JVC GR AXM30 User Manual
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER  
GR-AXM30  
Compact VHS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which is located on the bottom of  
cabinet. Retain this information for  
future reference.  
Model No.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Serial No.  
LYT0002-0K4A  
EN  
3
5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must  
not be blocked or covered.  
•Do not block the openings by placing the product on  
a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
•Do not place the product in a built-in installation  
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation  
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have  
been adhered to.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful func-  
tions. But improper use can result in potential  
electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has  
been engineered and  
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In  
order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe  
the following basic rules for its installation, use and  
servicing.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling  
only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
ATTENTION:  
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions  
marked on your product and its operating instruc-  
tions. 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  
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.  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
(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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
3. Overloading  
GROUND CLAMP  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or  
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
4. Power Cord Protection  
810-20)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
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.  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
4
EN  
USE  
SERVICING  
1. Servicing  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits  
a marked change in performance and you are  
unable to restore normal operation by following the  
detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do  
not attempt to service it yourself as opening or  
removing covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product.  
•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold  
with the product.  
•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions for any mounting of the product.  
•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across  
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the product.  
2. Product and Cart Combination  
A product and cart combination should be moved  
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven  
surfaces may cause the product and cart combina-  
tion to overturn.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in  
any way.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
3. Water and Moisture  
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.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
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.  
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.  
5. Attachments  
4. Safety Check  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer of this product as they may cause  
hazards.  
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.  
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  
EN  
5
INSERTING A VIDEO  
CASSETTE  
SUPPLY POWER  
Hook on.  
EJECT  
1
2
3
Push in.  
2
4
BATT. RELEASE  
PUSH  
1
MONITOR OPEN  
Using the battery pack  
1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the  
camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)  
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into  
place.  
1 Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD  
monitor.  
•Open to an angle of over 45 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. 13)  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery  
pack.  
PLAYBACK  
PLAY/PAUSE  
SHOOTING  
3
1
STOP  
LENS COVER  
open/close knob  
2
REW  
2
Set to “CAMERA”  
1
Recording Start/Stop button  
3
Set to “PLAY”  
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.  
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to  
open the lens cover.  
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.  
— The power indicator will light and an  
image will appear in the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.  
2 Press REW.  
— The tape will automatically stop at the  
beginning of the tape.  
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.  
— Playback starts and the playback picture  
appears in the viewfinder or the LCD  
monitor.  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
— Recording starts.  
•To stop playback, press STOP.  
(For more details, ੬ pg. 32.)  
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to  
save power when the LCD monitor is opened  
at an angle of over 45 degrees.  
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is  
opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.  
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily  
press the Recording Start/Stop button once  
again.  
(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 45 degrees.  
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is  
opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.  
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR  
using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).  
੬ pg. 35  
MAJOR FEATURES  
6
EN  
REMEMBER  
LCD Color Monitor (੬ pg. 16)  
180°  
The Logical Choice  
90°  
The only compact video  
cassettes that can be  
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom  
(੬ pg. 18)  
used with your VHS VCR*  
Zoom-in  
Program AE with Special  
Effects (੬ pg. 20)  
Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock  
Ⅲ Auto Mode Release  
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter  
Ⅲ ND Effect  
Ⅲ Sepia  
Ⅲ Twilight  
Zoom-out  
Random Assemble Editing  
(੬ pg. 37 – 39)  
Ⅲ Sports  
2
8
5
4
1
6
3
7
Ⅲ 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
•AC Power Adapter/  
Charger AA-V11U  
•Cassette Adapter  
(VHS PlayPak) C-P7U  
•Battery Pack  
BN-V11U  
•DC Cord  
•Lithium Battery CR2025  
•Shoulder Strap  
Cassettes marked  
can be used with this camcorder.  
CONTENTS  
EN  
7
GETTING STARTED  
8
Power ..................................................................................... 8  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal........................................ 10  
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 10  
Date/Time Setting .................................................................... 11  
Tape Length Setting ................................................................... 12  
Recording Mode Setting .............................................................. 12  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 13  
Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 14  
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 14  
Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 14  
RECORDING  
15  
Basic Recording ........................................................................ 15  
Basic Features.......................................................................... 18  
Advanced Features .................................................................... 20  
PLAYBACK  
32  
Basic Playback ......................................................................... 32  
Features ................................................................................ 33  
Basic Connections...................................................................... 34  
Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 35  
EDITING  
36  
Tape Dubbing........................................................................... 36  
Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)................................................ 37  
USER MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
40  
41  
43  
LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................................................. 43  
Controls................................................................................. 44  
Connectors.............................................................................. 44  
Indicators ............................................................................... 44  
Other Parts............................................................................. 44  
Terms .................................................................................... 46  
CAUTIONS  
47  
49  
49  
50  
52  
53  
SPECIFICATIONS  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
ESPAÑOL  
FOR SERVICING  
WARRANTY  
GETTING STARTED  
8
EN  
Power  
CHG. (charge) indicator  
Marks  
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power.  
POWER  
indicator  
To AC outlet  
NOTES:  
● No function is available without power supply.  
● Use only specified power supply.  
● Do not use provided power supply units with other  
equipment.  
END  
indicator  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
SUPPLY POWER  
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall  
1
2
outlet. The power indicator lights.  
REFRESH switch  
REFRESH indicator  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.  
The CHG. indicator lights.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
When charging is completed, the END indicator  
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of  
the arrow.  
3
Hook on.  
BATT. PACK  
CHARGE  
DISCHARGE  
approx.  
1
BN-V11U  
BN-V12U  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
approx.  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.  
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.  
Push in.  
2
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
BATT. RELEASE  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the  
ATTENTION:  
1
2
battery pack in until it locks in place.  
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.  
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)  
**REFRESH  
BATT.  
PACK  
LCD monitor on/  
Viewfinder off  
LCD monitor off/  
Viewfinder on  
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH  
function that allows you to fully discharge the  
battery pack before recharging.  
BN-V11U  
BN-V12U  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
50  
50  
105  
140  
55  
55  
120  
160  
To discharge the battery . . .  
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as  
shown in the above illustration. Then push  
REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights  
when discharging starts, and goes out  
when discharging is complete.  
EN  
9
**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.  
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  
EN  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal  
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to  
perform date/time settings.  
A
SWITCH OFF POWER  
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power  
1
2
3
supply unit.  
