JVC GR FX30 User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

ENGLISH

GR-FX40

GR-FX30

GR-FX10

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0282-001A

CONTENTS

MAJOR FEATURES

EN3

4 – 11

GETTING STARTED

Power ............................................ 4

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/

Removal ........................................ 6

Date/Time Settings............................. 7

Tape Length Setting............................. 8

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............... 9

Grip Adjustment ...............................10

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

Shoulder Strap Attachment ..................11

Tripod Mounting ...............................11

Ⅲ Programme AE with Special Effects

(੬ pg. 20 – 21)

•Electronic Fog Filter

•ND Effect

•Sepia

•Twilight

•Sports

•Nega/Posi

•1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Ⅲ 5-Sec. Recording (੬ pg. 17)

Ⅲ Menu Adjustment (੬ pg. 24, 25, 26)

Ⅲ Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 16)

Ⅲ Digital Hyper Zoom (੬ pg. 14)

RECORDING

12 – 33

Basic Recording................................12

Basic Features .................................14

Advanced Features............................19

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

PLAYBACK

34 – 39

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

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

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

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing .......38

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V15EG

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

40 – 47

Random Assemble Editing ...................42

Insert Editing ..................................46

Audio Dubbing .................................47

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Remote Control

RM-V700U

(GR-FX40 only)

TROUBLESHOOTING

48 – 49

INDEX

50 – 52

Controls, Connectors And Indicators .......50

Indications .....................................52

•Cable Adapter

•Shoulder Strap

CAUTIONS

53 – 54

•Audio/Video

(A/V) cable

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

•Editing Cable

(GR-FX40 only)

•Lithium Battery CR2025

• x1 for GR-FX30/FX10

(clock operation)

• x2 for GR-FX40 (clock

operation and remote

control)

•DC Cord

GETTING STARTED

Marks

Power

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

the most appropriate source of power.

To AC outlet

CHARGE indicator

NOTES:

● No function is available without power supply.

● Use only the specified power supply.

● Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

REFRESH switch

SUPPLY POWER

1 _{Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.}

REFRESH indicator

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

2 _{Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the}

REFRESH

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a

REFRESH function that allows you to fully

discharge the battery pack before recharg-

ing.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less

than 5 chargings.

•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

3 _{When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit,}

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the

direction of the arrow.

To discharge the battery . . .

.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as

shown in the above illustration. Then

push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator

lights when discharging starts, and goes

out when discharging is complete.

Battery pack

BN-V12U

BN-V20U

Charging time

Discharging time

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 1 hr. 50 min

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hook on.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1 _{Hook its end to the camcorder (}

) and push the battery

Push in.

pack in until it locks in place (

) .

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2 _{Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.}

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

BN-V12U

BN-V20U

GR-FX40

75 (40)

GR-FX30

GR-FX10

115 (70)

115

BATTERY RELEASE

(

) : when the video light is on (GR-FX40 only).

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack

and AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger.

ATTENTION:

The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of

recording time when the video light is off. Also read

thoroughly the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using

the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the optional

AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger.

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

EN5

Charge Marker

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.

ATRED

ENIGST

NOTES:

● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the

frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

● Charging times noted on page 4 are for a fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for a fully

charged battery pack.

● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger does

not charge the battery. When discharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/

Charger to store it.

● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Do not

allow it to discharge in a container, such as a bag.

● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

● The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been

stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The

CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as

shown in the illustration).

To AC outlet

To DC IN jack

DC OUT

terminal

NOTES:

● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

● When using the DC cord, make sure you connect

the end of the cord with the core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V15EG

DC Cord

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

(connect as shown in the illustration).

To car’s

cigarette

lighter socket

NOTES:

● When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

● The optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (BH-V3E)

can also be used to charge the battery pack (except

BN-V20U/V856U).

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger/

Adapter, refer to the respective instruction booklet.

Car Battery

Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Slot

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

1 _{Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power}

supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery

Charger, etc.).

REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER

2 _{Pull out the battery holder.}

Battery holder

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

3 _{Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have}

the “+” mark visible.

RE-INSERT HOLDER

4 _{Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a}

click.

NOTES:

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

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

● To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place

the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the

illustration when inserting/removing the battery.

EN7

Date/Time Settings

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.}

ATRED

•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.

ENIGST

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then

go to step 6.

