COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
6 – 13
Power............................................. 6
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8
Date/Time Settings ............................. 9
Tape Length Setting ........................... 10
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 11
Grip Adjustment ............................... 12
Viewfinder Adjustment ....................... 12
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................. 13
Tripod Mounting ............................... 13
GR-FX101
RECORDING
14–33
Basic Recording ................................ 14
Basic Features ................................. 16
Advanced Features ............................ 19
PLAYBACK
34–39
Basic Playback ................................. 34
Features ........................................ 35
Using The Cassette Adapter (optional) ..... 37
Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ....... 38
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
(optional)
40–47
Random Assemble Editing .................... 42
Insert Editing................................... 46
Audio Dubbing ................................. 47
Compact VHS
USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
48
49–50
51–53
PAL
Indications ...................................... 51
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 52
Terms ........................................... 54
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
55–56
57
LYT0631-001A
EN3
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Ⅲ The Crossed Out Dust Bin
Mark on the battery pack
indicates that the product
complies with Directives
91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.
Ⅲ Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery pack must be
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper,
or cloth etc. heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be
followed strictly.
recycled or disposed of
properly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment,
fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the
VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked
VHS-C can be used with this unit.
Ⅲ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS
equipment.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE
USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for
infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
MAJOR FEATURES
4
EN
REMEMBER
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
The Logical Choice
PAL
•Battery Pack
BN-V11U
•AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V16EK
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
Programme AE with Special
Effects (੬ pg. 20, 21)
•Cable Adapter
•Shoulder Strap
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter
Ⅲ ND Effect
Ⅲ Sepia
Ⅲ Twilight
Ⅲ Sports
Ⅲ Nega/Posi
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
•Audio/Video
(A/V) cable
•DC Cord
Menu Adjustment
(੬ pg. 24, 25, 26)
•Lithium Battery CR2025
x1 for clock operation
Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 18)
Digital Hyper Zoom
(੬ pg. 16)
Zoom in
Zoom out
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
EN5
INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE
SUPPLY POWER
A
Hook on.
B
Push in.
Close Button
EJECT Switch
BATTERY RELEASE
Using the battery pack
1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert a video cassette.
Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place ( ).
(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 6)
3 Press the Close button to close the cassette
holder.
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 11)
PLAYBACK
SHOOTING
Rewind (2
)
2
1
Button
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
2
Set to “AUTO”
or “PRO.”
3
Stop
(5) Button
Play/Pause
1
Recording Start/Stop Button
3
(4/6) Button
Set to “PLAY”
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to
2 Press
2
.
open the lens cover.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
2 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
— The power lamp will light and an image
will appear.
beginning of the tape.
3 Press 4/6.
— Playback starts and the playback picture
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
— Recording starts.
appears.
•To stop playback, press 5.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 34)
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop Button once
again.
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR
using the Cassette Adapter (optional)
੬ pg. 37
(For more details, ੬ pgs. 14, 15)
GETTING STARTED
6
EN
Battery pack BN-V11U,
BN-V12U or BN-V20U
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use
provided power supply units with other equipment.
Marks
To AC outlet
CHARGE
indicator
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V16EK
2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
DC OUT connector
DETACH BATTERY PACK
Battery pack
Charging time
3 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery pack
opposite the direction of the arrow.
BN-V11U
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 1 hr. 50 min.
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U (optional)
Charge Marker
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help
you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two
colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which
one means charged and which means discharged.
Charge marker
NOTES:
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°
and 35°C. 20° to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for
charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may
be incomplete.
● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged
battery pack.
● Charging time varies according to the ambient tempera-
ture and the status of the battery pack.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC
Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter
during battery charging, power is supplied to the
camcorder and charging stops.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes
electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be
sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after
a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC
Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely short
even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn
out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new
one.
ATTENTION:
Charging a battery with some charge
remaining reduces that battery’s capacity.
Perform the procedure below to fully
discharge the battery pack before recharg-
ing.
1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
and make sure a cassette is not inserted,
then set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or
“PRO.”.
2. The camcorder power turns off
automatically when discharging is
complete.
When you are not using a battery pack for
a long period of time, be sure to fully
discharge it before storing because leaving
a battery with some charge left over also
reduces performance.
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a
battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
EN7
USING THE BATTERY PACK
A
Hook on.
Push in.
B
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1 Hook its end to the camcorder
and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place
.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2 Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
Approximate recording time
Battery pack
BN-V11U
Approximate recording time
1 hr. 10 min.
BATTERY RELEASE
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U (optional)
BN-V856U (optional)
1 hr. 10 min.
1 hr. 55 min.
ATTENTION:
7 hrs. 40 min.
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.
NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
INFORMATION:
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EK AC
Power Adapter/Charger.
Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals
before using.
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery
pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EK AC Power
Adapter/Charger.
To DC IN
connector
To DC
USING AC POWER
To AC outlet
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in
the illustration).
OUT
Core
connector
filter
NOTES:
●The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V
to 240 V.
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
●For other notes, ੬ pg. 6.
DC Cord
AA-V16EK
USING A CAR BATTERY
To car’s cigarette
lighter socket
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as
shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
●When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.
●The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be
used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/
V856U).
●When using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the
respective instruction booklet.
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
8
EN
Slot
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
SWITCH OFF POWER
1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery
Charger, etc.).
REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER
2 Pull out the battery holder.
Battery holder
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have
the “+” mark visible.
RE-INSERT HOLDER
4 Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a
click.
NOTES:
● See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
● To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place
the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the
illustration when inserting/removing the battery.
EN9
Date/Time Settings
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.
•The power lamp comes on.
SELECT FUNCTION
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu
appears.
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then
go to step 6.
MENU Button
Power lamp
•If you want to set only the time without changing
the date, go to step 4.
SET DATE
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
item you want to set and then press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. The setting
stops blinking.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the
Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).
4NEXT
M.W.B.
D . ZOOM
AUTO
ON
SET TIME
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
TAPE LENGTH T45
“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting
begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct
setting appears and then press it. When the hour
setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins
blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting
appears and then press it. The minute setting stops
blinking.
4RETURN
DATE TIME
DATE/TIME Menu
24-hour indication
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
1999
1
1
TIME
22 : 50
START CLOCK OPERATION
5 When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,
TIME) blinks, rotate the Select Dial to move the
highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”.