OPEN COVER  
Open the clock battery compartment cover while  
pressing the release tab.  
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)  
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the  
A
battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the  
battery out.  
INSERT BATTERY  
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025  
lithium battery and push it in.  
4
5
CLOSE COVER  
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.  
NOTE:  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information  
on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
POSITION VIEWFINDER  
3
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability  
1
2
3
(see illustration at left).  
SELECT MODE  
1
Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
2
ADJUST DIOPTER  
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
EN  
11  
Date/Time Setting  
NEAR  
SELECT MODE  
First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the  
PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except  
AUTO LOCK.  
1
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
MENU FAR  
2
3
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/  
TIME”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time  
screen appears.  
SET DATE/TIME  
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set  
begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct  
setting appears.  
4
•If you decide you want to return the date and time  
to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to  
move the highlight bar to “CANCEL”, then press  
MENU.  
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or  
NEAR until “SET” begins to blink, then press MENU.  
The Menu screen reappears.  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
5
6
GAIN UP  
S.LX  
OFF  
TELE MACRO  
Menu Screen  
CLOSE MENU  
INTERVAL TIMER OFF  
REC TIME  
OFF  
07  
Press MENU.  
JLIP ID NO.  
SET CHARACTER  
DATE/TIME  
NOTES:  
END :MENU KEY  
● To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time  
Insert” (੬ pg. 26).  
● If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (FEB 30, JUN 31,  
etc.) and perform step 5, “INPUT ERROR” appears  
blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or  
NEAR to input the correct number.  
Set Time and  
Date Screen  
JAN 1.00 AM 12:00  
SET  
CANCEL  
Date  
Month/Day/Year  
Time  
12-hour indication with  
AM or PM  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
12  
EN  
Tape Length Setting  
T20•30•40 tape length select button  
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape  
used.  
SET TAPE LENGTH  
Press T20•30•40 until the required indication  
SP-EP recording  
mode button  
1
appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T20 =  
20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes,  
and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP).  
NOTE:  
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 15) displayed in the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the  
correct tape length has been selected.  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set depending on your preference.  
SET RECORDING MODE  
Press SP•EP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides  
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
1
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 indicator  
NOTE:  
T30  
T20  
T30  
T40  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the  
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
Recording mode indicator  
SP  
SP  
EP  
EN  
13  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor  
to an angle of over 45 degrees.  
2
1
2
3
4
5
4
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER  
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force  
to open.  
3
1
5
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE  
1
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 in the position  
that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some  
cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been  
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
● The cassette holder can’t be opened while the  
camcorder is in the record mode.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
14  
EN  
EXPAND LOOP  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
INSERT HAND  
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH  
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate  
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom  
lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Recording Start/Stop button  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
ATTACH STRAP  
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap  
1
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back  
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then  
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to  
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,  
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.  
1
3
2
2
1
ADJUST LENGTH  
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then  
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to  
prevent slipping 2.  
2
Tripod Mounting  
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
1
CAUTION:  
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend  
its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To  
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling  
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.  
RECORDING Basic Recording  
EN  
15  
NOTE:  
Tape remaining time indicator  
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. 12)  
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 14)  
25MIN  
*---MIN  
(Now calculating)  
120MIN  
119MIN  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD  
monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.  
1
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 indicator  
3MIN  
2MIN (Blinking)  
1MIN (Blinking)  
0MIN (Blinking)  
Shooting while watching the viewfinder  
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.  
LENS COVER  
Switch  
DISPLAY button  
START SHOOTING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
POWER  
Start/Stop  
3
4
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
and “REC ” appears in the viewfinder.  
STOP RECORDING  
Tally lamp  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop  
recording.  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
NOTES:  
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the  
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.  
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.  
● 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. 12).  
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition  
for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.  
● While shooting, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove some indiations from the screen (੬ pg. 43).  
● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the  
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA”  
to turn the camcorder on again.  
● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes,  
recording may not start immediately.  
● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (੬ pg. 19) 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 when the cover is closed.  
● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
16  
EN  
Shooting while watching the LCD monitor  
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ pg. 15).  
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
LENS COVER  
Switch  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the  
2
LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens  
cover, then set the power switch to CAMERA.  
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record–Standby mode.  
•The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD  
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed  
upon it.  
POWER  
Start/Stop  
Power indicator  
START SHOOTING  
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best  
viewability (੬ pg. 17) and press the Recording  
Start/Stop button.  
3
4
MONITOR  
OPEN  
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
and “REC ” appears in the LCD monitor.  
STOP RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop  
recording.  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
Tape remaining time indicator  
25MIN  
*---MIN  
NOTES:  
(Now calculating)  
●
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. 15).  
120MIN  
119MIN  
●
For other notes, refer to pg. 15.  
3MIN  
2MIN (Blinking)  
1MIN (Blinking)  
0MIN (Blinking)  
Tally lamp  
EN  
17  
Journalistic shooting  
In some situations different angles of shooting may be  
required for more dramatic results.  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.  
1
TILT LCD MONITOR  
Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient  
2
direction.  
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle  
(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).  
Self-recording  
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in  
the LCD monitor.  
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD  
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180  
1
2
degrees so that it faces forward.  
START RECORDING  
Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.  
•During self-recording, the monitor image and  
indications do not appear inverted as when  
viewing a mirror.  
Brightness control  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by  
turning the BRIGHT dial.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
If you want to brighten the image...  
1
Turn the dial toward “+”.  
If you want to darken the image...  
Turn the dial toward “–”.  
BRIGHT dial  
RECORDING Basic Features  
18  
EN  
FEATURE:  
Zooming  
PURPOSE:  
Varies the focal length of the lens  
and produces the zoom in/out effect.  
Zoom-in  
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
1) Push the power zoom lever down  
toward “T”.  
Zoom Out  
1) Push the lever up toward “W”.  
● The further the power zoom lever  
is pushed, the faster the zoom  
speed becomes.  
Zoom-out  
NOTES:  
Zoom indicator  
● Focusing may become unstable  
during zooming. In this case, set  
the zoom while in Record–  
Standby, set manual focus or Focus  
Lock (੬ pgs. 22, 23), then zoom  
in or out in Record mode.  
Power zoom lever  
EN  
19  
RETAKE (R/F)  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Quick Review  
To check the end of the last record-  
ing.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press “ ” and release quickly  
during the Record–Standby mode.  