MENU Button

Power lamp

•If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the}

item you want to set and then press it. When the

setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The setting

stops blinking.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the

Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

SET TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

TAPE LENGTH T45

“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct

setting appears and then press it. When the hour

setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins

blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting

appears and then press it. The minute setting stops

blinking.

RETURN

DATE TIME

DATE/TIME Menu

24-hour indication

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

1999

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

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

6 _{Press the Select Dial.}

TAPE LENGTH T45

NOTE:

4RETURN

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display

and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”

(੬ pg. 22).

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 _{First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.}

SELECT FUNCTION

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu appears.

MENU Button

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.

•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”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

4 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

Select Dial

Power Switch

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

Viewfinder

Tape length indicator

NOTE:

T45

The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 13) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

Display

Menu Screen

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH T45

4RETURN

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

T30

T45

T60

EXIT

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH T60

4RETURN

EN9

Cassette holder

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

1 _{Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force}

ATRED

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

2 _{Make sure the label is facing outward.}

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

ENIGST

3 _{Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and}

locked.

NOTES:

PUSH Button

EJECT Switch

● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes

have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover

the hole with adhesive tape.

Turn to take

up slack.

● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

Erase Protection

Gear

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

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 your thumb and fingers can easily operate}

the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom

Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Viewfinder Adjustment

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or}

“PRO.”).

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.

Set “POWER” to

“CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”)

PAUSE

EN11

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

1 _{Following the illustration at left, thread the strap}

ATRED

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.

ADJUST LENGTH

ENIGST

2 _{Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4.}

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

1 _{Align the screw and camera direction stud on the}

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

RECORDING Basic Recording

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 4)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 8)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 _{Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert}

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

EJECT Switch

2 _{Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the}

lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode.

Power lamp

•The scene you are aimed at appears on the

viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”

superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

Power Switch

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.}

•“

” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

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):

POWER 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.

EN13

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.

60MIN

59MIN

NOTES:

● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the

holder opens. Do not use force.

3MIN

● The tape remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder

as shown.

● The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is

approximate.

2MIN

(Blinking)

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

1MIN

(Blinking)

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 8).

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and

the power goes off automatically if left in this condition

for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette

whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

0MIN

(Blinking)

EOCRDING

● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes

without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the

Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to

“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the

Record-Standby mode has continued for over

5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

● If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such

as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 15) to find

the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed.

● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.

24 and 26.

Recording Start/Stop Button

DISPLAY Button

Viewfinder Indications

Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear/

disappear from the camcorder’s display: cassette warning,

tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power

indicator and tape length indicator (੬ pg. 52).

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

FEATURE: Zooming

Zoom in

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification

offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital

Zoom.

Zoom out

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Display

Zoom Out

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

Ⅲ The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom level indicator

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby,

lock the focus by using the manual focus

(੬ pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.

Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of

the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that

point is through digital processing.

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may

suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM”

to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 25).

Power Switch

EN15

FEATURE: Quick Review

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last recording.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–

Standby mode.

Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played

back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby

mode for the next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is

normal.

RETAKE (R/F) Button

FEATURE: Retake

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby

mode.

EOCRDING

2) Press either RETAKE to reach the start point for new

recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape and

pressing “R” reverses it.

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.)

P. STABILIZER Button

FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-

shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

1) Press P. STABILIZER. “

”appears.

Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or under the following condi-

tions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes.

Display

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive

backlighting.

PAUSE

•When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast back-

grounds.

● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording

with the camcorder on a tripod.

Power Switch

Picture stabilizer indicator

● The “

” indicator appears blinking if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

EN17

5 SEC. REC Button

FEATURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

PURPOSE:

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene

transitions like those seen in TV programmes.

OPERATION:

1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “

5S”

appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording

starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the

camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode

automatically.

Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC

Display

again so that “

5S” disappears.

NOTE:

Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 19) cannot be activated by

pressing 5SEC. REC.

PAUSE

Power Switch

EOCRDING

5 Sec. Rec mode indicator

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

FEATURE: Video Light (GR-FX40 only)

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

subject.

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

Ⅲ The video light can only be used with the

camcorder’s power on.

Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white balance

(੬ pg. 30) to

when you use the video light.

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

battery power.