EXIT
4NEXT
M.W.B.
D . ZOOM
AUTO
ON
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
6 Press the Select Dial.
TAPE LENGTH T45
NOTE:
4RETURN
To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display
and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”
(੬ pg. 22).
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
10
EN
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
SET RECORDING MODE
1 First set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
Press SP/LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard
Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is
better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more
economical, providing twice the recording time.
NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
MENU Button
SP/LP Recording Mode Button
Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Select Dial
1 First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.
Power Switch
SELECT FUNCTION
Viewfinder
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
T45
Tape length indicator
“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH
SP
Setting Menu appears.
Recording mode
indicator
SET TAPE LENGTH
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
correct setting. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time,
T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes.
Display
•If you decide you want to return the tape length to
the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move
the highlight bar to “EXIT”.
Menu Screen
4NEXT
M.W.B.
D . ZOOM
AUTO
ON
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
4 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
TAPE LENGTH T45
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
4RETURN
NOTE:
TAPE LENGTH
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 15) displayed in the
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has
been selected.
TAPE LENGTH
Setting Menu
T30
T45
T60
EXIT
4NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T60
4RETURN
EN11
Cassette holder
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
1 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
2 Make sure the label is facing outward.
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
3 Press the Close button and make sure the holder is
closed and locked.
NOTES:
Close Button
EJECT Switch
● The 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.
Turn to take
up slack.
● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.
Erase Protection
Gear
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
12
EN
Power Zoom Lever
EXPAND LOOP
1 Separate the Velcro strip.
INSERT HAND
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Viewfinder Adjustment
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or
3
“PRO.”).
2
POSITION VIEWFINDER
2 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
180°
(see illustration on left).
ADJUST DIOPTRE
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
1
Set to “CAMERA”
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”)
PAUSE
EN13
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
1 Following the illustration on left, thread the strap
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and
thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure
to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet
3, making sure the strap is not twisted.
1
4
2
ADJUST LENGTH
2 Adjust as shown in the illustration on left 4.
3
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
1 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 stabilise the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
RECORDING Basic Recording
14
EN
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 6)
● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 10)
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 10)
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 12)
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 12)
LOAD A CASSETTE
1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press the Close
button to ensure the holder is closed and locked.
Power Switch
EJECT Switch
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
2 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power lamp
lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you are aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.
START SHOOTING
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Tally lamp
(lights while recording
is in progress)
•“
” appears in the viewfinder while recording is
in progress.
Power Switch Position
According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:
AUTO
(Full Auto mode):
PRO.
(PRO. mode):
OFF:
Allows you to record using
Allows you to set various
recording functions using the
menus. If you want more creative
capabilities than full auto
recording, try this mode.
Allows you to switch off the
camcorder.
NO special effects or manual
adjustments. Suitable for
standard recording.
EN15
Tape remaining time indicator
STOP RECORDING
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
25MIN
MIN
(Now calculating)
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
120MIN
119MIN
NOTES:
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the
holder opens. Do not use force.
3MIN
● The tape remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder
as shown.
● The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is
approximate.
2MIN
(Blinking)
● The time required to calculate the remaining tape
length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
1MIN
(Blinking)
● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 10).
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition
for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette
whose tape is already at its end is loaded.
● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes
without performing zoom or any other operations, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the
Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to
turn the camcorder on again.
0MIN
(Blinking)
Recording Start/Stop Button
DISPLAY Button
● 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 are recording on a cassette from the middle (such
as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during
recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 17) 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 with the cover closed.
● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.
24 and 26.
Viewfinder Indications
Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear/
disappear from the camcorder’s display: cassette warning,
tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power
indicator and tape length indicator (੬ pg. 51).
PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON
1 To turn off the indications, press DISPLAY for more
than 1 second.
Press again for more than 1 second to make the
indications reappear.
NOTE:
Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time
appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the
battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking
when the power is almost gone.
RECORDING Basic Features
16
EN
FEATURE: Zooming
Zoom in
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification
offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital
Zoom.
Zoom out
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Display
Zoom Out
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
Ⅲ The harder you push the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom indicator bar
Zoom level indicator
1X
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(੬ pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.
Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of
the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that
point is through digital processing.
Approximate zoom ratio
Power Zoom Lever
● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may
suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM”
to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 25).
Power Switch
EN17
FEATURE: Quick Review
PURPOSE:
To check the end of the last recording.
OPERATION:
1) Press
2
and release quickly during the Record–
Standby mode.
Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 1 second and played
back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby
mode for the next shot.
NOTE:
Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is
normal.
RETAKE (2
/3
)
FEATURE: Retake
Button
PURPOSE:
To re-record certain segments.
OPERATION:
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby
mode.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point
for new recording. Pressing
3
forwards the tape
and pressing reverses it.
2
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)
18
EN
5 SEC. REC Button
P. STABILIZER Button
FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer
PURPOSE:
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-
shake, particularly at high magnification.
OPERATION:
1) Press P. STABILIZER. “
”appears.
Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following condi-
tions:
•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
Display
•When shooting dark or dim subjects.
•When shooting subjects with excessive
backlighting.
•When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
PAUSE
5S
•When shooting scenes with low-contrast back-
grounds.
Power Switch
● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording
with the camcorder on a tripod.
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator
Picture stabilizer indicator
● The “
” indicator appears blinking if the
Stabilizer cannot be used.
FEATURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
PURPOSE:
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene
transitions like those seen in TV programmes.
OPERATION:
1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “
5S”
appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the
camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode
automatically.
Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC
again so that “
5S” disappears.
NOTE:
Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 19) cannot be activated by
pressing 5SEC. REC.
RECORDING Advanced Features
EN19
[Ex.: Fader]
Fade/Wipe
Fade in
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.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY
Fade out
2 MODE
Display
Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at
left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected
and reserved.
After 2 sec.
MOSAIC
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name
disappears, and only the indication remains.
START OR END RECORDING
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-
in/out or wipe-in/out.
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY
4 MODE
FADER
Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
MOSAIC
SHUTTER
SLIDE
•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the
fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.
FADER
OFF
(No indication)
OFF
Fades in/out to a black screen.
MOSAIC (Fader)
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic
pattern.
SHUTTER (Wipe)
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing
over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open
the black screen vertically from the centre.
SLIDE (Wipe)
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover
the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.
