting while watching the viewfinder  
LENS COVER  
Switch  
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ pg. 15).  
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
2
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open  
the lens cover, then set the power switch to  
CAMERA.  
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record–Standby mode.  
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the  
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”  
superimposed upon it.  
POWER  
Start/Stop  
START SHOOTING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
3
4
Power indicator  
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
REC  
and “  
” appears in the viewfinder.  
STOP RECORDING  
viewfinder  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop  
recording.  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
Tape remaining time  
indicator  
120MIN  
119MIN  
3MIN  
NOTES:  
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD  
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the  
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches  
off automatically to save power.  
1MIN (Blinking)  
2MIN (Blinking)  
0MIN (Blinking)  
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply  
is attached.  
*
MIN.....(Now calculating)  
● There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the  
holder opens. Do not use force.  
● The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder as shown.  
● The indicated remaining time is approximate.  
● The time required to calculate the remaining tape length,  
and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according  
to the type of tape used.  
● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the  
correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 11).  
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and  
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition  
for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette  
whose tape is already at its end is loaded.  
Tally lamp  
● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the  
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the  
power switch to POWER OFF, and then back to  
CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again.  
● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the  
RETAKE function (੬ pg. 18) to find the end of the last  
recording so you don’t erase any of it.  
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds  
when the camcorder is turned on, whether the cover is  
open or closed.  
● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.  
17  
High-angle shooting  
If you tilt the LCD monitor downward, you can shoot  
from a high angle.  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.  
1
2 TILT LCD MONITOR DOWNWARD  
•The LCD monitor can be tilted downward up to  
45 degrees.  
Low-angle shooting  
If you tilt the LCD monitor upward, you can shoot from a  
low angle.  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.  
1
2 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD  
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 45  
degrees.  
Brightness control  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by  
turning the BRIGHT dial.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
If you want to brighten the image...  
1
Turn the dial toward “+”.  
If you want to darken the image...  
Turn the dial toward “–”.  
BRIGHT dial  
45°  
45°  
–
+
BRIGHT  
MIN  
MAX  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
Side view  
LCD monitor  
RECORDING Basic Features  
18  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Zooming  
Zoom indicator  
Varies the focal length of the lens and  
produces the zoom in/out effect.  
Zoom-in  
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
T
T
T
T
1) Pull the power zoom switch down  
toward “T”.  
W
W
W
W
Zoom Out  
1) Push the switch up toward “W”.  
Zoom-out  
NOTES:  
● The further the power zoom switch is  
pushed, the faster the zoom speed  
becomes.  
● Focusing may become unstable  
during zooming. In this case, set the  
zoom while in Record–Standby, set  
manual focus or Focus Lock  
(੬ pgs. 23, 24), then zoom in or out  
in Record mode.  
RETAKE  
FEATURE:  
Quick Review  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To check the end of the last recording.  
1) Press “ ” for less than 2 seconds  
during the Record–Standby mode.  
•Tape is rewound for about 2  
seconds and played back automati-  
cally, then pauses in Record–  
Power zoom switch  
Standby mode for the next shot.  
NOTE:  
Distortion may occur at start of  
playback. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
Retake  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To re-record certain segments.  
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the  
Record–Standby mode.  
2) Press either RETAKE button to reach  
the start point for new recording.  
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start  
recording.  
NOTE:  
Noise may appear during Retake.  
This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Index Code Marking  
To give you automatic access to any  
selected point on a recording. Auto  
Marking and Manual Marking are  
available.  
OPERATION:  
Auto Marking  
An index code is always marked to start  
the first recording on a new date after a  
cassette is inserted.  
Manual Marking (Using the optional  
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit)  
1) Press VISS once to place the index  
code. INDEX blinks in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder during  
marking.  
● If VISS is pressed during Record–  
Standby mode, the mark is placed  
where START/STOP is pressed.  
● If the date changes during a  
recording, it becomes the first  
recording of the new date and an  
index mark is placed at that point.  
START/STOP  
VISS  
NOTES:  
RM-V20U (optional)  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
19  
Program AE With Special Effects  
All you have to do to access any of the variety of  
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select  
dial until the desired indication appears in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder. The mode is activated  
about 1 second later.  
Tally lamp  
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
MONITOR/  
DIAL  
VIEWFINDER  
INDICATION  
MODE  
SYMBOL  
LOCK  
AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock  
A
MONITOR/  
VIEWFINDER  
INDICATION  
DIAL  
SYMBOL  
MODE  
Auto Mode Lock  
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing  
incorrect operation due to accidental button  
pressing during shooting.  
SPORTS  
Sports  
•CINEMA, FADER, FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY,  
TITLES and MWB (Manual White Balance)  
controls are disabled in this mode.  
Sports  
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving  
action.  
Auto Mode  
Release  
RELEASE  
AUTO RELEASE  
M
1/2000  
S 1/2000  
High Speed Shutter  
Auto Mode Release  
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto  
Mode Lock.  
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000 s.)  
Captures faster action than Sports mode.  
FG  
FG:FOG  
Electronic Fog Filter  
SELF TIMER  
15 sec. Self-Timer  
Electronic Fog Filter  
15 sec. Self-Timer  
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an  
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the  
image and gives it a “fancy“ look.  
Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start/  
Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operator  
can enter scene before recording starts.  
1) Set PROGRAM AE dial to “ ”. “ 15S” appears  
in LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
ND  
ND:ND EFFECT ND Effect  
2) Press Recording Start/Stop.  
ND Effect  
•Recording starts after 15 seconds.  
•Tally lamp begins blinking; blinking speed  
increases about 5 seconds before recording starts.  
Blinking stops when recording begins but light  
stays on.  
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND  
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on  
the subject.  
SEPIA  
Sepia  
NOTES:  
● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.  
● When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched  
from one mode to another, the newly selected  
mode's name and its indication is displayed in the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder for approx. 3  
seconds. Then the name disappears, and only the  
indication remains.  
Sepia  
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted  
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of  
an older movie. Use together with Cinema  
(੬ pg. 22) for the authentic look of a classic  
Hollywood movie.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the  
fader (੬ pg. 21) is used in the Sepia mode.  
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High  
Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted  
situations.  
● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes,  
picture color may be adversely affected if subject  
is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources  
such as flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.  
TWILIGHT Twilight  
Twilight  
Disengages the auto gain control and auto focus,  
locks focus to infinity and white balance to “  
(outdoor) mode. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,  
etc., look more natural and dramatic.  
”
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
20  
White Balance Adjustment  
White balance mode indicator  
This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system  
senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for  
automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise  
color adjustment is not possible under the following  
conditions:  
No indication  
(Auto)  
MWB  
•When an object is in various shades of the same color.  