DANGER

NOTES:

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the

video light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

● Even if the battery indicator (

) does not blink if

the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may

turn off automatically when you turn on the video

light, or when you start recording with the video light

turned on.

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

“AUTO”:

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm. between the video light

and people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video

light.

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

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

manually switch the light on or off using the

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode

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

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

the light will not activate.

RECORDING Advanced Features

[Ex.: Fader]

EN19

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 or when you enter

Record–Standby mode.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

Fade out

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY

Display

EFFECT

MOSAIC

2 _MODE

Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

and reserved.

After 2 sec.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains.

EFFECT

MOSAIC

START OR END RECORDING

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-}

in/out or wipe-in/out.

EOCRDING

FADER

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY

4 _MODE

MOSAIC

SHUTTER

SLIDE

Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

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

fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.

OFF

(No indication)

OFF

FADER

Fades in/out to a black screen.

MOSAIC (Fader)

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

SHUTTER (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing

over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open

the black screen vertically from the centre.

SLIDE (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

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

Power

Switch

EFFECT Button

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button

allows you to vary the length for the image during fade

in/out or wipe in/out.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 21).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 21) engaged,

the image fades in/out to a white screen.

Recording Start/Stop

Button

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Display

P.AE

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

P.AE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

SEPIA

SELECT MODE

2 _{Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on}

the left.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. The

mode is activated.

SEPIA

SPORTS

NOTES:

ND ND EFFECT

● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (੬ pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

FG FOG

TWILIGHT

● In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture

colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

S1/2000

NEGA/POSI

OFF

(No indication)

P.AE Button

Power Switch

EN21

Display

Mode

Display

Mode

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

Sepia

S1/2000

SEPIA

Sepia

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 25)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

Nega/Posi

NEGA POSI

Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)

The colours of a picture are reversed.

Sports

SPORTS

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

NEGA POSI mode

ND Effect

ND ND EFFECT

EOCRDING

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

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

the subject.

Electronic

Fog Filter

FG FOG

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

image and gives it a “fantasy” look.

Twilight

TWILIGHT

Twilight

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

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “

” (FINE day mode),

but can also be manually changed to another

mode (੬ pg. 30).

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

focusing (੬ pg. 29).

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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 while in Record-Standby.

Then press it to display the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu.

SELECT THE DESIRED MODE

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

4 _{Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by}

rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired

mode is activated.

•You should have already performed the Date/Time

Setting procedure (੬ pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so

first.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

S.LX

OFF

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

5 _{The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on}

RETURN

“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the

Menu Screen.

DATE TIME DISP.

DATE/TIME DISP.

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

OFF

•After changing the date.

S.LX

OFF

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating

the Select Dial.

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

“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

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 above a previously stored title as

shown in the illustration on left.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “TITLE” MENU

3 _{Move the highlight bar to “TITLE” by rotating the}

Select Dial while in Record-Standby. 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”.

EOCRDING

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

FOCUS

AUTO

5 _{The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on}

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the

Menu Screen.

S.LX

TITLE

OFF

DATE TIME DISP.

4RETURN

TITLE

TITLE Menu

OFF

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR FAMILY

MOVIE STAR

PARTY TIME

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

EXIT

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

S.LX

OFF

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

4RETURN

CONGRATULATIONS

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

Select Dial

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Turn the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Menu access depends on the function you select.}

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen

Available Using The Select Dial” described on

pg. 25 . . .

MENU Button

Menu Screen 1

Display

(ex. Menu Screen available

using the MENU Button)

.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen

Available Using The MENU Button” described on

pg. 25 and 26 . . .

M.W.B.

AUTO

.... 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.

RETURN

•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the

Select Dial to “NEXT” and press it. To go back to Menu

Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to

“BACK”, and press it.

Menu Screen 2

BACK

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

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

DEMO MODE OFF

MAKE SETTING

4 _{Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends}

RETURN

on the function you select.

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “TITLE”,

“DATE/TIME DISP.” or “DATE/ TIME” . . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 28, 29,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 27, TITLE: ੬ pg. 23,

DATE/TIME DISP.: ੬ pg. 22, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 7).

If you select “WIDE”, “D.ZOOM”, “TELE MACRO”

or “DEMO MODE” . . .

.... the selected function’s parameter starts blinking.

Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter

appears. Go to step 5.

