JVC GR AXM80 User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM80

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.

LYT0002-0L2A

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

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

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

EJECT

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH

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

STOP

LENS COVER

open/close knob

REW

Set to “CAMERA”

Recording Start/Stop button

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. 34.)

•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. 37

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Integrated Auto Light

(੬ pg. 19)

The Logical Choice

Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 24)

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Digital Hyper Zoom

(੬ pg. 18)

Program AE with Special

Zoom-in

Effects (੬ pg. 20)

Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock Ⅲ Auto Mode Release

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter Ⅲ ND Effect

Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight Ⅲ Sports

Ⅲ 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

(੬ pg. 39 – 41)

LCD Color Monitor (੬ pg. 16)

180°

90°

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11U

•Cassette Adapter

(VHS PlayPak) C-P7U

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V705U

•Shoulder

Strap

•Lithium Battery

CR2025 x 2

•DC Cord

Cassettes marked

can be used with this camcorder.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 13

Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 14

Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 14

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 14

RECORDING

Basic Recording ........................................................................ 15

Basic Features.......................................................................... 18

Advanced Features .................................................................... 20

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ......................................................................... 34

Features ................................................................................ 35

Basic Connections...................................................................... 36

Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 37

EDITING

Tape Dubbing........................................................................... 38

Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)................................................ 39

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Insert Editing ........................................................................... 44

Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 45

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................................................. 49

Controls................................................................................. 50

Connectors.............................................................................. 50

Indicators ............................................................................... 50

Other Parts............................................................................. 50

Terms .................................................................................... 52

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ESPAÑOL

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

GETTING STARTED

Power

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

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

choose the most appropriate source of power.

POWER

indicator

To AC outlet

NOTES:

● No function is available without power supply.

● Use only specified power supply.

● Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

END

indicator

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet. The power indicator lights.

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.

Hook on.

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

approx.

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.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

BATT. RELEASE

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

ATTENTION:

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

45 (30)

100 (70)

130 (95)

50 (35)

110 (75)

150 (100)

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.

(

): when the light is on.

**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.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

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

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

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

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Date/Time Setting

NEAR

SELECT MODE

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

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

MENU FAR

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.

•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

Gain Up

S.LX

OFF

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

Menu Screen

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

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. 28).

● 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.)

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

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”.

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor

to an angle of over 45 degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

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

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom

lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop button

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

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

and thread it through the keeper 2, and then

through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to

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

making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

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

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.

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.

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

•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. 49).

● 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. 18) to find the end of the last

recording so you don’t erase any of it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed.

● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)

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

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.

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

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.

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

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

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...

Turn the dial toward “+”.

If you want to darken the image...

Turn the dial toward “–”.

BRIGHT dial

RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

Zoom-in

OPERATION:

36X Hyper zoom

Digital circuitry doubles the

maximum 18x magnification offered

by optical zoom.

Zoom-out

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

toward “T”.

2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.

NOTES:

● During Hyper Zoom, the speed

increases the further you slide the

Zoom Lever.

Zoom indicator

bar

● Focusing may become unstable

during Hyper Zoom. In this case,

set the zoom while in Record–

Standby, set manual focus or Focus

Lock (੬ pg. 22, 23), then zoom in

or out in Record mode.

Zoom Level

indicator

● The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only

moves during optical zoom. Once

the Zoom Level indicator reaches

the top of the zoom indicator bar,

all magnification from that point is

through digital processing.

● During digital image processing,

the quality of the image may suffer.

RETAKE (R/F)

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check the end of the last

recording.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

during the Record–Standby mode.

•Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played back

automatically, then pauses in

Record–Standby mode for the

next shot.

Power zoom lever

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

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” 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.

Video Light

When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the

scene by using the built-in video light.

SET VIDEO LIGHT

Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required.

1 _ON

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on

the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s

power on.

•It is recommended to set the white balance

(੬ pg. 29) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the

video light.

•When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

) does not blink in the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder, if the battery pack’s

charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automati-

cally when you turn on the video light, or when you

start recording with the video light turned on.