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being  
shot outdoors.  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters  
for white balance adjustment.  
SELECT MODE  
Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the  
required indication appears in the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.  
1
“
” .............. Outdoors on cloudy day  
MWB  
“
“
” ............... Outdoors on sunny day  
”................ Light source is halogen or tungsten  
...................... lamp  
“MWB” .......... With a memorized personal White  
...................... Balance setting (see below)  
MWB sets the color temperature for the subject’s light  
source so you can shoot with natural colors that are  
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are  
multiple subjects with different color temperatures.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a  
1
2
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually  
(੬ pg. 24).  
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE  
Press MWB until ”MWB“ appears, then press and  
hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.  
•”MWB” blinks in the LCD monitor or the view-  
finder during adjustment, then stops blinking but  
stays lit when adjustment is complete.  
NOTES:  
● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the  
PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK.  
● Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and  
off again, or when the PROGRAM AE dial’s position has been changed.  
● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance  
(“BASIC CONNECTIONS” ੬ pg. 33).  
● When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 , this unit makes its color  
temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colors. For  
example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colors, the image becomes the color which aproximates  
to green, orange or purple respectively.  
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INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL  
Group 1  
This feature makes it easier for you to make selections  
during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual  
Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant  
Title.  
F1  
F2  
CINEMA  
FADER  
F1  
F2  
FADER CINEMA  
SEL.  
Group 2  
F1  
F2  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
PREPARATION  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
SEL.  
Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except  
1
2
LOCK.  
Group 3  
F1  
F2  
TITLE  
DISP.  
SELECT MODE  
SEL.  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until the required  
function’s indication appears in the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.  
ENTER SELECTION  
Press either F1 or F2 (the one to the immediate left  
of the desired function name).  
3
NOTE:  
If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK, F1 and F2  
disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder,  
indicating that IFC (Intelligent Function Control) is  
unavailable.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
F1 button  
Fader  
This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black  
blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and  
fade-out works at recording end or when you enter  
Record–Standby mode.  
Function SEL. button F2 button  
FADE IN  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FADER”  
1
2
appears to the right of F1.  
ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE  
Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode.  
“FADER”appears in the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
FADE OUT  
START RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and  
activate fade-in.  
3
NOTES:  
OR . . .  
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/  
Stop button allows you to record a black  
blank screen.  
END RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and  
engage fade-out.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when  
the Fader is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 19).  
● With the Electronic fog filter mode  
(੬ pg. 19) engaged, the image fades in/out  
to a white screen.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
Cinema  
Cinema mode  
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top  
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like  
“wide-screen” effect.  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “CINEMA”  
1
2
3
appears to the right of F2.  
ENGAGE CINEMA MODE  
Press F2.  
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN  
Press F2 again while “CINEMA” appears next to F2  
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
Function SEL. button  
F2 button  
23  
Focusing  
Auto Focus  
Focus  
detection zone  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous  
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,  
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations  
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):  
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
•When illumination is low.*  
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall,  
or a clear, blue sky.*  
•When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor  
or the viewfinder.*  
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
* The low-contrast warning “  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
” appears in the LCD  
Focus Lock  
F1 button  
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially  
helpful in the following situations:  
•When things pass between your subject and the  
camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your  
subject in before recording.  
•When you want your subject to be focused, and to  
appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the  
subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage  
the focus lock function and move the camcorder until  
the subject is where you want it.  
Function SEL. button  
F2 button  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FOCUS”  
1
2
3
appears to the right of F1.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Press F1. The focus lock indication “  
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
” appears  
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK  
Press F1. Focus lock is immediately released. The  
focus lock indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is  
not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece  
of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,  
wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.  
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out  
first (੬ pg. 18). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,  
the camcorder could automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance between the camcorder and  
the subject.  
● Manual focus — ੬ pg. 24.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
Manual Focus  
LCD monitor  
or viewfinder  
F1  
F2  
EXP.  
FOCUS  
NOTE:  
To adjust focus while watching the viewfinder, you  
should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (੬ pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
Power zoom switch  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FOCUS”  
1
appears to the right of F1.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
A
TO FARTHER SUBJECT  
2
While holding down F1, slide the power zoom  
switch to T. The Manual Focus indications “  
appear and “ ” blinks.  
2
”
Go to step 3.  
B
TO NEARER SUBJECT  
F1 button  
While holding down F1, slide the power zoom  
switch to W. The Manual Focus indications  
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Release the power zoom switch. The focus  
3
4
indication is replaced by the focus lock indication  
Function SEL. F2 button  
button  
“
” and the adjusted focus is locked in.  
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE  
Press F1. The Manual Focus mode is immediately  
released and the focus lock indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto  
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you  
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,  
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when  
zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at  
longer focal lengths.  
F1  
F1  
+
+
● Two manual focusing speeds are available. For  
slow-speed, push the switch slightly and hold that  
position. For fast-speed, push the switch fully.  
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
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Exposure Control  
LCD monitor  
or viewfinder  
F1  
F2  
EXP.  
FOCUS  
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best  
available picture quality, but you can override and make  
the adjustment manually.  
Power zoom switch  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “EXP.” appears  
1
2
to the right of F2.  
BRIGHTEN IMAGE  
While holding down F2, slide the power zoom  
switch to T. The Exposure indicator bar appears in  
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
OR . . .  
DARKEN IMAGE  
While holding down F2, slide the power zoom  
switch to W. The Exposure indicator bar appears in  
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
F1 button  
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .  
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING  
Press F2. The standard setting is immediately  
restored and the Exposure indicator bar disappears.  
3
Function SEL.  
button  
F2 button  
To brighten the image  
+
F2  
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
F2  
To darken the image  
Exposure indicator bar  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
Date/Time Character Insert  
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters  
on the LCD monitor or viewfinder and on a connected  
color monitor, record them manually or automatically, and  
even make your own titles.  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting  
procedure (੬ pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.  
DISPLAY  
F1 button  
SELECT DISPLAY  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “DISP.” appears  
1
2
to the right of F2.  
F2 button  
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE  
Press F2 while in Record–Standby to cycle through  
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.  
Function SEL. button  
F1  
F2  
TITLE  
DISP.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
NOTES:  
● The selected display can be recorded.  
● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off mode  
before shooting.  
● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press F2.  
● If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the Record–  
Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using F2.  
Date display  
Auto Date Record mode  
Date/Time display  
Character Generator  
AUTO DATE RECORD  
Your camcorder automatically records the month, day  
and year for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated  
in the following situations:  
Date-off mode  
On-screen display  
Date display  
Auto Date Record mode  
•After changing the date.  
•After loading a cassette.  