REC TIME

Setting Menu

(ex. REC TIME)

OFF

1/4S

1/2S

1 S

5 S

EXIT

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

BACK

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

.... 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

DEMO MODE OFF

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

desired setting.

4RETURN

• If you decide you want to return to the previous

setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight

bar to “EXIT”.

Normal Screen

END SETTING

5 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

NOTE:

No menu functions except “FOCUS” and

“EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record

mode.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.}

EN25

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

Adjusts focus automatically.

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

MANU

OFF

Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 28, 29).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

EXPOSURE

WIDE

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 27).

Does not display black bars.

Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen

to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.

S.LX

To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, it is more

convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the

picture becomes slightly coarse.

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.

EOCRDING

TITLE

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 23).

DATE/TIME DISP. Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor

(੬ pg. 22).

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

is not possible under the following conditions:

• When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

M.W.B.

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 30, 31).

MWB

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 50 times digital magnification.

D. ZOOM

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.

OFF

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

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of

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

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

OFF

TELE MACRO

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

: Factory-preset

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 7).

TAPE LENGTH

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 8).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

recording (੬ pg. 33).

REC TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 32) and Time-

Lapse recording (੬ pg. 32, 33).

INT. TIME

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

TALLY LAMP

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

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.

OFF

DEMO MODE

Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,

the demonstration starts.

NOTES:

●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not available.

●By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,

“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

●During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are

disabled.

: Factory-preset

EN27

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“EXPOSURE” and press it.

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control level

counter) appears.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

ADJUST EXPOSURE

5 _{To brighten the image . . .}

EOCRDING

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure

control level counter increases (maximum +06).

FOCUS

AUTO

Go to step 6.

To darken the image . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure

control level counter decreases (maximum –06).

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

S.LX

TITLE

OFF

DATE TIME DISP.

Go to step 6.

4RETURN

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE Menu

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

AUTO

MANU

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

7 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disappears}

and the exposure control level counter reappers to

indicate the exposure is adjusted.

EXIT

NOTES:

Manual Exposure

Screen

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

Exposure control

level counter

To brighten the image

–06

To darken the image

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focus detection zone

Focusing

AUTO FOCUS

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct

focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below

(in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-

ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a

clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The low-contrast warning “

” appears.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not

possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft

cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe

with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first

(੬ pg. 14). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the

camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on

the distance between the camcorder and the subject.

When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 25) is activated, the

camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

EN29

MANUAL FOCUS

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU

3 _{Move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the}

Select Dial, then press it.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The

focus is locked at this point.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

EOCRDING

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

OFF

To nearer subject . . .

DATE TIME DISP.

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “ ” appears

and blinks.

4RETURN

Go to step 6.

FOCUS

FOCUS Menu

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

7 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and}

EXIT

“

” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

Manual Focus Screen

● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from

step 2.

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at

longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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”

M.W.B.

AUTO

The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is

the factory preset position.

D . ZOOM

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

“

RETURN

“

M.W.B.

M.W.B. Menu

When using a video light or other similar type of

lighting.

AUTO

FINE

CLOUD

“MWB”

HALOGEN

MWB

When shooting with the white balance already

having been set on the subject (੬ pg. 31).

EXIT

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

5 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power Switch to

“AUTO”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia (੬ pg. 21) is

activated.

EN31

Manual White Balance Operation

White paper

If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a

Manual White Balance when shooting under various types

of lighting.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance}

adjustment (੬ pg. 30), and select “MWB”.

SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

2 _{Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the}

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

white paper fills the screen.

ENTER SETTING

3 _{Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.}

•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

EOCRDING

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

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH T45

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper

in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus

manually (੬ pg. 29).

RETURN

● 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.

M.W.B. Menu

AUTO

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.)

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording

Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you

secure the camcorder, you (or whoever is operating the

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Make sure the Power Switch is set to “PRO.” and the

camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before

performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

MENU Button

1 _{Press MENU.}

ACCESS “INT. TIME” MENU

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display

Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “INT.

TIME” and press it.

Select Dial

Display

Recording Start/Stop

Button

SET INTERVAL TIME

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the}

desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen

reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

Menu Screen 1

M.W.B.

AUTO

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

D . ZOOM

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}

RETURN

selected time has elapsed, recording begins auto-

matically.