● When the LIGHT OFF /AUTO/ON switch is set to

“AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light

may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually

switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON switch.

•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode

(੬ pg. 21) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the Twilight mode (੬ pg. 21) is engaged, the

light will not activate.

DANGER

•The video light can become extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.

(1 ft.) between the video light and people or

objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

RECORDING Advanced Features

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

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 activated.

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

mode is selected, only the mode’s name is

displayed. Then the name disappears and the

mode is activated.

NOTES:

● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (੬ pg. 25) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.

Mark

PROGRAM AE

select dial

Dial

LCD monitor/

Dial

LCD monitor/

Mode

Auto Mode Lock

Mode

symbol Viewfinder indication

LOCK

Auto Lock

Twilight

Auto Mode Lock

Twilight

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

incorrect operation due to accidental button

pressing during shooting.

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

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•In this mode the following controls are disabled;

Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B. (Manual

White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,

Exposure Control and MENU

•Auto gain control is turned off.

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

can also be manually changed to another mode

(੬ pg. 29).

•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).

RELEASE Auto Release

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

Sports

FG : Fog

Electronic Fog Filter

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

image and gives it a “fancy“ look.

1/1000 sec.

1/1000

1/2000

S 1/1000

S 1/2000

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

ND : ND Effect

ND Effect

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

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

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

the subject.

Sepia

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. 26)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

•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.

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

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

subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage

the focus lock function and move the camcorder until

the subject is where you want it.

PROGRAM AE select dial

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

LOCK FOCUS

NOTES:

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “

appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

”

● 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. 31) is

activated, the camcorder will not zoom out

automatically.

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock

indication disappears.

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

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

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.)

Picture Stabilizer

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by

camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-

tion.

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

Press PICTURE STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

PICTURE STABILIZER

•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press PICTURE

STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes

• When shooting dark or dim subjects

• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting

• When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast

backgrounds

● Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

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.

To brighten the image

When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is

immediately restored and the Exposure level

indicator disappears.

–

To darken the image

Fade/Wipe

[Ex. : Black Fader]

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or

wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter

Record–Standby mode.

FADE IN

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

FADE OUT

except AUTO LOCK.

Function indication

SELECT FUNCTION

LCD monitor or

viewfinder

Press SEL. repeatedly until “

” appears.

Fade/Wipe

Mosaic Fader

After 2 sec.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

Fade/Wipe

Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

and reserved.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for

approx. 2 seconds. Then the name disappears, and

only the indication remains.

Black Fader

Mosaic Fader

Shutter Wipe

Slide Wipe

START RECORDING

Off

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

activate fade- or wipe-in.

(No indication)

OR . . .

OFF

END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

engage fade- or wipe-out.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

SET button

SEL. button

While “

” is displayed, press SET twice.

Fade/Wipe

•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.

Black Fader

Fades in/out to a black screen.

Mosaic Fader

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

PROGRAM AE select dial

Shutter Wipe

NOTES:

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,

closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image

pushes open the black screen vertically from the center.

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/

Stop button allows you to record a black

blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic

Fader is selected.

Slide Wipe

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when

the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia ( pg. 21).

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.

੬

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Wide

LCD monitor or viewfinder

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

“wide-screen” effect.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Wide mode

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

LCD monitor or

viewfinder

Title

Press SEL. repeatedly until “

” appears.

Wide

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

PressSET.

Title indication

No indication

Happy Birthday

Our Vacation

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

Press SET again while “ Wide” appears.

Merry Christmas

A Special Day

Happy Holidays

Our New Baby

Wedding Day

Congratulations

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as

shown in the illustration to the left.

DISPLAY

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

The characters you have set

using Character Generator

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

SET button

Press SEL. repeatedly until “

” appears.

Title

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

displayed.

SEL. button

NOTES:

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

repeatedly until “

” appears then press SET.

Title

● To recall a title, press SET again.

PROGRAM AE select dial

Character Generator

MENU button

FAR

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

NEAR

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Set

Character”, then press NEAR. The Character Set

menu appears.