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing  
F2. In this mode, the month, day and year are replaced  
after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”.  
DEC 25.96  
AUTO DATE  
DEC 25.96  
Auto date  
record mode  
Auto date  
record executed  
NOTES:  
Date/Time display  
Character Generator  
● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this mode, and  
disables all other modes.  
● In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes while you’re  
shooting, the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds  
from that point. It is not recorded during any other recordings  
made on that day.  
DEC 25.96 PM 10:50  
SET CHAR  
IN PARIS, FRANCE  
No Characters  
stored  
Example of  
stored characters  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO  
EXTERNAL MONITOR  
Connect the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in  
1
2
“BASIC CONNECTIONS” (੬ pg. 33).  
NOTES:  
DISPLAY VIEWFINDER  
INDICATIONS  
● In the On-Screen Display mode, the date is  
displayed and recorded.  
Press F2 until the indications appear on the  
● The on-screen display is not available during  
recording.  
connected monitor.  
27  
Character Generator  
–/+  
SET  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “DISP.” appears  
1
2
to the right of F2.  
SET CHARACTER OR TITLE  
Press F2 until “SET CHAR” or a previously stored  
title appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
ACCESS CHARACTER MODE  
SCREEN  
Press SET. A character grid appears in the LCD  
3
4
monitor or the viewfinder.  
ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS  
Press + or – to move the cursor on the character grid  
to the desired character, then press SET to enter. The  
selected characters appears at the bottom of the  
screen. When you’re done, press SET as many times  
as necessary to exit the screen. The title you made  
appears at the bottom of the screen.  
NOTES:  
● You can store up to 18 characters.  
● You can only make and store one title at a time. To  
replace it, repeat the procedure.  
● To create a space between two characters in a title you  
make, choose “ ” on the CHARACTER SET MODE  
screen.  
SET CHAR  
CHARACTER SET MODE  
CHARACTER  
SET MODE screen  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
Instant Titles  
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can  
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title  
as shown in the illustration to the left.  
The preset titles appear in this order: HAPPY BIRTHDAY,  
OUR VACATION, MERRY CHRISTMAS, A SPECIAL DAY,  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR NEW BABY, WEDDING DAY,  
CONGRATULATIONS.  
SELECT MODE  
F1 button  
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “TITLE” appears  
1
2
to the right of F1.  
SELECT PRESET TITLE  
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press F1 to  
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is  
displayed.  
F2 button  
NOTES:  
Function SEL. button  
● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press F1.  
● To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and  
then press F1 to select the desired title.  
● To display a title you made in the position usually  
occupied by an Instant Title, cycle through in step 2  
above until your title appears (after “CONGRATU-  
LATIONS”). You can superimpose two personal titles  
on the scene being shot.  
Example of Character Generator & Title  
Display  
OUR VACATION  
IN PARIS, FRANCE  
Character Generator:  
IN PARIS, FRANCE  
Title indication  
Title: OUR VACATION  
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Self-Timer  
PROGRAM AE  
Tally lamp  
You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/  
Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the  
camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the  
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.  
NOTE:  
You need the RM-V20U remote control unit to perform  
this procedure.  
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY  
MODE  
Make sure the lens cover is open, set the power  
1
2
switch to CAMERA.  
SET TIME DELAY  
On the remote control, press INTERVAL to set the  
delay time. There are four choices, and they appear  
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder in the  
following order (each time INTERVAL is pressed):  
15S (15 seconds), 30S (30 seconds), 1MIN (1  
minute) and 5MIN (5 minutes). Pressing again  
releases the Self-timer.  
START/STOP  
INTERVAL  
REC TIME  
START DELAYED RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins  
blinking, and the blinking speed increases about  
5 seconds before recording starts. When recording  
begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.  
3
4
RM-V20U (optional)  
RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODE  
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press  
INTERVAL continuously until “ ” disappears. To  
release when the tally lamp is blinking, press  
Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press  
INTERVAL continuously until “ ” disappears.  
NOTE:  
If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to “ ”, 15S is  
automatically selected.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
30  
Animation  
Time-Lapse  
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of  
movement. This function allows you to shoot a  
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.  
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,  
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same  
object for a brief period of time.  
you can record subtle changes over an extended  
period of time.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
You need the RM-V20U remote control unit to  
perform the following procedure.  
You need the RM-V20U remote control unit to  
perform the following procedure.  
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY  
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY  
MODE  
MODE  
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the  
power switch to CAMERA.  
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the  
power switch to CAMERA.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
SET RECORDING SPEED  
SET RECORDING SPEED  
Set SP/EP to SP (੬ pg. 11).  
Set SP/EP to SP (੬ pg. 11).  
SET RECORDING TIME  
SET RECORDING TIME  
Press REC TIME on the remote control. Three  
choices are available, and they appear in the  
following order (each time REC TIME is  
pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S  
(one-half of a second) and 1S (one full second).  
Pressing the button again will cancel the  
mode.  
Press REC TIME on the remote control. There  
are three choices available, and they appear in  
the following order (each time REC TIME is  
pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S and 1S. Pressing the button  
again will cancel the mode.  
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN  
RECORDINGS  
START RECORDING  
Press INTERVAL on the remote control. There  
are four choices available, and they appear in  
the following order (each time INTERVAL is  
pressed): 15S, 30S, 1MIN, and 5MIN. Pressing  
the button again will cancel the mode.  
Press Recording Start/Stop after focusing on the  
subject. The recording stops automatically after  
the selected period of time.  
4
4
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF  
PICTURES  
START TIME-LAPSE  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of  
RECORDING  
5
6
7
pictures.  
Press Recording Start/Stop. Recording and  
intervals alternate automatically.  
5
6
CHECK YOUR WORK  
Play back the series of pictures to see if the  
results were satisfactory.  
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE  
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,  
press INTERVAL and REC TIME repeatedly  
until “ ” and “ ” disappear. To release  
when the tally lamp is blinking, press  
Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then  
press INTERVAL and REC TIME repeatedly  
until “ ” and “ ” disappear.  
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE  
Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
NOTES:  
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is  
secured when shooting.  
NOTES:  
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during  
Time-Lapse shooting.  
● If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self-Timer  
mode, Animation is cancelled and Self-Timer  
mode is engaged with 15S selected.  
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during  
Animation shooting.  
● For best results, keep the camcorder secured  
while shooting.  
● If, during steps 3 and 4, the PROGRAM AE dial is  
set to the Self-Timer mode, the Self-Timer mode is  
engaged with 15S selected.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
31  
PLAY/PAUSE  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor  
to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press EJECT to open  
the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the  
label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is  
closed and locked.  
STOP  
1
2
FF  
SELECT MODE  
REW  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set  
the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator  
lights.  
PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in  
3
4
the LCD monitor.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP.  
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape  
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape  
during Stop mode.  
POWER  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor  
To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial toward “+”.  
To darken the image, turn the dial toward “–”.  
Speaker volume control  
You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the  
SPEAKER VOLUME dial.  
ADJUST VOLUME  
If you want to turn up the volume...  
1
Turn the dial toward “MAX”.  
If you want to turn down the volume...  
Turn the dial toward “MIN”.  
–
+
BRIGHT  
NOTES:  
MIN  
MAX  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5  
minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the power  
switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.  
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD  
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more,  
the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder  
switches off automatically to save power.  
● When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not  
heard from the speaker.  
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the  
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a  
connected TV (੬ pg. 33). Camcorder operation is the  
same as described in this section.  
Speaker  
PLAYBACK Features  
32  
TRACKING PLAY/PAUSE  
COUNTER R/M  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Manual Tracking  
To eliminate noise bars that appear  
on the screen.  
OPERATION:  
NOTES:  
1) Press either TRACKING button as  
many times as necessary for best  
picture.  
● To reset TRACKING to the original  
preset, press both TRACKING  
buttons simultaneously.  
REW  
● Manual Tracking may not work  
with tapes recorded on other VCRs  
or camcorders.  
FF  
STOP  
FEATURE:  
Still Playback  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To pause during playback.  
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during  
playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press  
PLAY/PAUSE again.  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome during Still  
Playback. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Shuttle Search  
To allow high-speed search in either  
direction.  
OPERATION:  
Forward Search  
1) Press FF during playback. (Speed is  
3 times normal in SP, and 7 times  
normal in EP mode.)  
Reverse Search  
1) Press REW during playback.  
(Speed is as noted above.)  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome in Shuttle  
Search. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Counter Memory Function  
To make it easier to locate a specific  
tape segment.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for  
more than 2 seconds. The counter  
resets to “0:00:00”.  
M 0:00:00  
Tape counter  
2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M”  
appears.  
3) After recording or playback, press  
STOP, then REW. The tape  
automatically stops at or close to  
0:00:00.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start  
playback.  
NOTES:  
● The counter memory functions in  
the FF and REW modes.  
● To disable Counter Memory  
Function, press COUNTER R/M so  
the “M” disappears.  
PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
33  
There are three basic types of connections. When making  
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
Connection To A VCR [A]  
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)  
NOTE:  
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO  
connectors  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR  
Audio and Video  
cables (optional)  
As shown in the illustration on the left, connect the  
1
optional Audio and Video cables between the  
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder  
and those on the VCR.  
A
B
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
SUPPLY POWER  
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
2
3
SELECT MODE  
VCR  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV  
to its VIDEO mode or channel 3 or channel 4.  
Aerial  
Connection To A TV With A/V Input  
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)  
NOTE:  
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV  
To AUDIO, VIDEO and  
DC OUT connectors  
As shown in the illustration on the left, connect the  
1
2
optional Audio and Video cables between the  
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder  
and those on the TV.  
RF unit RF-V5U  
(optional)  
SELECT MODE  
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in  
its instructions).  
NOTES:  
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input  
Connectors (Playback ONLY)  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead  
of the battery pack.  
NOTE:  
● To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
camcorder’s power switch to CAMERA, then  
set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not  
specially shielded, do not place the speakers  
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur  
in the camcorder playback picture.  
Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.  
* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connection  
procedure.  
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter  
34  
Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)  
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded  
with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS  
video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery  
powered and automatically performs tape loading and  
unloading.  
+
INSERT BATTERY  
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install  
one “AA(R6)” size battery as shown in the  
illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.  
1
2
3
VCR  
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER  
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment  
door, then insert the cassette and close the  
compartment door.  
Compartment door  
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR  
Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the  
tape back as you would any other.  
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM  
ADAPTER  
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens  
automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on  
the underside of the adapter as shown in the  
4
Sliding latch  
Reels  
illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.  
Compact video cassette  
NOTES:  
● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the  
reels for safety and tape protection.  
● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still  
frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may  
appear on the screen.  
● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the  
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with  
adhesive tape.  
Recording safety hole  
EDITING  
35  
Tape Dubbing  
CONNECT EQUIPMENT  
Following the illustration on the left, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR. If you have a Remote  
PAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect it  
to the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” below  
for details.)  
1
2
PLAY/PAUSE  
EDIT  
PREPARE FOR DUBBING  
Set the camcorder’s power switch to PLAY, turn on  
the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate  
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
SELECT VCR MODE  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Power switch  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot  
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
To EDIT  
To AUDIO out  
To VIDEO out  
START EDITING  
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
Record mode.  
Editing cable  
Audio and Video  
cable (optional)  
5
6
7
(optional 3.5 ø  
mini-plug cable)  
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
To Remote  
PAUSE  
To AUDIO IN  
To VIDEO IN  
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
NOTES:  
● When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, pressing EDIT  
on the camcorder in step 5 automatically engages the  
VCR’s Record mode.  
● When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, you can access  
a function called Master Edit Control System. Before  
beginning, reset the camcorder’s counter to  
“M0:00:00” at an edit-out point. When the tape  
reaches this point (remember there’s a small margin of  
error) during editing, the camcorder and VCR pause  
automatically. However, some VCRs are not compat-  
ible with the Master Edit Control System.  
EDITING (cont.)  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
36  
[R.A.Edit]  
Create edited videos easily using your  
camcorder as the source player. You can select  
up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any  
order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily  
performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR  
(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with  
your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but  
can also be performed by operating the VCR  
manually.  
Random Assemble Editing  
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote  
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to  
the chart on the left, press and hold MBR SET, and  
press button (A) and then (B).  
1
2
•The code is automatically set once you release the  
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
OPERATE THE VCR  
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while  
holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for  
the desired function. The functions the remote can  
control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR  
REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this  
one).  
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.  
MBR SET  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
VCR CTL  
IMPORTANT  
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and  
those of many other makers, it may not work with yours  
or may offer limited functions.  
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RM-V700U (optional)  
VCR CODE LIST  
NOTES:  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try  
another code from the chart.  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
GE  
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
4
6ꢀ  
3
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6
7ꢀ  
8
7ꢀ  
8
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6
PHILIPS  
1
3
2ꢀ  
3
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In  
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.  
● If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use  
the controls on the VCR.  
● The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate the  
camcorder.  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
1
1
1
9
1
9
9
6
6
9
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
`
HITACHI  
6
6
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
ꢀ
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
MAGNAVOX  
9
1
7
7
CONNECT TO . . .  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SONY  
3
3
1
1
6
6
3
3
6
6
6ꢀ  
5
5ꢀ  
`
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
6
6
3
3
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
1
PAUSE TERMINAL  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
terminal.  