Power
Switch
EFFECT Button
NOTES:
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button
allows you to vary the length for the image during fade
in/out or wipe in/out.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 21).
● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 21) engaged,
the image fades in/out to a white screen.
Recording Start/Stop
Button
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
20
EN
Display
SEPIA
Programme AE With Special Effects
After 2 sec.
All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting
:
effects is press P.AE.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
SELECT MODE
2 Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on
the left.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name
disappears, and only the indication remains. The
mode is activated.
SEPIA
SPORTS
NOTES:
:
ND ND EFFECT
ND
FG
● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe (੬ pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed
Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
:
FG FOG
TWILIGHT
● In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture
colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.
S1/2000
NEGA/POSI
OFF
OFF
(No indication)
P.AE Button
Power Switch
EN21
Display
Mode
Display
Mode
1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
Sepia
S1/2000
SEPIA
Sepia
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)
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. 25)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
Nega/Posi
NEGA POSI
Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)
The colours of a picture are reversed.
Sports
SPORTS
Sports
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
NEGA POSI mode
ND Effect
:
ND ND EFFECT
ND Effect
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on
the subject.
Electronic
Fog Filter
:
FG FOG
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 “fantasy” look.
Twilight
TWILIGHT
Twilight
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•Auto gain control is turned off.
•White Balance is set to “
: FINE” (day mode),
but can also be manually changed to another
mode (੬ pg. 30).
•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. 29).
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
22
EN
Date/Time Insert
The feature allows you to display the date and time in the
viewfinder, or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to
record them manually or automatically.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU
3 Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME DISP.” by
rotating the Select Dial. Then press it to display the
DATE/TIME DISP. Menu.
SELECT THE DESIRED MODE
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
4 Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by
rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired
mode is activated.
•You should have already performed the Date/Time
Setting procedure (੬ pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so
first.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
S.LX
MAX
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
4RETURN
“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the
Menu Screen.
DATE TIME DISP.
DATE/TIME DISP.
Menu
AUTO DATE
DATE
NOTES:
DISPLAY
TIME
DATE&TIME
OFF
● The selected display can be recorded.
● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF
mode before shooting.
EXIT
AUTO DATE
● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
•After changing the date.
S.LX
MAX
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
•After loading a cassette.
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating
the Select Dial.
● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.
4RETURN
25. 12. 99
AUTO DATE
25 . 12 . 99
(DATE)
22 : 50 : 00
(TIME)
25 . 12 . 99
22 : 50 : 00
(DATE&TIME)
OFF
(No indication)
EN23
Instant Titles
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can
superimpose one of them over a picture as shown in the
illustration on left.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “TITLE” MENU
3 Move the highlight bar to “TITLE” by rotating the
Select Dial. Then press it to display the TITLE Menu.
SELECT THE DESIRED MODE
4 Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by
rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired
mode is activated.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
•If you wish to make the title indication disappear,
select “OFF”.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
FOCUS
AUTO
“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
OFF
Menu Screen.
S.LX
TITLE
MAX
DATE TIME DISP.
4RETURN
TITLE
OFF
TITLE Menu
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
OUR FAMILY
MOVIE STAR
PARTY TIME
MERRY CHRISTMAS
WEDDING DAY
CONGRATULATIONS
EXIT
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
S.LX
MAX
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
4RETURN
CONGRATULATIONS
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
24
EN
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.
Select Dial
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Turn the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Menu access depends on the function you select.
If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen
Available Using The Select Dial” described on
pg. 25 . . .
MENU Button
Display
.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.
(ex. Menu Screen available
using the MENU Button)
If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen
Available Using The MENU Button” described on
pg. 25 and 26 . . .
Menu Screen 1
4NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
SELECT FUNCTION
TAPE LENGTH T45
3 Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on
the desired function.
4RETURN
•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the
Select Dial to “NEXT” and press it. To go back to Menu
Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to
“BACK”, and press it.
Menu Screen 2
4BACK
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
OFF
OFF
•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu
Screen, place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then go
to step 6.
TALLY LAMP ON
JLIP ID NO
07
DEMO MODE OFF
MAKE SETTING
4 Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends
4RETURN
on the function you select.
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “TITLE”,
“DATE/TIME DISP.” or “DATE/ TIME” . . .
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 28, 29,
EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 27, TITLE: ੬ pg. 23,
REC TIME
Setting Menu
(ex. REC TIME)
OFF
1/4S
1/2S
1 S
DATE/TIME DISP.: ੬ pg. 22, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 9).
5 S
If you select “WIDE”, “D.ZOOM”, “TELE MACRO”
or “DEMO MODE” . . .
.... the selected function’s parameter starts blinking.
Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter
appears. Go to step 5.
EXIT
If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .
4BACK
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
1S
.... press the Select Dial so that the number blinks, then
rotate it until the desired number appears, and press
it. Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight
bar to “EXIT”.
OFF
TALLY LAMP ON
JLIP ID NO
07
DEMO MODE OFF
If you select any other functions . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
desired setting.
4RETURN
•If you decide you want to return to the previous
setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight
bar to “EXIT”.
Normal Screen
END SETTING
5 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
NOTE:
No menu functions except “FOCUS” and
“EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record
mode.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
6 Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.
EN25
MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS
Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial
Adjusts focus automatically.
FOCUS
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
MANU
OFF
Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 28, 29).
Adjusts exposure automatically.
EXPOSURE
WIDE
Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 27).
Does not display black bars.
Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen
to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.
ON
To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the
picture becomes slightly coarse.
S.LX
MAX
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.
NORMAL
OFF
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
adjustment.
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 23).
TITLE
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor
(੬ pg. 22).
DATE/TIME DISP.
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.
AUTO
: FINE
This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses
the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic
white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment
is not possible under the following conditions:
•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.
M.W.B.
: CLOUD
: HALOGEN
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for
white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 30, 31).
MWB
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical
zoom limit), to a maximum of 50 times digital magnification.
ON
D. ZOOM
Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum
16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during
Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.
OFF
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance
of 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.
OFF
ON
TELE MACRO
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
: Factory-preset
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
26
EN
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).
DATE/TIME
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 10).
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse
recording (੬ pg. 33).
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 32) and Time-
Lapse recording (੬ pg. 33).
INT. TIME
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
TALLY LAMP
OFF
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
ON
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.
JLIP ID NO.
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
DEMO MODE
OFF
ON
Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When
“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,
the demonstration starts.