INPUT CHARACTERS

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make the desired

character blink, then press MENU. The selected

characters appear at the bottom of the screen.

Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).

•To select the location of the next character, press

+, –, FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares

blink at the bottom of the screen, then press FAR

or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath

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

and the blinking cursor returns to the character

grid.

PROGRAM AE select dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Gain Up

S.LX

OFF

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

END CHARACTER SETTING

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

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.

Set Character

Date/Time

NOTES:

END :MENU KEY

● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

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

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

selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor

to the character at the bottom row which you want to

replace, then press +, FAR or NEAR to highlight “ ” in

the top left corner, and then press MENU.

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

(੬ pg. 26) or “Date/Time/Character Insert”

(੬ pg. 28).

SET : MENU KEY

V W X

ࡖ

Ñ Æ Ø

–

’

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

L I

● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

mode.

End

Clear

SET : MENU KEY

V W X

ࡖ

Ñ Æ Ø

–

’

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

L I KE YOU

ࡖ

End

Clear

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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

LCD monitor

SELECT MODE

or viewfinder

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

Disp.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

SELECT DISPLAY

Press SEL. repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears.

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Date/Time display

Date display

Time display

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through

the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

Date-off mode

(No indication)

Auto Date Record

mode

The characters you have set using Character

Generator

NOTES:

● The selected display can be recorded.

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

mode before shooting.

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

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

SEL. repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears then press SET.

● To recall the display, press SET again.

AUTO DATE RECORD

DEC 25.97

Auto Date

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

Auto date record mode

Time display

•After changing the date.

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

SET.

DEC 25.97

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

“Auto Date”.

PM10:50:00

Auto date record

executed

Date/Time display

Characters

NOTES:

● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the

Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

● In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes

while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded

for about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded

during any other recordings made on that day.

DEC 25.97 PM10:50:00

I LIKE YOU

ࡖ

Example of stored

characters

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

except AUTO LOCK.

M.W.B.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

MWB

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SEL. reapeatedly until “

” appears.

M.W.B.

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

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

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.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

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

except AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

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

function.

MAKE SETTING

The setting procedure depends on the function you

select.

PROGRAM AE select dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer,

Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .

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

until the desired setting appears.

If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .

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

each function (Set Character – ੬ pg. 27; Date/

Time – ੬ pg. 11).

Gain Up

S.LX

OFF

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

END :MENU KEY

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

Gain Up

NORM

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

1min

1/2s

NOTE:

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

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.

Gain Up

S.LX

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

convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if

the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected

when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK

mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux)

NORM

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

more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although

the subject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for

measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard

for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement)

*EIA : Electronic Industries Association

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

Tele Macro

OFF

Usually set to this position.

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

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a

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

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

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

approx. 60 cm.

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

focus.

OFF

15s

30s

1min

5min

OFF

1/4s

1/2s

Interval Timer

Rec Time

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

(੬ pg. 32) and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 33).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation

and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 33).

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

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

as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP).

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

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of rcording.

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

OFF

Set Character

Date/Time

Allows you to input characters. (੬ pg. 27).

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.)

Self-Timer

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

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.

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

S.LX

OFF

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

END :MENU KEY

1/2s

1/4s

OFF

5min

1min

30s

15s

OFF

Animation

Time-Lapse

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

object for a brief period of time.

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

you can record subtle changes over an extended

period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

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

performing the following steps.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

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

performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

SET RECORDING TIME

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desired

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

“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

RECORDINGS

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“Interval Timer”, then press FAR or NEAR to

cycle through the choices. Stop when the

desired time appears. Choose from “15s”,

“30s”, “1min”, “5min”, or select to turn the

function “OFF”.

START RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

SET RECORDING TIME

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

“Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desired

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

“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

START TIME-LAPSE

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

RECORDING

Set “Rec Time” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

Recording and intervals alternate

automatically.

NOTES:

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

set “Rec Time” and “Interval Timer” in the

Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the

tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

“Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Menu

screen to “OFF”.

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or

Time-Lapse mode.

● Fade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

● Before performing other operations following

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

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.