Menu Screen 2

BACK

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

.... Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/

TALLY LAMP ON

JLIP ID NO

Stop Button to display “

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

”, then set “INT.

DEMO MODE OFF

4RETURN

INT. TIME

REC TIME

OFF

1 4S

1 2S

1 S

15S

30S

1 MIN

5 MIN

5 S

EXIT

INT. TIME Menu

REC TIME Menu

INT. TIME indicator

REC TIME indicator

15S

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:

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 Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 _{Press MENU.}

SET RECORDING TIME

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar}2 _RECORDINGS

to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to

display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar

to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to

display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the

highlight bar to “INT. TIME” and press it. The

INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial

to move the highlight bar to the desired time,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears.

highlight bar to “REC TIME” and press it. The

REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial

to move the highlight bar to the desired time,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

EOCRDING

SET RECORDING TIME

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar}

START RECORDING

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after}

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.

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}

pictures.

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

4 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording}

5 _{Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.}

and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

NOTES:

5 _{To release when “}

” is displayed, set

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or Time-

Lapse mode.

“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu

Screen to “OFF”. To release when

“

” and “

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display

”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

” are not displayed,

● 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

REW (2) Button

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 _{Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert}

FF (3) Button

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

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 PLAY/PAUSE (}

4/6). The playback picture

appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

4 _{Press STOP (5).}

Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape

Press REW (2) to rewind, or FF (3) to fast-forward the

tape during Stop mode.

EJECT Switch

NOTES:

Power lamp

● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

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

Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

● 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

Tape running

indicator

S ET SP

M 1 23 45

:Playback

:Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

:Rewind/Reverse

TAPE END

:Still Playback

VOLUNE

Viewfinder indications

PLAYBACK Features

EN35

Tracking

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that

appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto

Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

1 _{Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press}

P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the

noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT

simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking

finishes, the indication disappears.

NOTES:

● When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is

displayed.

● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on

other VCRs or camcorders.

P.AE Button

EFFECT Button

YABCK

PAL

PLAYBACK Features (cont.)

Power Switch

FEATURE: Still Playback

PURPOSE:

To pause during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

(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 FF (3) to search forward or press REW (2

to reverse during playback.

)

REW (2) Button

FF (3) Button

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

(4/6).

NOTES:

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)

Button

● During playback, press and hold REW (2) or

FF (3). The search continues as long as you hold

the button. Once you release it, normal playback

resumes.

STOP (5) Button

● Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This

is normal.

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 STOP (5), then

REW (2). The tape automatically stops at or close

to 0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE (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

Cassette Adapter

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 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 at left, and push

up and remove the cassette.

YABCK

PAL

Sliding latch

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.

Reels

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

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO

Basic Connections

Use the provided Video and Audio cables.

To Video

Output

Video cable (provided)

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN connectors

To TV or VCR

VCR

Audio cable (provided)

To Audio

Output

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector,

use the provided cable adapter.

Connector cover*

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO

Connection For Tape Dubbing

Use the provided Video and Audio cables.

Power Switch

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button

To Video

Output

Video cable (provided)

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN connectors

VCR (Recording deck)

To Audio

Output

Audio cable (provided)

Connector cover*

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector,

use the provided cable adapter.

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

EN39

Basic Connections

Tape Dubbing

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

1 _{Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.}

1 _{Following the illustration on pg. 38, connect the}

camcorder and the VCR.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR

2 _VCR

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

2 _{Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,}

Pull out the connector cover and open it.

turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the

VCR.

Connect as shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 38).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

SELECT VCR MODE

3 _{Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause}

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV

3 _INPUT

modes.

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4 _{Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot}

SUPPLY POWER

4 _{Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.}

just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached,

press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.

SELECT MODE

5 _{Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the}

START EDITING

5 _{Press PLAY/PAUSE (}

TV to its VIDEO mode.

4/6) on the camcorder and

engage the VCR’s Record mode.

NOTES:

YABCK

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (੬ pg. 5).

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

6 _{Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press}

PAL

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”

or “PRO.”), then set your TV to the appropriate

input mode.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

7 _{Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,}

then stop the VCR and camcorder when

finished.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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

makes additional recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery

(CR2025).

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

: Pull out the battery holder while sliding

the lock hole.

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

Release tab

Lock hole

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

2 _{Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to}

have the “+” mark visible.