NOTES:
●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is
not available.
●By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase
Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,
“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.
●During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are
disabled.
: Factory-preset
EN27
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“EXPOSURE” and press it.
ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control level
counter) appears.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
ADJUST EXPOSURE
5 To brighten the image . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure
control level counter increases (maximum +06).
FOCUS
AUTO
Go to step 6.
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
OFF
To darken the image . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure
control level counter decreases (maximum –06).
S.LX
TITLE
MAX
DATE TIME DISP.
Go to step 6.
4RETURN
END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE
6 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE Menu
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
AUTO
MANU
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
7 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disappears
and the exposure control level counter reappers to
indicate the exposure is adjusted.
EXIT
NOTES:
Manual Exposure
Screen
● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.
● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.
00
Exposure control
level counter
To brighten the image
+
06
–06
To darken the image
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
28
EN
Focus detection zone
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.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-
ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a
clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The low-contrast warning “
” appears.
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not
possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft
cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe
with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first
(੬ pg. 16). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the
camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on
the distance between the camcorder and the subject.
When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 25) is activated, the
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
EN29
MANUAL FOCUS
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (੬ pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU
3 Move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the
Select Dial, then press it.
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
focus is locked at this point.
ADJUST FOCUS
5 To farther subject . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “ ” appears and
FOCUS
AUTO
blinks.
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
OFF
Go to step 6.
S.LX
TITLE
MAX
To nearer subject . . .
DATE TIME DISP.
.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “ ” appears
and blinks.
4RETURN
Go to step 6.
FOCUS
FOCUS Menu
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
AUTO
MANU
6 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
7 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and
EXIT
“
” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.
NOTES:
Manual Focus Screen
● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.
● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from
step 2.
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.)
46
EN
Insert Editing
Power Switch
You can record a new scene onto 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-V700U remote control unit to perform this
procedure.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
2 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.
Rewind (2) Button
Fast-Forward (3
)
RESET COUNTER
Button
3 Press and hold COUNTER R/M on the camcorder for
Play/Pause (4/6) Button
more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then
press it again for less than 1 second so that “M”
appears.
Stop (5) Button
COUNTER R/M Button
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
4 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
Display
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the
recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the
Edit-In point where the new scene should start.
w
Insert editing
indicator
:
:
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
M 0 12 34
Tape Counter
5 Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert Editing
mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is
aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.
Remote sensor
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
6 Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches
“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.
END INSERT EDITING
7 Press STOP.
NOTES:
● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 17) 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 the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing
mode.
START/STOP
REW
PLAY
INSERT
STOP
PAUSE
RM-V700U
(optional)
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
30
EN
White Balance Adjustment
A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction
under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all
other colours will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, the more advanced camcorder operator would
prefer to control this function manually and achieve a
more professional colour/tint reproduction.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
MENU Button
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE
3 ADJUSTMENT
Move the highlight bar to “M.W.B.” by rotating the
Select Dial, then press it. The Menu Screen disap-
pears and the “M.W.B.” Menu appears.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
4 Move the highlight bar to the required white balance
by rotating the Select Dial.
“AUTO”
4NEXT
M.W.B.
D . ZOOM
AUTO
ON
The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is
the factory preset position.
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
“
: FINE”
When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
: CLOUD”
When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
: HALOGEN”
TAPE LENGTH T45
“
4RETURN
“
M.W.B.
AUTO
M.W.B. Menu
When using a video light or other similar type of
lighting.
:
:
:
FINE
CLOUD
HALOGEN
“MWB”
MWB
When shooting with the white balance already
having been set on the subject (To set “MWB”,
੬ pg. 31).
EXIT
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
5 Press the Select Dial.
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the
Menu Screen.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power Switch to
“AUTO”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when Sepia (੬ pg. 21) is
activated.
EN31
Manual White Balance Operation
White paper
If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a
Manual White Balance when shooting under various types
of lighting.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment (੬ pg. 30), and select “MWB”.
SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the
white paper fills the screen.
ENTER SETTING
3 Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.
•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops
blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the
highlight bar on “RETURN”.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
4 Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The
white balance is adjusted based on the colour,
changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue
paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper purple.
Menu Screen
4NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T45
NOTES:
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper
in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus
manually (੬ pg. 29).
4RETURN
● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,
etc.). Because the colour temperature is different
depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will
differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this
function for a more natural result.
M.W.B.
AUTO
M.W.B. Menu
:
:
:
FINE
CLOUD
HALOGEN
MWB
● Once you adjust white balance during Manual White
Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the
power is turned off or the battery removed.
EXIT
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
32
EN
Self-Timer
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 whoever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
NOTE:
Make sure the Power Switch is set to “PRO.” and the
camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before
performing the following steps.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
MENU Button
1 Press MENU.
ACCESS “INT. TIME” MENU
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display
Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “INT.
TIME” and press it.
Select Dial
Display
Recording Start/Stop
Button
SET INTERVAL TIME
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen
reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
Menu Screen 1
4NEXT
M.W.B.
D . ZOOM
AUTO
ON
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
4 Press the Select Dial.
TAPE LENGTH T45
START DELAYED RECORDING
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the
4RETURN
selected time has elapsed, recording begins auto-
matically.
Menu Screen 2
4BACK
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
OFF
OFF
To Cancel Self-Timer . . .
.... Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/
TALLY LAMP ON
JLIP ID NO
07
Stop Button to display “
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.
”, then set “INT.
DEMO MODE OFF
4RETURN
INT. TIME
REC TIME
OFF
OFF
1 4S
1 2S
1 S
15S
30S
1 MIN
5 MIN
5 S
EXIT
EXIT
INT. TIME Menu
REC TIME Menu
INT. TIME indicator
REC TIME indicator
15S
1S
INT.TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal
screen
EN33
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.
Animation
Time-Lapse
You can 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.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Before performing the following steps, make sure
that:
Before performing the following steps, make sure
that:
● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
● The recording mode is set to “SP”.
● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
● The recording mode is set to “SP”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.