•Tape is rewound for about 2  
seconds and played back  
automatically, then pauses in  
Record–Standby mode for the  
next shot.  
NOTE:  
Distortion may occur at start of  
playback. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
Retake  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To re-record certain segments.  
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the  
Record–Standby mode.  
2) Press either RETAKE button to  
reach the start point for new  
recording.  
Pressing “F” fast-forwards the tape  
and pressing “R” reverses it.  
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start  
recording.  
NOTE:  
Noise may appear during Retake.  
This is normal.  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
20  
EN  
Program AE With Special Effects  
1 second later, the mode is activated.  
All you have to do to access any of the variety of  
After 1 sec.  
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.  
SEPIA  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol  
1
of the function you want is aligned with the mark.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are  
displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for  
approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and  
only the indication remains. The mode is acti-  
vated.  
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release  
mode is selected, only the mode’s name is  
displayed. Then the name disappears and the  
mode is activated.  
NOTES:  
● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader  
(੬ pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode.  
Mark  
● 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.  
C
U
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
Dial  
LCD monitor/  
Dial  
LCD monitor/  
Mode  
Mode  
Electronic Fog Filter  
symbol Viewfinder indication  
symbol Viewfinder indication  
FG  
FG:FOG  
LOCK  
AUTO LOCK  
Auto Mode Lock  
Auto Mode Lock  
Electronic Fog Filter  
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing  
incorrect operation due to accidental button  
pressing during shooting.  
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an  
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the  
image and gives it a “fancy“ look.  
•In this mode the following controls are disabled;  
FADE, WIDE, TITLE, DISPLAY, M.W.B (Manual  
White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,  
Exposure Control and MENU  
ND  
ND:ND EFFECT ND Effect  
ND Effect  
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND  
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on  
the subject.  
Auto Mode  
Release  
RELEASE  
AUTO RELEASE  
Auto Mode Release  
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto  
Mode Lock.  
EN  
21  
Dial  
LCD monitor/  
Dial  
LCD monitor/  
Mode  
Mode  
symbol Viewfinder indication  
symbol Viewfinder indication  
SEPIA  
Sepia  
SPORTS  
Sports  
Sepia  
Sports  
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted  
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of  
an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 24)  
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood  
movie.  
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving  
action.  
1/1000 sec.  
1/1000  
1/2000  
S 1/1000  
S 1/2000  
1
High Speed Shutter  
1/2000 sec.  
TWILIGHT Twilight  
2
High Speed Shutter  
Twilight  
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)  
Captures faster action than Sports mode.  
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more  
natural and dramatic. The following happens when  
Twilight mode is selected:  
•Auto gain control is turned off.  
•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but  
can also be manually changed to another mode  
(੬ pg. 27).  
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of  
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-  
camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual  
focusing (੬ pg. 23).  
Exposure Control  
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best  
available picture quality, but you can override and make  
the adjustment manually.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
except AUTO LOCK.  
BRIGHTEN IMAGE  
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level  
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
2
+
02  
OR . . .  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
Exposure Level Indicator  
DARKEN IMAGE  
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level  
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .  
To brighten the image  
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING  
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is  
immediately restored and the Exposure level  
indicator disappears.  
–
06  
+
06  
3
To darken the image  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
EN  
Focusing  
Auto Focus  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous  
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,  
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations  
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):  
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
•When illumination is low.*  
Focus  
detection zone  
NEAR  
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall,  
or a clear, blue sky.*  
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
FAR  
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
* The low-contrast warning “  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
” appears in the LCD  
Focus Lock  
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially  
helpful in the following situations:  
•When things pass between your subject and the  
camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your  
subject in before recording.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
•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.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
NOTES:  
LOCK FOCUS  
● 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. *When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 29) is  
activated, the camcorder will not zoom out  
automatically.  
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “  
”
appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK  
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock  
indication disappears.  
EN  
23  
Manual Focus  
NEAR  
FAR  
NOTE:  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (੬ pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
SELECT MODE  
Power zoom lever  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
To farther subject . . .  
Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications  
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
To nearer subject . . .  
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is  
3
4
replaced by the focus lock indication  
“
” and the adjusted focus is locked in.  
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE  
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual  
Focus mode is immediately released and the focus  
lock indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto  
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you  
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,  
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when  
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at  
longer focal lengths.  
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
EN  
Fader  
FADE IN  
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.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
FADE OUT  
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.  
Function indication  
SELECT FUNCTION  
FADE  
Press SEL. repeatedly until “  
” appears.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
FADE  
FADE  
ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE  
Press SET to engage the Fade–Standby mode.  
The Fade-Standby indication “FADE” is displayed.  
Fade-Standby  
indication  
SET button  
SEL. button  
START RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and  
activate fade-in.  
OR . . .  
END RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and  
engage fade-out.  
NOTES:  
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button  
allows you to record a black blank screen.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is  
used with Sepia (੬ pg. 21).  
● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 20)  
engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.  
Wide  
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top  
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like  
“wide-screen” effect.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
WIDE  
Press SEL. repeatedly until “  
” appears.  
ENGAGE WIDE MODE  
PressSET.  
Wide mode  
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN  
WIDE  
Press SET again while “  
” appears.  
EN  
25  
Instant Titles  
SEL. button  
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.  
SET button  
NEAR  
MENU button  
FAR  
DISPLAY  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
except AUTO LOCK.  
1
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press SEL. repeatedly until “ TITLE ” appears.  
2
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
SELECT PRESET TITLE  
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to  
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is  
TITLE  
3
displayed.  
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
NOTES:  
● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SET.  
● To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and  
then press SET to select the desired title.  
Title indication  
No indication  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
OUR VACATION  
MERRY CHRISTMAS  
A SPECIAL DAY  
Character Generator  
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
OUR NEW BABY  
WEDDING DAY  
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.  
1
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU  
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “SET  
CHARACTER”, then press NEAR. The Character Set  
2
CONGRATULATIONS  
menu appears.  
The characters you have  
set using Character  
Generator  
INPUT CHARACTERS  
GAIN UP  
S.LX  
OFF  
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to the  
TELE MACRO  
desired character, then press MENU. The selected  
characters appear at the bottom of the screen. Repeat as  
many times as desired (max. 18).  
3
INTERVAL TIMER OFF  
REC TIME  
OFF  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
SET CHARACTER  
DATE/TIME  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
•To select the location of the next character, press +, –,  
FAR or NEAR to highlight the row of squares at the  
bottom of the screen, then press FAR or NEAR to  
make the desired location blink. Press + when you’re  
done, and the pointer returns to the character grid.  