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
ꢀ
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
2
PAUSE TERMINAL  
1
6
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
C
NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER  
2
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U's  
Pause-In jack.  
All other connections are as shown in the illustration  
on page 37.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
37  
REW/FF CANCEL  
PREPARE CAMCORDER  
Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to  
PLAY.  
IN/OUT  
2
3
R.A. EDIT  
PREPARE VCR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).  
STOP  
SELECT SCENES  
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER  
DISPLAY  
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the  
counter display appears in the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.  
1
2
3
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE  
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene  
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.  
The data appears under IN on the display.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO out  
connector  
To EDIT  
Editing cable  
(optional 3.5 ø  
mini-plug cable)  
REGISTER END OF SCENE  
Audio and Video  
cable (optional)  
Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and  
press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under  
OUT on the display. The total time of the registered  
scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
A
B
C
To Remote  
PAUSE  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES  
connectors  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene  
To Pause-In  
4
5
(as many as 8).  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
VCR (Recording deck)  
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the  
most recently registered point.  
NOTES:  
RM-V700U (optional)  
● There must be at least one second between an in-point  
and its corresponding out-point.  
● The camcorder prerolls during R.A. Edit, so there must  
be at least 15 seconds of recording material prior to any  
in-point.  
● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points  
or out-points.  
● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,  
the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing  
doesn’t take place.  
● Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from  
memory.  
IN  
OUT  
ᮣ
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
IN  
OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
0:03:18  
0:02:33  
0:04:11  
0:01:05  
0:03:31  
0:02:53  
ᮣ
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:00:25  
0:00:00  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:04:11  
0:01:13  
● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to  
ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.  
EDITING (cont.)  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
38  
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)  
1
IN  
3
2
IN  
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE  
MODE  
OUT  
IN OUT  
OUT  
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
1
2
3
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING  
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously  
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the  
specified order.  
EDITED TAPE (VCR)  
END AUTOMATIC EDITING  
When all selected scenes have been copied, the  
camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.  
Press STOP on both units.  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
EDIT STOP  
NOTES:  
C
● If you performed step  
1
on page 36, keep the remote  
control pointed at the VCR during editing.  
● The on-screen display only appears while the  
camcorder searches for each scene.  
VCR REC STBY  
● To dub a copy of the camcorder’s (source) tape,  
perform R.A.EDIT by specifying only one in-point  
(and no out-point). The contents of the tape from the  
specified in-point to the end of the tape are  
automatically copied.  
● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited  
tape with certain VCRs.  
39  
Insert Editing  
COUNTER R/M  
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded  
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with  
minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The  
original audio remains unchanged.  
NOTE:  
You need the RM-V20U remote control unit to perform  
this procedure.  
SELECT MODE  
Set the power switch to PLAY.  
1
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT  
Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder  
2
3
or the remote control.  
RESET COUNTER  
Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2  
seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for less  
than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
POWER  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
M-0:12:34  
Tape Counter  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the  
recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the  
point where the new scene should start.  
Insert editing  
indicator  
4
LCD monitor  
or viewfinder  
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE  
Press and hold INSERT, and press PAUSE. The Insert  
mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is  
aimed at appears on the screen.  
5
6
BEGIN INSERT EDITING  
Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter  
reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and  
the camcorder enters the playback mode.  
NOTES:  
● When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor  
fully opened, the original audio will be heard from the  
speaker.  
● Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank segment  
exists in the recorded tape, or if the recording speed was  
changed.  
REW  
PLAY  
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the  
designated end point, and noise bars may appear.  
Neither indicates a defect in the unit.  
PAUSE  
AUDIO DUB  
● To edit onto a tape with the recording safety tab  
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.  
When the sound is to be recorded, press  
INSERT  
AUDIO DUB and PAUSE simultaneously after step 5.  
When INSERT and PAUSE are pressed simultaneously  
again, the unit re-enters the Video-signal-only Recording  
mode.  
● If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the  
TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.  
RM-V20U (optional)  
EDITING (cont.)  
40  
Audio Dubbing  
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape  
(normal audio only).  
LCD monitor  
or viewfinder  
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure  
(੬ pg. 39) before continuing.  
Audio dubbing  
indicator  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
1
scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press  
PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE  
at exactly the point where dubbing should start.  
Mic  
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY  
MODE  
Press and hold AUDIO DUB, and press PAUSE.  
2
3
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING  
Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,  
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the  
camcorder enters the playback mode.  
NOTES:  
● Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape  
contains blank segments, or if the recording speed was  
changed during the original recording.  
● If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the  
TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may  
occur.  
REW  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
AUDIO DUB  
RM-V20U (optional)  
USER MAINTENANCE  
41  
After Use  
LENS COVER  
open/close switch  
Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the  
camcorder.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove  
the cassette.  
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing  
PUSH.  
Close and lock the LCD monitor.  
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.  
Set to “POWER OFF”.  
BATT. RELEASE  
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close  
the lens cover.  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
CLEAN EXTERIOR  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
1
CLEAN LCD MONITOR  
Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor and  
wipe gently with soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
2
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
Remove.  
PUSH  
CLEAN LENS  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with  
lens cleaning paper.  
3
4
5
6
REMOVE EYEPIECE  
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.  
CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
Remove dust using a blower brush.  
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE  
Marks  
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it  
clockwise.  
NOTES:  
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or  
alcohol.  
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack  
has been removed or other power units have been  
disconnected.  
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
42  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POWER  
No power is supplied.  
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly  
(੬ pg. 8).  
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 8).  
● The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(੬ pg. 9).  
RECORDING  
Recording cannot be performed.  
● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing.  
Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have  
sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)  
Recording does not start.  
● The camcorder power switch has not been set to  
CAMERA (੬ pg. 15, 16).  
PLAYBACK  
The tape is running, but there’s no  
playback picture.  
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.  
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV switch has  
not been set to VIDEO.  
● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.  
Noise bars appear in the playback  
picture.  
● Manual Tracking has not been performed (੬ pg. 32).  
Playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted.  
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.  
The counter indication is blurred  
during Still playback.  
● This is normal.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
The tape stops during fast-forward or  
rewind.  
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated  
(੬ pg. 32).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
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 60 degrees, EJECT  
switch does not function.  
Some functions are not available.  
● The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK (੬ pg. 19).  
Vertical white lines appear when  
shooting a very bright object.  
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the  
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of  
the camcorder.  
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear  
in the LCD monitor and the  
viewfinder.  
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.  
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.  
● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to  
be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the  
power switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.  
Colored bright spots appear all over  
the LCD monitor.  
● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or  
blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These  
spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any  
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)  
The indicators and the picture color  
on the LCD monitor are not clear.  
● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD  
monitor is pressed.  
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder  
and the lens have become dirty (ex.  
fingerprints).  
● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD  
monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads  
the stain and it won’t come out easily.  
The picture is blurred in the Quick  
Review or Retake mode.  
● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise  
may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 11).  
An error number (E01, etc.) appears  
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
● Consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,  
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit  
(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and  
proceed as usual from the beginning.  
INDEX Controls  
44  
! @ # $ %^  
u
U
I 8 O 9  
P
a
& * () q  
T
E
i 0 o p Q W we R  
s
y
Y
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1
d
f 2 3 4 5 6 7  
45  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 PUSH/OPEN Button ........................... ੬ pg. 5  
2 Function SEL. Button .......................... ੬ pg. 21  
3 F2 [Function 2] Button ....................... ੬ pg. 21  
4 PROGRAM AE Select Dial ................. ੬ pg. 19  
5 F1 [Function 1] Button ....................... ੬ pg. 21  
6 EJECT Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 5  
7 PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 5  
8 Diopter Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 11  
9 Power Zoom Switch........................... ੬ pg. 18  
0 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 8  
y REMOTE Jack ..................................... ੬ pg. 14  
For connection of the RM-V20U wired remote  
control unit (optional).  
u Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 13  
i DC in jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 9  
o EDIT Jack ........................................... ੬ pg. 35  
p VIDEO Out Jack ................................. ੬ pg. 33  
Q RF DC OUT Jack ................................ ੬ pg. 33  
W AUDIO Out Jack ................................ ੬ pg. 33  
Indicators  
E Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 15  
R Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 15  
! MWB [Manual White Balance]  
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 20  
@ Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select  
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 11  
Tape Length [T20•T30•T40]  
Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 11  
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]  
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 32  
Other Parts  
T Microphone  
Y Camera sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in  
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.  
# EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 35  
$ DATE/TIME +/– Buttons ...................... ੬ pg. 10  
CHAR. [Character] SET +/– Buttons.... ੬ pg. 26  
TRACKING +/– Buttons...................... ੬ pg. 32  
% DATE/TIME SET Button ....................... ੬ pg. 10  
CHAR. SET Button ............................. ੬ pg. 26  
R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button ................... ੬ pg. 37  
^ R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 37  
& REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 31  
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... ੬ pg. 18  
* FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 31  
RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 18  
( R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button .................. ੬ pg. 37  
) STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 31  
q PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 31  
w POWER Switch .................................. ੬ pg. 5  
e Recording Start/Stop Button ............... ੬ pg. 5  
r BRIGHT Dial ....................................... ੬ pg. 17  
t SPEAKER VOLUME Dial .................... ੬ pg. 31  
U Clock Battery Compartment ............... ੬ pg. 10  
I Battery Pack Mount ............................ ੬ pg. 8  
O Electronic Viewfinder ......................... ੬ pg. 11  
P LENS COVER Switch .......................... ੬ pg. 5  
a Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 13  
s Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... ੬ pg. 13  
d LCD monitor ...................................... ੬ pg. 15  
f Speaker .............................................. ੬ pg. 31  
INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder  
6 7 8 9  
46  
0
!
T
40 SP  
T
40MIN  
F2  
REC  
CINEMA  
F1  
FADER  
@
#
$
%
^
&
*
PAUSE  
SPORTS  
LENS COVER  
1
2
3
4
MWB  
W
INDEX  
FADER  
1 4S  
5MIN  
5
MERRY CHR ISTMAS  
AM 10 : 55  
DEC 25.96  
()  
q
w
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator ............... ੬ pg. 19  
Displayed at 2 for approx. 3 seconds when the  
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one  
position to another. Then only the indicator  
remains at 1.  
3 Focus Indicator .................................. ੬ pg. 23  
4 White Balance Mode Indicator........... ੬ pg. 20  
5 Zoom Level Indicator ......................... ੬ pg. 18  
Exposure Indicator Bar ....................... ੬ pg. 25  
! Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 11  
@ Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 15  
# Record–Standby Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 15  
$ Lens Cover Warning ........................... ੬ pg. 15  
% Index Code Marking........................... ੬ pg. 18  
^ Fade–Standby Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 21  
& Clock Battery Warning  
Appears when the clock (lithium) battery  
is not in place or exhausted.  
6 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator  
Changes as follows according to the battery  
pack’s remaining power level:  
For inserting or replacing the  
clock battery ...................................... ੬ pg. 10  
* Insert Editing Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 39  
“
”. When the power is  
Audio Dubbing Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 40  
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit  
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully  
charged one ....................................... ੬ pg. 8  
( Condensation Warning  
When this indicator appears, all functions are  
disabled. Turn the unit off for a few hours, and  
when you turn it on again the indicator should  
disappear.  
7 Cassette Warning ............................... ੬ pg. 12  
Blinks when no cassette or a cassette with the  
Erase Protection tab removed is loaded.  