1 Press MENU.
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
SET RECORDING TIME
2 RECORDINGS
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar
Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar
to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to
display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the
to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to
display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the
highlight bar to “INT. TIME” and press it. The
INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial
to move the highlight bar to the desired time,
then press it. The Menu Screen reappears.
highlight bar to “REC TIME” and press it. The
REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial
to move the highlight bar to the desired time,
then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with
the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
SET RECORDING TIME
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar
to “REC TIME”, then press it. The REC TIME
Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move
the highlight bar to the desired time, then press
it. The Menu Screen reappears with the
highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
START RECORDING
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after
focusing on the subject. The recording stops
automatically after the selected period of time.
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
4 Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
and intervals alternate automatically.
pictures.
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
5 Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
5 When “
” is not displayed, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to display
“
”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.
NOTES (For Animation and
Time-Lapse):
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or Time-
Lapse mode.
● Fade- or 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.
● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are
canceled when the power is shut off or when the
cassette is ejected.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback
34
EN
Rewind (2) Button
Fast-Forward
LOAD A CASSETTE
1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press the Close
button to ensure the holder is closed and locked.
(
3) Button
Play/Pause (4/6)
Button
SELECT MODE
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power lamp
lights.
Stop (5) Button
PLAY BACK
3 Press
4 Press 5.
4/6. The playback picture appears.
STOP PLAYBACK
Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape
Press
2
to rewind, or
3
to fast-forward the tape during
Stop mode.
EJECT Switch
Power lamp
NOTES:
● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5
minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen
may become black. This is not a malfunction.
Power Switch
Battery pack remaining power indicator
Tape counter
Recording mode indicator
Tape running indicator
SP
4
:
:
M 1 23 45
4
:Playback
3
:Fast-Forward/
Forward Search
:Rewind/Reverse
Search
2
6
:Still Playback
Viewfinder indications
PLAYBACK Features
EN35
Tracking
This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that
appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto
Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
1 Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press
P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the
noise bars disappear.
•To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT
simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking
finishes, the indication disappears.
BRIGHT Dial
NOTES:
● When noise bars appear during playback, the
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is
displayed.
● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on
other VCRs or camcorders.
P.AE Button
EFFECT Button
PLAYBACK Features (cont.)
36
EN
Power Switch
FEATURE: Still Playback
PURPOSE:
To pause during playback.
OPERATION:
1) Press 4/6 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.
FEATURE: Shuttle Search
PURPOSE:
To allow high-speed search in either direction.
OPERATION:
1) Press
3
to search forward or press
2
to reverse
during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
Rewind (2) Button
Fast-Forward (3) Button
NOTES:
● During playback, press and hold
2
or 3. The
Play/Pause (4/6)
Button
search continues as long as you hold the button.
Once you release it, normal playback resumes.
● Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This
is normal.
Stop (5) Button
COUNTER R/M Button
FEATURE: Counter Memory Function
PURPOSE:
To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment.
OPERATION:
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1
second. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second. “M”
appears.
3) After recording or playback, press 5, then 2. The
tape automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00.
4) Press 4/6 to start playback.
NOTES:
● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward
and Rewind modes.
● To disable the Counter Memory Function, press
COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M”
disappears.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter (optional)
Cassette Adapter (optional)
EN37
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible
with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U
(optional) adapter is battery powered and automatically
performs tape loading and unloading.
INSERT BATTERY
1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
one “R6 (AA)” size battery as shown in the
illustration on left, then reattach the cover.
VCR
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
2 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
3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the
tape back as you would any other.
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do
not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert
your finger in the hole on the underside of the
adapter as shown in the illustration on left, and push
up and remove the cassette.
Sliding latch
Reels
NOTES:
Compact video cassette
● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the
reels for safety and tape protection.
● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,
etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear
on the screen.
● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with
adhesive tape.
Recording safety hole
PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing
38
EN
These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
Basic Connections
Use the provided Audio/Video cable.
TV
To Video
Output
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
A/V cable
(provided)
To TV or VCR
VCR
To Audio
Output
If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector,
use the provided cable adapter.
Connector cover*
Connection For Tape Dubbing
Use the provided Audio/Video cable.
Power Switch
TV
Play/Pause (4/6) Button
To Video
Output
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
A/V cable
(provided)
VCR (Recording deck)
To Audio
Output
Connector cover*
If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector,
use the provided cable adapter.
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.
EN39
Basic Connections
Tape Dubbing
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
1 Following the illustration on pg. 38, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR
2 VCR
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
2 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,
Pull out the connector cover and open it.
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the
VCR.
Connect as shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 38).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
SELECT VCR MODE
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV
3 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause
3 INPUT
modes.
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
4 Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
SUPPLY POWER
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached,
press 4/6 on the camcorder.
SELECT MODE
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
START EDITING
5 Press
TV to its VIDEO mode.
4/6 on the camcorder and engage the
VCR’s Record mode.
NOTES:
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack (੬ pg. 7).
6 Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
4/6 on the camcorder.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”
or “PRO.”), then set your TV to the appropriate
input mode.
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when
finished.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● 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.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional)
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. The RM-V700U remote control unit
(optional) makes additional recording functions possible.
40
EN
Installing The Battery
A
B
1
The remote control uses one lithium battery
(CR2025).
2
2
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
3
3
1 Pull out the battery holder according to the type
1
1
of remote control unit you have.
: Pull out the battery holder while sliding
the lock hole.
Release tab
Lock hole
1
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the
battery holder.
1
2
0
!
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
3
5
have the “+” mark visible.
4
@
#
RE-INSERT HOLDER
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
6
8
7
9
$
%
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
^
(੬ pg. 2).
&
RM-V700U
(optional)
Functions
Buttons
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set
to “CAMERA”, “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set
to “PLAY”.
1 PAUSE IN Connector
—
੬ pg. 43
2 Infrared beam
transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
3 MBR SET Button
—
੬ pg. 42
4 INT. TIME Button
SELF TIMER Button
Self-Timer, Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 41)
—
5 REC TIME Button
ANIM. Button
Animation, Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 41)
—
6 FF Button
Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 17)
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search
(੬ pg. 34, 36)
7 REW Button
Retake (rewind), Quick Review (
੬
pg. 17) Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search
(੬ pg. 34, 36)
8 PAUSE Button
9 PLAY Button
—
—
Pause (੬ pg. 36)
Playback start (੬ pg. 34)
0 START/STOP Button
! VISS Button
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.