END :MENU KEY  
SET : MENU KEY  
SET : MENU KEY  
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Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “END” blink, then  
END  
CLEAR  
END  
CLEAR  
press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.  
4
NOTES:  
● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make “CLEAR” blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press  
MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase selected characters only, first move the pointer to the row  
of squares by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR to highlight them. Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character  
blink, then press +, FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to “ ” in the top left corner. Press MENU.  
● To display the characters you have set — “Instant Title” or “Date/Time/Character Insert” (੬ pg. 26).  
● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
EN  
Date/Time Character Insert  
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters  
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected  
color monitor, record them manually or automatically, and  
even make your own titles.  
SET  
SEL.  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the Date/Time  
Setting procedure (੬ pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so  
before continuing.  
DISPLAY  
SELECT MODE  
LCD monitor  
or viewfinder  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
DISP.  
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
SELECT DISPLAY  
DISP.  
Press SEL. repeatedly until “  
” appears.  
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE  
Date-off mode  
Character Generator  
Auto Date Record mode  
Date display  
Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through  
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.  
Date/Time display  
NOTES:  
● The selected display can be recorded.  
● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off  
mode before shooting.  
Auto Date Record mode  
● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press  
SET.  
● If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the  
Record–Standby mode and then select the desired  
display mode using SET.  
AUTO DATE  
DEC 25.97  
Auto date record  
mode  
Auto date record  
executed  
AUTO DATE RECORD  
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about  
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following  
situations:  
•After changing the date.  
•After loading a cassette.  
Date display  
Date/Time display  
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing  
SET.  
DEC 25.97  
DEC 25.97 PM 10:50  
In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with  
“AUTO DATE”.  
Character Generator  
NOTES:  
● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the  
auto date record mode, and disables all other modes.  
● In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes  
while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded for  
about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded  
during any other recordings made on that day.  
SET CHAR  
IN PARIS, FRANCE  
No Characters  
stored  
Example of stored  
characters  
EN  
27  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
(M.W.B.)  
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:  
SET  
SEL.  
•When an object is in various shades of the same color.  
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being  
shot outdoors.  
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters  
for white balance adjustment.  
LCD monitor  
SELECT MODE  
or viewfinder  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
M.W.B.  
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
MWB  
SELECT FUNCTION  
M.W.B.  
Press SEL. reapeatedly until “  
” appears.  
No indication  
MWB  
(Auto)  
SELECT WHITE BALANCE  
White balance  
mode indicator  
Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the  
required indication appears in the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.  
“MWB” .... With a memorized personal White  
Balance setting (see below)  
“
“
“
” ......... Outdoors on sunny day  
” ........Outdoors on cloudy day  
” ......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp  
MWB  
MWB sets the 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.  
NOTES:  
● To switch to automatic white balance  
adjustment, press SET until the indication  
disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE select  
dial to “AUTO LOCK”.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
● Re-adjust the White Balance when the  
lighting has changed, when the camcorder  
has been turned off and on again, or when  
the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has  
been changed.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a  
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually  
(੬ pg. 23).  
● When adjusted by putting colored paper in  
front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST  
FOCUS”), this unit makes its color tempera-  
ture 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.  
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE  
Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold  
3
SET 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.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
EN  
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment  
MENU  
FAR  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings.  
NEAR  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired  
function.  
MAKE SETTING  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
The setting procedure depends on the function you  
select.  
If you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVAL  
TIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . .  
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices  
until the desired setting appears.  
If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . .  
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for  
each function (SET CHARACTER – ੬ pg. 25;  
DATE/TIME – ੬ pg. 11).  
GAIN UP  
S.LX  
OFF  
TELE MACRO  
INTERVAL TIMER OFF  
REC TIME  
OFF  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
SET CHARACTER  
DATE/TIME  
END :MENU KEY  
CLOSE MENU  
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.  
GAIN UP  
NORM  
ON  
5
TELE MACRO  
INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN  
REC TIME  
1/2S  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
NOTE:  
SET CHARACTER  
DATE/TIME  
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.  
END :MENU KEY  
PAUSE  
If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has  
been changed from the factory settings, this  
mark appears.  
EN  
29  
MENU  
GAIN UP  
S.LX  
To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more  
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if  
the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected  
when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK  
mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux)  
NORM  
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is  
more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although  
the subject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for  
measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard  
for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement)  
*EIA : Electronic Industries Association  
OFF  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness  
adjustment.  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
ON  
Usually set to this position.  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus  
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a  
distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus  
at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you  
can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of  
approx. 60 cm.  
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of  
focus.  
OFF  
15 S  
INTERVAL TIMER  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer  
(੬ pg. 30) and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 31).  
30 S  
1 MIN  
5 MIN  
OFF  
1/4 S  
1/2 S  
1 S  
REC TIME  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation  
and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 31).  
JLIP ID NO.  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as  
a computer using the J terminal (JLIP).  
The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.  
SET CHARACTER  
DATE/TIME  
Allows you to input characters. (੬ pg. 25).  
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).  
= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK  
NOTE:  
During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,  
use Manual Focus (੬ pg. 23).  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
30  
EN  
Self-Timer  
MENU  
FAR  
You can set the delay between pressing the Recording  
Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you  
secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the  
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.  
NEAR  
NOTE:  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode  
before performing the following steps.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.  
SET INTERVAL TIME  
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to  
“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR to  
cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired  
time appears. Choose from “15S”, “30S”, “1MIN”,  
“5MIN”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
CLOSE MENU  
Press MENU.  
3
4
START DELAYED RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button. The tally lamp  
begins blinking, and the blinking frequency  
increases about 5 seconds before recording is to  
start. Once recording begins, the lamp stops  
blinking but stays lit.  
Tally lamp  
Interval Timer Indicator  
To Release Self-Timer . . .  
..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording  
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set  
“INTERVAL TIMER” to “OFF”.  
Rec Time Indicator  
1MIN  
1/2S  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
GAIN UP  
TELE MACRO  
S.LX  
OFF  
INTERVAL TIMER OFF  
REC TIME  
OFF  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
SET CHARACTER  
DATE/TIME  
END :MENU KEY  
1S  
1/2S  
1/4S  
OFF  
5MIN  
1MIN  
30S  
15S  
OFF  
EN  
31  
Animation  
Time-Lapse  
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of  
movement. This function allows you to shoot a  
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same  
object for a brief period of time.  