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

STOP DISPLAY

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...

Turn the dial toward “+”.

If you want to turn down the volume...

Turn the dial toward “–”.

Tape running indicator

M-1:23:45

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

: Rewind/Reverse

NOTES:

● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the power

switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.

6 : Still Playback

8 : Eject

Tape counter

● When the power switch is set to 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. 36). 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

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.

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)

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on

the VCR.

the jack cover.

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

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

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)

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

with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS

video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery

powered and automatically performs tape loading and

unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

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

illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

VCR

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

Compartment door

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on

the underside of the adapter as shown in the

Sliding latch

Reels

illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

Compact video cassette

NOTES:

● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may

appear on the screen.

● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

EDITING

Tape Dubbing

PLAY/PAUSE

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s Power switch to “PLAY”, turn

on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

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.

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)

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Random Assemble Editing

[R.A.Edit]

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Create edited videos easily using your

camcorder as the source player. You can select

up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any

order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily

performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR

(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with

your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but

can also be performed by operating the VCR

manually.

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

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

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

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

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

OPERATE THE VCR

(RM-V700U, ੬ pg. 42).

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

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.

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

NAME

(A) (B)

NAME

(A) (B)

1ꢀ

2ꢀ

`ꢀ

PHILIPS

2ꢀ

MAKE CONNECTIONS

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

8ꢀ

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

6ꢀ

3ꢀ

CONNECT TO . . .

HITACHI

6ꢀ

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

ꢀ

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

RCA

MAGNAVOX

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

6ꢀ

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

9ꢀ

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

MITSUBISHI

NEC

7ꢀ

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

7ꢀ

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s

Pause-In jack.

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

All other connections are as shown in the

illustration on page 40.

ꢀ

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

EDITING (cont.)

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

“PLAY”.

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.

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)

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)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

(as many as 8).

A B

To Remote

PAUSE

To AUDIO

and VIDEO IN

connectors

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

most recently registered point.

To Pause-In

VCR (Recording deck)

NOTES:

● The RM-V700U can be used to operate other

camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V700U at

the camcorder’s remote sensor and press any of the

following buttons (function apears in parentheses):

— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)

RM-V700U

(optional)

IN/OUT

CANCEL

VCR REC STBY

— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)

— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

● There must be at least one second between an in-point

and its corresponding out-point.

ON/OFF

● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds

open between scenes.

OUT

0:00:25

--:--:--

0:00:25

0:03:18

0:02:33

0:04:11

0:01:05

0:03:31

0:02:53

--:--:--

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

or out-points.

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

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

doesn’t take place.

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:00:25

0:00:00

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:04:11

0:01:13

● 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.

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE

MODE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

specified order.

While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene

which is beging copied is shown with a blinking

highlight.

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:

● If you performed step 1

on page 39 (“MAKE

EDIT

R.A. EDIT

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.

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional

recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

PULL OUT BATTERY

HOLDER

Release

tab

Lock hole

Type

: Pull out by inserting a pointed

instrument into slot

: Pull out while sliding the lock

hole.

: Pinch the release tab and pull

out.

INSERT BATTERY

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert

the lithium battery (CR2025)* into the

battery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Insert the battery holder into the remote

control unit, and push the holder until it

clicks into place.

* Read the caution concerning lithium

batteries (੬ pg. 2).

RM-V705U

(provided)

RM-V700U

(optional)

FUNCTIONS

BUTTONS

With the camcorder’s power switch

set to “CAMERA”.

With the camcorder’s power switch set

to “PLAY”.

1 Infrared beam

Transmits the beam signal.

transmitting window

2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

3 PLAY Button

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 34)

Stop (੬ pg. 34)

4 STOP Button

—

5 REW Button

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (੬ pg. 18)

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 35)

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 44)

6 INSERT Button

7 START/STOP Button

8 INT. TIME Button

9 REC TIME Button

0 PAUSE Button

—

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 43)

—

Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 43)

—

Pause (੬ pg. 35)

! FF Button

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 18)

FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 35)

@ A.DUB Button

# PAUSE IN Connector

$ MBR SET Button

% VISS Button

—

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 45)

੬ pg. 40

—

੬ pg. 39

Index Code marking (੬ pg. 43)

—

^ VCR CTL Button

& R.A.EDIT Buttons

—

੬ pg. 39

੬ pg. 40

# — & : RM-V700U only.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

The remote control lets you set/release

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions

as well as the Menu screen.