Ineffective
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 16)
—
# VCR CTL Button
$ A.DUB Button
% STOP Button
—
—
—
—
—
੬ pg. 42
Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 47)
Stop (੬ pg. 34)
^ INSERT Button
& R.A.EDIT Buttons
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 46)
੬ pg. 44
EN41
FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and
Time-Lapse
Transmitted beam
effective area
PURPOSE:
The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer
and Rec Time functions without using the Menu
Screen.
OPERATION:
Remote sensor
Self-Timer
1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 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).
2) Release
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The 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.
Instead of setting “INT. TIME” to “OFF” in the Menu,
press INT. TIME on the remote control until the
Interval Timer indicator disappears.
Animation
Interval timer indicator
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).
2) Release
1MIN
2S
1
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
Time-Lapse
1) Set
Remote sensor
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
INT. TIME
REC TIME
RM-V700U
(optional)
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.)
42
EN
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the
VCR
(Recording deck)
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 RM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote, ੬ pg. 40) is set to operate with your brand of
VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by
operating the VCR manually.
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed
in the remote control RM-V700U (੬ pg. 40).
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote
MBR SET
VCR CTL
towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to
the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR
SET, and press button (A) and then (B).
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
•The code is automatically set once you release MBR
SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.
RM-V700U (optional)
OPERATE VCR
2 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 do not need to press VCR CTL for this
one).
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
NAME
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
NAME
A
B
A
B
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
AKAI
6
6
7
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
7
PHILIPS
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
3
3
9
9
1
1
6
6
3
3
9
9
9
3
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
2ꢀ
3ꢀ
2ꢀ
6ꢀ
5
1ꢀ
6
5ꢀ
`
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1ꢀ
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
7ꢀ
2
IMPORTANT
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and
those of many other makers, it may not work with yours
or may offer limited functions.
BLAUPUNKT
FERGUSON
1
3
9
9
3
7ꢀ
8ꢀ
2
NOTES:
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
1
3
4ꢀ
4
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use
the controls on the VCR.
ꢀ
ꢀ
SANYO
6
6
6ꢀ
3
SELECO,
REX
JVC
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
SHARP
● When the remote control’s battery runs out, the VCR
brand you have set will be erased.
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one and
reset the VCR brand.
SONY
MITSUBISHI
6
6
7ꢀ
8
NEC
3
3
7ꢀ
8
ꢀ
THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
PANASONIC
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8
NORDMENDE
TOSHIBA
6
6
9ꢀ
1
EN43
MAKE CONNECTIONS
CONNECT TO . . .
1
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
terminal.
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
Open
the cover.
Open the cover.
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
To J terminal
(JLIP)
To Audio
Output
To Video
Output
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE
OR
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s
PAUSE-IN connector.
PREPARE CAMCORDER
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the
System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power
Audio/
Video cable
(provided)
Switch to “PLAY”.
Editing cable
(optional, ø3.5
mini-plug cable)
PREPARE VCR
3 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).
To AUDIO
and VIDEO IN
connectors
If your TV/VCR has the
SCART connector, use the
provided cable adapter.
To Remote
PAUSE
VCR
To PAUSE-IN
TV
RM-V700U
(optional)
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.)
44
EN
SELECT SCENES
Remote sensor
START SOURCE PLAYBACK
4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor. Press PLAY, then press ON/OFF on the remote
control.
•The R.A. Edit counter display appears.
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
5 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
•The data appears under “IN” on the display.
REGISTER END OF SCENE
6 Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and
press IN/OUT to register it.
Power Switch
•The data appears under “OUT” on the display.
•The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed
at the bottom of the screen.
FF
REW
PAUSE
PLAY
IN/OUT
CANCEL
ON/OFF
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene
(as many as 8).
RM-V700U
(optional)
MAKE CORRECTIONS (IF NECESSARY)
8 Press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most
recently registered point.
IN
OUT
:
:
:
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0 00 25
-- -- --
NOTES:
● There must be at least one second between an in-point
and its corresponding out-point.
● To ensure correct operation, there should be at least
15 seconds between an out-point and the next in-point.
● Blank portions of a 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
does not take place.
● Pressing ON/OFF 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.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered
in- and out-points.
:
:
COUNTER
TOTAL
0 00 25
:
:
0 00 00
IN
OUT
:
:
:
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0 00 25
0 01 05
:
:
:
:
0 03 18
0 03 31
:
:
:
:
:
0 02 33
0 02 53
:
:
:
0 04 11
-- -- --
:
:
COUNTER
TOTAL
0 04 11
:
:
0 01 13
EN45
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
Original tape (camcorder)
1
IN
3
2
IN
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE
OUT
IN OUT
OUT
9 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of
the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE MODE
10 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage
the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
Edited tape (VCR)
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
11
Press MENU 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 being copied is shown with a blinking
highlight.
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does
not start editing.
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
12 When all selected scenes have been copied, the
MENU Button
camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode.
Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit
counter display disappear, press ON/OFF.
PAUSE (6) Button
STOP (5) Button
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the
editing cable and the audio/video cable.
REW (2) Button
NOTES:
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Switch
● If you performed step 1
on page 43 (“MAKE CON-
NECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at the
VCR during editing.
Remote Sensor
● 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.
RM-V700U
(optional)
VCR REC STBY
ON/OFF
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.)
46
EN
Insert Editing
Power Switch
You can record a new scene onto 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-V700U remote control unit to perform this
procedure.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
2 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.
Rewind (2) Button
Fast-Forward (3
)
RESET COUNTER
Button
3 Press and hold COUNTER R/M on the camcorder for
Play/Pause (4/6) Button
more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then
press it again for less than 1 second so that “M”
appears.
Stop (5) Button
COUNTER R/M Button
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
4 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
Display
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the
recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the
Edit-In point where the new scene should start.
w
Insert editing
indicator
:
:
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
M 0 12 34
Tape Counter
5 Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert Editing
mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is
aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.
Remote sensor
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
6 Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches
“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.
END INSERT EDITING
7 Press STOP.
NOTES:
● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 17) 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 the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing
mode.
START/STOP
REW
PLAY
INSERT
STOP
PAUSE
RM-V700U
(optional)
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Display
Audio Dubbing
e
:
4
Audio dubbing
indicator
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape.
The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the
sound from the built-in microphone.
:
M 0 05 20
Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure
(੬ pg. 46) before continuing.
NOTE:
Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform the
following procedures.
Remote sensor
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
Microphone
scene onto which you want to dub the 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
2 Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
3 Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.