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.  
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,  
you can record subtle changes over an extended  
period of time.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before  
performing the following steps.  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before  
performing the following steps.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any  
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press  
MENU.  
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press  
MENU.  
SET RECORDING TIME  
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN  
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to  
“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle  
through the choices. Stop when the desired  
time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,  
“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.  
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.  
RECORDINGS  
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to  
“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR  
to cycle through the choices. Stop when the  
desired time appears. Choose from “15S”,  
“30S”, “1MIN”, “5MIN”, or select to turn the  
function “OFF”.  
START RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button after  
focusing on the subject. The recording stops  
automatically after the selected period of time.  
SET RECORDING TIME  
3
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to  
“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle  
through the choices. Stop when the desired  
time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,  
“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.  
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.  
3
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF  
PICTURES  
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of  
pictures.  
4
5
START TIME-LAPSE  
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE  
RECORDING  
Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
Recording and intervals alternate  
automatically.  
4
5
NOTES:  
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE  
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,  
set “REC TIME” and “INTERVAL TIMER” in the  
Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the  
tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording  
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set  
“INTERVAL TIMER” and “REC TIME” in the  
Menu screen to “OFF”.  
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is  
secured when shooting in Animation or  
Time-Lapse mode.  
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during  
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.  
● Before performing other operations following  
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure  
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
32  
EN  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD  
monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT  
to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette  
with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the  
holder is closed and locked.  
1
2
SELECT MODE  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set  
the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator  
lights.  
POWER  
PLAYBACK  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in  
FF  
STOP DISPLAY  
3
4
the LCD monitor.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP.  
REW  
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape  
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape  
Speaker  
during Stop mode.  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor  
To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial toward “+”.  
To darken the image, turn the dial toward “–”.  
Speaker volume control  
You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the  
VOLUME dial.  
BRIGHT  
VOLUME  
ADJUST VOLUME  
Recording mode indicator  
If you want to turn up the volume...  
1
Turn the dial toward “+”.  
If you want to turn down the volume...  
Turn the dial toward “–”.  
Tape running indicator  
SP  
M-1:23:45  
4
3
: Playback  
: Fast-Forward/  
Forward Search  
: Rewind/Reverse  
Search  
NOTES:  
2
● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5  
minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the power  
switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.  
6 : Still Playback  
Tape counter  
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD  
monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more,  
the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder  
switches off automatically to save power.  
● When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not  
heard from the speaker.  
LCD Monitor in Retracted Position  
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the  
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a  
connected TV (੬ pg. 34). Camcorder operation is the  
same as described in this section.  
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD  
moitor with it flipped over and retracted.  
● During playback, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all  
indications from the screen.  
PLAYBACK Features  
EN  
33  
FF STOP  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Manual Tracking  
To eliminate noise bars that appear  
on the screen during playback.  
OPERATION:  
NOTES:  
1) Press either +/– button as many  
times as necessary for best picture.  
● To reset TRACKING to the original  
preset, press both + and – buttons  
simultaneously.  
REW  
PLAY/PAUSE  
COUNTER R/M  
● Manual Tracking may not work  
with tapes recorded on other VCRs  
or camcorders.  
FEATURE:  
Still Playback  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To pause during playback.  
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during  
playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press  
PLAY/PAUSE again.  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome during Still  
Playback. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Shuttle Search  
To allow high-speed search in either  
direction.  
OPERATION:  
Forward Search  
1) Press FF during playback.  
Reverse Search  
1) Press REW during playback.  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome or darken in  
Shuttle Search. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Counter Memory Function  
To make it easier to locate a specific  
tape segment.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for  
more than 2 seconds. The counter  
resets to “0:00:00”.  
2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M”  
appears.  
3) After recording or playback, press  
STOP, then REW. The tape  
automatically stops at or close to  
0:00:00.  
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start  
playback.  
NOTES:  
● The counter memory functions in  
the Fast-Forward and Rewind  
modes.  
● To disable Counter Memory  
Function, press COUNTER R/M  
less than 1 second so the “M”  
disappears.  
PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
There are three basic types of connections. When making  
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
34  
EN  
Connection To A VCR [A]  
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)  
NOTE:  
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.  
To AUDIO and  
When  
VIDEO connectors  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR  
connecting the  
cables, open  
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
Audio and Video  
cables (optional)  
1
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and  
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on  
the VCR.  
the jack cover.  
SUPPLY POWER  
A
B
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
2
3
SELECT MODE  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV  
to its VIDEO mode.  
VCR  
Antenna  
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 RF DC  
OUT connectors  
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
1
2
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and  
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on  
the TV.  
RF unit RF-V5U  
(optional)  
SELECT MODE  
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in  
its instructions).  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead  
of the battery pack.  
● To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
camcorder’s Power switch to “CAMERA”,  
then set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not  
specially shielded, do not place the speakers  
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur  
in the camcorder playback picture.  
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input  
Connectors (Playback ONLY)  
NOTE:  
Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.  
* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connection  
procedure.  
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter  
Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)  
EN  
35  
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  
36  
EN  
Tape Dubbing  
PLAY/PAUSE  
CONNECT EQUIPMENT  
Following the illustration at left, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR.  
1
2
PREPARE FOR DUBBING  
Set the camcorder’s Power switch to “PLAY”, turn  
on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate  
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
SELECT VCR MODE  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot  
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO OUT  
connectors  
START EDITING  
When connecting  
the cables, open the  
jack cover.  
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
Record mode.  
5
6
7
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
Audio and Video  
cable (optional)  
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
VCR (Recording deck)  
EN  
37  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
Random Assemble Editing  
[R.A.Edit]  
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR  
Create edited videos easily using your  
camcorder as the source player. You can select  
up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any  
order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily  
performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR  
(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with  
your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but  
can also be performed by operating the VCR  
manually.  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote  
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to  
the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR  
SET, and press button (A) and then (B).  
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  
IMPORTANT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
VCR CTL  
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and  
those of many other makers, it may not work with yours  
or may offer limited functions.  
0
RM-V700U (optional)  
NOTES:  
● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In  
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.  
● If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use  
the controls on the VCR.  