OPERATION:

Self-Timer

1) Set

Transmitted beam

effective area

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

on pg. 32 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.

TIME on the remote control. Each time

INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min

and No indication (off).

15°

Remote sensor

15°

When using the remote control, be sure to

point it at the remote sensor. The above

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

beam effective area for indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or

when the remote sensor is directly exposed to

sunlight or powerful lighting.

2) Release

Instead of setting “Interval Timer” to

“OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME on

the remote control until the Interval

Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on

pg. 33 (“Animation”), press REC TIME

on the remote control. Each time REC

TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No

indication (off).

Index Code Marking

Interval

Timer Indicator

2) Release

INDEX

1min

1/2s

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

pg. 33, press REC TIME on the remote

control until the Rec Time indicator

disappears.

Rec Time Indicator

LCD monitor or

viewfinder

Time-Lapse

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

on pg. 33 (“Time-Lapse”), press INT.

TIME and REC TIME on the remote

control. Each time INT. TIME is

pressed, the Interval Timer indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min and No

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is

pressed, the Rec Time indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No

indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

pg. 33, press INT. TIME and REC TIME

on the remote control until the

indicators disappear.

NOTE:

Also refer to pgs. 32 and 33.

START/STOP

VISS

INT. TIME

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Index Code Marking (RM-V700U only)

To give you automatic access to any

selected point on a recording.

1) Press VISS once to place the index

code. “INDEX” blinks in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder during

marking.

OPERATION:

REC TIME

NOTE:

If VISS is pressed during Record–

Standby mode, the mark is placed

where START/STOP is pressed.

RM-V700U

(optional)

RM-V705U

(provided)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Insert Editing

COUNTER R/M

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to

perform this procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate the point and press

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for

less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

POWER

Tape Counter

M-1:23:45

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Insert editing

indicator

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the

point where the new scene should start.

LCD monitor or

viewfinder

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert

mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is

aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

START/STOP

REW

NOTES:

● When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor

fully opened, the original audio will be heard from the

speaker.

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 18) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the

designated end point, and noise bars may appear.

Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

PLAY

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

RM-V700U

(optional)

RM-V705U

(provided)

Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing indicator

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

M-0:05:20

** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure

(੬ pg. 44) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an

external microphone if connected).

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

To MIC

(capped)

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

Microphone

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

NOTES:

REW

● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or

the edit points will not be accurate.

A. DUB

● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

RM-V700U

(optional)

RM-V705U

(provided)

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

Audio Dubbing):

● Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

recording speed was changed during the original

recording.

● To edit/dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert–

Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter

may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

LENS COVER

open/close switch

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

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.

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.

MONITOR OPEN

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

lens cleaning paper.

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

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. 35).

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. 35).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

● 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.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 11),

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

of the Lens Cover.

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

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

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

proceed as usual from the beginning.

INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder

1 * 2 * 3

5 *

% *

(

)

18min

Disp.

T30

REC SP

Sepia

–05

MWB

AUTO

PAUSE

APS ON

1min

1/2s

INDEX

TAPE END

Merry Christmas

DEC 25. 97

AM 10 : 24 : 56

LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications

1 * Cassette Warning/Remaining

# Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 26

Tape Time ......................................... ੬ pg. 15

$ Date/Time Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 28

% * Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (

Warning blinks.

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording: the Cassette ( ) Warning

lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is

displayed. When the Power switch is set to

“PLAY” and a tape is loaded: the Cassette (

mark is displayed regardless of the Erase

Protection tab’s position.

)

“

”. 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

squares —

— does not necessarily mean

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

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

3, 8 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 8.

^ Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 22

& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 24

* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 29

( Menu Setting Change Indicator........... ੬ pg. 30

) Index Code Marking ........................... ੬ pg. 43

3, 9 Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 25

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to

another by pressing the SET button. Then only

the indicator remains at 9.

q Clock Warning

Once the power is turned on and the indicator

blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date

and time settings (੬ pg. 11). After setting is

complete, turn the power off and disconnect the

power source. If you re-connect it and turn the

power on and the indicator is blinking, that

means that the clock (lithium) battery is either

not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace

the old battery with, a new one (੬ pg. 10).

4 Program Manager Function

Indication ........................................... ੬ pg. 25

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is

set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

5 * Tape Length Display ......................... ੬ pg. 12

6 Zoom Indicator bar ............................. ੬ pg. 18

7 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 15

w •Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... ੬ pg. 15

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 24

! Interval Time/Recording

Time Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 32

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.

@ •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 15

•Lens Cover Warning:

LENS COVER ................................... ੬ pg. 15

* : During recording, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.

INDEX Controls

7 9

u i U E Y

(

)

t y

o Q p W

^ &

Controls

Connectors

1 MONITOR OPEN Switch.................... ੬ pg. 16

u J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector.)

2 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 34

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... ੬ pg. 18

3 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 34

RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 18

(Located beneath the jack cover)

• Connect the Editing Cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 40).

•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. 34

5 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 34

6 SEL. Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 25

7 SET Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 25

8 Power Zoom Lever ............................ ੬ pg. 18

9 DISPLAY Button ................................. ੬ pg. 15

0 MENU Button .................................... ੬ pg. 30

i External MIC jack (capped) .................੬ pg. 45

o DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 9

The jacks p to W are located beneath the jack

cover.

p VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... ੬ pg. 36

Q RF DC OUT Jack ................................ ੬ pg. 36

W AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. ੬ pg. 36

! Multi-Function Control

•Exposure +/– ................................... ੬ pg. 24

•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. ੬ pg. 22

•Menu Setting Change ....................... ੬ pg. 30

•Tracking +/– .................................... ੬ pg. 35

Indicators

E Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 15

R 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, 34

Other Parts

T Video Light ........................................ ੬ pg. 19

Y •Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

* Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select

•Remote sensor................................. ੬ pg. 43

U Microphone ....................................... ੬ pg. 45

I Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 14

O Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 10

P Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 8

a Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 10

s LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 15

d Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 14

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

R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... ੬ pg. 40

( R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button.................... ੬ pg. 40

) Tape Length [T20•30•40]

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

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 35

q EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 41

w R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 40

e PICTURE STABILIZER Button .............. ੬ pg. 24

r PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 20

t BRIGHT Dial ..................................... ੬ pg. 34

y VOLUME Dial ................................... ੬ pg. 34

f VIDEO LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON Switch .......................੬ pg. 19