END AUDIO DUBBING
4 Press STOP.
A. DUB
STOP
REW
PLAY
NOTES:
● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or
the edit points will not be accurate.
PAUSE
● 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)
NOTES (for Insert Editing and
Audio Dubbing):
● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work
correctly if the tape contains blank segments.
● To edit/dub onto a tape, 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.
● 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
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LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
After Use
Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the
1 camcorder.
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove
2 the cassette.
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the
3 Close button.
Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
4
BATTERY RELEASE
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close
Set to “OFF”.
5 the lens cover.
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to
wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry
cloth.
Remove.
CLEAN LENS
Close button
2 Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with
EJECT
lens cleaning paper.
REMOVE EYEPIECE
3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
4 Remove dust using a blower brush.
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
5 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.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.
● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.
EN49
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.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly
(੬ pg. 6).
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
(੬ pg. 7).
The power suddenly goes off and
does not 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
does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
● 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.
Recording does not start.
● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to
“CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”.) (੬ pg. 14).
Animation or Time-Lapse is not
available.
● Before recording in the Animation mode at the very
beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording
mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly.
Using the Fade-in function at this point is a good way to
begin an animated programme (੬ pg. 33, 41).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there is 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.
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. 36).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
During recording, the indications do
not appear.
● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the
indications appear (੬ pg. 15).
The tape will not eject.
● The battery pack is running low.
Some functions are not available.
● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.
● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to
use.
Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the
camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in
the viewfinder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
the camcorder.
Coloured bright spots appear all over
the viewfinder.
● The viewfinder is made with high-precision technology.
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
blue) may appear constantly in the viewfinder. 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 viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
● Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a
semicircular motion, as 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 LP mode. Some noise
may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 10).
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.
● 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 viewfinder, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.
● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 13).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of
Auto Focus (੬ pg. 28).
The date and time displays
disappear.
● 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. 9), 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.
INDEX Indications
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1
2 3
4
5
30MIN
REC SP
T45
6
#
$
^
FADER
7
9
%
&
2
01
8
0
LENS COVER
PAUSE
1X
a
15S
5S
*
TAPE END
(
!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
25. 12. 99
b
:
:
@
22 50 00
1 Cassette Warning/
# Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
Changes as follows according to the battery
pack’s remaining power level:
Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 15
When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (
warning blinks.
)
“
”. When the power is
When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position
almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks (battery
that allows recording: the cassette (
) warning
power warning), 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 that the battery
pack is fully charged.
lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is
displayed and the tape remaining time warning
blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.
When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a
tape is loaded: the cassette (
) mark is
$ Focus Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 29
% Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 27
^ White Balance Mode Indicator ............ ੬ pg. 30
displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s
position.
2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 10
& •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ....... ੬ pg. 14
3,7 Programme AE Indicator ................. ੬ pg. 20
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when
Programme AE with special effects is switched
from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then
only the indicator remains at 7.
3,8 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 19
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the
Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another
by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator
remains at 8.
•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER ... ੬ pg. 15
* Clock Battery Warning
Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is
turned on. This display also blinks when the clock
(lithium) battery is either not installed or has
discharged. Install or replace the old battery with
a new one (੬ pg. 8).
( •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:
4 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 10
5 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. ੬ pg. 16
When this indication appears, all functions
except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.
Remove the tape, turn the unit off (without
removing the power source) for a few hours,
and when you turn it on again the indication
should disappear.
Zoom Level Indicator
Approximate Zoom Ratio
6 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 14
9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 18
0 •Interval Timer/Recording Time
•Head Clog Warning:
Indicator ..................................... ੬ pg. 32, 41
•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 18
Appears if dirty heads are detected during
recording. In such a case, use the optional
Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
! Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 23
@ Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 22
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
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y
r 2
1
u
)
o
p
i
q w
3 4 5
Q
6
7
8
0
9
!
@
%
#
$
W
e ^ & t *
(
E
R
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Controls
Connectors
1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 12
) DC IN Jack ............................................ ੬ pg. 7
2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ ੬ pg. 14
The connectors q to e are located beneath the
cover.
3 5-Second Recording Button
[5 SEC REC] ......................................... ੬ pg. 18
q Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 38
4 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... ੬ pg. 16
w Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 38
5 Picture Stabilizer Button
e J Terminal
[P. STABILIZER].................................... ੬ pg. 18
[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector]
•Connect the editing cable when performing
6 Programme AE Button [P.AE] ................ ੬ pg. 20
7 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬ pg. 19
8 •Rewind Button [REW] ....................... ੬ pg. 34
•Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 17
•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬ pg. 17
9 •Fast-Forward Button [FF] ................... ੬ pg. 34
•Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 17
0 Stop Button [STOP] .............................. ੬ pg. 34
Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 42– 45).
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
such as a personal computer.
For further details consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR
is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a
J terminal.
