JVC GR FX101 User Manual

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  
1433  
Basic Recording ................................ 14  
Basic Features ................................. 16  
Advanced Features ............................ 19  
PLAYBACK  
3439  
Basic Playback ................................. 34  
Features ........................................ 35  
Using The Cassette Adapter (optional) ..... 37  
Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ....... 38  
USING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT  
(optional)  
4047  
Random Assemble Editing .................... 42  
Insert Editing................................... 46  
Audio Dubbing ................................. 47  
Compact VHS  
USER MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
48  
4950  
5153  
PAL  
Indications ...................................... 51  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 52  
Terms ........................................... 54  
INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTIONS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
5556  
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).  
The Crossed Out Dust Bin  
Mark on the battery pack  
indicates that the product  
complies with Directives  
91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.  
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.)  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the  
VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked  
VHS-C can be used with this unit.  
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 manufacturers 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 manufacturers 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 (pg. 20, 21)  
Cable Adapter  
Shoulder Strap  
Electronic Fog Filter  
ND Effect  
Sepia  
Twilight  
Sports  
Nega/Posi  
1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
Audio/Video  
(A/V) cable  
DC Cord  
Menu Adjustment  
(pg. 24, 25, 26)  
Lithium Battery CR2025  
x1 for clock operation  
Picture Stabilizer (pg. 18)  
Digital Hyper Zoom  
(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, 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, 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 AUTOor 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, 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)  
pg. 37  
(For more details, pgs. 14, 15)  
GETTING STARTED  
6
EN  
Battery pack BN-V11U,  
BN-V12U or BN-V20U  
Power  
This camcorders 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 chargers 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 camcorders 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 batterys 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 AUTOor  
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 camcorders 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-V856KITs 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, pg. 6.  
DC Cord  
AA-V16EK  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
To cars 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 units 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(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 EXITand 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 youre satisfied with the  
Date settings (YEAR, MONTHand 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  
TIMEand 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 camcorders display  
and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert”  
(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 AUTOor 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 (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 cant 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(AUTOor  
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”  
(AUTOor 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 cameras 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 (pg. 6)  
Tape Length Setting (pg. 10)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 10)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 12)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (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”  
(AUTOor 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 (pg. 10).  
TAPE ENDappears when the tape reaches its end, and  
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition  
for 5 minutes. TAPE ENDalso appears when a cassette  
whose tape is already at its end is loaded.  
If the RecordStandby mode continues for 5 minutes  
without performing zoom or any other operations, the  
camcorders power shuts off automatically. Set the  
Power Switch to OFF, and then back to CAMERAto  
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 (pg. 17) to find  
the end of the last recording so you dont 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 camcorders display: cassette warning,  
tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power  
indicator and tape length indicator (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.  
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  
(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 OFFin the Menu Screen (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.  
Tape is rewound for about 1 second and played  
back automatically, then pauses in RecordStandby  
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 RecordStandby  
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.  
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 RecordStandby, 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 RecordStandby mode  
automatically.  
To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC  
again so that “  
5Sdisappears.  
NOTE:  
Fade/Wipe (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 modes 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 OFFappears.  
MOSAIC  
SHUTTER  
SLIDE  
•“OFFis 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 (pg. 21).  
With the Electronic fog filter mode (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 modes 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 (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 Shutteror Sportsmodes, 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 (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 fantasylook.  
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 (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 (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 (pg. 9). If you havent, 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 DATEbut 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 TITLEMENU  
3 Move the highlight bar to TITLEby 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 Dialdescribed 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 Buttondescribed 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 NEXTand 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: pg. 28, 29,  
EXPOSURE: pg. 27, TITLE: pg. 23,  
REC TIME  
Setting Menu  
(ex. REC TIME)  
OFF  
1/4S  
1/2S  
1 S  
DATE/TIME DISP.: pg. 22, DATE/TIME: pg. 9).  
5 S  
If you select WIDE, D.ZOOM, TELE MACRO”  
or DEMO MODE. . .  
.... the selected functions 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 FOCUSand  
EXPOSUREare 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 (pg. 28, 29).  
Adjusts exposure automatically.  
EXPOSURE  
WIDE  
Allows you to adjust exposure manually (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-screeneffect.  
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 (pg. 23).  
TITLE  
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor  
(pg. 22).  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button  
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.  
AUTO  
: FINE  
This camcorders 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 camcorders built-in preset filters for  
white balance adjustment (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 OFFduring  
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 (pg. 9).  
DATE/TIME  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (pg. 10).  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse  
recording (pg. 33).  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (pg. 32) and Time-  
Lapse recording (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 MODEis set to ONand 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 MODEis set to OFFautomatically.  
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 EXPOSUREMENU  
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to  
EXPOSUREand 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 AUTOin 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 camcorders 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  
(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 (pg. 25) is activated, the  
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.  
EN29  
MANUAL FOCUS  
NOTE:  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (pg. 12). If you havent, 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 FOCUSMENU  
3 Move the highlight bar to FOCUSby 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 AUTOin 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 (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”,  
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 (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 (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 MWBbegins blinking.  