VCR CODE LIST  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
GE  
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
4
PHILIPS  
1
3
2ꢀ  
3
● The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate this  
camcorder.  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
9
9
6
6
9
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
`
HITACHI  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
CONNECT TO . . .  
ꢀ
RCA  
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
1
PAUSE TERMINAL  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
terminal.  
MAGNAVOX  
9
1
7
7
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6
SANYO  
SHARP  
SONY  
3
3
1
1
6
6
3
3
6
6
6ꢀ  
5
5ꢀ  
`
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1
B
C
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PAUSE TERMINAL  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER  
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s  
Pause-In jack.  
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6
ꢀ
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
All other connections are as shown in the  
illustration on page 38.  
1
6
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
EDITING (cont.)  
38  
EN  
PREPARE CAMCORDER  
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to  
“PLAY”.  
2
3
PREPARE VCR  
REW/FF  
STOP  
PLAY/PAUSE  
IN/OUT  
CANCEL  
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).  
R.A. EDIT  
SELECT SCENES  
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER  
DISPLAY  
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the  
counter display appears in the viewfinder and the  
screen of the connected TV.  
1
2
3
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE  
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene  
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.  
The data appears under “IN” on the display.  
Open the cover  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO  
out connectors  
To J terminal  
(JLIP)  
REGISTER END OF SCENE  
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.  
Editing cable  
(optional, ø3.5  
mini-plug cable)  
Audio and  
Video cable  
(optional)  
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene  
(as many as 8).  
4
5
A B  
C
To Remote  
PAUSE  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO IN  
connectors  
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the  
most recently registered point.  
To Pause-In  
VCR (Recording deck)  
NOTES:  
● There must be at least one second between an in-point  
and its corresponding out-point.  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds  
open between scenes.  
● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points  
or out-points.  
VCR REC STBY  
● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,  
the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing  
doesn’t take place.  
● Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from  
memory.  
● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to  
ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
ᮣ 1 0:00:25  
1
2
3
0:00:25  
0:03:18  
0:02:33  
0:01:05  
0:03:31  
0:02:53  
2
3
4
ᮣ 4 0:04:11  
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:00:25  
0:00:00  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:04:11  
0:01:13  
EN  
39  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)  
1
IN  
3
2
IN  
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE  
MODE  
OUT  
IN OUT  
OUT  
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
1
2
3
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING  
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously  
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the  
specified order.  
EDITED TAPE (VCR)  
STOP  
END AUTOMATIC EDITING  
When all selected scenes have been copied, the  
camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.  
Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit  
counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT.  
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the  
editing cable and the audio/video cable.  
NOTES:  
C
● If you performed step 1  
on page 37 (“MAKE  
CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at  
the VCR during editing.  
● The on-screen display only appears while the  
camcorder searches for each scene.  
● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited  
tape with certain VCRs.  
EDIT  
R.A. EDIT  
USER MAINTENANCE  
40  
EN  
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.  
PUSH  
EJECT  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
CLEAN EXTERIOR  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
1
CLEAN LCD MONITOR  
Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor  
and wipe gently with soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
Remove.  
2
MONITOR OPEN  
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  
Marks  
Remove dust using a blower brush.  
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE  
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  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POWER  
No power is supplied.  
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly  
(੬ pg. 8).  
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 8).  
● The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(੬ pg. 9).  
The power suddenly goes off and  
doesn’t come back on by itself.  
● The battery pack has completely discharged.  
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,  
then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If  
it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
RECORDING  
Recording cannot be performed.  
● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover  
the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding  
tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)  
Recording does not start.  
● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to “CAM-  
ERA” (੬ pg. 15).  
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. 33).  
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. 33).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
OTHER  
The tape won’t eject.  
● The battery pack is running low.  
● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT  
switch does not function.  
Some functions are not available.  
● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.  
Vertical white lines appear when  
shooting a very bright object.  
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the  
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the  
camcorder.  
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear  
in the LCD monitor and the  
viewfinder.  
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of  
the camcorder.  
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.  
● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to  
be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the  
power switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.  
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. 12).  
An error number (i.e. E03) appears  
in the LCD monitor or the view-  
finder.  
● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the  
power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power  
on again. If the error number still appears in the view-  
finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The image is out of focus.  
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 10).  
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation  
of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 22).  
A character generator title and the  
date and time displays disappear  
from the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while  
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make  
sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting  
the power source.  
Even though the Lens Cover is open,  
the Lens Cover Warning indicator  
blinks.  
● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the  
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position  
of the Lens Cover.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,  
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit  
(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and  
proceed as usual from the beginning.  
INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder  
EN  
1 * 2 * 3  
4
5
6 *  
7
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DISP.  
T30  
REC SP  
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SEPIA  
LENS COVER  
–05  
MWB  
FADE  
1MIN  
PAUSE  
!
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1/2S  
TAPE END  
MERRY CHR ISTMAS  
DEC 25. 97 AM 10 : 24  
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
1 * Cassette Warning/Remaining  
% * Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator  
Changes as follows according to the battery  
pack’s remaining power level:  
Tape Time ......................................... ੬ pg. 15  
When no cassette is inserted or when Erase  
Protection tab is not in the position that allows  
recording, the Cassette ( )Warning blinks.  
Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is  
displayed.  
“
”. When the power is  
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit  
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully  
charged one.  
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened  
2 * Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator .... ੬ pg. 12  
squares —  
— does not necessarily mean  
3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ ੬ pg. 20  
Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the  
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one  
position to another. Then only the indicator  
remains at 9.  
that the battery pack is fully charged.)  
^ Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 22  
& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 21  
* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 27  
( Menu Setting Change Indicator........... ੬ pg. 28  
4 Program Manager Function  
Indication ........................................... ੬ pg. 24  
Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is  
set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.  
) Clock Warning  
Displayed for about 5 seconds if the clock  
(lithium) battery is not in place or is exhausted  
when power is turned on. Also displayed for  
about 5 seconds when clock battery becomes  
exhausted while using the camcorder.  
For inserting or replacing the clock  
5 Lens Cover Warning ........................... ੬ pg. 15  
6 * Tape Length Display ......................... ੬ pg. 12  
7 Zoom Level Indicator.......................... ੬ pg. 18  
8 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 15  
0 Fade–Standby Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 24  
battery ................................................ ੬ pg. 10  
q Condensation Warning  
! Interval Time/Recording  
When this indication appears, all functions are  
disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the  
power source) for a few hours, and when you  
turn it on again the indicator should disappear.  