Indicators
! Play/Pause Button
[PLAY/PAUSE] ..................................... ੬ pg. 34
r Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 14
t Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 14
@ Select Dial [PUSH] .......................... ੬ pg. 9, 24
# MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. ੬ pg. 15, 24
Other Parts
$ •Counter Reset/Memory Button
[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 36
y Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 6
u Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 12
i Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 12
•Recording Mode Button [SP/LP] ......... ੬ pg. 10
% EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬ pg. 11
^ Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 14
& Power Switch ................................ ੬ pg. 14, 34
o •Camera sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
* Battery Release Switch
•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 41
p Microphone......................................... ੬ pg. 47
Q Eyepiece .............................................. ੬ pg. 48
W Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 13
E Clock Battery Slot .................................. ੬ pg. 8
R Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 13
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 6
( Close Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 11
INDEX Terms
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A
N
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 6, 7
Animation Recording .......................... ੬ pg. 33, 41
Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 47
Auto Date Record ..................................... ੬ pg. 22
Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 28
Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 15, 34
ND Effect Mode........................................ ੬ pg. 21
Nega/Posi Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 21
P
Picture Stabilizer ...................................... ੬ pg. 18
Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 14
Programme AE With Special Effects ........... ੬ pg. 20
Provided Accessories .................................. ੬ pg. 3
B
Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 6, 7, 55
Q
C
Quick Review .......................................... ੬ pg. 17
Car Battery ................................................. ੬ pg. 7
Charge Marker............................................ ੬ pg. 7
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 6
Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 48
Clock (Lithium) Battery ............................... ੬ pg. 8
Connections ......................................... ੬ pg. 7, 38
R
Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 14
Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 10
Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 40
Retake ...................................................... ੬ pg. 17
Rewind The Tape ...................................... ੬ pg. 34
D
S
Date/Time Display .................................... ੬ pg. 22
Date/Time Settings ...................................... ੬ pg. 9
Demonstration Mode................................ ੬ pg. 26
Digital Zoom ............................................ ੬ pg. 25
Discharge The Battery Pack ........................ ੬ pg. 6
Dioptre Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 12
Dubbing ................................................... ੬ pg. 39
Self-Timer ........................................... ੬ pg. 32, 41
Sepia ....................................................... ੬ pg. 21
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................ ੬ pg. 13
Shuttle Search........................................... ੬ pg. 36
Specifications ........................................... ੬ pg. 57
Still Playback ............................................ ੬ pg. 36
E
T
Tally ......................................................... ੬ pg. 26
Tape Counter ............................................ ੬ pg. 34
Tape Length Setting ................................... ੬ pg. 10
Tele Macro ............................................... ੬ pg. 25
Time-Lapse Shooting .......................... ੬ pg. 33, 41
Tracking ................................................... ੬ pg. 35
Tripod Mounting ....................................... ੬ pg. 13
Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 21
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ........................ ੬ pg. 21
Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 11
Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 27
F
Fade-In/Out .............................................. ੬ pg. 19
Fast-Forward Tape .................................... ੬ pg. 34
G
U
Gain......................................................... ੬ pg. 25
Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 12
Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬ pg. 11
H
V
High Speed Shutter Mode ......................... ੬ pg. 21
Viewfinder Indications .............................. ੬ pg. 51
I
W
Insert Editing............................................. ੬ pg. 46
White Balance .................................... ੬ pg. 30, 31
Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 25
Wipe In/Out ............................................. ੬ pg. 19
Instant Titles ............................................. ੬ pg. 23
L
Z
Load A Tape ............................................. ੬ pg. 11
Zooming .................................................. ੬ pg. 16
M
Manual Focus........................................... ੬ pg. 29
Menu Screen ..................................... ੬ pg. 25, 26
CAUTIONS
EN55
2. Store cassettes . . .
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
Battery Packs
The battery packs are nickel-cadmium
or nickel metal-hydride batteries.
Before using the supplied battery pack
or an optional battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
... vertically, in their original cases.
1. To avoid hazard . . .
... do not burn.
... do not short-circuit the terminals.
... do not modify or disassemble.
... use only specified chargers.
Terminals
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.
... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to
high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
... remove from charger or powered unit when not
in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
... 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.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
NOTES:
●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging .............. 10°C to 35°C
Operation ............ 0°C to 40°C
Storage ................ –10°C to 30°C
●Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
... in places of over 50°C.
... in places where humidity is extremely low.
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to
hold the main unit with both hands or use the
grip.
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
1. During use . . .
... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded
video and audio signals.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
without allowing the tape to run at all. This
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
CAUTIONS (cont.)
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Cleaning the video heads
About moisture condensation . . .
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the
video heads may cause the playback picture to
become blurred or interrupted. Although this
camcorder is equipped with a built-in head cleaner
which
automatically cleans the heads, reducing the
likelihood of dirty heads, if such troubles are
encountered, we recommend the use of the
cleaning cassette specifically designed for JVC
camcorders, model number TCC-2U. Please use the
cleaning cassette as indicated below:
1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the
Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds
(normally, 5 seconds is sufficient).
2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the
playback picture with a previously good-
recorded tape.
● You may have observed that pouring a cold
liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to
form on the glass’ outer surface. This same
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place
to a warm place, after heating a cold room,
under extremely humid conditions or in a
place directly subjected to the cool air from an
air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new
tape can begin when desired.
4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up
to two more times.
5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local
JVC dealer.
Important Note:
Special Notes On Video Heads
If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will
also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.
•A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the
video heads and head drum whenever a cassette
is loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging.
•Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your
JVC local dealer.
Dust and dirt on video heads
1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to
acclimatize to its environment before using it.
2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.
(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)
•From being used or stored in a very cold
outdoor situation, then immediately being used
in a warm indoor situation.
•From being used or stored in a cool air-
conditioned situation, then being used in a
high-humidity outdoor situation.
•Other areas where rapid large temperature
changes can occur.
3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette
tapes.
•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical
position, complete in their cassette cases.
•During transportation, always store cassettes in
their cassette cases.
4. Check recorded information at regular intervals.
If the camcorder is equipped with a quick review
facility, use this facility to check whether the
picture is clear or not.
If the quick review or playback picture is not
clear, then the video heads may be dirty.
Note:
As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar
symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that
the tracking control of the unit is in the centre
position.
SPECIFICATIONS
EN57
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16EK
Camcorder
Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`,
General
Format
Power source
Power consumption : 5.2 W
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
Colour
50 Hz/60 Hz
: VHS PAL standard
: DC 6.0 V
Power consumption : 23 W
Output
Charge
VTR
: DC 8.5 V
: DC 6.3 V
, 1.3 A
, 1.8 A
: PAL-type
Charging system
: Constant current, peak
detection, timer controlled
: FM recording
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
: 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm
Conforms to VHS standard
Weight
: Approx. 330 g
Cassette
:
cassette
Tape speed
SP
LP
: 23.39 mm/sec.
: 11.70 mm/sec.
Optional Accessories
Recording time (max.)
SP
LP
: 60 minutes
: 120 minutes
(with EC-60 cassette)
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E
•Compact VHS (
) Cassettes EC-60/45/30
Operating
temperature
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C
Weight
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
•Cassette Adapter C-P7U
: 0°C to 40°C
Some accessories are not available in some areas.
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on
accessories and their availability.
: Approx. 830 g
: 198 mm x 119 mm x 91 mm
(with the viewfinder fully
tilted downward)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
indicated.
Pickup
Lens
: 1/4" format CCD
: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm,
16:1 power zoom lens with
auto iris and macro control,
filter diameter 40.5 mm
E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
Viewfinder
: Electronic viewfinder with
0.5" black/white CRT
White balance
adjustment
: Auto/Manual adjustment
Connectors
JLIP
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole,
mini-head jack
(compatible with RC-5325
plug)
Video
Audio
: 1 V(p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced,
analogue output
(via Video output connector)
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analogue
output
(via Audio output connector)
MEMO
MEMO
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