When the setting is completed, MWBstops  
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 (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  
NEXTin Menu Screen 1 and press it to display  
Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to INT.  
TIMEand 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 “  
TIMEin 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 NEXTin Menu Screen 1 and press it to  
display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the  
to NEXTin Menu Screen 1 and press it to  
display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the  
highlight bar to INT. TIMEand 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 TIMEand 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 TIMEin 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 TIMEand INT.  
TIMEin 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. ATblinks. When Auto Tracking  
finishes, the indication disappears.  
BRIGHT Dial  
NOTES:  
When noise bars appear during playback, the  
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and ATis  
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 adapters 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 camcorders 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 camcorders Power Switch to PLAY,  
Pull out the connector cover and open it.  
turn on the VCRs power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the  
VCR.  
Connect as shown in the illustration (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 VCRs AUX and Record-Pause  
3 INPUT  
modes.  
Refer to your VCRs instruction manual.  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
4 Engage the camcorders 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  
VCRs 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 (pg. 7).  
6 Engage the VCRs 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  
camcorders 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  
^
(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  
pg. 43  
2 Infrared beam  
transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
3 MBR SET Button  
pg. 42  
4 INT. TIME Button  
SELF TIMER Button  
Self-Timer, Time-Lapse (pg. 41)  
5 REC TIME Button  
ANIM. Button  
Animation, Time-Lapse (pg. 41)  
6 FF Button  
Retake (forward) (pg. 17)  
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search  
(pg. 34, 36)  
7 REW Button  
Retake (rewind), Quick Review (  
pg. 17) Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(pg. 34, 36)  
8 PAUSE Button  
9 PLAY Button  
Pause (pg. 36)  
Playback start (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 (pg. 16)  
# VCR CTL Button  
$ A.DUB Button  
% STOP Button  
pg. 42  
Audio dubbing (pg. 47)  
Stop (pg. 34)  
^ INSERT Button  
& R.A.EDIT Buttons  
Insert Editing (pg. 46)  
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. TIMEto OFFin 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 cutsfor automatic  
editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily  
performed when the RM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand  
Remote, 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 (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 VCRs 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 VCRs power comes on.  
RM-V700U (optional)  
OPERATE VCR  
2 Make sure the VCRs 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 VCRs 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 controls 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-V700Us  
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 VCRs 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 camcorders 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 INon 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 OUTon 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 VCRs 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 camcorders power erases all registered  
in- and out-points.  
:
:
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0 00 25  
:
:
0 00 00  
IN  
OUT  
:
:
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:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0 00 25  
0 01 05  
:
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:
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0 03 18  
0 03 31  
:
:
:
:
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0 02 33  
0 02 53  
:
:
:
0 04 11  
-- -- --  
:
:
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0 04 11  
:
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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 VCRS RECORD-PAUSE MODE  
10 Point the remote control towards the VCRs infrared  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage  
the VCRs 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 (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)  
EN47  
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  
(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 TVs  
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  
48  
EN  
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring  
After Use  
Set the Power Switch to OFFto 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  
(pg. 6).  
The battery pack is not charged (pg. 6).  
The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(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(AUTOor PRO..) (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 (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 TVs 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  
(pg. 36).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
50  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
OTHER  
During recording, the indications do  
not appear.  
Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the  
indications appear (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 wont 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 (pg. 10).  
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.  
Turn the camcorders 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 (pg. 13).  
The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of  
Auto Focus (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 camcorders power off before disconnecting  
the power source.  
The wrong date and time are  
displayed/recorded.  
If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (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  
EN51  
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  
packs remaining power level:  
Tape Remaining Time .......................... 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 PLAYand a  
tape is loaded: the cassette (  
) mark is  
$ Focus Indicator.................................... pg. 29  
% Exposure Control Level Counter ........... pg. 27  
^ White Balance Mode Indicator ............ pg. 30  
displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tabs  
position.  
2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ........ pg. 10  
& RecordStandby Mode Indicator ....... pg. 14  
3,7 Programme AE Indicator ................. 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 .......... 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 ... 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 (pg. 8).  
( Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ pg. 15  
Appears when the end of the tape is reached  
during playback, recording or fast-forward.  
Condensation Warning:  
4 Tape Length Indicator .......................... pg. 10  
5 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. 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 ............................. pg. 14  
9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... pg. 18  
0 Interval Timer/Recording Time  
Head Clog Warning:  
Indicator ..................................... pg. 32, 41  
5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ................ 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 ............................. pg. 23  
@ Date/Time Display ............................... pg. 22  
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
52  
EN  
y
r 2  
1
u
)
o
p
i
q w  
3 4 5  
Q
6
7
8
0
9
!
@
%
#
$
W
e ^ & t *  
(
E
R
EN53  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. pg. 12  
) DC IN Jack ............................................ pg. 7  
2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ pg. 14  
The connectors q to e are located beneath the  
cover.  