RE-INSERT HOLDER

3 _{Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.}

•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(੬ pg. 2).

RM-V700U (provided with GR-FX40,

optional for GR-FX30/FX10)

Functions

Buttons

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set

to “PLAY”.

to “CAMERA”, “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

1 PAUSE IN Connector

—

੬ pg. 43

2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

3 MBR SET Button

4 INT. TIME Button

5 REC TIME Button

6 FF Button

—

੬ pg. 42

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 41)

Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 41)

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 15)

—

Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 34, 36)

7 REW Button

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (

੬

pg. 15) Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 34, 36)

8 PAUSE Button

9 PLAY Button

—

Pause (੬ pg. 36)

Playback start (੬ pg. 34)

0 START/STOP Button

! VISS Button

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

Ineffective

@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 14)

—

# VCR CTL Button

$ A.DUB Button

% STOP Button

^ INSERT Button

& R.A.EDIT Buttons

—

੬ pg. 42

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 47)

Stop (੬ pg. 34)

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 46)

੬ pg. 44

EN41

FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and

Time-Lapse

Transmitted beam

effective area

PURPOSE:

The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer

and Rec Time functions without using the Menu

Screen.

OPERATION:

Remote sensor

Self-Timer

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 32

(“Self-Timer”), press INT. TIME on the remote control.

Each time INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

indicator appears, changing in the following order:

15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication (off).

2) Release

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at

the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the

remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or

powerful lighting.

Instead of setting “INT. TIME” to “OFF” in the Menu,

press INT. TIME on the remote control until the

Interval Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

Interval timer indicator

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 33

(“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote

control. Each time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec

Time indicator appears, changing in the following

order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication (off).

2) Release

1MIN

INDEX

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 (provided with GR-FX40,

optional for GR-FX30/FX10)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for

VCR (Recording deck)

automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is

more easily performed when the RM-V700U MBR

(Multi-Brand Remote, ੬ pg. 40) is set to operate

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

can also be performed by operating the VCR

manually.

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is

installed in the remote control RM-V700U

(੬ pg. 40).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

MBR SET

VCR CTL

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

1 _{Turn off the power to the VCR and point the}

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,

referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left,

press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A)

and then (B).

RM-V700U (provided with GR-FX40,

optional for GR-FX30/FX10)

•The code is automatically set once you release

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

OPERATE VCR

2 _{Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while}

VCR CODE LIST

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 BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

3ꢀ

2ꢀ

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

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.

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

ꢀ

SANYO

6ꢀ

NOTES:

6ꢀ

SELECO,

REX

1ꢀ

● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR do not come on

automatically. In this case, turn the power on

manually and try step 2.

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SHARP

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

SONY

MITSUBISHI

7ꢀ

● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,

use the controls on the VCR.

● When the remote control’s battery runs out, the

VCR brand you have set will be erased.

In that case, replace the old battery with a new one

and reset the VCR brand.

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

EN43

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

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

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s

PAUSE-IN connector.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

2 _{Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to}

Audio cable

(provided)

Video cable

(provided)

“PLAY”.

PREPARE VCR

3 _{Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and}

Editing cable*

(ø3.5 mini-plug cable)

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).

To AUDIO

and VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR has the

SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.

To Remote

PAUSE

VCR

To PAUSE-IN

RM-V700U*

*Provided with GR-FX40, optional for

GR-FX30/FX10.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

Remote sensor

START SOURCE PLAYBACK

4 _{Press PLAY, then press ON/OFF on the remote}

control. Make sure to point the remote control at the

camcorder’s remote sensor.

•The R.A. Edit counter display appears.

5 _{Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene}

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.

•The data appears under “IN” on the display.

6 _{Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and}

press IN/OUT to register it.

Power Switch

•The data appears under “OUT” on the display.

•The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed

PAUSE

CANCEL

ON/OFF

REW

PLAY

IN/OUT

at the bottom of the screen.

7 _{Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene}

(as many as 8).

RM-V700U (provided with GR-FX40,

optional for GR-FX30/FX10)

MAKE CORRECTIONS (IF NECESSARY)

8 _{Press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most}

recently registered point.

OUT

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.

COUNTER

TOTAL

0 00 25

0 00 00

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

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

does not take place.

● Pressing ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points from

memory.

● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered

in- and out-points.