Time Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 30  
@ Record–Standby Mode Indicator......... ੬ pg. 15  
# Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 25  
$ Date/Time Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 26  
w Tape End Display ................................ ੬ pg. 15  
Appears when the end of the tape is reached  
during playback, recording or fast-forward.  
* : During recording, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.  
*
INDEX Controls  
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EN  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 MONITOR OPEN Switch.................... ੬ pg. 16  
y J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)  
Connector.)  
2 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 32  
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... ੬ pg. 19  
3 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 32  
RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 19  
(Located beneath the jack cover)  
• Connect the Editing Cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 38).  
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device  
such as a personal computer.  
For further detail consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
4 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 32  
5 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 32  
6 SEL. Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 24  
7 SET Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 24  
8 Power Zoom Lever ............................ ੬ pg. 18  
9 DISPLAY Button ................................. ੬ pg. 15  
0 MENU Button .................................... ੬ pg. 28  
u DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 9  
The jacks i to p are located beneath the jack  
cover.  
i VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... ੬ pg. 34  
o RF DC OUT Jack ................................ ੬ pg. 34  
p AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. ੬ pg. 34  
! Multi-Function Control  
•Exposure +/– ................................... ੬ pg. 21  
•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. ੬ pg. 22  
•Menu Setting Change ....................... ੬ pg. 28  
•Tracking +/– .................................... ੬ pg. 33  
Indicators  
Q Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 15  
W Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 15  
@ PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 13  
# EJECT Switch...................................... ੬ pg. 13  
$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 8  
% Diopter Adjustment............................ ੬ pg. 10  
^ Recording Start/Stop Button ................ ੬ pg. 15  
& POWER Switch .............................. ੬ pg.15, 32  
Other Parts  
E Camera sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in  
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.  
R Microphone  
T Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 14  
Y Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 10  
U Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 8  
I Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 10  
O LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 15  
P Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 14  
a Speaker .............................................. ੬ pg. 32  
s Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 14  
* Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select  
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 12  
R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... ੬ pg. 38  
( R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button.................... ੬ pg. 38  
) Tape Length [T20•30•40]  
Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 12  
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]  
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 33  
q EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 39  
w R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 38  
e PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 20  
r BRIGHT Dial ..................................... ੬ pg. 32  
t VOLUME Dial ................................... ੬ pg. 32  
INDEX Terms  
EN  
A
M
AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8  
Animation Recording .............................. pg. 31  
Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 26  
Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 22  
Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 20  
Auto Mode Release Mode .......................pg. 20  
Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 23  
MBR Code Setting................................... pg. 37  
N
ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 20  
P
B
Playback ................................................. pg. 32  
Program AE with Special Effects ...............pg. 20  
Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 6  
Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8, 47  
Brighten the Image.................................. pg. 21  
Q
C
Quick Review ......................................... pg. 19  
Car Battery.............................................. pg. 9  
Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 35  
Character Generator ............................... pg. 25  
Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 9  
Charging the Battery Pack ........................pg. 8  
Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10  
Connection to a VCR/TV ........................ pg. 34  
Contents ................................................. pg. 7  
Counter Memory .................................... pg. 33  
R
Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 37–39  
Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 20–31  
Recording ............................................... pg. 15  
Recording, Start/Stop .............................. pg. 15  
Recording Mode Setting ......................... pg. 12  
Recording-Standby ................................. pg. 15  
Remote Control Unit............................... pg. 37  
Remove Cassette..................................... pg. 13  
Retake..................................................... pg. 19  
Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 32  
D
Darken the Image ................................... pg. 21  
Date/Time/Character Insert ......................pg. 26  
Date/Time Setting ................................... pg. 11  
Discharge the Battery pack ......................pg. 8  
Diopter Adjust ........................................ pg. 10  
S
Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 30  
Sepia Mode ............................................ pg. 21  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ......................pg. 14  
Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 33  
Specifications ......................................... pg. 49  
Sports Mode ........................................... pg. 21  
Still Playback .......................................... pg. 33  
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................pg. 20  
Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 13  
Exposure Control .................................... pg. 21  
F
T
Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 24  
Fast-Forward Tape................................... pg. 32  
Focus Lock ............................................. pg. 22  
Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 32  
Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 36  
Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 12  
Time-Lapse Shooting............................... pg. 31  
Tracking .................................................. pg. 33  
Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 14  
Twilight Mode......................................... pg. 21  
G
Grip Adjustment ..................................... pg. 14  
H
High Speed Shutter Mode ........................pg. 21  
V
I
Viewfinder Adjustment ........................... pg. 10  
Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 13  
Instant Titles............................................ pg. 25  
W
White Balance Adjustment ......................pg. 27  
Wide Mode............................................. pg. 24  
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications....... pg. 43  
Z
J
Zooming ................................................. pg. 18  
Journalistic shooting ............................... pg. 17  
CAUTIONS  
EN  
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.  
General Battery Precautions  
•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is  
not functioning even when correctly operated, the  
battery is exhausted. Replace it with fresh one.  
•Use only the following batteries:  
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.  
C-P6U or C-P7U .................... AA (R6) size  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.  
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when  
replacing the battery.  
2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it  
can leak or explode.  
3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.  
4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored  
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage  
which can cause malfunctions.  
Plug adapter  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack is a  
nickel-cadmium battery. Before using  
the supplied battery pack or an  
optional battery pack, be sure to read  
the following cautions:  
INFORMATION  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two condi-  
tions:  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation. Change or modifications not  
approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment. This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instruc-  
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
.... do not burn.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
Terminals  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... avoid repeated charging without fully  
discharging.  
.... charge in an environment where  
temperatures are within the tolerances shown  
in the chart below. This is a chemical  
reaction type battery—cooler temperatures  
impede chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current  
even when switched off.  
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .  
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to  
deliver less recording time per charge.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
NOTE:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
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.  
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.)  
EN  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
1. During use . . .  
.... 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. Be sure to hold the main unit with  
both hands or use the grip.  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap.  
.... 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.  
.... 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.  
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.  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This  
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
.... out of direct sunlight.  
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
LCD monitor  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO  
NOT . . .  
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor  
on the bottom.  
Main Unit  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
3. Make be aware of the following phenomena for  
LCD monitor use. These are not mulfunctions. . . .  
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the  
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor  
may heat up.  
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface  
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.  
.... disassemble or modify the unit.  
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not  
in use.  