3 5-Second Recording Button  
[5 SEC REC] ......................................... pg. 18  
q Video Output Connector ...................... pg. 38  
4 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... pg. 16  
w Audio Output Connector ..................... pg. 38  
5 Picture Stabilizer Button  
e J Terminal  
[P. STABILIZER].................................... pg. 18  
[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector]  
Connect the editing cable when performing  
6 Programme AE Button [P.AE] ................ pg. 20  
7 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. pg. 19  
8 Rewind Button [REW] ....................... pg. 34  
Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... pg. 17  
Quick Review Button [ R] ............. pg. 17  
9 Fast-Forward Button [FF] ................... pg. 34  
Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... pg. 17  
0 Stop Button [STOP] .............................. pg. 34  
Random Assemble Editing (pg. 4245).  
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] ..................................... pg. 34  
r Tally Lamp ........................................... pg. 14  
t Power Lamp ........................................ pg. 14  
@ Select Dial [PUSH] .......................... pg. 9, 24  
# MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. pg. 15, 24  
Other Parts  
$ Counter Reset/Memory Button  
[COUNTER R/M] .............................. pg. 36  
y Battery Pack Mount ............................... pg. 6  
u Viewfinder ........................................... pg. 12  
i Grip Strap ............................................ pg. 12  
Recording Mode Button [SP/LP] ......... pg. 10  
% EJECT Switch ....................................... pg. 11  
^ Recording Start/Stop Button.................. pg. 14  
& Power Switch ................................ 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 .................................. pg. 41  
p Microphone......................................... pg. 47  
Q Eyepiece .............................................. pg. 48  
W Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... pg. 13  
E Clock Battery Slot .................................. pg. 8  
R Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... pg. 13  
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. pg. 6  
( Close Button ........................................ pg. 11  
INDEX Terms  
54  
EN  
A
N
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... pg. 6, 7  
Animation Recording .......................... pg. 33, 41  
Audio Dubbing ........................................ pg. 47  
Auto Date Record ..................................... pg. 22  
Auto Focus ............................................... pg. 28  
Auto Shut off ...................................... pg. 15, 34  
ND Effect Mode........................................ pg. 21  
Nega/Posi Mode ....................................... pg. 21  
P
Picture Stabilizer ...................................... pg. 18  
Power Switch Position .............................. pg. 14  
Programme AE With Special Effects ........... pg. 20  
Provided Accessories .................................. pg. 3  
B
Battery Pack ..................................... pg. 6, 7, 55  
Q
C
Quick Review .......................................... pg. 17  
Car Battery ................................................. pg. 7  
Charge Marker............................................ pg. 7  
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. pg. 6  
Clean The Camcorder ............................... pg. 48  
Clock (Lithium) Battery ............................... pg. 8  
Connections ......................................... pg. 7, 38  
R
Record-Standby ........................................ pg. 14  
Recording Mode ....................................... pg. 10  
Remote Control ........................................ pg. 40  
Retake ...................................................... pg. 17  
Rewind The Tape ...................................... pg. 34  
D
S
Date/Time Display .................................... pg. 22  
Date/Time Settings ...................................... pg. 9  
Demonstration Mode................................ pg. 26  
Digital Zoom ............................................ pg. 25  
Discharge The Battery Pack ........................ pg. 6  
Dioptre Adjustment .................................. pg. 12  
Dubbing ................................................... pg. 39  
Self-Timer ........................................... pg. 32, 41  
Sepia ....................................................... pg. 21  
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................ pg. 13  
Shuttle Search........................................... pg. 36  
Specifications ........................................... pg. 57  
Still Playback ............................................ pg. 36  
E
T
Tally ......................................................... pg. 26  
Tape Counter ............................................ pg. 34  
Tape Length Setting ................................... pg. 10  
Tele Macro ............................................... pg. 25  
Time-Lapse Shooting .......................... pg. 33, 41  
Tracking ................................................... pg. 35  
Tripod Mounting ....................................... pg. 13  
Twilight .................................................... pg. 21  
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ........................ pg. 21  
Erase Protection ........................................ pg. 11  
Exposure Control ...................................... pg. 27  
F
Fade-In/Out .............................................. pg. 19  
Fast-Forward Tape .................................... pg. 34  
G
U
Gain......................................................... pg. 25  
Grip Adjustment ....................................... pg. 12  
Unload A Tape ......................................... pg. 11  
H
V
High Speed Shutter Mode ......................... pg. 21  
Viewfinder Indications .............................. pg. 51  
I
W
Insert Editing............................................. pg. 46  
White Balance .................................... pg. 30, 31  
Wide Mode .............................................. pg. 25  
Wipe In/Out ............................................. pg. 19  
Instant Titles ............................................. pg. 23  
L
Z
Load A Tape ............................................. pg. 11  
Zooming .................................................. pg. 16  
M
Manual Focus........................................... pg. 29  
Menu Screen ..................................... 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 wont be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
... where they wont 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  
batterycooler 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 camcorders 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.)  
56  
EN  
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 glassouter 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 Cformat 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 unbalanced,  
analogue output  
(via Video output connector)  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kanalogue  
output  
(via Audio output connector)  
MEMO  
MEMO  
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COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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