OUT

0 00 25

0 01 05

0 03 18

0 03 31

0 02 33

0 02 53

0 04 11

-- -- --

COUNTER

TOTAL

0 04 11

0 01 13

EN45

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Original tape (camcorder)

PREPARE SOURCE TAPE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

9 _{Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of}

the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE MODE

10 _{Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared}

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage

the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Edited tape (VCR)

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press MENU/DISPLAY 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/DISPLAY Button

PAUSE (6) 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.

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

● If you performed step 1 on page 43 (“MAKE CON-

NECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at the

VCR during editing.

Power Switch

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.

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

RM-V700U (provided with GR-FX40,

optional for GR-FX30/FX10)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

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 point and press PAUSE}

REW (2) Button

on the camcorder or the remote control.

FF (3) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button

RESET COUNTER

3 _{Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than}

1 second to reset the tape counter, then press 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}

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the

point where the new scene should start.

Display

Insert editing

indicator

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

5 _{Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing}

M 0 12 34

Tape Counter

Remote sensor

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.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

6 _{Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches}

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

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

7 _{Press STOP.}

NOTES:

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 15) 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

PAUSE

REW

STOP

PLAY

INSERT

RM-V700U (provided with GR-FX40,

optional for GR-FX30/FX10)

EN47

Display

Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing

indicator

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

M 0 05 20

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

(੬ pg. 46) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in microphone.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

1 _{Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the}

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.

Remote sensor

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.

Microphone

END AUDIO DUBBING

4 _PressSTOP.

NOTES:

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

the edit points will not be accurate.

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

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

PAUSE

A. DUB

STOP

REW

PLAY

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

Audio Dubbing):

RM-V700U (provided with GR-FX40,

optional for GR-FX30/FX10)

● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

recording speed was changed during the original

recording.

● To edit/dub onto a tape, 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.

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

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

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

usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 4).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 4).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 5).

The power suddenly goes off and

does not come back on by itself.

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then

after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still

does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have

removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the

hole with adhesive tape.

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.“.) (੬ pg. 12).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there is no

playback picture.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has

not been set to VIDEO.

Playback picture is blurred or

interrupted.

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest

JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The counter indication is blurred

during Still playback.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or

rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(੬ pg. 36).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

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

EN49

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do

not appear.

● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the

indications appear (੬ pg. 13).

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 are made with high-precision technology.

However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or

blue) may appear constantly in the viewfinder. These spots

are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect

of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

The viewfinder and the lens have

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

● Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

and it won’t come out easily.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power

source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.

If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult

your nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 10).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

Auto Focus (੬ pg. 28).

The date and time displays

disappear.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make

sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting

the power source.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 7), 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 Controls, Connectors And Indicators

t 2

w e

3 4 5 6

r & * y (

)

EN51

Controls

Connectors

1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 10

q DC IN Jack ............................................ ੬pg. 5

2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring

The connectors w to r are located beneath the

cover.

[LENS COVER] .................................... ੬ pg. 12

3 Video Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]

w Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 38

e Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 38

(GR-FX40 only).................................... ੬ pg. 18

4 5-Second Recording Button

r J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

[5 SEC REC] ......................................... ੬pg. 17

Connector]

5 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... ੬ pg. 14

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 42– 45).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further details consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

6 Picture Stabilizer Button

[P.STABILIZER] ..................................... ੬ pg. 16

7 Programme AE Button [P.AE] ................ ੬ pg. 20

8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬ pg. 19

9 •Rewind Button [2, REW] ................ ੬ pg. 34

•Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 15

•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬pg. 15

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a

J terminal.

0 •Fast-Forward Button [3, FF] ............ ੬pg. 34

Indicators

•Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 15

! Stop Button [5, STOP] ......................... ੬pg. 34

t Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 12

@ Play/Pause Button

y Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 12

[

4/6, PLAY/PAUSE]............................. ੬ pg. 34

Other Parts

# Select Dial [+, –, PUSH] .................. ੬ pg. 7, 24

$ MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. ੬ pg. 13, 24

u Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬pg. 4

i Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 10

o Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 10

% Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] ................................. ੬ pg. 36

^ EJECT Switch ......................................... ੬ pg. 9

& Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 12

* Power Switch ................................ ੬pg. 12, 34

p •Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 41

( Battery Release Switch

Q Video Light (GR-FX40 only).................. ੬ pg. 18

W Microphone......................................... ੬ pg. 47

E Eyepiece

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 4

) PUSH Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 9

R Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 11

T Clock Battery Slot .................................. ੬pg. 6

Y Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 11

INDEX Indications

30MIN

T45

REC

FINE 10

NORM

FADER

LENS COVER

PAUSE

20X

INDEX

15S

MERRY CHRISTMAS

TAPE END

25. 12. 99

22 50 00

1 Cassette Warning/

Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 13

@ Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (

warning blinks.