8 Intelligent Function Control  
) Instant Title ........................................ ੬ pg. 28  
Indicator ............................................ ੬ pg. 21  
9 Remaining Tape Time ......................... ੬ pg. 15  
0 Tape Length Indicator ......................... ੬ pg. 11  
q Date/Time/Character .......................... ੬ pg. 26  
w Interval Time/Recording  
Time Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 29  
INDEX Terms  
A
47  
M
AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 9  
Animation Recording .............................. pg. 30  
Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 40  
Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 26  
Auto Focus.............................................. pg. 23  
Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 19  
Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 19  
Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 24  
Master Edit Control ................................. pg. 35  
MBR code Setting ................................... pg. 36  
N
ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 19  
O
B
On-Screen Display.................................. pg. 26  
Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8, 49  
Brighten the Image .................................. pg. 25  
Brightness control of the LCD monitor .... pg. 17  
P
Playback ................................................. pg. 31  
Program AE with Special Effects .............. pg. 19  
Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 6  
C
Car Battery .............................................. pg. 9  
Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 34  
Character Generator ............................... pg. 27  
Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 9  
Charging the Battery Pack ....................... pg. 8  
Cinama Mode ......................................... pg. 22  
Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10  
Connection to a VCR/TV ......................... pg. 33  
Contents ................................................. pg. 7  
Counter Memory ..................................... pg. 32  
Q
Quick Review ......................................... pg. 18  
R
Random Assemble Editing....................... pg. 36–38  
Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 19–30  
Recording ............................................... pg. 15  
Recording, Start/Stop............................... pg. 15  
Recording Mode Setting .......................... pg. 11  
Record-Standby ...................................... pg. 15  
Remote Control Unit ............................... pg. 14  
Remove Cassette ..................................... pg. 12  
Retake ..................................................... pg. 18  
Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 31  
D
Darken the Image ................................... pg. 25  
Date/Time Insert...................................... pg. 26  
Date/Time Setting.................................... pg. 10  
Discharge the Battery pack...................... pg. 8  
Diopter Adjust......................................... pg. 11  
S
Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 19, 29  
Sepia Mode............................................. pg. 19  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... pg. 13  
Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 32  
Specifications .......................................... pg. 51  
Sports Mode ............................................ pg. 19  
Still Playback .......................................... pg. 32  
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ...................... pg. 19  
Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 12  
Exposure Control .................................... pg. 25  
F
Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 21  
Fast-Forward Tape ................................... pg. 31  
Focus Lock.............................................. pg. 23  
T
Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 32  
Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 35  
Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 11  
Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 30  
Tracking .................................................. pg. 32  
Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 13  
Twilight Mode ......................................... pg. 19  
G
Grip Adjustment...................................... pg. 13  
H
High-angle shooting ................................ pg. 17  
High Speed Shutter Mode ....................... pg. 19  
V
I
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................ pg. 11  
Index Code Marking ............................... pg. 18  
Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 12  
Insert Editing ........................................... pg. 39  
Instant Titles ............................................ pg. 28  
Intelligent Function Control .................... pg. 21–28  
W
White Balance Adjustment ...................... pg. 20  
Z
Zooming ................................................. pg. 18  
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications ...... pg. 46  
Low-angle shooting ................................. pg. 17  
CAUTIONS  
48  
Serious malfunctioning  
General Battery Precautions  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
•When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or  
C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even  
when correctly operated, the batteries are  
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.  
•Use only the following batteries:  
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in  
areas other than the USA  
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER  
In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an  
AC wall outlet other than American National  
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,  
called a "Siemens Plug", as shown.  
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
RM-V20U ................................. AAA (R03) size  
C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... AA (R6) size  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.  
1. Refer to the RM-V20U and C-P6U/C-P7U  
instructions when replacing batteries.  
2. Do not use old and new batteries together.  
3. Do not use two different kinds of batteries.  
Although sizes may be the same, voltages may  
differ.  
Plug adapter  
4. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they  
can leak or explode.  
5. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.  
6. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored  
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage  
which can cause malfunctions.  
INFORMATION  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation. Change or modifications not  
approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user's authority to operate the  
equipment. This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
49  
Battery Packs  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
The supplied battery pack is a  
nickel-cadmium battery. Before  
using the supplied battery pack or  
an optional battery pack, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. During use . . .  
.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C  
mark.  
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded  
tapes automatically erases the previously  
recorded video and audio signals.  
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
.... do not burn.  
Terminals  
.... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run  
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in  
damage.  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This  
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service  
life . . .  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... avoid repeated charging without fully  
discharging.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
.... out of direct sunlight.  
.... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
battery — cooler temperatures impede  
chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current  
even when switched off.  
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .  
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to  
deliver less recording time per charge.  
NOTE:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C  
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C  
Storage ...................................... –10°C to 30°C  
NOTES:  
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
CAUTIONS (cont.)  
50  
Main Unit  
LCD monitor  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT . . .  
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.  
.... disassemble or modify the unit.  
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not  
in use.  
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor  
on the bottom.  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. Make be aware of the following  
phenomena for LCD monitor use. These  
are not mulfunctions. . . .  
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
.... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the  
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor  
may heat up.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or  
dust.  
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface  
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as  
near a cooking stove.  
.... in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
.... near a television set.  
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic  
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting  
antennas, etc.).  
.... in places subject to extremely high (over  
40°C or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C  
or 32°F) temperatures.  
About moisture condensation . . .  
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form  
on the glass‘ outer surface. This same  
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a  
camcorder when it is moved from a cool  
place to a warm place, after heating a cold  
room, under extremely humid conditions or  
in a place directly subjected to the cool air  
from an air conditioner.  
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).  
.... in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
.... in direct sunlight.  
.... in a closed car in summer.  
.... near a heater.  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the  
sun.  
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD  
monitor.  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap.  
5. This camcorder features a built-in head  
cleaner which automatically cleans the  
heads and head drum when a cassette is  
loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads  
become dirty and cause blurriness or  
interruption in the playback picture,  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
51  
AUDIO  
Output  
Format  
: VHS NTSC standard  
: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm  
(via AUDIO out  
connector)  
: 20 mm round x 1,  
monaural  
Power source  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off,  
viewfinder on  
LCD monitor on,  
viewfinder off  
Signal system  
Video recording system  
Luminance  
: DC 6V  
Speaker  
: 5.7 W  
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER  
(AA-V11U)  
: 7.5 W  
: NTSC-type  
Power requirement  
: FM recording  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
* Conforms to VHS  
standard  
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 HZ  
Color  
Other countries  
: AC 110 V to  
240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
: 23 W  
Power consumption  
Output  
Charge  
VTR  
Charging system  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
SP  
:
cassette  
: DC 8.5 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
: Constant current,  
peak detection,  
timer controlled  
: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x  
68 (D) mm  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
: 33.35 mm/sec.  
(1-5/16 ips)  
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)  
EP  
Recording time (max.)  
Dimensions  
SP  
EP  
: 40 minutes  
: 120 minutes  
(with TC-40 cassette)  
(5-15/16" x 1-11/16" x  
2-11/16")  
: Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)  
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C  
(32°F to 104°F)  
Weight  
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)  
Dimensions  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to +50°C  
(–4°F to 122°F)  
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x  
104 (D) mm  
Weight  
Dimensions  
(Including viewfinder) : 124 (W) x 113 (H) x  
: Approx. 1,000 g (2.3 lbs)  
(7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")  
: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)  
: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1  
Weight  
Accessory  
230 (D) mm  
(4-15/16" x 4-1/2"  
x 9-1/16")  
Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 6  
Optional Accessories  
CAMERA  
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U  
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U  
Pick up  
Lens  
: 1/4" format CCD  
: F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,  
14:1 power zoom lens  
with auto iris and macro  
control, filter diameter  
46 mm  
: Electronic viewfinder  
with 0.5" black/  
white CRT  
•Battery Charger BH-VC10U  
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U  
•RF Unit RF-V5U  
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U  
For R.A. Edit using a non-JVC VCR (੬ pg. 36)  
* The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate the  
camcorder.  
Viewfinder  
•Wired Remote Control Unit RM-V20U  
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20  
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U  
White balance  
adjustment  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
LCD MONITOR  
* Some acccessories are not available in some  
areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for  
details on accessories and their availability.  