g Speaker .............................................. ੬ pg. 34

h Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 14

INDEX Terms

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

Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33, 43

Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 45

Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 28

Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 22

Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 21

Auto Mode Release Mode .......................pg. 21

Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 23

MBR Code Setting................................... pg. 39

ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 21

Picture Stabilizer..................................... pg. 24

Playback ................................................. pg. 34

Program AE with Special Effects ...............pg. 20

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

Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8, 53

Brighten the Image.................................. pg. 24

Quick Review ......................................... pg. 18

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

Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 37

Character Generator ............................... pg. 27

Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 9

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

Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10, 42

Connection to a VCR/TV ........................ pg. 36

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

Counter Memory .................................... pg. 35

Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 39–41

Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 20–33

Recording ............................................... pg. 15

Recording, Start/Stop .............................. pg. 15

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

Recording-Standby ................................. pg. 15

Remote Control Unit............................... pg. 42

Remove Cassette..................................... pg. 13

Retake..................................................... pg. 18

Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 34

Darken the Image ................................... pg. 24

Date/Time/Character Insert ......................pg. 28

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

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

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

Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 32, 43

Sepia Mode ............................................ pg. 21

Shoulder Strap Attachment ......................pg. 14

Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 35

Specifications ......................................... pg. 55

Sports Mode ........................................... pg. 21

Still Playback .......................................... pg. 35

Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................pg. 21

Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 13

Exposure Control .................................... pg. 24

Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 25

Fast-Forward Tape................................... pg. 34

Focus Lock ............................................. pg. 22

Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 34

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 38

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

Time-Lapse Shooting............................... pg. 33, 43

Tracking .................................................. pg. 35

Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 14

Twilight Mode......................................... pg. 21

Grip Adjustment ..................................... pg. 14

High Speed Shutter Mode ........................pg. 21

Video Light ............................................. pg. 19

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

Index Code Marking ............................... pg. 43

Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 13

Insert Editing ........................................... pg. 44

Instant Titles............................................ pg. 26

White Balance Adjustment ......................pg. 29

Wide Mode............................................. pg. 26

LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications....... pg. 49

Zooming ................................................. pg. 18

Journalistic shooting ............................... pg. 17

CAUTIONS

DANGER:

Video Light

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.

• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch

it either while in operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

•Use only the following batteries:

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

• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot.

Please make note of the following rules for battery use.

When misused, battery can leak or explode.

• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

(1 ft.) between the video light and people or object.

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

Plug adapter

1. To avoid hazard . . .

..... 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 discharg-

ing.

INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation. Change or modifications not approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment. This

equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-

aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

..... 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.

NOTE:

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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.)

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

Cassettes

..... allow it to become wet.

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

..... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read

the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

..... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

..... 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.

..... 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.

..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

..... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

..... 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.

LCD monitor

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

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

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.

..... vertically, in their original cases.

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 . . .

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

● 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.

..... 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.

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.

Serious malfunctioning

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

AUDIO

Output

Format

: VHS NTSC standard

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO out

connector)

: 20 mm round x 1,

monaural

Power source

Power consumption

LCD monitor off,

viewfinder on

LCD monitor on,

viewfinder off

Light

: DC 6V

Speaker

: 6.7 W

External

microphone input

: 7.4 W

: 3 W

: NTSC-type

: –68 dBs, high

impedance, unbalanced

with ø3.5 mm (MONO)

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS

standard

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V11U)

Color

Power requirement

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

Other countries

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

Cassette

Tape speed

cassette

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

: 23 W

: 33.35 mm/sec.

(1-5/16 ips)

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

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer

Recording time (max.)

: 40 minutes

: 120 minutes

(with TC-40 cassette)

controlled

Dimensions

Weight

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm (5-15/16” x

1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)

: Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

(32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

(–4°F to 122°F)

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Dimensions

Weight

Dimensions

(Including viewfinder)

: Approx. 1030 g (2.3 lbs)

: 118 (W) x 115 (H) x

218 (D) mm (4-11/16” x

4-9/16” x 8-5/8”)

: 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

Weight

Accessory

CAMERA

Pick up

Lens

: 1/4” format CCD

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

18:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm

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

Optional Accessories

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

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

•Battery Charger BH-VC10U

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder

with 0.55” color LCD

White balance

adjustment

•RF Unit RF-V5U

: Auto/Manual adjustment

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

LCD MONITOR

Size

LCD system

: 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

Output

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

out connector)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

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

specifications subject to change without notice.

ESPAÑOL

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

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.

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

Alinee las marcas y deslice la batería en la

dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada

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.

Marcador de carga

BATERIA

CARGA

DESCARGA

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

aprox. 1 h 10 m

aprox. 2 h 10 m

aprox. 2 h 40 m

aprox. 3 h 30 m

aprox. 7 h

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.

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

50 (35)

110 (75)

150 (100)

ATENCION:

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

45 (30)

100 (70)

130 (95)

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

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

Empuje.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH

Utilización de la batería

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)

FILMACION

STOP

(parada)

Perilla de

abertura/cierre

LENS COVER

REW (rebobinado)

Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.

Colóquelo en “PLAY”.

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. 34.)

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. 37

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

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 (Only in U.S.A.)

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

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

JVC CANADA INC.

21 Finchdene Square,

Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7

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