When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning

)

“

”. When the power is

almost gone, the indicator “

” blinks (battery

power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares —

— does not necessarily mean that the battery

pack is fully charged.

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is

displayed and the tape remaining time warning

blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a

tape is loaded: the cassette (

) mark is

# Focus Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 29

$ Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 27

% White Balance Mode Indicator ............ ੬ pg. 30

displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s

position.

2, 6 Programme AE Indicator ................. ੬ pg. 20

Displayed at 2 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 6.

2, 7 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 19

Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another

by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator

remains at 7.

3 Tape Length Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 8

4 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. ੬ pg. 14

Zoom Level Indicator

Approximate Zoom Ratio

5 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 12

8 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 16

^ •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ....... ੬ pg. 12

•Lens Cover Warning:

LENS COVER.................................... ੬pg. 13

& Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is

turned on. This display also blinks when the clock

(lithium) battery is either not installed or has

discharged. Install or replace the old battery with

a new one (੬ pg. 6).

* •Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ ੬ pg. 13

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all functions

except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.

Turn the unit off (without removing the power

source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on

again the indication should disappear.

9 •Interval Timer/Recording Time

Indicator ..................................... ੬ pg. 32, 41

•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 17

•Head Clog Warning:

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.

0 Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 23

! Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 22

CAUTIONS

EN53

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

DANGER:

Video Light

•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or object.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

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.

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

General Battery Precautions

•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.

•Use only the following battery:

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

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

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.

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.

1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when

replacing the battery.

2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it

can leak or explode.

3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.

4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage

which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

2. Store cassettes . . .

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

... vertically, in their original cases.

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:

1. To avoid hazard . . .

... do not burn.

Terminals

... do not short-circuit the terminals.

... do not modify or disassemble.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

... charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical

reaction, while warmer temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

For Your Maintenance

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove.

1. After Use

1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn

off the camcorder.

2 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

... 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.

PUSH.

3 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

4 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to

close the lens cover.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

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.

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

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.

2 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently

with lens cleaning paper.

3 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it

out.

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.

4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

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.

About moisture condensation . . .

● 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.

● You may have observed that pouring a cold

liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to

form on the glass’ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool

place to a warm place, after heating a cold

room, under extremely humid conditions or

in a place directly subjected to the cool air

from an air conditioner.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS

EN55

Camcorder

General

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

Format

: VHS PAL standard

Weight

Power source

Power consumption

GR-FX40

light on

light off

GR-FX30/FX10

: DC 6.0 V

GR-FX40

GR-FX30

GR-FX10

Dimensions

: Approx. 750 g

: Approx. 710 g

: Approx. 740 g

: 8.1 W

: 5.2 W

: 91 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm

(with the viewfinder fully tilted

downward)

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

: PAL-type

Pickup

Lens

: 1/4” format CCD

: FM recording

: 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

Colour

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS standard

Viewfinder

GR-FX40/FX10

GR-FX30

White balance

adjustment

: Electronic viewfinder with

: • 0.5” black/white CRT

: • 0.55” colour LCD

Cassette

Tape speed

cassette

: 23.39 mm/sec.

Recording time (max.) : 60 minutes (with EC -60

cassette)

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Connectors

JLIP

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack

(compatible with RC-5325 plug)

Audio

: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analogue output

(via Audio output connector)

Video

: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,

analogue output

(via Video output connector)

Provided Accessories ..................

pg. 3

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EG

੬

Power requirement

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,

Optional Accessories

50/60 Hz

Power consumption : 23 W

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

•Compact VHS (

) Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer controlled

: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

Dimensions

Weight

Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please

consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories

and their availability.

: Approx. 300 g

E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change

without notice.

Cassette Adapter C-P7U

Dimensions

Weight

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x 104 (D) mm

: Approx. 240 g

Accessory

: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

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