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
.... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
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.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as  
near a cooking stove.  
.... in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
.... near a television set.  
.... 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.  
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
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.  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
.... in a closed car in summer.  
.... near a heater.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
EN  
AUDIO  
Format  
: VHS NTSC standard  
Output  
: –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  
: 6.3 W  
: 7.0 W  
: NTSC-type  
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER  
(AA-V11U)  
Power requirement  
: FM recording  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
Conforms to VHS  
standard  
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 HZ  
Other countries  
Color  
: 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  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
: 33.35 mm/sec.  
(1-5/16 ips)  
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)  
: Constant current, peak  
detection, timer  
controlled  
: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x  
68 (D) mm (5-15/16” x  
1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)  
: Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)  
EP  
Recording time (max.)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
SP  
EP  
: 40 minutes  
: 120 minutes  
(with TC-40 cassette)  
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C  
(32°F to 104°F)  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)  
Dimensions  
: 35% to 80%  
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x  
104 (D) mm (7-7/16” x 1”  
x 4-1/8”)  
: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)  
: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1  
: –20°C to +50°C  
(–4°F to 122°F)  
Weight  
Dimensions  
(Including viewfinder)  
: Approx. 1040 g (2.3 lbs)  
: 118 (W) x 115 (H) x  
231 (D) mm (4-11/16” x  
4-9/16” x 9-1/8”)  
Weight  
Accessory  
Provided Accessories  
੬ pg. 6  
CAMERA  
Pick up  
Lens  
Optional Accessories  
: 1/4” format CCD  
: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,  
18:1 power zoom lens  
with auto iris and macro  
control, filter diameter  
46 mm  
: Electronic viewfinder  
with 0.5” black/white  
CRT  
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U  
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U  
•Battery Charger BH-VC10U  
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U  
•RF Unit RF-V5U  
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20  
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U  
Viewfinder  
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U  
The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate this  
camcorder.  
White balance  
adjustment  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
LCD MONITOR  
Size  
LCD system  
This camcorder can use the RM-V700U only for  
R.A. Edit with a non-JVC VCR.  
: 4" diagonally measured  
: LCD/TFT active matrix  
system  
Some acccessories are not available in some areas.  
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on  
accessories and their availability.  
VIDEO  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless  
otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and  
specifications subject to change without notice.  
Output  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced (via VIDEO  
out connector)  
ESPAÑOL  
EN  
Alimentación  
Indicador CHG. (carga)  
Marcas  
Esta videocámara posee un sistema de alimentación de 3  
vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación  
más apropiada.  
A la toma de  
corriente de  
CA  
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 DE LA BATERIA  
ALIMENTACION  
Interruptor REFRESH  
Indicador REFRESH  
Enganche.  
Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA del  
cargador a una toma de corriente. Se encenderá la  
luz del indicador de alimentación.  
1
COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA  
Alinee las marcas y deslice la batería en la  
dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada  
2
en su lugar.  
Se enciende la luz indicadora CHG.  
Empuje.  
EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA  
BATT. RELEASE  
Cuando la carga está completa, se encenderá el  
indicador END. Deslice la batería en el sentido  
opuesto al de la flecha.  
3
Marcador de carga  
BATERIA  
BN-V11U  
BN-V12U  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
CARGA  
DESCARGA  
aprox. 3 h 30 m  
aprox. 3 h 30 m  
aprox. 7 h  
aprox. 1 h 10 m  
aprox. 1 h 10 m  
aprox. 2 h 10 m  
aprox. 2 h 40 m  
aprox. 10 h  
**INDICADOR DE CARGA  
Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga  
sobre la batería 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.  
USO DE LA BATERIA  
COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA  
Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la  
videocámara y empújela hasta que se bloquee en su  
lugar.  
**REFRESCADO  
El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la  
función REFRESH que le permite descargar  
totalmente la batería antes de recargarla.  
1
2
EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA  
Para descargar las baterías . . .  
Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.  
..... coloque la batería en el adaptador como se  
muestra en la ilustración arriba. Luego  
presione REFRESH. El indicador REFRESH  
se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y  
se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado.  
Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: m.)  
BATERIA  
Monitor LCD  
activado/Visor  
desactivado  
Monitor LCD  
desactivado/Visor  
activado  
ATENCION:  
BN-V11U  
BN-V12U  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
50  
50  
105  
140  
55  
55  
120  
160  
Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimenta-  
ción, asegúrese que la alimentación de la  
cámara de video esté desconectada. El no  
hacerlo puede producir una falla de  
funcionamiento en la videocámara.  
(
): cuando el foco de video está encendido.  
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA  
EN  
Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.  
ALIMENTACION  
INSERCION DEL CASSETTE  
DE VIDEO  
Enganche.  
EJECT  
1
2
Empuje.  
3
4
2
BATT. RELEASE  
PUSH  
Utilización de la batería  
1
1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería  
en la videocámara. (Procedimiento para  
carga: ੬ P. 8)  
MONITOR OPEN  
1 Deslice MONITOR OPEN para abrir el  
monitor LCD.  
2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que  
quede bloqueada en su lugar.  
Para extraer la batería  
Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.  
•Abra a un ángulo mayor de 45 grados.  
2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette.  
3 Inserte cassette de video.  
4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.  
(Por más detalles, ੬ P. 13.)  
REPRODUCCION  
PLAY/PAUSE (reproducción/pausa)  
3
FILMACION  
STOP  
(parada)  
1
Perilla de  
abertura/cierre  
LENS COVER  
2
REW (rebobinado)  
2
1
Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.  
Colóquelo en “PLAY”.  
3
Botón para inicio/parada de grabación  
1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”.  
2 Presione REW.  
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  
monitor LCD o en el visor.  
— 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. 32.)  
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 45 grados.  
•El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se  
lo abre/cierre a 45 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 45 grados.  
• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se  
lo abre/cierre a 45 grados aprox.  
O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un  
VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de  
cassette (VHS Playpak). ੬ P. 35  
FOR SERVICING  
EN  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
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 30243-5857  
(770) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8135  
(630) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-4727  
(714) 229-8011  
10700 Hammerly Blvd., Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101  
Houston, TX 77043-2310  
(713) 935-9331  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2000  
(808) 833-5828  
230 Eliot Street  
Ashland, MA 01721-2377  
(508) 881-5923  
8192 West State Road 84  
Davie, FL 33324-4611  
(954) 472-1960  
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  
EN  
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© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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