Size  
LCD system  
: 3" diagonally measured  
: LCD/TFT active matrix  
system  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless  
otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and  
specifications subject to change without notice.  
VIDEO  
Output  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced (via VIDEO  
out connector)  
ESPAÑOL  
52  
Indicador CHG. (carga)  
Marcas  
Al  
Alimentación  
tomacorriente  
de alterna  
Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3  
vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación  
más apropiada.  
Indicador  
POWER  
NOTAS:  
● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible.  
● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada.  
● No utilice la unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro  
equipo.  
Indicador  
END  
CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS  
ALIMENTACION  
Interruptor  
REFRESH  
Indicador  
REFRESH  
Conecte el cordón de alimentación de CA del  
1
2
3
cargador a un tomacorriente. Se encenderá la luz  
delindicador de alimentación.  
Enganche.  
COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE  
PILAS  
Alinee las marcas y deslice el paquete de pilas en la  
dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueado  
en su lugar. Se enciende la luz indicadora CHG.  
EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE  
PILAS  
Empuje.  
Marcador  
de carga  
BATT. RELEASE  
Cuando la carga está completa, se encenderá el  
indicador END. Deslice el paquete de pilas en el  
sentido opuesto al de la flecha.  
PAQUETE  
CARGA  
DESCARGA  
DE PILAS  
BN-V12U  
BN-V18U  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
ATENCION:  
aprox. 1 h 10 m  
aprox. 1 h 40 m  
aprox. 2 h 10 m  
aprox. 2 h 40 m  
aprox. 3 h 30 m  
aprox. 5 h 30 m  
aprox. 7 h  
Antes de desmontar la fuente de  
alimentación, asegúrese que la  
alimentación de la cámara de video esté  
desconectada. El no hacerlo puede  
producir un error de funcionamiento en la  
cámara de video.  
aprox. 10 h  
USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS  
COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE  
PILAS  
**INDICADOR DE CARGA  
(PILA OPCIONAL EXCLUSIVAMENTE)  
Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre el  
paquete de pilas para ayudarle a recordar si ha  
sido cargado o no. Los dos colores suministrados  
(rojo y negro), le permiten seleccionar la carga y  
la descarga. La pila BN-V18U no tiene indicador  
de carga.  
Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la cámara  
de video y empuje el paquete de pilas hasta que se  
bloquee en su lugar.  
1
2
EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE  
PILAS  
Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga el paquete de  
pilas.  
**REFRESCADO  
El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la función  
REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente el  
paquete de pilas antes de recargarlo.  
TIEMPO DE GRABACION  
Para descargar las pilas . . .  
PAQUETE Monitor LCD activado/ Monitor LCD desactivado/  
..... coloque el paquete de pilas en el adaptador  
como se muestra en la ilustración de la  
izquierda. Luego presione REFRESH. El  
indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se  
inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la  
descarga ha terminado.  
DE PILAS  
Visor desactivado  
Visor activado  
aprox. 1 h 5 m  
aprox. 1 h 40 m  
aprox. 2 h 15 m  
aprox. 3 h  
BN-V12U aprox. 45 m  
BN-V18U aprox. 1 h 15 m  
BN-V22U aprox. 1 h 40 m  
BN-V25U aprox. 2 h 10 m  
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA  
Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.  
53  
ALIMENTACION  
INSERCION DEL CASSETTE  
DE VIDEO  
Enganche.  
1
Empuje.  
2
2
4
BATT. RELEASE (extracción de la batería)  
Utilización de la batería  
PUSH  
OPEN  
(presione/abra)  
3
EJECT  
1
PUSH  
(eyección)  
Inserte.  
(presione)  
1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería  
en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para  
carga: ੬ P. 8)  
1 Presione PUSH/OPEN para abrir el monitor  
LCD.  
•Abra a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.  
2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que  
quede bloqueada en su lugar.  
2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette.  
3 Inserte un cassette de video.  
4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.  
(Por más detalles, ੬ P. 12.)  
Para extraer la batería  
Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.  
REPRODUCCION  
PLAY/PAUSE  
FILMACION  
3
(reproducción/pausa)  
REW  
2
(rebobinado)  
1
Perilla de  
abertura/cierre  
LENS COVER  
2
STOP  
(parada)  
Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.  
3
1
Colóquelo en “PLAY”.  
Botón para inicio/parada de grabación  
1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”.  
1 Deslice la perilla de abertura/cierre LENS  
COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo.  
2 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en  
“CAMERA”.  
— El indicador de alimentación se  
encenderá y aparecerá una imagen en el  
moitor LCD o en el visor.  
2 Presione REW.  
— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al  
comienzo de la misma.  
3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE.  
— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen  
aparece en el visor o en el monitor LCD.  
•Presione STOP para detener la grabación.  
(Por más detalles, ੬ P. 31.)  
3 Presione el botón inicio/parada de  
grabación.  
•El visor se desconecta automáticamente para  
ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es  
abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.  
•El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se  
lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.  
— Comenzará la grabación.  
• Para detener temporariamente la grabación,  
presione nuevamente el botón de inicio/parada de  
grabación. (Por más detalles, ੬ P. 15, 16.)  
• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para  
ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es  
abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.  
• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se  
lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.  
O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un  
VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de  
cassette (VHS Playpak). ੬ P. 34  
FOR SERVICING  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
54  
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722  
Dear customer:  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before  
operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location,  
please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-  
252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
— JVC  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING  
COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
(201) 808-9279  
1500 Lakes Parkway  
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357  
(770) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8149  
(708) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-0024  
(714) 229-8011  
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110  
Houston, TX 77043-2310  
(713) 935-9331  
2969 Mapunapuna Place  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040  
(808) 833-5828  
230 Eliot Street  
Ashland, MA 01721-2377  
(508) 881-5923  
14505 Commerce Way  
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512  
(305) 362-6252  
890 Dubuque Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804  
(415) 871-2666  
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the  
engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the  
high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization  
stands behind our products.  
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
If you ship the product...  
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit,  
a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you  
received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the  
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.  
Don't service it yourself.  
ACCESSORIES  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you  
may contact your local JVC Dealer.  
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:  
1-800-882-2345.  
CAUTION  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the  
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
WARRANTY  
55  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO  
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP  
from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1
YR  
90  
DAYS  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF  
COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.  
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized  
service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All  
products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for  
Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC  
authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with  
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center,  
the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,  
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility  
authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if  
the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of  
purchase;  
7. Accessories;  
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date  
of purchase);  
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY  
OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,  
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE  
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive  
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR  
DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT  
WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain  
this information for future reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No:  
Purchase date:  
Name of dealer:  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407  
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COPYRIGHT© 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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